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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5Q - Southwest Metro Taxi License Renewal '.'..~'./.'O~ if.., ~ i,a ~ '. n, '\<~v MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: ALTERNATIVES: 4646 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DECEMBER 21, 2009 SQ JANET RINGBERG, LICENSE CLERK CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A TAXICAB LICENSE RENEWAL FOR SOUTHWEST METRO TAXI Introduction Randy Busch, owner and operator of Southwest Metro Taxi, 823 Cortland Circle, Shakopee, MN 55379, was initially 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 2010. Southwest Metro Taxi has three vehicles it uses in Prior Lake and the possibility of six different drivers working in the City. No other taxicab companies have applied to renew their licenses in Prior Lake. 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 reported no complaints for this applicant. 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. www.cityofpriorlake.com . Poone'95~MI47,9800il, ..,FaK952:447A245,;