City Council Meeting Date: July 2, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Deb Little, City Clerk
Title
Approve Vehicle for Hire License
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves a vehicle for hire license for R.W. Brown dba Northfield Shuttle for July 3, 2019 - March 31, 2020, subject to successful completion of a background check and submittal of all final documents.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to approve a vehicle for hire license for R.W. Brown dba Northfield Shuttle. Staff recommends approval of the license subject to successful completion of a background check and submittal of all final documents.
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 $125 in license fees. The license fee is $100, plus $25/vehicle.
Tentative Timelines:
The license will be effective upon receipt of all required items and expires on March 31, 2020.