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City of Pequot Lakes June 6, 2006 Page 2 bringing the property condition into compliance in the immediate future. Although I wholeheartedly supported this decision, I regretfully object to the individual selected to act as liaison. It is my understanding that the particular appointed Planning Commission member owns adjacent property and, therefore, has a personal interest creating a conflict of interest in acting in this capacity. I request the City Council suggest that the Planning Commission revisit this issue and consider appointing a different member of the Planning Commission to act as a liaison. The second issue involves the City's administrative rezoning of the property. The City has acted to administratively rezone the property for the exclusive purpose of making the new zoning classification of the property consistent with the current zoning ordinance. It is my understanding that the allowed uses and other zoning requirements would not be affected as a result of this administrative rezoning. Ms. Watt has advised the City that she intends to request the property be rezoned for commercial use. Unfortunately, she has been physically unable to pursue this rezoning as a result of both health problems and her inability to process a rezone application while the above described zoning issues regarding the condition of the property are not finally resolved. (I have enclosed medical records reflecting Ms. Watt's recent hospitalization and incapacitation). On behalf of Mrs. Watt, this office requests the City to postpone the current administrative rezoning issue so it can be addressed at the same time as Ms. Watt's application to rezone her property. There is no need, much less urgency, for the administrative rezoning and the duplicative process is wholly unnecessary. The appropriate zoning classification for the property will be addressed pursuant to Ms. Watt's application in the immediate future, and the pending administrative rezoning is potentially prejudicial to Ms. Watt's rights in those proceedings. Therefore,we urge the City Council to continue the rezoning matter to a later date. We expect to be present at the City Council meeting to address questions, although Ms. Watt's physical condition may prevent her from being able to attend. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, ?Lonny . Thomas LDT: dmb Enclosures cc: Bonnie Watt L:\Open matters\Watt,Bonnie\Correspondence\06-06-06 ltr to City of Pequot Lakes.doc