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Mounds View Planning Commission April 16, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 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 information should be removed as the City does not wish to allow consignments. Director Ericson indicated that bulk transactions must be with an established business with a permanent place of business. Director Ericson indicated the Police Department had asked that there be a 90 day hold on pawned items to allow time for reporting and verifying of the potential for stolen merchandise. He then said that most other cities require a 60-day hold and a shorter hold on purchased items. He also indicated that the Police Department had requested that handguns, rifles, and shotguns not be allowed. Chair Stevenson indicated that Blaine and New Brighton require 120 days and Fridley requires 90 days so he does not feel that 90 days is excessive. Director Ericson indicated that precious metals are regulated by the state of Minnesota and that hold is less than the 60 or 90-day requirement. He then said that the City took the position that it was not going to regulate precious metals above and beyond State requirements but the 14 day state required hold may be insufficient so adding a 90 day hold requirement would mean that the City’s Code supersedes the state requirement. Chair Stevenson asked for an explanation of the difference between the buy hold and the pawn hold. Mr. Przetycki explained that the difference in the buy and the pawn is that the pawn is coming back each month to renew the contract and he actually purchases the buy items. He then indicated that he would like to be able to sell the purchased items as soon as possible to recover his costs and eliminate the incidents where holding the item too long makes it not saleable. Commissioner Hegland indicated he did not feel it was necessary to require a 90-day hold on the purchased items as the information on the item and who purchased it is available, if necessary. He then said that it seems fair to him that if the owner purchases an item he should be able to sell it provided the requirements of the City Code are met and the owner is collecting sales information from the person. Mr. Przetycki indicated he was fine with the 90-day hold on the pawned items but would prefer a 30-day hold for purchased items. Commissioner Hegland asked if the police department had commented on the buy hold. He then said that, if records are available, he does not understand the concern other than it is easier to obtain the merchandise if it is still at the pawnshop.