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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9. Applications for Taxicab and Taxicab Driver's License CITY OF SHAKOPEE ? Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk SUBJECT: Applications for Taxicab and Taxicab Driver's License DATE: May 11, 2005 INTRODUCTION: City Council is asked to hold a public hearing and take action on on applications from Terry Busch (doing business as Southwest Metro Taxi) for a taxicab license and for a taxicab driver's license. BACKGROUND: Mr. Busch has applied for a taxicab license and for a taxicab driver's license to operate within the City of Shakopee. He is not licensed in another community so does not qualify for the exception from obtaining a license as provided for in the city code. (His application indicates that he is applying for a license in Prior Lake as well.) Before Mr. Busch completes a number of requirements outlined in the City Code in order to obtain licenses, he desires to know that he can obtain a license. Should his applications be approved by City Council, he intends to purchase new mini vans, install taximeters, have the vehicles inspected, and provide proof of insurance among other requirements. Pursuant to the City Code, notice of the required public hearing has been given to the applicant and to all licensees (Oscar Salas dba Shakopee Taxi) and notice has been published in the City's official newspaper. The applicant plans on attending the May 17th meeting. The police department has conducted the required background investigation and has advised that there is no reason to preclude Mr. Busch from obtaining licensure through the City of Shakopee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: After holding a public hearing and if Council concurs: Approve the applications and grant a taxicab license for two taxicabs and a taxicab drivers license to Terry Busch dba Southwest Metro Taxi, 753 Lupine Court, conditioned upon meeting all requirements of the City Code for said licenses. ~6.22 H. Such further information as the Council may require. Subd. 4. Public Hearina. Upon the filing of an application, the City Clerk shall set a time and place for a public hearing before the Council. Notice of such hearing shall be given to the applicant and to all licensees. Due notice shall be given in the legal newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing. Subd. 5. Issuance of Taxicab Licenses. A. If the Council finds that further taxicab service in the City is desirable for the. public convenience and necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing,.and able to perform such public transportation and to conform to the provisions of this Section, the Council shall grant a license stating the name and address of the applicant and the number of vehicles authorized under said license; otherwise, the application shall be denied. B. In making the above findings, the Council shall take into consideration the number of taxicabs already in operation. C. The City shall issue a numbered identification tag which shall be displayed upon the rear exterior of each licensed vehicle at all times during the license period. Subd. 6. Bond or Insurance. A. No license shall be issued or continued in operation unless there is in full force and effect a liability insurance policy for each vehicle authorized in the amount of $100,000.00 for bodily injury to anyone person, in the amount of $300,000.00 for injuries to more than one person which are sustained in the same accident, and $50,000.00 for property damage resulting from anyone accident. Said insurance shall inure to the benefit of any person who shall be injured or who shall sustain damage to property proximately caused by the negligence of a holder, the holder's servant, or agents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the insurance coverage need not extend for the exact .term of the license if the applicant or licensee also operates similar service in other cities. B. The Council may in its discretion allow the holder to file in lieu of an insurance policy a bond or bonds issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. C. If the applicant for a license under this Section had qualified as a self-insurer under MSA ~ 170.52 as amended and has filed with the City Clerk a certified copy or a duplicate original of the self-insurance certificate issued by the State Commissioner of Highways, then no policy of insurance or surety bond shall be required to be filed with the City. Subd.7. Taxicab License Fees. No license shall be issued or continued in operation unless the holder thereof has paid the annual license fee as prescribed by resolution. Subd. 8. Transferability. page revised in 2004 611 Southwest Metro Taxi Rates Minneapolis St. Paul Airport Shakopee $45.00 Prior Lake $45.00 Savage $45.00 Chaska $45.00 Downtown Minneapolis Shakopee $55.00 Prior Lake $55.00 Savage $55.00 Chaska $55.00 *** Local business to resident rides(City to residence in same city)- $7.00 *** County to County(Same County)- $20.00 *** Other taxi rides in metro- $1.60 per mile. Southwest Metro Taxi It is my belief that Shakopee's growth has surpassed the daily capabilities of one taxi company. In contacting just a ' small portion of the businesses in Shakopee, along with the business, I feel my efforts will help satisfy their taxi needs. Every business contacted has a need for more options at all times of the day. Please view the attached documentation and testimonials of just a small portion of the businesses in Shakopee. See attached r(~?$~_ Teffy Busch AMERICINN"LODGE & SUITES OF SHAKO PEE 4100 Twelfth Avenue East · Shakopee, MN 55379 Americlnn:' Phone: (952) 445-6775 · Fax: (952) 277-1100 April 15, 2005 Shako pee City Council, We too support allowing another Taxi company service the Shakopee Area. During busy times, it is not always easy to get transportation in a timely manner for a reasonable price. It's always nice to have choices. Sincerely, _-j r~ ,-1 ,~- \\ I . ,I, "~iP '. ~ '{ ~~ /' _c"". 7-7.:""'J::::,.............."" ...? ',=,0/> (...../ -., . 0,__.. ./,r Lynn Troszak 4100 12th ave Shakopee, MN 952/445-6775 .f , ,. ., , Quiet Nights, Rest Assured RpC:l'>r\l::ltinnc:' Ann_R~L1_ ~L1AA . 'A/\AI\A/ <:l""o~i"i,.,,., ",.,..,.... SHAKOPEE AMERICAN LEGION 1266 EAST 1 ST AVENUE SHAKOPEE, MN. 55379 952~445~5253 April 8, 2005 Shakopee City Council, We most certainly support allowing another Taxi company service the greater Shakopee area. I believe it would only enhance the coverage and service currently provided, along with better serving local business ancf. residential needs. Sincerely, Douglas Olsen ~~dL---- Sha 6pee American Legion 1266 East 151 Avenue Shakopee, MN. 55379 952-445-5253 Turtle's [8 A R & G R ILL) To Whom It May Concern: This letter is written to support the view that Shakopee needs more taxicab service available for residents as well as for patrons of Shakopee businesses. We at Turtle's have found it difficult to get service later in the evening, unless we call a competitor from another town, in which case a hefty minimum fare is incurred. Competition in any marketplace is good for the consumer, in this case primarily Shakopee residents. I would be. in favor of another taxicab company operating in Shakopee, and would use it extensively. I would hope that the decision to allow or disallow another taxi service would have nothing to do with the fact Scott County runs a service already. This service is available only limited hours. Also, I believe the free enterprise system should be allowed to work it's course to provide transportation to those in need, rather than a government subsidized program costing us all thousands of dollars. Thanks, ~~~- Bryan Turtle 132 1st. Avenue East · Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 · Phone: (612) 445-9668 · Fax; (612) 445-7231 Sandalwood Studios & Suites 3910 lih Ave East Shakopee, MN 55379 (952)277 -0100 Apri115th, 2005 Shakopee City Council, We would like to see another Taxi Company service in Shakopee. As Shakopee is a growing area with more businesses and residents moving into the area. We feel another Taxi Company service would help speed our customer demands. SUlcerel#: ;3- Dash Patel General Manager PUllMAN ClUB 124 1st Ave. West SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 Phone 952445-1938 Fax 952-746-7646 APRIL 12. 2005 Dear City Council, This letter is to support Terry Busch in the process of starting a local taxi service. I have customers that have a very hard time getting a taxi in Shakopee. The waiting time is over a hour or longer. Terri Busch did sober cab for the local bars in Shakopee during the Holidays this last year and many years in the past. As a business owner it is very important to keep in mind the safety of our customers. Please allow us to have other options in Shakopee. SinC~'_--.~ ~~ . /~ Teresa Hoffinan Paradise Auto, LLC. 615 Flying Cloud Drive Chaska, MN 55318 (952) 445-0261 April 12, 2005 To: Shakopee City Council Paradise Auto, LLC. would certainly support allowing another Taxi service to the greater Shakopee area. We believe it would greatly benefit the area. Due to the high number of accidents and injuries that result from people wanting to drive intoxicated because of the shortage of taxi services. This services would also benefit residents and local businesses as well. ~~~ General Manager Paradise Auto, LLC. ;"', ," '" ~~~":,"",, ,':,M_~~,<' EiXBRESS\ April 13,2005 " z ~ ," "- ~~" .l' ~ Shakopee city council, We certainly support allowing another taxi company service in Shakopee area. We really think we need more taxi services. Our guests would really appreciate on time and prompt service. More taxies can resolve this problem. Haren Shroff Ik4tL~~ Holiday Inn Express 511 S Marschall Road Shakopee, MN 55379 Holiday Inn Express Shakopee 511 Marschall Road Shakopee, MN 55379 Tel: (952) 445-9779 Fax: (952) 445-9725 hiexpressgm@mn.rr.com hiexpress.com/shakopeemn ARNIE'S FRIENDLY FOllS CLUB ARNIES FRIENDLY FOLKS CLUB 122 E 1st Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone 952-445-7218 April 12, 2005 Dear City Council, It has come to my attention that a Shakopee resident is in the process of starting a local taxi service. Please let me explain how much I am in support of this effort. I have customers repeatedly tell me that they have tried to contact current services from and around the area with no luck. Even members of my staff have tried, with the same outcome. I feel it is very important for my business to have this option available to my patrons. Take into consideration the growth of this community, we need more options. The taxi's in the bigger Cities can't and most ofthe time won't service our area. Sincerely, Kurt ~ Owner 1\ .. . .GENCY ONE. .... ,~u ...... .-".,.,_ INS U:RAN C E COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE 100 SOUTII FUlLER STREET, #130, SHAKOPEE,MN 55379, PHONE: 612445-8292, FAX: 612-445-1879 Dear Mayoi" and City Council, . As a Shakopee business owner I ain in support of a liew taxi service in ollrarea. Shakopee and its sUlTounding communities are quickly growing and the need for additional taxi service is in demand. Jim Menden AUTO · HOME · BUSINESSOWNERS · UMBRELLA · LIFE A. 111J~ra~v! ;elllodrg~ ~~~ 1RAVELODGlE . SHAKOPEE . 1251 E. 1st Avenue · Shakopee, MN 55379 · Phone & Fax; 952-445-5074 April 15, 2005 To whom it may concern This is to state that a new taxi service in Shakopee area will be helpful to our business. Kind Regards / ./ /"' J fc, / .-t....-' , .., t/I"~."1... / [... .,. Fe y oomwala I This facility is operated under franchise agreement with Travelodge Hotels, In" Apr 18 05 09:10a BINDERY WORKERS 9529444183 p.1 ~ BINDERY WORKERS INC. Dear City Council Members: I'am an Eden Prairie business owner who resides in Shakopee. I often have --clients fly-into-the--=Fwin-€ities-.for--basines~ and have--very--few-eptiens-wheIT-it- -... _. _.. - - --- comes to transporting them in and out of Shako pee. I'am very much in favor of an additional taxi service in our area. I have tried on many occasions to get in contact with the current service with little results or long waiting time. This is a growing community and we as tax payers need more opticns in both business and non- business hours. Any questions please cali 952-944.4184. Thank you for your attention. Key. Presid t Bindery orkers Inc. (Shakopee Resident) ----. .-...... . -. -.- .-. ..."- '.. - . -'-'. ... ,...... .. .. --"' ."- ........--. -- ---- -. ---. .-.-p~.----.---.- -_. .. 7106 SHADY OAA,R:OAD . EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 5S344)': PHONE 952.944.4184. FAX 952.944.41S:i . , .