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Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the City would end up taking ownership of it anyway. Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen replied there is a very likely opportunity of that. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Howell to adopt Resolution#22- 017 Approving Riverstone Outlot Ownership. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Riley, Howell, Heineman, Musgrove, Specht, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 7.05: Consider Request to Amend a Home Occupation Permit for Peace Keepers, Inc. at 6025 17711 Ln NW; Case of Derek Trout Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen reviewed the staff report and recommendation to amend the level one to allow in person sales of firearms, ammunition and accessories and hosting permit to carry classes out of an accessory structure. He noted the applicant has been in contact with the building permit department and working to finalize a building permit. He stated the request was triggered by a complaint that came to the City. He stated the Planning Commission is recommending denial of this request. He stated the Planning Commission has two suggested conditions if the Council wanted to approve it and the Staff has additional conditions as well. He stated the applicant, Derek Trout, is in the audience to answer questions. Mayor Kuzma stated public comment would be limited to three minutes each. Councilmember Heineman asked Mr. Trout about the permit to carry class and asked where the qualification test would take place. Derek Trout, applicant, replied the qualification test has always been conducted at Total Defense in Ramsey or at another established firearms range. There is no handling of firearms, it is only classroom presentation conducted onsite. He stated there are fake weapon trainers for display and training purpose. Councilmember Howell asked Mr. Trout about his background and certifications that he holds and reassurances he could offer the Council for reassurance. Mr. Trout replied he has a certification through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) of Minnesota to conduct firearms training and permit to carry. He stated he has held hunter safety certifications in the past to conduct those trainings as well although he doesn't currently hold that certification and doesn't plan to teach that class. He also has range officer's certification through the United States Army. He stated he has been a machine gun trainer,M4 trainer,M9 trainer,M 17 trainer, 240, 249, and a variety of different weapons trainer in the past. He stated his current position with the military is as an ammunition handler and he has studied ammunition for the past City Council/March 8, 2022 Page 16 of 38