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Mounds View Planning Commission <br />Regular Meeting <br />Commissioner Cramblit questioned the auction falling on a Thursday. <br />April 1, 2009 <br />Page 3 <br />Mr. Halverson gave the example of an auction of an estate sale. He stated that instead of renting <br />the spaces for ride share he thought this would be different. He stated the Blaine Jaycee's would <br />be assisting him. He stated he has talked with the auctioneer to get his ideas on what would <br />work in this area. <br />Commissioner Cramblit suggested placing a fence along the west side of the property instead of <br />the arborvitaes. He added there could be plantings of shrubs on the applicant's property that <br />would eventually grow to cover the fence. <br />Community Development Director stated he was fine with a fence or the arborvitaes. <br />Historically the arborvitaes have been on the property. <br />Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek questioned whether the vendors might need additional permits <br />or licenses by the city and how would Robert's make sure these licenses and permits are <br />obtained. <br />Mr. Halverson stated that the vendors have a license issued by the State of Minnesota and they <br />will need to contact the City for licenses. He also stated if the vendor did not have the proper <br />licensing he would not let the vendor set up that day. <br />Community Development Director Roberts stated there will be no alcohol or tobacco sold. All <br />other vendors will need to obtain proper licensing from the City of Mounds View. <br />Commissioner Miller asked if there would be other events going on during the auctions. <br />Mr. Halverson stated the auction items would be inside Robert's in the former cigar shop. <br />Chair Stevenson asked how many neighbors are aware of the proposed outdoors sales. <br />Community Development Director Roberts stated that staff notified 30 properties surrounding <br />Robert's about this meeting. <br />Chair Stevenson asked about the appearance of a flea market and table presentation. <br />Mr. Halverson stated each vendor would provide their own tables but the displays need to be <br />presentable. He stated his goal is to keep this a top-notch operation. <br />Chair Stevenson stated he would like to see this request be divided into three parts: 1) farmer's <br />market 2) flea market and 3) auctions. <br />Mr. Halverson stated he has chosen respectable vendors and is hoping this idea would make <br />Robert's more of an event center. <br />