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BUILDERS, INC. PHONE NO. : 612 755+1117 Jun. 26 i995 10:llAM P2 <br /> <br />· * *rGorham Builders, Inc. <br /> <br />O00l 117 <br /> <br />10732 HANSON BLVD, COON RAPIDS, MN 55433 · PHONE (t$12) 755-1717 <br /> FAX (612) 755-1117 <br /> <br />June 26, 1995 <br /> <br />Mr. Ryan Schroeder, Administrator <br />City of Ramsey <br />15153 Nowthen Boulevard <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />Deer Mr. Schroeder, <br /> <br />After reading ~he article in the Anoka County Union on Friday, June <br />23, 1995 about Mayor Glen Hardin's possible conflict of interest, <br />I find it necessary to respond to the accusations made by Terry <br />Hendriksen. <br /> <br />! am the owner and developer of Amber Ridge in a partnership with <br />Tony Emmerich. Our development company is called Got-em, LLC. We <br />obtained a mortgage on this property through Roger Okerman at <br />Northeast State Bank. [ am also the owner and developer of Willow <br />Ridge. This development has no mortgage on it. <br /> <br />At no time prior to, during or after the approval process by the <br />City of Ramsey for the Amber Ridge plat did I have conversations <br />with Glen Hardin. At no time before, during or after ~he mortgage <br />approval process for Amber Ridge did I have conversations with Glen <br />Hardin. In fact, at that time I never knew Mr. Hardin was <br />affiliated with Northeast State Bank. All my dealings concerning <br />the mortgage for Amber Ridge were directly with Roger Okerman. <br /> <br />At no time prior to or during the approval process for the Willow <br />Ridge developmen~ did Z ever have conversations with Glen Hardin, <br />other than in council chambers during regular council meetings when <br />I was seeking approval for my plat. <br /> <br />In my profession as a builder and developer I have always tried to <br />strive for the highest ethical standards possible, so Z take great <br />exception to Mr, Hendriksen's accusations that there could be a <br />possible conflict or misrepresentation concerning the Mayor of <br />Rarn~ey and my company or partnership. <br /> <br />I find it appalling that Mr. Hendriksen would not check into his <br />concerns with me prior to making false ~ccusations. I find it <br />equally appalling that the ABC papers would feel that this s~ory <br />merits front page headlines without checking with me for <br />credibility on these accusations. <br /> <br />I also feel that it's these types o¢ accusations and innuendos that <br />cause good and competent people to hesitste to run for city <br /> <br />Our reputation is your best guarantee <br /> <br /> <br />