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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 2014 transferred title on some of his cars to another auto sales dealer, and has moved some vehicles to the auto sales auction. Abdullah reported that it is his plan to get out of the business by mid-January and he will not be renewing his State license. Abdullah reported that the owner of Nova Auto is in the process of leasing space in the City of Farmington and hopes to have that space available by mid-January. At that time, he will move his vehicles from Little Canada. On behalf of himself and Nova Auto, Abdullah requested that the City give them a month or so to liquidate and/or move their vehicles from the City. Abdullah indicated that his bond expires on January 14, 2015 and he would not be renewing it. His auto sales license with the state expires on January 31, 2015. The City Administrator pointed out that the City's license typically expires on June 30, 2015. Vladimir Verenich, Nova Auto, informed the Council that he is negotiating for the lease of property in the City of Farmington and hopes to have that space by the middle of January. Verenich indicated that once Russ Fischer rebuilds his building, he would be returning to Little Canada. Fischer is hoping that the building will be ready for occupancy on September I, 2015. Montour asked what options are available to the City. The City Planner indicated that there is no provision to issue temporary indoor auto sales licenses to these businesses. He also noted that if another site is found in Little Canada, a Conditional Use Permit would have to be processed for the new location which could be finalized by late January, 2015, at the earliest. The Planner indicated that the Council has the option of directing City staff to delay enforcement. He also noted that the businesses' State licenses expire at the end of January and the City would have to sign off on renewal forms indicating that the property zoning is in place for these businesses. This will not be possible given there is no longer a building at the businesses' current location. The owners of both Nova Auto and Pony Auto Sales indicated that they do not intend to renew their State licenses fbr the Little Canada location. Both owners requested that the City give them three to four weeks to move their inventory from Little Canada. Keis asked how many vehicles each of the businesses have. Both owners indicated they each have approximately I 1 vehicles. The City Administrator noted that the licenses have been revoked, but the Council has the option to suspend enforcement action for a month and then notify the State that the licenses have been revoked. The City Attorney replied that this is a viable option, and noted the City's history of working with business owners. He pointed out that the Code does not 11