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71790.8 TO: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator PROM: Dorothy Hallin, City Clerk DATE: July 17, 1990 SUBJECT: Survey of Cities - Re: Solicitors/Street Vendors After contacting the communities listed below the following information is provided: City currently has a Task Force which is undertaking a review and revision of the sol icitors/transient merchant licensing procedure. Currently the fee is $22.00 for a 1 year license. There are no sales allowed in a residential area and all applications are reviewed by the Police Department and the Planning Department. The City requires a letter from the property owner. Minnetonka - All transient merchant/street vendors must have proof of licensing from Hennepin County License Division and a letter from the property owner. The application is a conditional use permit and takes approximately 45 days to process. All signage must also be approved by the City. Hennepin County License Division - A street vendor's license is $50.00. The license is obtained at Hennepin County Government Center, southeast corner of 2nd floor. The license is issued at the time the application is made and expires one year f'om issue date. Eden Prairie ~ All transient merchants/street vendor licenses are reviewed by the Planning Department. Their policy states such activities must be on commercially zoned property and include a letter from property owner giving permission. Sales are not allowed in right of way or green areas. Sales can not be conducted from any required parking area. Sales are allowed on sidewalks only. Signage is also reviewed. License is for 1 year and takes approximately 30 days to process. Maple Grove - Police Department reviews all applications. Initfal investigation fee is $15.00 plus license fee of -$10.00 for one month or $35.00 for one year. Letter from property owner is required. Police review for traffic safety. Sales can be in either commercial or residential zone.