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Mayor LeTourneau called the public hearing to order at 7:13 p.m. <br />Citizen Input <br />John Nelson, applicant, stated that they recently moved into the property and provided details on <br />the operations of the business. He noted that the majority of their production is wood crates, which <br />requires wood to be onsite. He stated that 40 percent of the wood can be stored indoors but the <br />remainder must be stored outdoors. He noted that they have operated their business in two other <br />locations in Ramsey which allowed outdoor storage and they were unaware that this location did <br />not allow that. He stated that they would like to gain this approval in order to install the fence <br />prior to the winter conditions. He noted that they have worked with staff and complied with all <br />the recommended conditions. He stated that they are a good neighbor and keep a clean shop. He <br />stated that the fenced outdoor storage would have privacy slats to provide screening and security <br />of the lumber stored outdoors. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that at the Planning Commission meeting the applicant stated <br />that they were still in the process of moving in and asked for an update on that progress. <br />Mr. Nelson provided an update on the progress noting that they are fully moved in with the <br />exception of two remaining items on their list. He provided additional details on the outdoor <br />racking. <br />Councilmember Specht thanked the business for continuing to remain in Ramsey. He asked if the <br />business was interested in the barbed wire, which was not recommended to be allowed by staff. <br />Mr. Nelson confirmed that they are fine with not including barbed wire. <br />Matt Kuker, PSD, thanked City staff for working with them on this process, noting that there were <br />assumptions that outdoor storage would be allowed. He stated that this business is a good neighbor <br />and they are happy to have them in the industrial park. <br />Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to close the public <br />hearing. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Musgrove, Riley, Kuzma, <br />Menth, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br />The public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m. <br />Council Business <br />Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Menth, to Adopt Resolution #20- <br />164 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage for Team Packaging at 14799 Jackal <br />Street NW, Suite 400 in Ramsey. <br />City Council / August 25, 2020 <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />