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not condone lying and did not conduct business in this manner. He apologized for the past but requested the Council consider the changes he has made in his life and allow him to work in the City of Mounds View. Colleen Holly, Deonte Darren Hill’s fiancée, explained she has been with Darent for the past 12 years. She offered further information on the past charges stating Mr. Hill has grown greatly in the past several years and was working to turn his life around. She felt Mr. Hill has learned from his mistakes. Hearing no additional public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Flaherty questioned if the past car issues had been resolved. Mr. Hill indicated the issue was resolved and all restitution was paid in full. Mayor Flaherty commented maturity could have played a role in some of the past decisions made by Mr. Hill. He thanked Mr. Hill for the letter presented to the City Council as it was well written. He understood how poor decisions could have consequences. He was pleased that Mr. Hill was making amends with his family and working towards a positive career. Council Member Hull asked if the other cities that Mr. Hill has worked in had completed an appeal process. Mr. Strouth noted the City of Cottage Grove had to review the information at an administrative level. He stated the City of Lakeville met with Mr. Hill personally. He stated he was working in the City of Roseville and that city does not require a permit. Council Member Mueller inquired how many workers Window Concepts had at this time. Mr. Strouth indicated he had 13 employees. Further, Mr. Strouth stated that he has canvassers that have DWI offenses that get rides from others to work the neighborhoods. He disagrees with the City’s policy. Council Member Mueller questioned if Mr. Hill could be put to work in other communities and that another worker be allowed to conduct the solicitation work in Mounds View. Mr. Strouth stated this could be done, but that Mr. Hill would then be out of work for several weeks. Council Member Mueller commented she was hit head-on by a DWI offender. She indicated this was a very serious offense and wanted Mr. Strouth to understand the law was the law. She requested he respect the City Code and noted she would not be supporting the appeal. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Deny the Appeal Ruling on a Solicitor License for Deonte Darren Hill of Window Concepts. Mayor Flaherty explained Mr. Hill was the one requesting a chance in this community. He was pleased that Mr. Hill explained his past mistakes and that he was working to support his family at this time. He felt Mr. Hill deserved a second chance. Council Member Hull felt the Police Chief and staff had made the right determination to deny the