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Mounds View Planning Commission April 16, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Consideration of Resolution 724-03, a Resolution Recommending Approval of Two Ordinances Related to Pawnshops, Zoning and Licensing in Mounds View Community Development Director Ericson indicated that this item would be a continuation of the discussion concerning pawnshops and indicated he had reviewed the Ordinances with the Police Department and the fees of $5,000 for an annual license, $750.00 for the investigation fee and $1.50 per transaction fee along with a $10,000 performance bond meet with their approval. He then indicated that the fees, if it is determined that they are not sufficient to cover the City’s costs, would be increased as needed. Director Ericson indicated that gambling was discussed at the last meeting and, after researching ordinances from other cities he has determined that gambling is an area that is already well regulated and it is not necessary to add that language to the ordinance. He then indicated that he had added language from the city of Plymouth concerning the requirements for pawning items and the requirement to have signage listing those requirements. Director Ericson indicated that there was a requirement that the pawnshop disclose to the person pawning the items the contact information for the person that had purchased that item and Staff did not feel that was appropriate so a change was made to allow for the police to be provided with that information but not the person pawning the items. He then explained that Staff recommends that the dollar amount be set at $50.00 and all items over that amount the contact information of the purchaser is required to be obtained but noted that Mr. Przetycki would like that amount to be for any items over $100.00. Director Ericson indicated there were no changes beyond what was just discussed and indicated there are two ordinances: Ordinance 711 amends the zoning code and Ordinance 712 creates all of the licensing requirements. Director Ericson indicated that a number of handouts were provided prior to the meeting and apologized for the late information but said there was some research done by Mr. Przetycki that was provided to the Commission as well as information from former Mayor Sonterre. Director Ericson indicated he had spoken to the City Attorney concerning this matter to verify that the Commission is proceeding as it is supposed to do. He then noted that the Commission is charged with the task of providing a recommendation as to the location of pawnshops and how pawnshops should 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 of the community.