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intervals (three humps) in addition to installing a cross-walk at the intersection with 142nd Avenue N.W. He felt that this would reduce the speed. Estimated costs were discussed. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to approve of Staff's recommendation that a crosswalk be installed at the intersection with 142nd Avenue N.W. and that speed humps be installed at three locations along Dysprosium Street N.W. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the lack of interest in sidewalks was due to cost. Mr. Jankowski replied that that was not the total reason. The residents were reluctant because they felt it would break up yards and detract from their property. He added that he still felt that sidewalks are a very effective measure of giving smaller children a place to play. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Hardin, Zimmerman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Beyer. Councilmember Hardin commented that this case is an example of Ramsey residents and staff working together toward a solution. He thanked the residents for their input. Case #3: Ramsey Auto Sales Application for City of Ramsey Motor Vehicle Sales License Police Chief Auspos stated that Mr. Robert Wojcik has applied for a motor vehicle sales license at 7205 Highway #10 N.W. and has complied with all application requirements. However, the City of Ramsey has two cases pending in Anoka District Court concerning the sales of vehicles to persons during the time his license was revoked by the State of Minnesota and the City of Ramsey. Other observations and phone calls from citizens strongly indicate that he was conducting sales activities at the location with impunity during his revocation. Chief Auspos stated that, in his opinion, the sales lot is in violation of the City Code in that it looks like a junk yard and not a sales lot. He added that he has been told by two persons that the large number of motor vehicles being stored at the rear of that address belong to Mr. Wojcik, dba Ramsey Auto Sales. Chief Auspos continued that it also appears Mr. Wojcik is in violation of the City Code in that a survey of license plates in his lot shows a majority of them to be still registered in names other than that of Ramsey Auto Sales or Mr. Wojcik. In one of the pending cases, it appears that the company was "jumping" titles from a previous owner to the buyer (an undercover officer). Robert Wojcik, Ramsey Auto Sales, stated he has no way of disposing of the repossessed cars when he has no dealer's license. He stated they have repossessed cars from people who have not made payments but they cannot get the titles in their name because they do not have a dealers license. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to table the motor vehicle sales license application from Ramsey Auto Sales for more information and reports from City Staff. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmember Peterson, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. City Council/September 12, 1994 Page 5 of 10