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Sherry Johnson, 17757 Potassium Street NW,responded to Mr. Trout's comment that he just wants <br /> to sell to his friends and family stating that isn't true. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked if there is a condition of an HOP that merchandise only be sold to <br /> relatives or friends. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen replied no. <br /> Cheryl and Ryan Morgan (online) stated he has an FFL and HOP and Kelly Schmidt came to his <br /> home asking a lot of questions that seemed threatening. He stated he is a class 7 manufacturer. <br /> He stated the ATF and Police Chief have been in Mr. Trout's home inspecting his business and <br /> this business is under stringent requirements. He stated it sounds like the neighbors are unhappy <br /> with the nature of Mr. Trout's business. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen <br /> about the policy that when someone is in violation, the applicant is worked with and becomes <br /> compliant. She asked if this applicant has done that. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen replied, correct, when permit <br /> violations are determined applicants are provided suggestions with ways to comply. He stated in <br /> this case, it was to revert back to the Level One HOP or proceed down the process to amend the <br /> HOP. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked about the business plan and if that is a requirement for an HOP <br /> Level One or Level Two. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen replied they ask for more of a <br /> narrative through a short questionnaire along with the application, typically the narrative gives a <br /> picture of what type of operation is going to be occurring on site including the size. He stated that <br /> in this case, additional questions were asked about number of trips and the permit to carry class <br /> locations. He stated based on resident comments, Staff went so far as to schedule an on site visit <br /> to understand what is occurring onsite. He stated they try to get as much information as possible <br /> to have a good understanding of what is occurring. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated there is a policy within the City of Ramsey where residents can <br /> have HOP at either Level One or Level Two and the applicant has followed through with the <br /> inquiry and helping Staff get a business plan. She asked if that is correct. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen replied that is correct. He continued <br /> if there are outstanding questions from the Council, the applicant is online. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if it is the role of the EPB and Planning Commission to provide <br /> guidance to the Council but it is still the prerogative of the Council to look at the policies of the <br /> City and make a decision. She asked if that is correct. <br /> City Council/March 22, 2022 <br /> Page 7 of 25 <br />