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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DULY 279 2022 final plat. He noted there may be a way to get access to the path in Gervais Mill Park. Torkelson stated that he is very pro -development and has voted for two unpopular developments recently, but he is concerned about the future infrastructure costs and that the cost to maintain the road would be less than the taxes collected since there. He requested that staff provide some cost projections. Keis stated there are streets all over the city that are not funding their own road costs, and noted that street costs are spread across the city. Sean Keatts, Cara Builders, stated that his initial thought with this project was 10 lots, but said upfront that he would rather decrease the number of the lots to make the project look better instead of cramming more houses in. He stated that he just wants to do a nice development and is working with the best engineers to deal with the stormwater, and acknowledges that there is still some information needed. Torkelson asked if full basements were planned. Mr. Keatts stated yes, and would like to do rambler style homes. Keis stated that the Council consensus is to postpone the decision until a future meeting. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-7-87 — APPROVE TABLING THE PRELIMINARY PLA T & VARIANCES FOR A SINGLE -FA MIL YRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (VILLAS OF GER VA IS LAKE) AT 0 EDGERTON STREET UNTIL FURTHER INFORMATION AO UT SOILS IS DETERMINED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PUBLIC HEARING — CONSIDER A SECOND-HAND GOODS LICENSE FOR AB&B FIREARMS, LLC AT 608 COUNTY ROAD D EAST The City Clerk stated that applicant David Klepperich has applied for a second-hand goods dealer license for his new business, AB&B Firearms, to be located in an office and warehouse space at 608 County Road D East. She reported the property at 608 County Road D East is zoned I-1, Limited Industrial, and retail and office -warehouse are permitted uses. She explained that this will be an internet-based retail business selling both new and used firearms, and there will not be, a retail storefront. She stated the applicant has a camera system, large vault and internal security gate for the space. She noted that a satisfactory background check on Mr. Klepperich has been done by the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department, and the applicant is in the process of receiving his Federal Firearms License which involves an in-depth investigation. Keis asked the applicant if it is possible to get into other offices from the inside if someone were to get inside the building. Dave Klepperich, AB&B Firearms, reviewed his space's security and the entire property. He reviewed his business model. There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by McGraw, seconded by Keis, the public hearing was closed. rd