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Councilmember Wise inquired about the ones who are leasing property to which Ms. Miller replied her department would find out who owns and who leases and get the property owner's name. Councilmember Dehen suggested staff could identify the properties and get pictures, etc. City Administrator Ulrich agreed it is good to personally visit the business owners. Mayor Ramsey pointed out that we have to make a decision on what we want to enforce. Send a letter saying they are not in compliance — if they have a hardship — bring it forward. Mr. Ulrich stated we could start with looking at each property in detail — examine the current situation of the property not in compliance. Mayor Ramsey suggested the pictures of the property and the information could be put on the FTP site so all the Council could view them. Councilmember Look stated he is concerned about City staff going out and taking pictures. If we do that, we will have to send them a letter about violations and let them know someone will be doing this. Mayor Ramsey stated that City Council is interested in looking at some of these and comprising information. Mr. Ulrich stated we could convey that we are looking at this and also maybe we should hear from others who have done curb and gutter. How do they feel about the City not enforcing that right now —,and does any of this affect their sales. Councilmember Wise stated that the issue is not just parking to which Councilmember Dehen agreed it is all issues businesses are not complying with. 2) Regulation of Motor Vehicle Sales Community Development Director Miller stated that again, in discussion regarding RALF prioritization and ongoing acquisitions for RALF, concerns were brought up regarding the number of auto sales along the Highway #10 corridor and the aesthetics of them as an entrance to the community. Staff has been asked to bring forward information regarding the possibility of a moratorium on allowing new auto sales locations with the corridor. Ms. Miller listed the districts and what is allowed in each one. The zoning could be changed making these sales allowable only with a conditional use permit. She described the City's license requirements for motor vehicle sales, repair, etc. and stated that the City could limit the number of these types of businesses. She touched on owner- to -owner lots and some of the recommendations made by the State Motor Vehicle Department if we are to allow this type of business. City Council Work Session — June 2, 2009 Page 6 of 13 .