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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 1994 Page 9 Council Business. continued Fulton confirmed that the reforestation of the park will be of major emphasis in the first year. Benke requested that persons selling homes in this area should be notified that the plan has been established and there is probability that trails will be installed. Meeting temporarily adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. Nelson Hard, Citizen Study Committee (CSC), explained that Council referred to the CSC for consideration the subject of allowing peddlers and solicitors to operate in the City. The CSC reviewed the existing code, Police Department investigative reports, previous reviews, and information from the League of Minnesota Cities. The information from staff and the Police Department found that very few complaints regarding this activity are received. If a resident wishes, the ordinance states that a homeowner who does not wish this activity, can place a statement in their window. If a peddler. ignores this sign, they could be charged with trespassing. Mr. Hard noted that a very workable licensing process now exists and allows for selective enforcement and waiving of fees for non-profits. Previous legal review of the ordinance suggests that prohibition of anyone group is difficult and the ordinance would need to prohibit all groups in order to be legally viable. The CSC recommends no changes to the code relating to peddlers and solicitors. Gunderman agrees with the CSC recommendation. He noted that he would be very surprised to see that all of these peddlers are actually licensed by the City. Nelson feels that the trespassing signs could serve a purpose for some residents. Samuelson asked what preceded the request for this study. Gunderman said Council requested this investigation because of the amount of groups who are soliciting in the. area and whether this activity is considered correct. Benke requested that a summary of this recommendation be published in an upcoming "In the Neighborhood" issue. Gunderman suggested that licensed peddlers could wear some type of badge identifying their City license. Williams asked how difficult it is for a citizen to bring about a trespassing charge. LeFevere said the citizen would need to file a complaint and eventually go to court, however, most cases do not go to trial. LeFevere added that a standard could be installed which would deny a license to an applicant who has a criminal background. Council thanked the CSC for their work on the issue. City Planner Erny Mattila presented the site plan review to construct a 6,045 sq. ft. manufacturing building in an industrial district. The proposed site plan submitted by Cheetah Precision would comply with 1-1 district and City parking standards. Council Business Innsbruck Park Development Plan Report 94-022 csc - Licensing of Peddlers and Solicitors Report 94..Q23 Cheetah Precision Site Plan Report 94-025