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Item No: 08B Meeting Date: March 28, 2022 MOUNDS, VVIEW Type of Business: Council Business City Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 989, Amending City Code Chapter 160.167(F) related to Outdoor Vending Kiosks ROLL CALL VOTE Introduction: Staff received an inquiry from a vender (ByBox) regarding installing a business -to -business (b2b) vending kiosk at a gas station. The City code limits outdoor vending kiosks to movies and video game rentals (e.g redbox), thus, the proposed b2b kiosk is not permitted. This topic was discussed at the City Council's February 7, 2022 Work Session. The Council's consensus was to allow them. Discussion: Outdoor Vending Kiosks are a permitted accessory use in the 131, B2, B3, 134, and PUD zoning districts, and located at retail stores, gas stations, and restaurants.' Outdoor redbox kiosks are located at Holiday and Walgreens. Additionally, there is an Amazon kiosk at Holiday, in violation of the City Code. The proposed ByBox kiosk would be used by an electronics manufacturing company, allowing customers to pick up parts at the kiosk, vs. having parts delivered. The City Code was amended in 2012 to allow Outdoor Vending Kiosks. At that time, the City Council and Planning Commission discussions focused on if they should be a permitted use vs. conditionally permitted (CUP), and concerns about vandalism and clutter. Staff is not aware of any problems with redbox kiosks. There has been vandalism (attempted theft) to other types of kiosks containing cash, such as ATM's and car wash code kiosks. The proposed amendment allows any type of outdoor kiosk (e.g. is not limited to movie and video game rental). No permits required. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: N/A Financial Impact: N/A Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval, with a condition that kiosks not impede pedestrian access (Resolution 1149-22). In discussions, if the City is not concerned about outdoor ice chests, then it should not be concerned about an outdoor kiosk. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. 'Mounds View City Code § 160.167(F) (Outdoor vending kiosks)