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Ms. Olson inquired regarding the sales aspect of the business, and the possible conflict created by Sunday operation. Mayor Coughlin stated that the applicant indicated that customers could look at a vehicle, but would not be able to purchase a vehicle on Sunday. He explained that this would have to be done during the weekdays, and that an actual sale transaction could only be made at their main facility in Bloomington. Ms. Olson noted that some rental facilities have large trucks on site for rent, and asked if this would be the case at the proposed site. Ericson stated the applicant had indicated they might have one or two Isuzu box trucks, no longer than an extended minivan, on-site at the end of the month in order to accommodate moves, but nothing larger than that. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Council Member Quick stated that he would act upon the matter contingent upon the City Administrator and City Forester's approval of the landscape plan. Council Member Stigney added that this would be a good idea, in light of the problems with the previous owner. Council Member Stigney stated the applicant had implied this operation was only car rentals, when in fact, it was the rental and sale of rental vehicles, cars, vans, and light-duty trucks. He stated that there is a large panel truck for moving purposes at the applicant's current location, the Montgomery Wards store in Blaine, and that he would not like to see that large a truck at the proposed site. He stated that he would include a stipulation to indicate that there would be no panel trucks, trailers, or recreational vehicles at the location. Council Member Stigney stated another issue of concern was m regard to signage. He stated that exterior signage was restricted, however, interior signage was acceptable. He stated that there was no size restriction on the interior signage, and that he would be opposed to large, conspicuous advertisements painted in the windows. He stated that if they were to allow interior signage, it should be stipulated that it be limited to a one and one half square foot sign. Council Member Stigney stated a concern regarding the sale of vehicles at the site, explaining that originally the applicant had stated that customers would inquire regarding a vehicle for sale, and it would then be brought up from the main location in Bloomington. He stated, at this point, the applicant requests to have three cars for sale on-site, which indicates to him that they are all for sale. He added that many rental facilities do not have on-site sale of vehicles. He requested further discussion of the matter. Mayor Coughlin stated that he felt it reasonable to have three vehicles for sale at any one time. He stated that the applicant indicated he did not anticipate there would be very many times when there would be three vehicles for sale on the lot. He added that even if they had three vehicles for sale all of the time, he saw it as a function of the business, and that he would rather see the facility operating and being maintained, than to have it remain vacant and deteriorate. • Council Member Thomason inquired what safeguards were in place to insure that there would be no more than three vehicles for sale at one time. Mayor Coughlin stated that this would be in violation of the conditional use permit. Encson stated that this was correct, and if it was 8N:\DATA\USERSUOANB\SHARE\MINUTES\CC\ 1999\07-26-99.MIN