HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000041_pg249August 23, 1976 Page 11
Administrator Achen received complaints from some residents because this
person was not licensed so Mr. Boggs came in and made application for a
license. The home office is in Tennessee. The company uses college
students and transports then &round the country selling books. Mr. Boggs
was working in New Brighton without a license but it was determined that he
did not need a license because he was from out of state. He was selling
books at 8:00 a.m. in New Brighton.
MS (Pickar- Hodges) to deny the application of Gordon Boggs, Sales Manager of
the Southwestern Publishing Company, for a peddlers license.
Mayor Pickar stated that if Mr. Boggs was interested he would be present to
present a case. Mayor Pickar stated he did not know enough about his company
and selling habits to approve it. He can reapply and present his case.
Administrator Achen stated the company has ansatisfactory record with the
Better Business Bureau since 1868.
A lady stated that Mr. Boggs came to her house and said he had a "terrific
product for preschoolers ". She asked him several times what his product
was and he replied that if whe was interested she would ask him in. She
stated that she was hesitant to let someone in if they would not show what
they were selling.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. Administrator Achen stated the next agenda session
falls on Labor Day. Councilmember Shelquist suggested it be used as a
budget session. Councilmember Hodges stated he would just as soon meet
on Monday, the 31st and the 2nd. Councilmember Baumgartner suggested
meeting on the 30th and 31st and not on the 2nd because it is a long
week -end and some people will be our of town. Councilmember Rowley stated
she would be about 30 minutes late on the 31st. Mayor pickar suggested
that the Council definitely meet on the 30th and 31st and as a last item
on the agenda of the 31st, they could set the next meeting date. Council -
member Hodges stated this would be fine with him.
Administrator Achen mentioned the letter from the Irondale Basketball
Association which speaks well of the Park and Recreation Director.
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Administrator Achen stated that on March 8, 1976 the Council gave a conditional
special use permit to a developer of an indoor tennis court facility south of
Highway 10 and north of Silver Lake Road. Administrator Achen sent a letter
to the developer requesting plans but has not received an answer yet.
Administrator Achen has received calls from residents who are concerned with
what is going on because they have paid money to the developer. Administrator
Achen recommended that the council revoke the special use permit or set a date
as a dead line for his response. The developer can reapply should he desire
to pursue it after the deadline.
Attorney Meyers suggested that a registered letter be sent indicating what
the City plans to do just for due process. Attorney Meyers explained that
since people have paid in some money the Council should go on some kind of
record giving the developer ample notice that the Council will take action.
MS(Pickar- Hodges) to direct the Clerk - Administrator to send a registered
letter to Roland Miller, informing him that action will be discussed at the
meeting on September 27 with the possibility of revoking his special use