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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Johns, LeTourneau, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. The City Council meeting moved into a Closed Session at 9:32 p.m. The City Council reconvened in Open Session at 9:50 p.m. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated the Council discussed the counteroffer strategy and provided direction to staff to discuss the counteroffer with Mr. West of 24 Restore in the hope to bring back a purchase agreement on the Consent Agenda of a future meeting. Marty Fisher, Premier Commercial Properties, stated that they are present as this is a great business in the City. He stated that this process began with a purchase agreement on the parcel several months ago and noted that three contractors were interviewed for construction. He stated that the bids were $1,250,000 for 12,500 square feet and they did not realize that onsite infiltration and ponding would be required. He explained that they are attempting to lower the price to a more manageable price and have already downsized the building to about 10,000 square feet at a cost of $998,000. He noted that it makes sense for the business owner to purchase this property because of the proximity to his existing location but would not be able to resell for the same level at which he would be investing. He stated that the reduction from $95,000 to $55,000 would cover the cost of the infiltration and ponding and is not just an outright reduction but an attempt to make up those funds. 7.07: Request to Approve Licenses 7.07.1: Oasis Massage LLC, 14037 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 Xiao Ying Qui, 9765101St Avenue N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 City Administrator Ulrich stated that this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and explained that this is a request for a massage therapist location which is at the northeast corner of Highway 47 and Bunker Lake Boulevard. He noted that a previous massage business was in that location, but explained that this is not the same business and therefore would come in under the new Ordinance which has a number of restrictions and requirements. He stated that the business and its employees have been fully vetted to ensure compliance with the Ordinance. He stated that issues had been with the previous business and not with this business and therefore he would recommend approval of the request. Mayor Strommen clarified that there is a license for the business and for the massage therapist. Councilmember Kuzma asked for additional information on the background check. Police Chief Katers stated that the applicant did meet all the requirements of the ordinance as outlined by the Council. He reported that the background check was completed, the references provided on the application were checked, the information on the application was verified, a review of criminal history was completed, and he checked with other cities where massage City Council / June 9, 2015 Page 16 of 18