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9) A study was presented indicating that pawn shops can be seen as one of the 68 characteristics of a neighborhood in decline, leading to adverse perceptions of 69 activities associated with the pawn shop, and resulting in adverse impacts on 70 property values. 71 10) The location of real property has a significant impact on its value. Increased crime 72, associated with a pawn shop and negative perceptions regarding the desirability 73 of living near a pawn shop can lead to an adverse impact on the value of 74 contiguous and nearby properties. 75 11) Through increased crime and regulatory oversight, the City of Roseville would 76 have to expend additional scarce resources in the policing of the proposed 77 activity. 78 12) The location of a pawn shop in this area gives rise to a negative perception about 79 the surrounding neighborhood, and its character and quality. It is important to the 80 health and vitality of City neighborhoods, and the City in general, that 81 neighborhoods do not appear to be declining or marginalized areas. 82, 13) The Roseville City Council finds that the proposed pawn shops will have an 83 adverse impact create an excessive burden on parks, streets, and other public 84 facilities. 85 14) The Roseville City Council finds that the proposed use will be injurious to the 86 surrounding neighborhood, will negatively impact traffic and property values, and 8 7 will otherwise harm the public health, safety and general welfare of the 88 community. 89 NOW,, THEREFORE,, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of go Roseville,, Minnesota,, that the application to approve a pawn shop as a conditional use on 91 property located at 2057 Snelling Avenue is hereby denied. 92 93 94 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor.- and voted against. 95 WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Page 3 of 4