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~ City Council Minutes August 20, 1984 Page Seven General discussion was carried on regarding the difference between a new car lot and a used car lot, and the uses allowable in a C-3A zone. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt the ordinance amendment was necessary as the City then could place certain conditions on used car lots. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt used car lots were a necessary evil, and further indicated that she felt they should not be allowed along main thorough- fares of the City. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that she felt the City needs more than a conditional use to allow used car lots in the City. Mr. Cliff Lundberg indicated that he felt the City Council should determine a definition of used car lots, otherwise the issue would be open for the courts, as currently new car lots also have used cars. Discussion was also carried on regarding new car dealerships, and the fact that new car dealerships also sell used cars. Mr. Rick Breezee. Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the City's Zoning Ordinance does allow for new car dealerships in a C-3A zone, and further indicated that he felt the Zoning Ordinance amendment would specifically address used cars as a conditional use, therefore allowing the City more control on used car lots. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD ALLOW USED CAR LOTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE. IN A C~3A HIGHWAY ZONE. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 14. Cable Franchise - Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that recently a formal public hearing was held by the Sherburne Wl!:ight County Cable Communications Commission on the two proposals for cable television, and further indicated that the Minnesota Cable Communications Board requires that each community also conduct a public hearing on the proposals. The City Administrator indicated that the Sherburne Wright County Cable Communications Commission has awarded the bid to Rite Cable Company, and the Commission's attorney is in the process of drafting the contract and awarding the franchise. The City Administrator indicated that no specific action is required by the City Council as a result of the public hearing. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. the cable television service to the City public hearing. No one questioned the two proposal for of Elk River. Mayor Hinkle closed the 15. Liquor License Request forJefferson]{omais Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Jefferson Romais is requesting a liquor license for the business known as Reggie's Pennant Bar. Mr. Reggie PowelL indicated that Mr. Luis Romais, his son Jefferson, his wife, and two daughters will operate the business which is expected to be called Luis Bowl and Barbeque. Mr. Powell indi- cated that Mr. Jefferson Romais is requesting the license in his name as his father, Luis, is not a citizen of the United States.