3.1. SR 04-11-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
City Council 3.1.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Consent April 11, 2011 Jessica Miller, Executive
Secreta /De u Ci Clerk
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED BY
Transient Merchant License -Elizabeth Hanson Tina Allard, Ci Clerk
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
Approval of a transient merchant license to Elizabeth Hanson to sell flowers from the parking lot of
Charlie Brown's Shell Station, 335 Lowell Avenue NW, on holiday weekends throughout 2011 with the
following conditions:
1. One 24 square foot sign shall be allowed. A temporary sign permit must be obtained prior to
display of the sign. Contact the Planning Department at 763.635.1000.
2. The merchandise displayed shall not occupy more than 100 square feet [Section 38-414 (6)].
3. Applicant must remain on the asphalt surface and no product can be displayed in the grassy
areas.
4. No electrical services shall be across any drive or walking surface.
5. If traffic becomes a problem around the temporary site, the sales area shall be delineated with a
barrier to restrict traffic.
6. The area shall be maintained free of debris and kept in an orderly condition.
7. No overnight storage of equipment or merchandise.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Elizabeth Hanson has applied fox a transient merchant license to sell flowers during holiday weekends
from the parking lot of Charlie Brown's Shell Station. Ms. Hanson has received written permission from
the property owner, paid all applicable fees, and successfully passed a police department background
check. Ms. Hanson's grandmother sold flowers from this location for many years with no known issues.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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