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Mr. Besonen stated he believed the main concern was in regard to the 15-foot box trucks. He stated • their business has several offices in the Twin Cities area, and these vehicles are moving constantly. He stated that one might be parked on the lot for a day or two. He stated they might have two on the lot one day, and none for a week straight. Mayor Coughlin stated procedurally, to reconsider a vote, a motion and second would be required of the individuals previously voting in favor of the resolution. He noted it was a unanimous vote of the Council at that point, and any member of the Council could move to reconsider. Council Member Stigney stated he would move to deny an amendment to Resolution 5349. Council Member Marty inquired if this would allow them to have rental vehicles, just not the box trucks. Council Member Stigney clarified the only thing that would not be allowed would be panel trucks, recreational vehicles, and trailers. Council Member Stigney stated that he was attempting to prevent the situation at the Rent-All facility, where they have Rider trucks, panel or U-Haul trucks for rent. He stated to start that on the other side of the City was not what he was interested in. He stated he had seen the trucks and the extended vans. He noted he did not prohibit the extended vans, although he does not particularly approve of these either. However, the panel trucks were a stipulation that he brought forth. He stated he did not mind the rental of vehicles at the location, but the rental of panel trucks was something he opposed. • Mr. Besonen stated he had noticed Steve s Appliance, located one block away from their business, presently had five 15-foot box trucks on their lot. He stated he did not know if the concern was in regard to the rental of these vehicles, or having them sit at the location. He stated these vehicles would help the residents of Mounds View and the surrounding areas with their moving needs. He stated it was difficult to locate box trucks for this purpose at the end of the month.. Mayor Coughlin stated he saw this as an important function of this particular business, and he would not be opposed to reconsidering the matter, simply to allow the business to maximize its effectiveness in the community, and to refrain from micro-managing a particular business. He stated that all of the City Codes and regulations do this to some degree, however, he will be opposed to the motion to deny. Council Member Stigney stated that Steve's Appliance had been at their location for many years, and it was within a different zoning district than the applicant's business. He stated the applicant had requested a conditional use permit, which provides for stipulations. He stated that he had requested this stipulation because he did not think it would be desirable to have the panel trucks along the Highway 10 Corridor. He reiterated he had no objection to the car rental business, but the truck rental business was not something he would support. Council Member Marty inquired regarding the size of the lot, and how many vehicles would be parked on the lot. 24 C:\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\8-09-99.CC