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Councilman Johnson inquired as to the definition of a late model car.
Mr. Cox stated this was hard to define. Perhaps a car that was not worn out
that doesn't need alot of work. On the average not older than '69 or '70
but then again you may receive a good trade in.
Councilman Johnson stated we have had problems with the only used car lot in
the City and wondered how we could make sure we have a used car lot and not
a junk yard here.
Mr. Goetz stated we have their word and the license would be subject to
revocation if they weren't up to standard.
Attorney Singer stated that both Mr. Cox and Mr. Goetz have established themselves
independent of the used car business. Mr. Cox is a concrete finisher and
Mr. Goetz is a counselor in the state hospital system. They have run a used
car business in Grandy, Minnesota for the past five years.
Mr. Goetz stated they are making a considerable investment by buying the
property and they wouldn't pull out in six months.
Councilman Baumgartner stated the front of the building would have to be redone
so it wouldn't look like a gas station.
Councilman Johnson asked if it would be a hindrance if the permit stated they
could have up to twenty cars on the lot.
Mr. Goetz stated it possibly could. He wasn't sure how many cars would fit
on the lot.
Attorney Singer stated they already have the limitation of the lot size and
it may be restrictive to set a number limit if one more car would come in they
would be in violation of the conditions.
Councilman Johnson asked where they would get the initial inventory of cars.
Mr. Goetz replied auto auctions and through new car dealers.
Councilman Johnson asked what form of business they would take. They replied
they would probably form a corporation.
When asked about parking of cars Mr. Goetz replied there would be no parking
on the grass area.
Councilman Johnson asked about the drainage.
Mr. Cox replied the lot sloped and drained toward Spring Lake Road.
Councilman Johnson asked the approximate amount of investment. Answer -
$50,000 which includes some of the inventory.
Councilman Johnson inquired if the Planning Commission had checked into the
background of the operators.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that was not a function of the Planning Commission
but of the Administrative Office.
Mayor Neisen stated there have been no calls made to the Better Business
Bureau at this time.