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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 The Associate Planner explained that one of the conditions is whether the property is currently in compliance. She explained that she worked with them for one issue, which has been corrected, and the outdoor storage license has been issued. She noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval and Staff has no other concerns. Fischer asked if one of the listed businesses leaves, would Mr. Fischer need to come back for approval. The Associate Planner stated that he would need to come back since the approval is specific to these businesses. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Keis, the public hearing was closed. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 2018-9-186 - APPROVE RE -ISSUING THE FIVE YEAR INTERIM USE PERMIT FROM JUNE 23, 2018 TO JUNE 23, 2023 AT 200-208 RYAN DRIVE TO ALLOW FOR NON -TENANT OUTDOOR STORAGE TO FREDDY'S TREE CAREAND GREAT NORTHERN PETROLEUM SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE PLANNER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Aye (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PRESENTATION Keis introduced the Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier. The Sheriff stated that he visits all 17 of the communities in Ramsey County annually. He reported that opioid abuse has risen everywhere in the last few years, including in Ramsey County. He stated that a part of this is enforcement, but they are also working on helping the addicted people who often start through prescription pain pills. He explained that they are partnering with MN Adult & Teen Challenge to hold an forums, and the next one will be on November 1, 2018 at Bethel University at 6:30 p.m. Sheriff Serier explained that there previously was three separate S.W.A.T. teams, but they have now all merged together into the Ramsey County S.W.A.T. Team, which is a cost savings for everyone. He stated that safety in the workplace, places of worship and schools has become a big concern for people. He explained that there is now a sergeant whose full-time job is safety and threat assessments. He noted this position will be available for communities to utilize. Sheriff Serier stated that fiscal responsibility is very important to him, and in 2017, the Sheriff's Department returned $1.2 million from their combined budgets back to Ramsey County and the tax payers. He reported that the 3