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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 plpd @pequotlakes-mn.gov = 4638 County Road 11 cityhall @pequotlakes-mn.gov Pequot Lakes,MN 56472 www.pequotlakes-mn.gov April 30, 2007 Michelle Lelwica 2675 Brook View Lane SW Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Re: City of Pequot Lakes Potential Ordinance Violation PIN: 291020020042009 31108 Government Drive, Suite 8 Dear Mrs. Lelwica: It has come to our attention through a complaint that you are likely in violation of the City's Ordinances regarding Signs. The Ordinance states, in Section 7.1, subpart 4.G,that, "No signs, except for official traffic signs, shall be placed on or overhang public property, except where specific permission is granted by the Planning Commission. " The sign depicted in the enclosed picture has been placed on Minnesota Department of Transportation right-of-way. As opposed to formally citing you for a violation or the Ordinance, we would like the opportunity to work with you to correct the situation. We are requesting that by no later than May 4,2007,you permanently remove this portable sign. Failure to comply with the Ordinance by May 4 will prompt us to take more aggressive action. This would likely include administrative fines for each day the violation continues, civil action to obtain a court order directing you to comply with the Ordinance 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$69.00 per hour,the City Engineer at$88.00 to$140.00 per hour or the City Attorney at `, $135.00 per hour.