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City of <br /> Pequot <br /> Lakes- — <br /> December 15, 2010 <br /> John R. and Barbara J. Derksen <br /> 31116 Ash Street <br /> Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 <br /> Re: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Potential Ordinance Violation <br /> PIN: 291050040230009 <br /> Dear Mr. and Mrs. Derksen: <br /> It has come to our attention through a complaint that you are likely in violation of the <br /> City Code regarding Exterior Storage. <br /> The City Code states, in Section 17-7.5 (1-B),Exterior Storage,that "Where there is a <br /> principle or accessory structure, all materials and equipment shall be stored within a <br /> building or fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties, ... " <br /> The City Code further states, in Section 17-7.6,Visual Standards, that "No use shall <br /> create, maintain or continue any activity or structure which has a strong negative visual <br /> impact or offends the morals or violates the standards of the City. " <br /> I have been to your property and taken the enclosed pictures. If these pictures accurately <br /> depict the condition of your property, I would have to find that you are in violation of <br /> these two provisions of the City Code. <br /> As opposed to formally citing you for a violation of the City Code,we would like the <br /> opportunity to work with you to correct the situation. We are requesting that by no <br /> later than January 4,2011 you remove or properly store all items currently stored <br /> outside in your yard. <br /> Failure to comply with the City Code by January 4, 2011 will prompt us to take more <br /> aggressive action. This would likely include Administrative Fines in the amount of <br /> $100.00 per day for each day the violation continues, civil action to obtain a court order <br /> directing you to comply with the City Code and could potentially include criminal action. <br /> You will also be responsible to reimburse the City for any expenses incurred in <br /> 4638 Courny Ronn 11 • PEQuar IAm, MN 56472 • (218) 568-5222 • FAX: (218) 568-5860 • www.pequodakes-mn.gov <br />