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<br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if Mr. Berg believes he will then be within compliance. <br /> <br />Mr. Berg replied that there are still six vehicles that he is waiting on tabs from customers and <br />there are perhaps eight additional vehicles without tabs owned by dealerships. He explained the <br />timeline on vehicle repairs and the prioritization in order to have revenue to pay expenses. He <br />stated that for the larger projects, the customers have the understanding that the timeline will be <br />longer. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that an appeal hearing could occur if there is a desire <br />to appeal the substance of the letter. He stated that Mr. Berg has not requested that to this point. <br />He recognized that Independent Auto has provided a service to the community and does a lot of <br />great work in a substandard facility. He stated that the main concern is the number of vehicles <br />there for an extended period of time in operable condition, such as the vehicle that has been there <br />for 1.5 years in inoperable condition. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht asked if there is something that could be worked out as there is a mutual <br />understanding that the relationship will be terminated in March. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill confirmed that the Council has the ability to do that. He <br />stated that typically there should be progress made between now and then, but it could also be <br />tied to the end of the lease. He stated that staff would not want to see an influx of inoperable <br />vehicles during that time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he appreciates the comments of Councilmember Specht and the <br />process of cleaning up the site and moving vehicles. He stated that perhaps Mr. Berg does not <br />take in any more long-term projects. He stated that the Council has given staff direction that <br />these cases need to be followed up on and traction is lost in the winter. He stated that while he <br />would like flexibility, he would also want to see buy-in from Mr. Berg that this process will <br />continue. <br /> <br />Mr. Berg confirmed that significant improvement has been made and he would continue to do so. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would be in support of providing flexibility until the lease <br />is up in March but also would not want to see the situation expanded. <br /> <br />Councilmember Menth echoed the comments that he would support providing flexibility until <br />March as long as things do not get worse. <br /> <br />Mr. Berg thanked the Council, noting that his intention was not to request flexibility but just to <br />clear his name and his business reputation. He confirmed that he is a supporter of the <br />community and local community organizations. <br /> <br />Councilmember Menth asked where the business will be moving. <br /> <br />City Council / October 13, 2020 <br />Page 6 of 13 <br /> <br />