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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.A. 2015 Currency Exchange License for DRM LLC. dba Excel Pawn - Res. No. 7535 Public Hearings 6. A. SHAKOPEE TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Lori Hensen, Deputy City Clerk DATE: 01/06/2015 SUBJECT: 2015 Currency Exchange License for DRM LLC dba Excel Pawn-Res. No. 7535 (F) Action Sought Adopt Resolution No. 7535, approving the application of DRM LLC dba Excel Pawn for a currency exchange license. Background The City Council is asked to consider the application for renewal of a currency exchange license. The license will allow the applicant to engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts, money orders, or traveler's checks for a fee. DRM LLC dba Excel Pawn, 450 1st Avenue West has made application for renewal of the currency exchange license. The license is ultimately issued by the State of Minnesota. Current law requires that the local municipality approve or deny the issuance of a license, after published notice and a public hearing. The applicant has provided the State with the required $10,000 Currency Exchange Surety Bond. The Police Department has advised me that they are unaware of any reason for the City of Shakopee to object to the granting of a currency exchange license to DRM LLC dba Excel Pawn. Recommended Action Offer Resolution No. 7535, A Resolution Approving the application of DRM LLC dba Excel PAwn for a Currency Exchange License and move its adoption. Attachments: Resolution No. 7535 RESOLUTION NO. 7535 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, CONCURRING WITH THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCE IN ISSUING THE LICENSE OF MADISON FINANCIAL COMPANIES FOR A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 53A.04 states that the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce may not approve the issuance of a currency exchange license without the concurrence of the City Council; and WHEREAS, DRM LLC dba Excel Pawn has applied for a currency exchange license for a location at 450 1St Avenue West; and WHEREAS, the City has given published notice of its intention to consider this issue, has solicited testimony from interested persons, and finds no basis to object to the Commissioner of Commerce issuing the license. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the City Council concurs in the Commissioner of Commerce's decision to issue a currency exchange license to: DRM LLC dba Excel Pawn, 450 1St Avenue West Adopted in Adj. Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held this 6th day of January, 2015. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk