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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> March 18, 2003 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 1 Ms. Hall pointed out that there is nothing in the ordinance as to specific license fees, as this will <br /> 2 be incorporated into the list in Section 615 of the City Code. Thus, when the City Council passes <br /> 3 the pawnbroker ordinance, it will also need to amend Section 615. She also noted that there is <br /> 4 not any added security language in Section 566.12(L), relating to firearms and weapons, as they <br /> 5 are completely banned under the ordinance. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Ms. Hall explained that once the new ordinances are finalized, they will be forwarded to the City <br /> 8 Council for recommendation. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 Chair Melsha asked for questions or comments from Police Captain Ohl. Police Captain Ohl <br /> 11 stated the potential for a pawnshop in the City of St. Anthony is a growing concern. He noted <br /> 12 this type of establishment requires more police activity than normal retail stores due to the risk <br /> 13 of stolen merchandise. Police Captain Ohl indicated the one-year moratorium has allowed the <br /> 14 City time to create an Ordinance to address these concerns. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Police Captain Ohl explained he felt the Ordinance was a workable document at this time and <br /> 17 may be revisited if an establishment were to attempt making St. Anthony its home. He noted he <br /> 18 has been working with the City of Minneapolis and thanked the Commission for their input to <br /> 19 . date. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 Chair Melsha questioned if all concerns were being addressed by this Ordinance at this time. <br /> 22 Police Captain Ohl stated he feels all issues are addressed but noted it could be revisited if <br /> 23 application were made within the City. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 Chair Melsha asked if the reimbursement and licensing fees were reasonable. Police Captain <br /> 26 Ohl stated he feels they were adequate at this time and noted it could be greater addressed and <br /> 27 monitored if a pawnshop were to locate within the City. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Discussion ensued regarding merchandise items that are exempt from concern versus items that <br /> 30 are listed as potential stolen goods. <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Commissioner Hanson questioned the difference between a secondhand goods store versus a <br /> 33 pawnshop. Police Captain Ohl stated a pawnshop offers loans for merchandise at an interest rate <br /> 34 whereas a secondhand goods dealer would not offer any financial handouts for donations made. <br /> 35 He then reviewed the penalties and policies that occur when stolen goods are found within a <br /> 36 pawnbroker establishment. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Chair Melsha recommended the first Public Hearings be held in April of 2003 for the <br /> 39 Pawnbroker and Secondhand Goods Ordinances. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 8.2 Discuss Potential Adult Day Care Amendment to Zoning Ordinance. <br /> 42 Susan Hall explained that in January, Health Care Plus, Inc. approached City staff and the City <br /> 43 Council requesting an amendment to the City's zoning code to allow adult day care in the <br /> 44 commercial zoning district. The City Council has referred the issue to the Planning Commission <br /> 45 for further study and consideration. Currently, day care for adults is not a permitted use in the <br /> 46 commercial zoning district,while day care for children is allowed. <br /> 47 <br />