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requirements of the City are met. He explained that when a massage is being given that is in a private room and therefore,they cannot check what is going on in the room. Mayor LeTourneau acknowledged that there is ongoing legal action and that the results of that will help guide future decisions. Police Chief Katers confirmed that once the legal action is completed, the decision will be of the City Council regarding the continued action on the license. Mayor LeTourneau clarified that this is a temporary suspension while the legal activity is ongoing, and the license will be reviewed once again following the legal action resolution. Larry Clark, 15021 Waco Street, stated that it seems that the Police Department is still reviewing the case and therefore this would be a limited suspension until that resolution occurs. He stated that there was a problem at this location once before that was charged with prostitution, acknowledging that could be a different owner. He stated that there are young children in the community, and he would want to ensure that questionable activity is not allowed in the community. He believed that suspension of the license would be the best option at this time. Councilmember Heinrich stated that since the temporary removal of the license and closing of the business she has talked to a number of residents that have expressed concerns that span a number of years and conflict with the email from the landlord, Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to temporary suspend the Therapeutic Massage Establishment License of Oasis Massage, LLC, conducting business at 14037 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Ramsey, MN, pursuant to Section 26-838 of the Ramsey City Ordinance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Heinrich, Riley, Kuzma, and Musgrove. Voting No: None. 7.02: Adopt Resolution #19-098 and Introduce Ordinance #19-10 Approving Preliminary Plat and Actions Related to River Walk Village (Case of Village Bank) Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to from the Planning Commission to approve the project, which includes Resolution #19-098 and Ordinance#19-10. Councilmember Heinrich asked the number of residential households that spoke up with concerns on this case. Community Development Director Gladhill replied that the property owner to the east of Lot 1, Block 2, has provided comments on multiple occasions. He noted that another homeowner on the Southside of Rivland Avenue provided written and telephone comments. He noted that those are the only two that have spoken in opposition of this project. City Council/June 25,2019 Page 8 of 10