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34354 County Road 3 <br /> PO Box 430 <br /> `-- <br /> C ,MN 56442 <br /> THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, P.A. *Also with rosslake <br /> Brainerd- <br /> ATTORNEYS <br /> AT LAW <br /> Writer's direct dial: (218) 692-5810 <br /> Lonny D.Thomas Fax: (218)692-6970 <br /> MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist <br /> Jonathan T.Trexler E-mail: Idthomas@jdthomaslaw.com <br /> Also admitted in New York <br /> Dayna M.Foster <br /> Paralegal <br /> June 6, 2006 <br /> City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Dawn Bittner, City Clerk <br /> 463 8 County Road 11 <br /> Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 <br /> Re: Bonnie Watt- City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Our File No.: 3367-001 <br /> Dear Ms. Bittner: <br /> Pursuant to discussions this morning, I understand that you will distribute this letter to the City <br /> Council members prior to this evening's meeting. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. <br /> This office represents Bonnie Watt in connection with zoning issues relating to her property <br /> located on Highway 16. There are apparently two issues with the property. <br /> First, Ms. Watt harvested trees and otherwise prepared to develop the property sometime ago. It <br /> was her understanding that removal of vegetation was consistent with regulations enforced by <br /> the Department of Natural Resources, this understanding being based on her personal <br /> communications with the Department of Natural Resources. <br /> Unfortunately, after some vegetation had been removed, the City advised Ms. Watt that removal <br /> of vegetation and the condition of the property was inconsistent with applicable regulations. It <br /> appears from the record, that the City and Ms. Watt are being told two different stories by two <br /> different persons within the Department of Natural Resources. As a result of this confusion, my <br /> client has obtained estimates for the work necessary to clear the trees and debris from her <br /> property, which are prohibitive. Copies of these estimates are attached. <br /> This office has been communicating with Charles Marohn of the Community Growth Institute to <br /> address this situation. At the most recent Planning Commission meeting, the Planning <br /> Commission decided to appoint a Planning Commission member to act as liaison to <br /> communicate with this office, Ms. Watt, and Community Growth Institute with respect to <br /> LAOpen matters\Watt,Bonnie\Correspondence\06-06-06 Itr to City of Pequot Lakes.docL:\Open matters\Watt,Bonnie\Correspondence\06-06-06 <br /> Itr to City of Pequot Lakes.doc <br />