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1@/Iounds View Plann�� Com�nK�s�oa� l�ege�la�° 1V��etxn� � None. Ci�ize�s I�eq�a�sts and Co�gne�ts on Yteix�s I�Iot oaa ila� r�gencia Apri116, 2003 Page 2 5. Considera�ion of Resolutio� 724-03, a Resolut�oaa �teca��en€liztg A��r��al of Tvvo Ordinances 12e��ted to Pawns$�ops9 Z�nin� ancl I�iee��i��g i� l�/Io�a�ds �Ii�� Community Developrnent Director Ericson indicated that tk�is;it�m would�be�a contuivation o�f the discussion concerning pawnshops and indicated he had reViewed the 4rdir�ar�ce� wit� the Police Departinent and the fees of $5,000 for an annual license, �750.00 far the investigation fee`' and $1.50 per transaction fee along with a$10,000 perFormance bancl n�eet with their approval. He then indicated that the fees, if it is determined that they are not sufficient ta cover the City's costs, would be increased as needed. Director Ericson indicated that gambling was discussed at the last meeting and, a�t�r researching ordinances from other cities he has determined that gaanbling is an area tl�at is alY•eady well regulated and it is not necessary to add that language to the ordinance. He;tl�en indicated that he had added language from the city of Plymouth �concerning the requii�ements for pawning item� and the requirement to have �ignage listing";those requi%��emenfi� Director E� cson indicated that t: pawning the items the contact in did not feel that was appropriate with t��at irzfornlation but nox�:the reconvnends that the dollar artio informati��n of tlic purchaser,:is r that amaunt ta be Cor any iterns i Director Ericsozi indica�ed,there there are two ordinances .Qrdin of the licensin� requiremerits.' ' etor Ericson indic� o�ized for the late � Was a requi.rez�ient that the;pawnshop disclose to the person nat'i"on for t�Ze person that,iiad purchased that item and Staff a� �change was ��n�ade to allow for the police to be provided rson pawnin� the �tems. He tl�en exp�ained that Staff be set at $St):t}0 and all items over that amount the contact ired to be obtained but noted that Mr. Przetycki would like - $1.Q0.00. beyond what was just discussed and indicated axnends the zoning code and Ordinance 712 creates all �mber of handou�s were provided prior to the meeting and but said there was soxne research done by Mr. Przetycki that was provided to the Canr%mission as weil as information from former Mayor Sonterre. ' Dire�tor Ericson inc�.cated he had spoken to the City Attorney concerning this matter to verify tl�at �he Commission is proceeding as it is supposed to do. He then noted �hat the Commission is c�arged with tlie task of providing a recommendation as to the location of pawnshops and how p�wnsl�ops shauld be regulated, as the City is not allowed to prohibit pawnshops within the City. The City can, however, indicate where pawnshops can be located so as to protect the heath, safety and welfare af the comxnunity. `4 ,