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<br />Mr. Bogart noted that he stops by about once a week to keep an eye on things and help him out <br />and noted that he helped him correct a few recent issues. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that the hearing examiner recommended revocation, but he would like to <br />possibly give Mr. Jerdin a chance. He asked how the rest of the Council would feel about a <br />review period of something like 120 days to see how the reports came back and if this continues <br />to be a problem, he would have no problem revoking this license. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he isn't sure if the City could do that, because if there are new <br />violations, Mr. Jerdinwould be entitled ~o another hearing. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich stated that he believes the City could suspend the pawnbroker license for <br />30 days during which time Mr. Jerdin could act as a second hand goods dealer, but not pawn. He <br />stated that. there could also be a review period where a certain threshold would need to be <br />accomplished, but he would need time to draft this. He reiterated that staff believes that at least a <br />suspension is in order because of the violations that they have proven over the past year. <br /> <br />Mr. Jerdin stated that he has a document from another pawnshop that shows that they have had <br />50 violations. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that the discussion tonight is about Ralph's Gun and Pawn and not other <br />shops. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that he agreed that there should be repercussions for the violations <br />and would support a suspension for a period of time in which Mr. Jerdin could not pawn, but <br />could sell inventory. He stated that he would also be in favor of a list of guidelines that must be <br />met by Mr. Jerdin. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that she is confused by the correct process, because if the <br />Council doesn't think the threshold for revocation has been met already, how will it be met in <br />120 days. She stated that there was an independent reviewer who expressed his opinion that the <br />license should be revoked and while the Council has heard Mr. Jerdin's side of the story tonight, <br />she thinks it will be the same situation in 120 days. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he has concerns because the City has spent money on a <br />hearing officer and other staff resources. He asked if there was a way to have a monetary fine <br />for these violations. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich stated that the City cannot issue a monetary fine in this instance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that, in her opinion, suspension of his license is the equivalent to a <br />monetary fine. She asked if, when creating the guidelines for Mr. Jerdin, there was an industry <br />average for errors. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that she is concerned that with these guidelines, the City is <br />setting up an acceptable threshold for violations. She stated that she understands that mistakes <br /> <br />City Council / May 27, 2008 <br />Page 10 of 15 <br />