06.03 Fence Permit - John Derksen

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Excerpt of the Minutes from the Special Meeting of the City Council, September 5, 2oi�: Consider Adoptinq an Order Declarinq Property to be a Public Nuisance Mayor Adams opened the public hearing. City Attorney Erica Heikel indicated the purpose for this meeting was to consider a resolution declaring the property owned by John and Barbara Derksen located at 31116 Ash Street to be a public nuisance. Dawn Bittner updated the Council on the current conditions at the John & Barbara Derksen property including updated photos which were presented to the Council for review. Ms. Bittner noted that the photos indicate there are still violations on the property. Kurt Porter from Severson Porter Law Office was present on behalf of John and Barbara Derksen. Mr. Porter explained the word "debris" on the violations list is too general of a term and is asking for an itemized list to clarify what items need to be removed in order for the property to be compliant. Mr. Porter explained that John and Barbara Derksen want to comply and have every intention of working with the City to do so. Mayor Adams closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued regarding the length of time this issue has been ongoing, the screening of snowmobiles, provisions for a fence permit, and a timeline for John and Barbara Derksen to become compliant. MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 17-30 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER OF THE PEQUOT LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ALLEGED CODE VIOLATIONS AND NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT 31116 ASH STREET WITH AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE COMPLIANCE DATE TO NOVEMBER 1, 2017 AT 11:00 A.M. AND FURTHERMORE, ONCE THIS PROPERTY IS IN COMPLIANCE THE CITY WILL ACCEPT A LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PRIVACY FENCE TO BE INSTALLED BY NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2018. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.