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An ordinance to amend Secrion 376.16 and
2 add Section 376.17 to the Saint Paul
3 Legisiative Code; establishing taxicab
4 driver training as a prerequisite for
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7 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA1NT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
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11 Section 376.16 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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14 3ec. 376.16. Ta�cab driver's license.
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16 (a) License required. Effective Mazch 15, 1991, no person sha11 drive a tasicab, nor shall any owner or
17 lessee of a taYicab allow any other person to drive a taxicab, witiun the City of Saint Paui unless that person has
18 first obtained and displayed a taxicab driver's license under the provisions of this Code.
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(b) Drivers from other cities. Any driver licensed to operate a tasicab in another city may carry
passengers from that city to any place within the City of Saint Paul and may freely enter and travel upon the
streets for that purpose. In that case, it shall not be deemed necessary for the tasicab driver to obtain a Saint Paul
license but the driver shall not be permitted to accept ar offer any passenger for hire in the City of Saint Paul, or
otherwise operate a taYicab within the city without first obtaining a license under the provisions of this Code.
While within the city the taxicab driver shall be required to observe all of the applicable regulations and
conditions of this section and shall have in possession and display to any person upon demand the license
certificate for the taYicab.
(c) License appZication. Every applicant for a taxicab driver's license shall file an application with the
license division. The application shall be made on a form provided by said division, containing such
information as the license inspector may require, including, but not limited to, a complete employment history,
to verify that the terms and conditions of this chapter have been met. The applicarion shall be signed and sworn
to by the applicant. Prior to the issuance of the license, every licensee shall be photographed. The chief of police
or his representative shall investigate each applicant and shall forward the results of the application to the
license inspector. Any false statement on the application shall be grounds for denial, refusal to renew or
revocation of a license. '
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(e) Prerequisites to license. Eligibility to be licensed to operate a taxicab shall be as follows:
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Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license;
Be at least eighteen (18) yeazs old;
Be a citizen of the Umted States, or an alien admitted for permanent residence, or who has
otherwise obtained work authorization from the U.S. Tmmigration and Naturalization Service;
(4) Shall have no felony convictions in the last five (5) years; shall have no nontraffic gross
misdemeanar or misdemeanor convictions in the last three (3) years involving the use or threat of
use of force, possession or sale of a controlled substance, prostitution or indecent conduct. The
license inspector may grant, pursuant to state stahxte, an exception to the above provisions upon
evidence that the offense is not related to the occupafion of taxicab driver;
(5) Shall haue a driving record meeting the following standards:
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No convictions in the last five (5) years for any of the following ofFenses involving injury
or death; no conviction in the last three (3) years for any of the following offenses not
involving injury or death:
Leaving the scene of an accident;
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Driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug;
Reckless or careless driving; or
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Refusal to take a breathalyzer test.
39 b. For original licensure: No more than four (4) moving violations within the last three (3)
40 years, and no more than two (2) moving violations in the last year. For renewal: no more
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42 moving violations in the last year. Moving violations shall mean for this subsection those
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c. Every new applicant shall have at least one (1) yeaz's driving experience as a licensed
driver. Such prior driving experience shall be verified by an affidavit signed by a
reputable person and submitted with the license application.
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For any driver seekingoriginal licensure. or any driver whose taxi license has lapsed for more than one
vear, or as deemed necessarv b�he license insnector: shall have successfullv comnleted the tasicab
driver training course as set fourth in Section 376.17.
d. Upon submission of proof of suitability and evidence of insurability, the license inspector
may waive one (1) or more of the requirements listed above; provided, that any such
waiver shall indicate the grounds for the inspector's decision and shall be approved by the
director of the department of finance and management services.
Have a demonstrated knowledge of the provisions of the taxicab ordinance relating to the
conduct of taxicab drivers and the operation of a taxicab.
Failure to apply for renewal of any taxicab operator's license within thirty (30) days after
expiration shall be deemed an abandonment of the licensee's right to such renewal.
17 ( fl Dury to exhibit Zicense. Effective March 15, 1991, every taxicab driver while on duty shall display the
18 front of his or her t�icab driver's license on the dashboard of the vehicle in a location readily visible to
19 passengers, which license displays the driver's photograph and license number on the front in a manner
20 approved by the license inspector. In addition to any other penaities, a depuTy inspector or police officer may
21 order the licensee to discontinue operations until such time as the licensee has a license in possession.
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23 (g) Issuance of license. Each taxicab driver's license shall have upon it a number by which the license
24 shall be designated, a photograph of the licensee, and such other information as the license inspector may
25 require. The license inspector may issue licenses for a term of less than one (1) yeaz for a prorated uutial fee in
26 order to evenly distribute license expiration dates throughout the year.
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28 (h) Requirement of valid Minnesota driver's license. Any time that a licensee's Minnesota driver's license
29 is suspended, revoked or canceled, his or her tasicab driver's license shall likewise be immediately suspended,
30 revoked or canceled. No person shall operate a tasicab without a valid Minnesota driver's license.
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32 (i) Renewals. A taxicab driver's license sha11 be issued annually. The license inspector may cause the
33 renewal of a tasicab driver's license from yeaz to year by appropriate endorsement upon the application for
34 renewal and payment of an annual fee of twenty dollazs ($20.00). The driver shall make such renewal
35 application upon a form to be fiiniished by the license division. The renewal form shall be filled out with the
36 full name and address of the applicant, together with the date and number of the originallicense. If a driver has
37 not been licensed in the previous license year, he or she shall be considered a new applicant.
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39 (j) Suspension, revocation and nonrenewal. A ta�cicab driver's license may be revoked, suspended or not
4Q renewed by the license inspector at any time for cause pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 310
41 of the Legislative Code. When a taxicab driver's license has been revoked or suspended, it sha11 immediately be
42 returned to the license division. If the city council stipulates that a licensee whose taxicab driver's license has
43 been revoked may reapply after a specific period of time has elapsed, that period of time sha11 not commence
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(k) Revocation ofMinnesota driver's license; limited Zicenses; alcohol-related driving conviction:
(1) Any person holding a taxicab driver's license whose Mimiesota driver's license is suspended,
canceled or revoked for any reason shall immediately surrender his or her taxicab driver's license
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1 to the license division. The tasicab driver's license shall be returned to the licensee upon
2 reinstatement of the Minnesota driver's license or issuance of a limited license authorizing
3 operation of a taxicab; provided, however, that suspension, cancellation or revocarion of a
4 Minnesota driver's license due to refusal to submit to a legally required blood alcohol test under
5 the state unplied consent statute shall be grounds for the revocation, nonissuance or nonrenewal
6 of the taxicab driver's license.
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(2) Any licensed taxicab driver whose Minnesota driver's license has been revoked and who has
been issued a i'united license autho*��'ng the operation of a taxicab shall unmediately notify the
license division of the same. At that time, the licensee shall fiunish to the license inspector a
copy of the limited license and a written statement containiug a schedule of the days and hours of
each day during which he or she will be driving a taxicab during the term of the limited license.
No deviation from the schedule shall be permitted. In addition, the licensee shall personally
funush to the license inspector copies of all trip sheets for all shifts worked during the term of the
limited license.
(3) Any person holding a taxicab driver's license shall notify the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection (LIEP) immediately whenever he or she is convicted of an alcohol-
related driving offense, whether or not it involves the operation of a ta�cicab.
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Refusal to take and/or failure to pass a standazd breathalyzer test administered pursuant to Minn.
Stat. § 169.123 while on duty shall be grounds for revocation of a taxicab driver's license.
Failwe to comply with the provisions of this section shall be grounds for revocation of a taxicab
driver's license.
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29 Section 376.17 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby added to read as follows:
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� Tacicab driver training course required. The license insnector shall establish a taxicab driver
trainin� course �ursuant to the terms of this secrion. The course shall be desiened to enhance the
proficiencv of drivers in all aspects of taxicab drivin¢, and may include tonics such as eg oera�hy
of tke metropolitan azea traffic laws, vehicle safetY, taYicab licensin�aws and driver code of
conduct, radio communicafions, cab stand and ca11 nrocedures. tasicab fares, vehicle cleanliness
and maintenance_ customer relations. and courtesv.
j� Component ofdriver traininQ. The driver training course may consist of components tau hg t bv
City stafF, or components taught bv an educational institution under contract with the Citv, or by
a combination of such components.
� Prerequisite for licensure. Successful completion of the t�icab driver trainin¢ course shall be a
prerec�uisite for obtaining a license for ail taxicab drivers not licensed on the effective date of this
ordinance and all taxicab drivers whose license have lapsed for more than one vear. The Citv
Council ma�pose successful completion of the tasicab driver training course as a requirement
in anv disci lp in aar c�gainst a licensed driver: as a condition for renewal of a taYicab
driver's license in the event of customer complaints, violations of t�icab regulations, or moving
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�� Provisional o�erator status. An applicant who has met all of the requirements for an original license
except for the successful completion of taxicab driver training shall be authorized to operate as a
provisional operator until the fust available opening in a trainine class. at which time the applicant must
enroll in and successfuliv comQlete the class. U�on the successful compietion of the trainin¢ class, the
applicant shall receive a license valid throu¢h the remainder of the one-veaz licensine period.
Provisional operator status may be revoked for failure to enroll in the first available openine in the
trainiug class, or failure to successfullv complete the class. The applicant shall be entitled to three days'
written notice of a public hearing before the council at which time the licensee shall have an opporhmitv
to be heard. For anv other basis protiosed for adverse action, an applicant shall be entitled to the hearing
procedures of &310.05. An applicant failin¢ to satisfactorily complete the provisional period may
reap�ly no sooner than twelve (121 months after the date of the original application.
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18 This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force (30) days following its passage, approval, and publicaUon.
Requested by Department of:
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Form Approv by City A orney
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ORIGINAL
Adopted by Council: Date
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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OFFICE oF LIEP Date: GREEN SHEET
Robert KQssler April 23 1999
266-9112 No . 64834
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TOTAL # OF SIGNATIIRE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA1UREj
CTION REQUESTED:
Establishment of license requirements for customer service training for all new
licensed taxicab drivers.
^COP'u+�NDA2IONS: APA70VE (A) OR RcJECT (R) SRSONAL 58RVIC8 CONTRI.CfS M[JST AHSIVffit THE POLL04PING:
P?,AtvNING CO?dMISS2CN CIVIL SE.�VICE CO[�AiISSS09 1. Has the person/firm ever vorked under a contract for this department?
CIB CONMIIT£E _ HOSINESS Rr."'VIEW COUNCIL YES NO
ST�F _ Hzs this person/firm ever been a City employee?
DISIRICT COURT _ YnS NO
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
UPPORTS niIICH COVNCIL OBJECTIVE? Clirreni City.employee?
YES NO
laia all Ya5 auswers oa a separate aEeet aad attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The City of Saint Paul is working with the cities of Minneapolis, Bloomington,
Saint Louis Park, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan
Council to improve taxicab service in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis and the
irport have had good results in improving taxicab driver courtesy and service
through the provision of a training class conducted through Hennepin Technical
College. Saint Paul should adopt a similar training program for all new
drivers, existing drivers would be "grandparented " in.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
The training will, over time, improve taxicab service in Saint Paul. Cost"of
the class will be paid jointly by the driver, the City and the taxicab company
ending the outcome of negotiations. Cost for the class is estimated to be
approximately $50.00 per driver.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Saint Paul taxicab drivers will not be as knowledgeable and helpful as drivers
in surrounding communities.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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For May 5, City Counci11999 Agenda
SUBSTITUTE For Item # 29--Taxicab Driver Training
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OFFYCE OF ��gP Date: GREEN SHEET
Robert Kessler February i5, 1999
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OTAL # OF SIGNATDR73 PAG13S 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED:
stablishment of license requirements for customer service training for all new
licensed taxicab drivers.
COMMENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJBCP (R) 8ASONAL 3ffitVICB CONTRTCTS MIiST AN54ISR THE FOLLOSPING:
PLelNNIxG COIMfissZOx CIViL SERVxC6 COI.pdZSSION 1. Has the person/fiim ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB CONRdITT&E BUSINESS REVI6W COVNCIL YES NO '
STAFF _ Hd9 this person/firm ever been a City employee?
DISTRICT C011RT yg$ Np
3. Does thia person/fism possess a skill not normally possessed by any
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBSECTIVE? CurYent City employee?
YES NO
laia all Y85 answera oa a aepazate aheet aad attaeh.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The City of Saint Paul is working with the cities of Minneapolis, Bloomington,
Saint Louis Park, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan
Council to improve taxicab service in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis and the
irport have had good results in improving taxicab driver courtesy and service
through the provision of a training class conducted through Hennepin Technical
College. Saint Paul should adopt a similar training program for all new
drivers, existing drivers would be "grandparented " in.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
he training will, over time, improve taxicab service in Saint Paul. Cost of
the class will be paid jointly by the driver, the City and the taxicab company
ending the outcome of negotiations. Cost for the class is estimated to be
approximately $50.00 per driver.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Saint Paul taxicab drivers will not be as knowledgeable and helpful as drivers
in surrounding communities.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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An ordinance to amend Section 376.16 and
add Secrion 376.17 to the Saint Paul
Legislative Code; establishing tasicab
driver trainuig as a prerequisite for
licensure
7 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES
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14Sec. 376.16. Tax►cab drfver°s license.
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16 (a) License required. Effective Mazch 15, 1991,
17 taxicab aliow any other person to drive a tasica ,
18 and displayed a tasicab driver's license under�
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�o person shall drive a taacicab, nor shali any owner or lessee of a
within the City of Saint Paul unless that person has first obtained
provisions ofthis Code.
20 (b) Drivers from other cities. Any driver ensed to operate a taxicab in another city may cany passengers from
21 that city to any place within the City of S int Paul and may freely enter and travel upon the streets for that purpose.
22In that case, it shall not be deemed nec sary for the tasicab driver to obtain a Saint Paul license but the driver shall
23 not be permitted to accept or offer
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ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
�passenger for hire in the City of Saint Paul, or otherwise operate a taxicab
a license under the provisions of this Code. While within the city the taacicab
of the applicable regulations and conditions of this section and shali have in
upon demand the license certificate for the tasicab.
28 (c) License application. Eve appiicant for a taYicab clriver's license shall file an applicarion with the license
29 division. The application s 11 be made on a form provided by said division, containing such information as the
301icense inspector may re re, including, but not lixnited to, a complete employment history, to verify that the terms
31 and conditions of this c apter haue been met. The application shall be signed and swom to by the applicant. Prior to
32 the issuance of the li nse, every licensee shall be photographed. The chief of police or his representative shall
33 investigate each ap 'cant and shall forward the results of the applicarion to the license inspector. Any false
34 statement on the a plication shall be grounds for denial, refusal to renew or revocation of a license. ��,-:��
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by ordinance as specified in section 310.09(bl of the Leeislative Code
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Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license;
Be atleast eighteen (18) years old;
Be a citizen of the United States, or an alien admitted for permanent residence or who has otherwise
obtained work authorization from the U.S. I�nmigration and Nahualization ervice;
Shall have no felony convictions in the last five (5) years; shall have nontraffic gross misdemeanor or
misdemeanor convictions in the last three (3) yeazs involving the u or threat of use of force, possession or
sale of a controiled substance, prostitu6on or indecent conduct. e license inspector may grant, pursuant to
state statute, an exception to the above provisions upon evide e that the offense is not related to the
occuparion of taYicab driver;
Shall have a driving record meeting the following
a. No convictions in the last five (5) yeazs for y of the following offenses involving injury or death;
no conviction in the last three (3) yeazs fo any of the following offenses not involving injury or
death:
1. Leauing the scene of an acci nt;
2. Driving under the influen e of an alcoholic beverage or drug;
Reckless or cazeless dpiving; or
4. Refusal to take a b athalyzer test.
b. For original licensure: o more than four (4) moving violations within the last three (3) years, and
no more than two (2) oving violations in the last year. For renewal: no more than four (4) moving
violations within th last three (3) years and no more than three (3) moving viola6ons in the last
yeaz. Moving viol ions shall mean for this subsection those violations specified above in subsection
(5)a., and any sp eding violations.
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Every new a licant shall have at least one (1) year°s driving experience as a licensed driver. Such
prior drid experience shall be verified by an affidavit signed by a reputabie person and submitted
with the cense application.
Upo�f submission of proof of suitability and evidence of insurability, the license inspector may waive
one (1) or more of the requirements listed above; provided, that any such waiver shall indicate the
grounds for the inspector's decision and shall be approved by the director of the depariment of
finance and management services. 9tt�7�`
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Have a demonstrated irnowledge of the provisions of the taxicab ordinance relating to the conduct of tasicab
drivers and the operarion of a talcicab. ;
Failure to apply for renewal of any taxicab operator's license within thirty (30) days after ex ration shall be
deemed an abandonment of the licensee's right to such renewal.
trainine course as set fourth in Secrion 376.17.
14 ( fl Duty to exhibit license. Effective Mazch 15, 1991, every tazicab driver while o duty shall display the front of
15 his or her taxicab driver's license on the dashboazd of the vehicle in a location re 'ly visible to passengers, which
161icense displays the driver's photograph and license number on the front in a er approved by the license
17 inspector. In addition to any other penalties, a deputy inspector or police of cer may arder the licensee to
18 discontinue operations until such time as the licensee has a license in pos ssion.
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20 (g) Issuance of Zicense. Each taacicab driver's license shall have upo t a number by which the license shall be
21 designated, a photograph of the licensee, and such other informatio as the license inspector may require. The
221icense inspector may issue licenses for a term of less than one ( year for a prorated initial fee in order to evenly
23 distribute license expirarion dates throughout the year.
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25 (h) Requirement of valid Minnesota driver's license. Any me that a licensee's Minnesota driver's license is
26 suspended, revoked or canceled, his or her tasicab driver' license shall likewise be immediately suspended, revoked
27 or canceled. No person shall operate a taacicab without valid Minnesota driver's license.
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341icense year, he or she shall be considered�
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iate endorsement upon the application for renewal and payment
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shall be filled out with the full name and address of the
the original license. If a driver has not been licensed in the previous
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neSvaL A tasicab driver's license may be revoked, suspended or not renewed
��cause pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 310 of the
�er's license has been revoked or suspended, it shall immediately be returned to
� stipulates that a licensee whose ta�cicab driver°s license fias been revoked may
has elapsed, that period of time shall not commence until the taYicab driver's
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driver's license; limited Zicenses; aZcohol-related driving conviction:
ling a taYicab tlriver's license whose Nfinnesota driver's license is suspended, canceled or
reason shall immediately surrender his or her ta:cicab driver's license to the license division.
The taxicab driver°s license shall be returned to the licensee upon reinstatement of the Minnesota driver's
license or issuance of a limited license authorizing operarion of a taxicab; provided, however, that
suspension, cancellation or revocation of a Minnesota driver's license due to refusal to submit to a legally
required blood alcohoi test under the state implied consent statute shall be grounds for the revocation,
1 nonissuance or nonrenewal of the taxicab driver's license.
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3(2) Any licensed taxicab driver whose Minnesota driver's license has been revoked and who has been issued a
4 limited license authorizing the operation of a taxicab shall immediately notify the license division of the
5 same. At that time, the licensee shall furnish to the license inspector a copy of the limited license and a
6 written statement containing a schedule of the days and hours of each day duriug which he,dr she will be
7 driving a taacicab during the term of the lvnited license. No deviation from the schedule sh�all be permitted.
8 In addition, the licensee shall personally fiunish to the license inspector copies of all �p sheets for all shifts
9 worked during the term of the limited license.
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13 offense, whether or not it involves the operation of a taacicab.
Inspections and
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16 169.123 while on duty shall be grounds £or revocation of a taacica driver°s license.
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23 Section 376.17 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby ded
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25 Sec. 376.17. Ta�tcab driver training course.
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29 drivers in all as ects of taxicab drivin d ma include 1
30 traffic laws vehicle safe taxicab lice sin laws and dri�
31 stand and call rocedures taxicab far vehicle cleanline;
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39 rere uisite for obtainin license for all taxicab drivers ;
40 and all talcicab drivers w ose license have la sed for mor�
41 successful com lerion f the taxicab driver trainin cours�
42 a ainst a licensed ' er• as a condition for renewal of a t�
43 com laints violari s of ta�ticab re lations or movin �
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2� Tuition. Each candidate for taacidriver training shall be rec�uired to pav the tuition fee as established by the
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7 This ordinance shail take effect and be in full force (30) days following its passage, approval, and publication.
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Nancy Anderson
Council Research Center
310 City Hall
Apri114,1999
Regarding the Substitute For Item 26--Training For Taxicab
Drivers.
We have not completed the change to Section 376.17 providing for a
provisional t�icab driver's license until training can be completed.
We ask that this matter be laid over one week.
The other two issues brought up by Mr. Sammons, holding the class in Saint
Paul, and establishing the fee will be addressed administratively:
l. Classes will be held in Saint Paul
2. The fee for the class is estimated to be approximately $60.00 and
the cost will be split evenly between the driver, the licensed
company, and LIEP.
Please let me know if there are further questions. Bob Kessler 266-9112
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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An ordinance to amend Secrion 376.16 and
2 add Section 376.17 to the Saint Paul
3 Legisiative Code; establishing taxicab
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7 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA1NT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
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11 Section 376.16 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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16 (a) License required. Effective Mazch 15, 1991, no person sha11 drive a tasicab, nor shall any owner or
17 lessee of a taYicab allow any other person to drive a taxicab, witiun the City of Saint Paui unless that person has
18 first obtained and displayed a taxicab driver's license under the provisions of this Code.
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(b) Drivers from other cities. Any driver licensed to operate a tasicab in another city may carry
passengers from that city to any place within the City of Saint Paul and may freely enter and travel upon the
streets for that purpose. In that case, it shall not be deemed necessary for the tasicab driver to obtain a Saint Paul
license but the driver shall not be permitted to accept ar offer any passenger for hire in the City of Saint Paul, or
otherwise operate a taYicab within the city without first obtaining a license under the provisions of this Code.
While within the city the taxicab driver shall be required to observe all of the applicable regulations and
conditions of this section and shall have in possession and display to any person upon demand the license
certificate for the taYicab.
(c) License appZication. Every applicant for a taxicab driver's license shall file an application with the
license division. The application shall be made on a form provided by said division, containing such
information as the license inspector may require, including, but not limited to, a complete employment history,
to verify that the terms and conditions of this chapter have been met. The applicarion shall be signed and sworn
to by the applicant. Prior to the issuance of the license, every licensee shall be photographed. The chief of police
or his representative shall investigate each applicant and shall forward the results of the application to the
license inspector. Any false statement on the application shall be grounds for denial, refusal to renew or
revocation of a license. '
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(e) Prerequisites to license. Eligibility to be licensed to operate a taxicab shall be as follows:
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Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license;
Be at least eighteen (18) yeazs old;
Be a citizen of the Umted States, or an alien admitted for permanent residence, or who has
otherwise obtained work authorization from the U.S. Tmmigration and Naturalization Service;
(4) Shall have no felony convictions in the last five (5) years; shall have no nontraffic gross
misdemeanar or misdemeanor convictions in the last three (3) years involving the use or threat of
use of force, possession or sale of a controlled substance, prostitution or indecent conduct. The
license inspector may grant, pursuant to state stahxte, an exception to the above provisions upon
evidence that the offense is not related to the occupafion of taxicab driver;
(5) Shall haue a driving record meeting the following standards:
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No convictions in the last five (5) years for any of the following ofFenses involving injury
or death; no conviction in the last three (3) years for any of the following offenses not
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Leaving the scene of an accident;
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Reckless or careless driving; or
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39 b. For original licensure: No more than four (4) moving violations within the last three (3)
40 years, and no more than two (2) moving violations in the last year. For renewal: no more
41 than four (4) moving violations withixi the last three (3) yeazs and no more than three (3)
42 moving violations in the last year. Moving violations shall mean for this subsection those
43 violations specified above in subsection (5)a., and any speeding violations.
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driver. Such prior driving experience shall be verified by an affidavit signed by a
reputable person and submitted with the license application.
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vear, or as deemed necessarv b�he license insnector: shall have successfullv comnleted the tasicab
driver training course as set fourth in Section 376.17.
d. Upon submission of proof of suitability and evidence of insurability, the license inspector
may waive one (1) or more of the requirements listed above; provided, that any such
waiver shall indicate the grounds for the inspector's decision and shall be approved by the
director of the department of finance and management services.
Have a demonstrated knowledge of the provisions of the taxicab ordinance relating to the
conduct of taxicab drivers and the operation of a taxicab.
Failure to apply for renewal of any taxicab operator's license within thirty (30) days after
expiration shall be deemed an abandonment of the licensee's right to such renewal.
17 ( fl Dury to exhibit Zicense. Effective March 15, 1991, every taxicab driver while on duty shall display the
18 front of his or her t�icab driver's license on the dashboard of the vehicle in a location readily visible to
19 passengers, which license displays the driver's photograph and license number on the front in a manner
20 approved by the license inspector. In addition to any other penaities, a depuTy inspector or police officer may
21 order the licensee to discontinue operations until such time as the licensee has a license in possession.
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23 (g) Issuance of license. Each taxicab driver's license shall have upon it a number by which the license
24 shall be designated, a photograph of the licensee, and such other information as the license inspector may
25 require. The license inspector may issue licenses for a term of less than one (1) yeaz for a prorated uutial fee in
26 order to evenly distribute license expiration dates throughout the year.
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28 (h) Requirement of valid Minnesota driver's license. Any time that a licensee's Minnesota driver's license
29 is suspended, revoked or canceled, his or her tasicab driver's license shall likewise be immediately suspended,
30 revoked or canceled. No person shall operate a tasicab without a valid Minnesota driver's license.
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32 (i) Renewals. A taxicab driver's license sha11 be issued annually. The license inspector may cause the
33 renewal of a tasicab driver's license from yeaz to year by appropriate endorsement upon the application for
34 renewal and payment of an annual fee of twenty dollazs ($20.00). The driver shall make such renewal
35 application upon a form to be fiiniished by the license division. The renewal form shall be filled out with the
36 full name and address of the applicant, together with the date and number of the originallicense. If a driver has
37 not been licensed in the previous license year, he or she shall be considered a new applicant.
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4Q renewed by the license inspector at any time for cause pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 310
41 of the Legislative Code. When a taxicab driver's license has been revoked or suspended, it sha11 immediately be
42 returned to the license division. If the city council stipulates that a licensee whose taxicab driver's license has
43 been revoked may reapply after a specific period of time has elapsed, that period of time sha11 not commence
44 until the tasicab driver s license has been returned to the license division.
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canceled or revoked for any reason shall immediately surrender his or her taxicab driver's license
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3 operation of a taxicab; provided, however, that suspension, cancellation or revocarion of a
4 Minnesota driver's license due to refusal to submit to a legally required blood alcohol test under
5 the state unplied consent statute shall be grounds for the revocation, nonissuance or nonrenewal
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been issued a i'united license autho*��'ng the operation of a taxicab shall unmediately notify the
license division of the same. At that time, the licensee shall fiunish to the license inspector a
copy of the limited license and a written statement containiug a schedule of the days and hours of
each day during which he or she will be driving a taxicab during the term of the limited license.
No deviation from the schedule shall be permitted. In addition, the licensee shall personally
funush to the license inspector copies of all trip sheets for all shifts worked during the term of the
limited license.
(3) Any person holding a taxicab driver's license shall notify the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection (LIEP) immediately whenever he or she is convicted of an alcohol-
related driving offense, whether or not it involves the operation of a ta�cicab.
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Stat. § 169.123 while on duty shall be grounds for revocation of a taxicab driver's license.
Failwe to comply with the provisions of this section shall be grounds for revocation of a taxicab
driver's license.
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trainin� course �ursuant to the terms of this secrion. The course shall be desiened to enhance the
proficiencv of drivers in all aspects of taxicab drivin¢, and may include tonics such as eg oera�hy
of tke metropolitan azea traffic laws, vehicle safetY, taYicab licensin�aws and driver code of
conduct, radio communicafions, cab stand and ca11 nrocedures. tasicab fares, vehicle cleanliness
and maintenance_ customer relations. and courtesv.
j� Component ofdriver traininQ. The driver training course may consist of components tau hg t bv
City stafF, or components taught bv an educational institution under contract with the Citv, or by
a combination of such components.
� Prerequisite for licensure. Successful completion of the t�icab driver trainin¢ course shall be a
prerec�uisite for obtaining a license for ail taxicab drivers not licensed on the effective date of this
ordinance and all taxicab drivers whose license have lapsed for more than one vear. The Citv
Council ma�pose successful completion of the tasicab driver training course as a requirement
in anv disci lp in aar c�gainst a licensed driver: as a condition for renewal of a taYicab
driver's license in the event of customer complaints, violations of t�icab regulations, or moving
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except for the successful completion of taxicab driver training shall be authorized to operate as a
provisional operator until the fust available opening in a trainine class. at which time the applicant must
enroll in and successfuliv comQlete the class. U�on the successful compietion of the trainin¢ class, the
applicant shall receive a license valid throu¢h the remainder of the one-veaz licensine period.
Provisional operator status may be revoked for failure to enroll in the first available openine in the
trainiug class, or failure to successfullv complete the class. The applicant shall be entitled to three days'
written notice of a public hearing before the council at which time the licensee shall have an opporhmitv
to be heard. For anv other basis protiosed for adverse action, an applicant shall be entitled to the hearing
procedures of &310.05. An applicant failin¢ to satisfactorily complete the provisional period may
reap�ly no sooner than twelve (121 months after the date of the original application.
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18 This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force (30) days following its passage, approval, and publicaUon.
Requested by Department of:
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Adopted by Council: Date
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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OFFICE oF LIEP Date: GREEN SHEET
Robert KQssler April 23 1999
266-9112 No . 64834
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TOTAL # OF SIGNATIIRE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA1UREj
CTION REQUESTED:
Establishment of license requirements for customer service training for all new
licensed taxicab drivers.
^COP'u+�NDA2IONS: APA70VE (A) OR RcJECT (R) SRSONAL 58RVIC8 CONTRI.CfS M[JST AHSIVffit THE POLL04PING:
P?,AtvNING CO?dMISS2CN CIVIL SE.�VICE CO[�AiISSS09 1. Has the person/firm ever vorked under a contract for this department?
CIB CONMIIT£E _ HOSINESS Rr."'VIEW COUNCIL YES NO
ST�F _ Hzs this person/firm ever been a City employee?
DISIRICT COURT _ YnS NO
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
UPPORTS niIICH COVNCIL OBJECTIVE? Clirreni City.employee?
YES NO
laia all Ya5 auswers oa a separate aEeet aad attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The City of Saint Paul is working with the cities of Minneapolis, Bloomington,
Saint Louis Park, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan
Council to improve taxicab service in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis and the
irport have had good results in improving taxicab driver courtesy and service
through the provision of a training class conducted through Hennepin Technical
College. Saint Paul should adopt a similar training program for all new
drivers, existing drivers would be "grandparented " in.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
The training will, over time, improve taxicab service in Saint Paul. Cost"of
the class will be paid jointly by the driver, the City and the taxicab company
ending the outcome of negotiations. Cost for the class is estimated to be
approximately $50.00 per driver.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Saint Paul taxicab drivers will not be as knowledgeable and helpful as drivers
in surrounding communities.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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For May 5, City Counci11999 Agenda
SUBSTITUTE For Item # 29--Taxicab Driver Training
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Robert Kessler February i5, 1999
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OTAL # OF SIGNATDR73 PAG13S 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED:
stablishment of license requirements for customer service training for all new
licensed taxicab drivers.
COMMENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJBCP (R) 8ASONAL 3ffitVICB CONTRTCTS MIiST AN54ISR THE FOLLOSPING:
PLelNNIxG COIMfissZOx CIViL SERVxC6 COI.pdZSSION 1. Has the person/fiim ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB CONRdITT&E BUSINESS REVI6W COVNCIL YES NO '
STAFF _ Hd9 this person/firm ever been a City employee?
DISTRICT C011RT yg$ Np
3. Does thia person/fism possess a skill not normally possessed by any
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBSECTIVE? CurYent City employee?
YES NO
laia all Y85 answera oa a aepazate aheet aad attaeh.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The City of Saint Paul is working with the cities of Minneapolis, Bloomington,
Saint Louis Park, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan
Council to improve taxicab service in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis and the
irport have had good results in improving taxicab driver courtesy and service
through the provision of a training class conducted through Hennepin Technical
College. Saint Paul should adopt a similar training program for all new
drivers, existing drivers would be "grandparented " in.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
he training will, over time, improve taxicab service in Saint Paul. Cost of
the class will be paid jointly by the driver, the City and the taxicab company
ending the outcome of negotiations. Cost for the class is estimated to be
approximately $50.00 per driver.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Saint Paul taxicab drivers will not be as knowledgeable and helpful as drivers
in surrounding communities.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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An ordinance to amend Section 376.16 and
add Secrion 376.17 to the Saint Paul
Legislative Code; establishing tasicab
driver trainuig as a prerequisite for
licensure
7 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES
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17 taxicab aliow any other person to drive a tasica ,
18 and displayed a tasicab driver's license under�
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�o person shall drive a taacicab, nor shali any owner or lessee of a
within the City of Saint Paul unless that person has first obtained
provisions ofthis Code.
20 (b) Drivers from other cities. Any driver ensed to operate a taxicab in another city may cany passengers from
21 that city to any place within the City of S int Paul and may freely enter and travel upon the streets for that purpose.
22In that case, it shall not be deemed nec sary for the tasicab driver to obtain a Saint Paul license but the driver shall
23 not be permitted to accept or offer
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
�passenger for hire in the City of Saint Paul, or otherwise operate a taxicab
a license under the provisions of this Code. While within the city the taacicab
of the applicable regulations and conditions of this section and shali have in
upon demand the license certificate for the tasicab.
28 (c) License application. Eve appiicant for a taYicab clriver's license shall file an applicarion with the license
29 division. The application s 11 be made on a form provided by said division, containing such information as the
301icense inspector may re re, including, but not lixnited to, a complete employment history, to verify that the terms
31 and conditions of this c apter haue been met. The application shall be signed and swom to by the applicant. Prior to
32 the issuance of the li nse, every licensee shall be photographed. The chief of police or his representative shall
33 investigate each ap 'cant and shall forward the results of the applicarion to the license inspector. Any false
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Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license;
Be atleast eighteen (18) years old;
Be a citizen of the United States, or an alien admitted for permanent residence or who has otherwise
obtained work authorization from the U.S. I�nmigration and Nahualization ervice;
Shall have no felony convictions in the last five (5) years; shall have nontraffic gross misdemeanor or
misdemeanor convictions in the last three (3) yeazs involving the u or threat of use of force, possession or
sale of a controiled substance, prostitu6on or indecent conduct. e license inspector may grant, pursuant to
state statute, an exception to the above provisions upon evide e that the offense is not related to the
occuparion of taYicab driver;
Shall have a driving record meeting the following
a. No convictions in the last five (5) yeazs for y of the following offenses involving injury or death;
no conviction in the last three (3) yeazs fo any of the following offenses not involving injury or
death:
1. Leauing the scene of an acci nt;
2. Driving under the influen e of an alcoholic beverage or drug;
Reckless or cazeless dpiving; or
4. Refusal to take a b athalyzer test.
b. For original licensure: o more than four (4) moving violations within the last three (3) years, and
no more than two (2) oving violations in the last year. For renewal: no more than four (4) moving
violations within th last three (3) years and no more than three (3) moving viola6ons in the last
yeaz. Moving viol ions shall mean for this subsection those violations specified above in subsection
(5)a., and any sp eding violations.
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Every new a licant shall have at least one (1) year°s driving experience as a licensed driver. Such
prior drid experience shall be verified by an affidavit signed by a reputabie person and submitted
with the cense application.
Upo�f submission of proof of suitability and evidence of insurability, the license inspector may waive
one (1) or more of the requirements listed above; provided, that any such waiver shall indicate the
grounds for the inspector's decision and shall be approved by the director of the depariment of
finance and management services. 9tt�7�`
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7 (7)
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Have a demonstrated irnowledge of the provisions of the taxicab ordinance relating to the conduct of tasicab
drivers and the operarion of a talcicab. ;
Failure to apply for renewal of any taxicab operator's license within thirty (30) days after ex ration shall be
deemed an abandonment of the licensee's right to such renewal.
trainine course as set fourth in Secrion 376.17.
14 ( fl Duty to exhibit license. Effective Mazch 15, 1991, every tazicab driver while o duty shall display the front of
15 his or her taxicab driver's license on the dashboazd of the vehicle in a location re 'ly visible to passengers, which
161icense displays the driver's photograph and license number on the front in a er approved by the license
17 inspector. In addition to any other penalties, a deputy inspector or police of cer may arder the licensee to
18 discontinue operations until such time as the licensee has a license in pos ssion.
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20 (g) Issuance of Zicense. Each taacicab driver's license shall have upo t a number by which the license shall be
21 designated, a photograph of the licensee, and such other informatio as the license inspector may require. The
221icense inspector may issue licenses for a term of less than one ( year for a prorated initial fee in order to evenly
23 distribute license expirarion dates throughout the year.
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25 (h) Requirement of valid Minnesota driver's license. Any me that a licensee's Minnesota driver's license is
26 suspended, revoked or canceled, his or her tasicab driver' license shall likewise be immediately suspended, revoked
27 or canceled. No person shall operate a taacicab without valid Minnesota driver's license.
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29 (i) Renewals. A taYicab driver's license shall be
a.
30 tasicab driver°s license from year to year by
31 of an annual fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).
32 furnished by the license division. The renew
33 applicant, together with the date and numbe:
341icense year, he or she shall be considered�
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36 (j) Suspension, revocation and nor
37by the license inspector at any Yime
38 Legislative Code. When a taxicab c
39 the license division. If the city co
40reapply after a specific period of ir
411icense has been retumed to th ice
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43 (k) Revocation of
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45 (1)
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47
48
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50
Any person
revoked fot
�ed annually. The license inspector may cause the renewal of a
iate endorsement upon the application for renewal and payment
�er shall malce such renewal application upon a form to be
shall be filled out with the full name and address of the
the original license. If a driver has not been licensed in the previous
� applicant.
neSvaL A tasicab driver's license may be revoked, suspended or not renewed
��cause pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 310 of the
�er's license has been revoked or suspended, it shall immediately be returned to
� stipulates that a licensee whose ta�cicab driver°s license fias been revoked may
has elapsed, that period of time shall not commence until the taYicab driver's
e division.
driver's license; limited Zicenses; aZcohol-related driving conviction:
ling a taYicab tlriver's license whose Nfinnesota driver's license is suspended, canceled or
reason shall immediately surrender his or her ta:cicab driver's license to the license division.
The taxicab driver°s license shall be returned to the licensee upon reinstatement of the Minnesota driver's
license or issuance of a limited license authorizing operarion of a taxicab; provided, however, that
suspension, cancellation or revocation of a Minnesota driver's license due to refusal to submit to a legally
required blood alcohoi test under the state implied consent statute shall be grounds for the revocation,
1 nonissuance or nonrenewal of the taxicab driver's license.
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3(2) Any licensed taxicab driver whose Minnesota driver's license has been revoked and who has been issued a
4 limited license authorizing the operation of a taxicab shall immediately notify the license division of the
5 same. At that time, the licensee shall furnish to the license inspector a copy of the limited license and a
6 written statement containing a schedule of the days and hours of each day duriug which he,dr she will be
7 driving a taacicab during the term of the lvnited license. No deviation from the schedule sh�all be permitted.
8 In addition, the licensee shall personally fiunish to the license inspector copies of all �p sheets for all shifts
9 worked during the term of the limited license.
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11 (3) Any person holding a ta�cicab driver's license shall notify the Office c
12 Environxnental Protection (LIEP) immediately whenever he or she is
13 offense, whether or not it involves the operation of a taacicab.
Inspections and
of an aicohol-related driving
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15 (4) Refusal to take and/or failure to pass a standard breathalyzer test ''stered pursuant to Minn. Stat. §
16 169.123 while on duty shall be grounds £or revocation of a taacica driver°s license.
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18 (5) Failure to comply with the provisions of this secrion shall
19 license.
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21 Section 2
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23 Section 376.17 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby ded
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25 Sec. 376.17. Ta�tcab driver training course.
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27 � Taxicab driver trainin course re uired. license ins
28 course ursuant to the terms of ttus sectio . The course s]
29 drivers in all as ects of taxicab drivin d ma include 1
30 traffic laws vehicle safe taxicab lice sin laws and dri�
31 stand and call rocedures taxicab far vehicle cleanline;
32 courtesv.
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34 � Com onent o driver trainin . T e driver trainin course
35 com onents tau ht b an educa onal institu6on under co�
36 com�onents.
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38 � Prere uisite or licensure. uccessfial com letion of the 1
39 rere uisite for obtainin license for all taxicab drivers ;
40 and all talcicab drivers w ose license have la sed for mor�
41 successful com lerion f the taxicab driver trainin cours�
42 a ainst a licensed ' er• as a condition for renewal of a t�
43 com laints violari s of ta�ticab re lations or movin �
44 an revoked or s ended taxicab driver' license.
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for revocation of a taacicab driver's
to read as follows:
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2� Tuition. Each candidate for taacidriver training shall be rec�uired to pav the tuition fee as established by the
3 license inspector.
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5 Secrion 3
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7 This ordinance shail take effect and be in full force (30) days following its passage, approval, and publication.
Requested by Department
By:
Form Approv� by City
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21Adopted by Council: Date BY� � � v'
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23Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Appro ed y yor f Submission to
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27Approved by Mayor: Date
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29sy:
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Nancy Anderson
Council Research Center
310 City Hall
Apri114,1999
Regarding the Substitute For Item 26--Training For Taxicab
Drivers.
We have not completed the change to Section 376.17 providing for a
provisional t�icab driver's license until training can be completed.
We ask that this matter be laid over one week.
The other two issues brought up by Mr. Sammons, holding the class in Saint
Paul, and establishing the fee will be addressed administratively:
l. Classes will be held in Saint Paul
2. The fee for the class is estimated to be approximately $60.00 and
the cost will be split evenly between the driver, the licensed
company, and LIEP.
Please let me know if there are further questions. Bob Kessler 266-9112