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because she wanted to know what was coming into the neighborhood. She stated that she is very <br /> impressed with the v~ay the home is run. She added that there is a lot of love in the home, and the <br /> boys are treated as ~eir own, not as foster kids. She remarked that the boys are very respectful, <br /> they all have their jo~s, and they listen to what they are told. Ms Kummula noted that her husband <br /> is disabled, and the [~oys have helped out on several occasions with her house and yard. She is <br /> grateful to have thcs in the neighborhood.. She stressed the importance of giving these boys a <br /> chance in a home w~aere they are loved, and summarized that there is nothing wrong-with the <br /> McLafferty home..l~s. Kummula advised that Pat McLafferty handles any problems immediately <br /> when they arise. Sh0 concluded that the McLafferty home isn't any different than any of the other <br /> families in the neighborhood with teenage boys. <br /> Mr. McLafferty info ,~ned that, although he is licensed for eight, it doesn't mean he is going to have <br /> that many at all time~s. He stated that he averages between 5 and 6 boys, but he has had 8 for a <br /> period of 3 months, fMr. McLafferty explained that the agency he works with has to approve the <br /> placement before hq even gets to consider the child. He disclosed the reason that he's going <br /> this is because of his has brother in need of but he is his <br />through <br /> process <br /> one <br /> boys <br /> placement, <br /> at <br />limit with six. <br /> <br />Mary Pat Rawson, 7~39 153rd Lane N.W. - stated that the neighborhood is family-oriented with <br />many children. Sh{ expressed concern that there could possibly be a rezoning involved, and <br />inquired as to the City's CUP process. <br /> <br />City Engineer Janko~vski advised that, in the R-1 Residential District, the City only has a CUP <br />process for home oedupations. <br /> <br />Ms. Rawson inquired if it were possibly to grant the McLaffertys a CUP that did not change the <br />zoning. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski expl~ined the City Attorney' opinion that in granting a CUP, the City would in <br />effect be granting a r~zoning. <br /> <br />Ms. Rawson stated sl~e would like to see the City do what they can to allow this without granting a <br />rezoning, because shei is concerned about it becoming a problem if the McLaffertys ever move. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated h~ has lived in Ramsey for 22 years and he has ,n. ever had a problem with the <br />City. He hopes that lomething can be worked out because he doesnt like to see families fighting <br />City Hall. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT: <br /> <br />Motion by Commissi,Oner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Hendriksen to recess the public <br />hearing to be continu~ on April 4, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. <br /> <br />Motion carried. VOting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Hendriksen, <br />Holland, LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Thorud. <br /> <br />The public hearing recessed at 8:06 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Joatane~usler v St~veri <br /> Jankc~ri <br />Recording Secretary City Engineer <br /> <br /> PuBlic Hearing/Planning Commission/March 7, 1995 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br />