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because she ~ted io know what was coming into the neighborhood. She stated that she is very im~ssed with the way the home is run. She added that there is a lot of love in the home, and the boy~ are treated as their own, not as foster kids. She remarked that the boys are very respectful, they all have their jobs, and they listen to what they are told. Ms Kummula noted that her husband is ~sabled, and the boys have helped out on several occasions with her house and yard. She is grateful to have them in the neighborhood.. She stressed the importance of giving these boys a ch~ce in a home where they are loved, and summarized that there is nothing wrong with the M~afferty home. Ms. Kummula advised that Pat McLafferty handles any problems immediately when they arise. She concluded that the McLafferty home isn't any different than any of the other fafnities in the neighborhood with teenage boys. Mi?. McLaffeny informed that, although he is licensed for eight, it doesn't mean he is going to have that many at all times. He stated that he averages between 5 and 6 boys, but he has had 8 for a p~od of 3 months. Mr. McLafferty explained that the agency he works with has to approve the plgcement before he even gets to consider the child. He disclosed the reason that he's going tl~ ough this process is because one of his boys has a brother in need of placement, but he is at his l~t with six. Mary Pat Rawson, 7239 153rd Lane N.W. - stated that the neighborhood is family-oriented with ~ny children. She expressed concern that there could possibly be a rezoning involved, and ifiquired as to the City's CUP process. City Engineer Jankowski advised that, in the R-1 Residential District, the City only has a CUP ~rocess for home occupations. Ms.'Rawson inquired if it were possibly to grant the McLaffertys a CUP that did not change the ~ning. Mr. Jankowski explained the City Attorney' opinion that in granting a CUP, the City would in ~ffect be granting a rezoning. Ms. Rawson stated she would like to see the City do what they can to allow this without granting a ~ezoning, because she is concerned about it becoming a problem if the McLaffertys ever move. '~5Mr. Johnson stated he has lived in Ramsey for 22 years and he has never had a problem with the ~ity. He hopes that something can be worked out because he doesn't like to see families fighting !City Hall. ~ADJOURNMENT ~ Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Hendriksen to recess the public ? hearing to be continued on April 4, I995 at 7:30 p.m. .~. ~ Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Hendriksen, Holland, LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Thorud. The public hearing recessed at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jodm,m~usler Recording Secretary City Engineer Public Hearing/Planning Commission/March 7, 1995 Page 2 of 2