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Sep /]G 05 02: 50P Fidministration 17G3) 70G 3601 p. 2 <br /> Mayor. <br /> Gary Petersobe n, <br /> Councilmem <br /> 1 TY F COLUMBIA HEIGHTS <br /> Robert A.Willi <br /> Bruce Nawrocki <br /> 90 40th Avenue N.E..Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763)706-3600 TDD(763)706-3692 Tammera Ericson Diehl <br /> V.Sil Our Websire at: www.ci.cotumbia-heights. <br /> Walter R- <br /> ADMINISTRATION `. <br /> September 6, 20U,1 <br /> City of P" <br /> 4638 County Road 11 <br /> Pequot Lakes, MN 65472 <br /> Attn: Da <br /> Dear Planning and Zoning Commission: <br /> I was very distressed to receive your letter about the "after the fact" application for m <br /> garage- <br /> RIM11101 11 <br /> I originally came in to the office to pick up a permit before construction was started and <br /> was told that I had to get a septic inspection before one would be issued. The fall season was upon <br /> us and the delay was not anticipated. I contacted numerous contractors to no avail! I proceeded <br /> with the garage, hoping to get the permit soon. I finally got an inspector from Pine River and she <br /> did the preliminary work,but could not do the final because of the weather(freeze up).The permit <br /> was put on hold, Spring came and then she did the final. No permit was issued because I had to do <br /> a final revised plot plan because I had added an Arbor to my yard. It is no more than a <br /> ornament,but I needed a permit. I revised the plan and returned it.Now I get a fee that is <br /> multiplied by five times! I will not agree to any such payment. I a -no <br /> five! <br /> The reasons being: I am involved in the City of Columbia Heights as(heir ciurent`1Vlayor. <br /> I am aware that to charge a fee in the State of Minnesota, you have to provide a service. You do,-' <br /> not have a building code and you do not have an inspector or plan check, so I do not think you cart <br /> legally justify any fee at all.Again, I will agree to two times the fee, which is what most <br /> communities do,just to keep things moving and finish my garage. <br /> However, if this is not acceptable, then I would agree to get in line behind the house by thy, <br /> creek on County 168 that we have £ J1 2Q .ears and <br /> project after they ! <br /> As a Taxpayer in Crow Wing County for more than 35 year's, am very digappo mfo "1 <br /> this type of treatment. <br /> Thank yo r your c sider 'o' <br /> -�, <br /> ary Reterson <br /> Mayor <br /> City of Columbia Heights'. <br /> THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRMW W <br /> 7ATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY EMPLO`/MEM OR THE PROV IStON OF S'ERVIEE <br /> EQUAL OPPORTUNR'Y EMPLOYER <br />