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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2009
AGENDA #: 5K
PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, LICENSE CLERK
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A TAXICAB LICENSE RENEWAL FOR
SOUTHWEST METRO TAXI
DISCUSSION: Introduction
Randy Busch, owner and operator of Southwest Metro Taxi, 823 Cortland Circle,
Shakopee, MN 55379, was issued a Taxicab License in 2008 and has applied for
a Taxicab License renewal in order to continue providing taxi service for the
residents of Prior Lake in 2009. Southwest Metro Taxi has three vehicles it uses
in Prior Lake and the possibility of six different drivers working in the City. At this
time there are no other taxicab companies licensed in Prior Lake.
ISSUES: Southwest Metro Taxi has completed the renewal application and provided the
City with proof of insurance and a copy of the vehicle inspection reports. They
have also paid the $200.00 license fee. The Prior Lake Police Department has
completed its investigation of Randy Busch and Southwest Metro Taxi and has
found no reason to deny the renewal application.
ALTERNATIVES: The City Council has the following alternatives:
1. Adopt a motion as part of the consent agenda approving the taxicab
license renewal request for Southwest Metro Taxi.
2. Deny the taxicab license renewal request.
RECOMMENDED Staff recommends Council approve the taxicab license renewal for Southwest
MOTION: Metro Taxi.
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