City Council Meeting Date: March 4, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Title
Approve Vehicle for Hire License Renewals.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves vehicle for hire licenses for Access On Time Companies, Inc. dba First Choice Shuttle and Virginia A. Klinger dba City Gal Transportation for April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 subject to completion of all final documents.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to approve the 2025 vehicle for hire license renewals for Access On Time Companies, Inc. dba First Choice Shuttle and Virginia A. Klinger dba City Gal Transportation subject to completion of all final documents. Staff recommends approval of the license renewals.
In addition to the completed application, licensees are also required to submit the following documents:
• Certificate of insurance
• Completed vehicle inspection form
• List of vehicles
• List of drivers
• Certificate of compliance Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Law
• Tax information form
A license is required for a vehicle for hire to solicit business within the city limits of Northfield. Licensees are required to submit annual inspection forms from a certified mechanic for each vehicle stating that the vehicle has passed the annual inspection. Licensees are also responsible for checking backgrounds and driver’s license status on employees prior to any driver operating a vehicle.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
The City received $250 in license fees.
Tentative Timelines:
The existing licenses expired on March 31, 2025.