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IV�o��ds �Iie�v �laaanin� �o�rnissfo� Ap�i116, 2003 RegulB�° I�eefing Pa�� 3 Commissioner Miller indicated that draft Ordinance 712 provides a definition of consignment on page 3 and on page 4 discusses reportable transactions listing consignments but on page 13 it is prohibited. Director Ericson indicated the reportable consignment infannation should be removed ��=the City does not wish to atlow consignrtients. Director Ei-icson indicated that bulk transac#ions must be with an e�tiablished business Z?vith a permanent place of business. Director Ericson indicated the Poiice Department had asked that there be' a 90 day holti pn pawned ifems to allow time for reporting and verifying of tlae �otentzal for stolen merchand�se, ` He then said that xnost other cities require a 60-day hold and a sh�i-�er hold on purchased items. He aiso indicated that the Police Department had requested that hand�,-u.iis; rifles, and shotguns not be allowed. Chair Stevensan indicated that Blaine and New Brigb�on require 120 days and Fridley requires 90 days so he does not feel that 90 days is excessi�e Director Ericson indicated that precious meta�s are regu�ated by the state of Minnesota and that hold is less than the 60 or 90-day requirement. He thei�`'said that the City took the position �hat it was not going to regulate preciaus �netals above and beyond State requirements but the 14 day ' siate required hold may be insufficient s�� adding ;a 90 day ha�d z=equirement wouid mean that the City's Code supersedes the state require,ii�ent. Chair Steve�son asked for an ex��anation of the difference" between the buy hold and the pawn hold. Mr. Przetycki explau�ed that the difference in the buy and the pawn is that the pawn is coming back each monih to renew the coniract a�d he actually purchases the buy items. He then indicated that h� �n�out� lilce to bc able to, sell the purchased items as soon as possible to recover his costs and..elirniilate the incidents where holding the item too long makes it not saleable. Com��ssioner Hegland u�dicated he did not feel it was necessary to require a 90-day hold on the purchased items as the inforxtiation oxi the ztem and who purehased it is available, if necessary. �e:then said that it seems Fair to hun that if the owner purchases an item he should be able io sell ��provided the requirerri�nts of the City Code are met and the owner is collecting sales iiiformation from the person. Mr. Prretyc,ki indicated he was fine with the 9a-day hold on the pawned items but would prefer a 3Q-day hold faic �iurchased items. Con�nissioner Hegland asked if the police department liad commented on the buy hold. He then said that, if records are availabie, he does not understand the concern other than it is easier to obtain the merchandise if it is still at the pawnshop. ,