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There was none. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Johns, Backous, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Tossey. Voting No: None. The public hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. Council Business Mayor Strommen called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:45 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to Adopt Resolution #14 -12 -262 Dissolving the Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Backous, Tossey, Johns, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.00: Discuss 2015 Legislative Platform Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and presented the City's draft 2015 Legislative Platform, which is drafted and adopted annually. It was noted this document includes a list of Legislative priorities, specifically related to the City. Upon adoption by the Council, this Platform will be forwarded to Anoka County, State, and Federal elected officials. In addition, this document will be used internally by staff as a supplemental work plan for 2015. Councilmember Backous left the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Strommen asked for the Council's feedback on whether the items included in the City's Legislative Platform are appropriate. Councilmember LeTourneau supported the idea that `less is more' and removing the items suggested by staff to keep an eye on the highest priority items. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama explained the first and second items are listed in order of priority and the remaining are randomly listed. Councilmember LeTourneau stated support to narrow the Legislative Platform by removing the e- cigarette smoking ban and regulation of massage therapists. City Council / December 9, 2014 Page 6 of 13