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Mounds View City Council .Regular Meeting Page Three January 11, 1993 Orduno stated that there is another auto sales business in the City and that the two businesses should conform to the same conditions. The conditions would include a site plan for 38 cars and 8 visitor spaces, a landscaping plan, a route plan (which was required of Saturn) indicating where the cars would be test driven keeping them out of the residential districts, and striping of the lot. Reasonable time should be given for the striping, such as until September 1, as well as implementation of the landscaping plan. Orduno stated that the business owner, Jeff Weldon, in a recent meeting had asked if the hours for his business be changed from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Orduno further stated that staff is recommending that the license be reviewed in 60 days for conformance to the site plan and again in September. The license would be reviewed annually. Kevin Mullins, previous owner of Mid-American Auto, 2975 Highway 10, stated that Mr. Weldon and Mr. Bloom have entered into a lease agreement with him. Mr. Mullins stated that some new fencing has been erected and some change in location of fencing has been accomplished creating more room on the lot. A site plan has been prepared which indicates where the additional customer parking will occur and, • therefore, the changes have allowed additional space for merchandising of automobiles. Mr. Mullins stated that there is a need for more inventory on the lot. Mr. Mullins encourages the Council to consider allowance of more merchandise to be allowed for sale on the lot. Mr. Mullins thanked the Council for the support given to him over the years and hopes the City Council gives Mr. Weldon and Mr. Bloom the same support. Jeff Weldon, owner of Auto Central, Inc., would like to meet with the City Planner and go over a site plan. Mayor Linke encouraged Mr. Weldon to contact the City. Mayor Linke stated that if there is more room on the lot for more cars and the site plan conforms to the Code it could be considered. Richard Steinholtz, non-resident of the City, stated that he has purchased an automobile from Auto Central, Inc. and received excellent service and is very happy with the automobile he purchased. Mr. Steinholtz stated that, in his opinion, Auto Central, Inc. is a positive asset to the community and the industry that they represent and that he is pleased to be a customer and share his opinion with the Mounds View residents. Councilmember Blanchard stated that she used to receive many calls from persons on Spring Lake Road regarding the way the business was conducted by Mr. Mullins. The surrounding residents were unhappy about