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Mounds View City Council April 27, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 4 flea market and will be limited to 80 vendors. He stated that Condition 3 could be clarified. 1 2 Council Member Stigney stated he thought the events would be held indoors, but the Resolution 3 refers to outdoor with no reference to indoor. Community Development Director Robert explained 4 that a CUP is not required to sell merchandise inside the building. 5 6 Council Member Stigney asked if larger items may be auctioned inside the building even though 7 on display outside. Community Development Director Roberts stated they could conduct an 8 auction in that way, or hold the auction outside. 9 10 Council Member Stigney asked if the vendors could auction their merchandise. Community 11 Development Director Roberts stated the auction would be conducted by the licensed auctioneer. 12 Council Member Stigney asked staff to clarify that point in the Resolution. 13 14 Council Member Stigney referenced Condition 6 regarding signage and asked where the signs can 15 be located, within the vendor’s rental space or along the boulevard. Community Development 16 Director Roberts stated staff will clarify the language so the signage has to be within the vendor’s 17 space. 18 19 Mr. Halverson stated he spoke with staff about this condition and that a City sign permit would be 20 needed, which limits the number of days on display. He stated vendors will have signage inside 21 their booth, but not along the boulevard. Also, the vendor’s vehicle may have a sign on it. 22 23 Council Member Stigney referenced Condition 9 indicating there would be no loudspeakers or 24 public address systems. He asked if there would also be no megaphones or bullhorns. Community 25 Development Director Roberts stated that was the intent. 26 27 Council Member Stigney asked if fresh fish, poultry and other meats should be available for sale, 28 or just fresh produce. He also asked if the vendor will have their State license on display. 29 Community Development Director Roberts stated that requirement can be added to Condition 10. 30 31 Council Member Stigney asked about payment of sales tax. Community Development Director 32 Roberts stated that is part of the auctioneer’s State licensure. 33 34 Council Member Stigney expressed concern that the CUP is being considered on a permanent 35 basis but he would support an interim permit so it can be operated on a trial basis and then 36 reevaluated at the end of the season. Clerk-Administrator Ericson advised that an expiration or 37 renewal date cannot be considered, by State Law, for CUPs. 38 39 Mayor Flaherty stated he had been assured by staff that the CUP contained enough legalese for 40 review and revocation if problems occur and it doesn’t work out. 41 42 Council Member Stigney stated he would like to include language that the operation will be 43 reviewed and resident input received. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated the City Attorney is 44 recommending that language not be included in the CUP; however, the Council can hold a public 45