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No. R -94 -14 <br /> CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS <br /> COUNCIL RESOLUTION <br /> Date 3/23/94 <br /> A RESOLUTION RELATED TO LOCATION OF PAWN SHOPS AND <br /> HIGH IMPACT SECONDHAND GOODS STORES <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights planning commission studied <br /> the possible impacts from pawn shops and High Impact secondhand goods stores <br /> and the city council received the results of this study; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of <br /> Falcon Height finds: <br /> 1. That pawnbrokers and High Impact secondhand goods dealers provide <br /> an opportunity for the commission of crimes and their concealment <br /> because such businesses have the ability to receive and transfer <br /> stolen property easily and quickly. <br /> 2. That the location of such a business, that provides an opportunity for <br /> the commission of crimes and their concealment, residential dwellings, <br /> may have impacts on nearby residential property in the form of <br /> decreased property values and a less desirable image for the <br /> neighborhood and diminished safety of residents in the neighborhood. <br /> 3. That the location of such a business, that provides an opportunity for <br /> the commission of crimes and their concealment, may lead to a Tess <br /> desirable image for the business district; <br /> 4. That several pawn shops and High Impact secondhand stores are <br /> available businesses in adjacent cities within one to four miles of <br /> Falcon Heights and within a five to fifteen minutes drive from the City <br /> of Falcon Heights. Access to these businesses is also available by <br /> bus. <br />