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City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 6 of 19 security and functional characteristics of uses similar to the former Rod and Gun Club outdoor shooting range. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and forwarded a recommendation of approval. Staff recommended the City Council review Ordinance No. 1632, Series 2013, second reading amendments related to Indoor Shooting Ranges on June 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo stated she was not aware of any campgrounds currently in the City and asked what area in Louisville would meet the SRU for a campground. Planning Director Russ explained staff believes campgrounds could not be allowed on either Agricultural or Open Space land. PUBLIC COMMENTS Janine Cromie, 134 Jackson Circle, Louisville, CO voiced her opposition to an indoor shooting range. She stated Louisville is a family orientated community and she did not feel an indoor shooting range would be a good fit. She stated Louisville does not have a large gun shooting population and noted there are other shooting ranges within thirty miles from the City. Lawrence Biebel, a resident of unincorporated Boulder County, spoke in support of the indoor shooting ranges. He stated there are too few safe shooting venues in Boulder County. As a former Forest Service Ranger he was quite familiar of the dangers and hazards of unofficial shooting sites. He is currently a volunteer hunter safety instructor and teaches fire arm safety at a Denver indoor shooting range. He felt indoor shooting ranges provide a safe venue for teaching people to use firearms. Jennifer Behringer, 155 W. Spruce Street, Louisville, CO also spoke in opposition to an indoor firing range. She stated a firing range does not fit in with the types of businesses currently in Louisville. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dalton inquired why the ordinance is being continued to June 4 and if there were any reason it could not be considered this evening. City Attorney Light stated there was no reason the Council could not consider the ordinance this evening. Council member Jasiak reported hearing from constituents who oppose an indoor shooting range. She felt if the Police Department needs a shooting range that should be a separate discussion. She opposed weapon sales and stated she would never support indoor or outdoor shooting ranges. Council member Yarnell concurred.