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Police City of Pequot City Hall 218-568-8111 Lakes 218-568-5222 Fax 218-568-5647 Fax 218-568-5860 -i1 d@ a uotlakes-mn. ov = 4638 County Road 11 p p q g Pequot Lakes,MN 56472 cityhall @pequotlakes-mn.gov www.pequotlakes-mn.gov May 18, 2009 Jason and Tina Laxen 31158 County Road 112 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Re: City of Pequot Lakes Potential Ordinance Violation PIN: 290113300CC0009 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Laxen: It has come to our attention that you are likely in violation of the City Code for construction of a storage building without a Land Use Permit. The City Code states in Section 17-11.8 (1)that "Land Use Permits shall be issued for all new structures. . . No person shall. . .construct any structure prior to applying for and receiving a Land Use Permit. " I have taken the enclosed picture from adjacent property. If this picture accurately depicts your property I would have to find that you are in violation of this provision of the City Code. I have enclosed a Land Use Permit Application form Please complete the application and return no later than June 2,2009,including all items highlighted on page 1. The after-the-fact fee will be determined by the Planning Commission after receiving the application and supporting information. Failure to make application by June 2, 2009 will prompt us to take more aggressive action. This would likely include Administrative Fines in the amount of$100.00 per day for each day the violation continues,civil action to obtain a court order directing you to comply with the City Code and could potentially include criminal action. You will also be responsible to reimburse the City for any expenses incurred in remedying this violation. This would include any consultant fees or other professional services that City Staff determines is necessary, including but not limited to the City Planner at$92.00 per