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compatible uses. He stated that the action could be delayed, and staff could check with the City Attorney. Councilmember Musgrove asked if enforcement is complaint driven. Councilmember Heinrich stated that perhaps this case should be discussed in worksession rather than considering it for the first time at regular session. She noted that the information from staff was not conveyed in the staff report and therefore she would like to table the action and receive additional information from staff. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the application is before the City and therefore must be considered under the rules in place today. He explained that if the Council decides to change the requirements, this applicant would still be considered under today’s rules. He stated that vaping is new and could be considered in a worksession discussion but wanted to make sure the Council is clear that this application has to be reviewed under current regulations. Acting Mayor Riley suggested that this action be tabled for the City to review what is able to be done with a future discussion on vaping and liquor use. Councilmember Kuzma withdrew his motion and Acting Mayor Riley withdrew his second. Councilmember Specht stated that businesses are hurting and if the request falls within the current guidelines, it should be considered today with a future discussion to occur on the topic. He stated that he would support the request based on the request meeting the guidelines. Acting Mayor Riley stated that while he agrees with that, it seemed to be a better outcome to postpone the decision to allow the rest of the Council to receive additional input. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Acting Mayor Riley, to table an Off-Sale Liquor License for Cloud X Vapes at 13939 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Suite 200 and postpone the discussion to June 9, 2020. Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked if there is a timeline for review of a license. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that the 60-day rule applies to zoning and other related requests and does not apply to licensing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Riley, Councilmembers Heinrich, Kuzma, Menth, and Musgrove. Voting No: Councilmember Specht. Absent: Mayor LeTourneau. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Adopt Resolution #20-113 Terminating the Declaration of Emergency for the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Supporting the Safe Reopening of Minnesota Businesses City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve Resolution #20-113 which would terminate the Declaration of Emergency for the City of Ramsey authorized by Resolution #20-076, effective immediately and that the City Council of Ramsey Minnesota, respectfully requests that its non-critical businesses be allowed to reopen as soon as they are capable of following the MN Department of health and the CDC guidelines and strongly supports the safe and orderly reopening of Minnesota businesses in accordance with State guidelines. City Council / May 26, 2020 Page 7 of 16