HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.F.6. Request to Add Additional Taxicab to Taxicab License City of Shakopee
Memorandum
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' TO: Mayor and City Council 4 '
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk f,
SUBJECT: Request to Add Additional Vehicle to Taxicab License
DATE: August 12, 2011
INTRODUCTION:
The City Council is asked to consider a request to add an additional vehicle to a 2011 taxicab license.
BACKGROUND:
The City has received a request from Mr. Randy Busch dba Southwest Metro Transportation
to add a fifth vehicle to his 2011 taxicab license.
On December 20, 2010, City Council approved applications and granted taxicab licenses to three
businesses. Licenses were subsequently issued to:
Timothy R. Dressen Jr. dba TNT Tax (2 vehicles)
Randy Busch dba Southwest Metro Transportation (4 vehicles)
Bradford Transportation, Inc. dba Shakopee Taxi (2 vehicles)
Mr. Busch is in the process of having the fifth vehicle inspected by an inspection service, as required by
city code, as well has having the police department examine the vehicle for compliance with the
taximeter requirements. Mr. Busch has added the vehicle to his insurance policy.
(Pursuant to the City Code, the City Clerk does issue taxicab driver's licenses to qualifying applicants
upon their compliance with the requirements for obtaining such a license.)
RELATIONSHIP TO VISIONING:
Goal F: Housekeeping
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the request for an additional vehicle and authorize the issuance of an amended taxicab license
to Randy Busch dba Southwest Metro Transportation, 1371 Maxine Circle, Shakopee, Minnesota, for
five taxicabs, conditioned upon meeting all requirements of the city code.
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