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Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson indicated that Minnesota Statutes sets the maximum interest rate but the City of Mounds View could set something less if the City feels 24% is excessive. Director Ericson indicated that the Commission needed to discuss the possibility of creating an overlay district and where that would be located. He then said the current version of the Ordinance allows pawnshops in the B-4 zoning district. Director Ericson indicated he would like the definition of manager to include that the manager is on site an average total of 80 hours per month. Chair Stevenson indicated he would like fee recommendations to be included when the recommendation goes to Council. Director Ericson indicated he would add it after the first now therefore be it resolved. Commissioner Hegland indicated he would like to hear from Chief Sommer as to whether he feels the fees are adequate. Chief Sommer addressed the Commission and provided an overview of how the police department would use the APS system. Commissioner Hegland asked whether the system was used only for investigating or periodically. Chief Sommer indicated the use would depend upon how much time the department can devote to the investigation of pawnshops. Commissioner Hegland commented that the APS system is a deterrent for thieves attempting to unload stolen goods because, if the system is used properly, they will get caught. Chief Sommer indicated that is a side benefit but there are many items of stolen property that end up in pawnshops with the automated pawn system. Commissioner Hegland asked for the percentage of stolen goods pawned. Chief Sommer indicated that some items cannot be easily tracked such as CD’s and things without serial numbers. He then said that he has no information to be able to answer what the percentage of stolen goods would be. Commissioner Zwirn asked whether it was the consensus of the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Mounds View Police Departments that the automated system becomes another avenue for legalized fencing.