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GEOKARJO 
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Posted on: Jan. 06 2004,7:10 pm |
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Sec. 22-466. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Transient merchant includes any person, individual, copartnership,
limited liability company and corporation, both as principal and
agent, who engages in, does, or transacts any temporary and transient
business in the city, either in one place or in traveling from place
to place, selling goods, wares and merchandise and who, for the
purpose of carrying on such business, hires, leases, occupies or uses
a building, structure, vacant lot or railroad car for the exhibition
and sale of such goods, wares and merchandise. The term "transient
merchant" does not include a seller or exhibitor in a firearms
collector show involving two or more sellers or exhibitors.
(Code 1980, § 6.35, subd. 1)
Cross reference(s)--Definitions generally, § 1-2.
State law reference(s)--Similar definition, M.S.A § 329.099.
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Sec. 22-467. Permit required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of
transient merchant without first obtaining a permit as provided in
this article.
(Code 1980, § 6.35, subd. 2)
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Sec. 22-468. Permit issuance.
The permit required under this article shall be obtained through the
county auditor in compliance with M.S.A §§ 329.099
9---329.17.
(Code 1980, § 6.35, subd. 3)
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The county is overlooking this potiential Revenue All the craft Shows, Bridal shows, the Mall Puts on. It is mandatory these business pay their license fees.
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GEOKARJO
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In another thread someone told me to quit whining cause these shows would help bring in business to my store, I just checked the registar and had zero sales for the bridle event. Please explain how this helped my sales let alone the revenue lost from sales tax. Did the county enforce the law above?
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| Quote | | In another thread someone told me to quit whining cause these shows would help bring in business to my store, I just checked the registar and had zero sales for the bridle event. |
I am surprised to hear that .... And I'm not. It was a "bridle" event.
On one hand you might have what it takes for the bachelor and bachelorette parties. On the other hand I'm sure people weren't thinking about that while they were there. These people were probably the brides and grooms families.
These events "do" bring in a lot more people then usual. With that said, maybe your focus should be on utilizing rather then fighting. Set your store front up with a more welcoming display pertaining to the event rather then t-shirts and the table you usually have out there filled with ? . I also see a lot of computers backed up against a wall. Don't you sell a lot of novelty items and game paraphernalia?
During the bridle event ... out front of your store should have been a table (with someone sitting at it) handing out coupons for return visits and dollars off for wedding parties. Maybe display and suggest bachelor and bachelorette party items. Caps and t-shirts pertaining to weddings ... etc. Lot's of balloons, lights, etc to attract the initial attention.
Not trying to tell you how to run your store, just wondering why you wouldn't take advantage of a situation you consider bad.
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My complaint is in reflection to the 1/2 cent sales tax the city imposses increase, They are failing to collect this license fee already entitled to the city, as revenue is being taken out of the city and in many cases sales tax collected isn't being paid back to Albert Lea.
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Posted on: Jan. 19 2004,12:21 pm |
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| Quote | | It was a "bridle" event. |
Was that a Freudian slip, or intentional, mis-spelling "Bridal"? | Quote | bridle
\Bri"dle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bridled; p. pr. & vb. n. Bridling.] 1. To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
He bridled her mouth with a silkweed twist. --Drake.
2. To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse. --Addison.
Savoy and Nice, the keys of Italy, and the citadel in her hands to bridle Switzerland, are in that consolidation. --Burke.
Syn: To check; restrain; curb; govern; control; repress; master; subdue.
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I've always suspected that was the aim of women entering into marriage, but never thought they would have entire shows to showcase the affair! 
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Posted on: Jan. 19 2004,12:26 pm |
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Jim I have had the bit in my mouth it is the correct use. 
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Posted on: Jan. 19 2004,2:45 pm |
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| Quote | | My complaint is in reflection to the 1/2 cent sales tax the city imposses increase |
Ok, but you also said you didn't have any sales. Why not find a way to cash in on the events "while" you fight the 1/2 cent sales tax.
My comment was addressing the fact that you didn't make sales.
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Posted on: Jan. 19 2004,3:19 pm |
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Why should I when the Mall brings in merchants that are in direct competion with merchants in the mall. These merchants many of them are not claiming their sales tax or buying a license as directed in the statue above. The attitude they can shop with me anytime is in full effect. I believe it cost the merchant 50 dollars a day to set up here with free electricity I am paying much more to be here. I have all my license required and if they are going to be here they should pay the proper fees and there may be no need of this 1/2 cent increase. If the Mall would do things that would invited the family, such as an indoor carnival, karaoke family night, Story telling, Such things would enhance shopping and keep money in the community. The Mall bringing in seasonal business that is in direct competion with the merchants here is why Up North and Gilbertsons Left.
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Posted on: Jan. 19 2004,4:03 pm |
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Call Dennis Distad about the registration and fee.
Last time I looked I thought he was the Auditor/Treasurer.
Ask him if he would take the matter to the County Board...
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Posted on: Jan. 19 2004,11:36 pm |
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the bridal show......were these mostly business's from albert lea?
hy vee was there.....they have a store in the mall.
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