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In the first quarter of 1989, I personally talked with Mr. Gorecki and stated that the operation at 14140 Azurite Street N.W., due to the nature of the business, should have a Conditional Use Permit. On May 30, 1989, Benedict Gorecki, property owner of 14140 Azurite Street N.W. was sent a certified letter stating that the City had observed that wood had been piled up on the property and that the property was zoned industrial. According to City Code 170.016 I-Industrial District, this is not a permitted use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit. The letter also stated that the wood must be removed by June 15, or appropriate legal action would be taken. The letter also stated that an alternative would be to apply for a Conditional Use Permit. The letter also stated that if there were any questions regarding this matter that they could call the Ramsey City Hall. On June 5, 1989, I received a phone inquiry from Steve Gorecki regarding the May 30, 1989 letter. A letter was sent to Benedict Gorecki dated June 5, 1989 stating the City's position why a Conditional Use Permit would be required. Another letter was sent to Carol Daloski of Outside Services, Inc. on June 16, 1989. This letter was the same as the June 5 letter sent to Mr. Benedict Gorecki. No further verbal or written responses were received by the Goreckis regarding these letters. On August 9, 1989, City Staff contacted the City Attorney and requested legal action be brought regarding non-compliance to City's request for a Conditional Use Permit. On October 5, 1989, the City Attorney entered into a complaint with District Court Criminal Division. The complaint specified problems of diseased wood. A court date was set in mid- October. Two (2) days prior to the arraignment (pleading guilty/not guilty) City Staff (C/ty Administrator, City Attorney and Community Development Director) met with Benedict and Steve Gorecki. The outcome of this meeting was that the City would request a postponement of the arraignment and schedule this case before the City Council for review for the need of the Conditional Use Permit for wood processing and storage at 14140 Azurite Street N.W. The complaint would also be modified to include the need for a CUP. On October 20, 1989 Bruce Bacon, Environmental Specialist, reviewed the site for possible infractions regarding the City's disease control ordinance. His memorandum states that although the oak and elm were dormant as far as spreading new infections, there was evidence that pieces of red oak in the pile had old oak wilt spore mats which would require removal by April 1st, and that a thorough investigation of other tree disease hazards would require a piece-by-piece assessment. The memorandum also indicated that Mr. Gorecki would not estimate what the origin or disease infestation of the wood was. On November 3, 1989 City Staff prepared a position statement regarding activities at 14140 Azuirte Street N.W. PIN 27-32-25-44-0002. On November 7, 1989 the City received a letter and supporting information from Steve Gorecki stating his position regarding this matter. Recommendation: Staff recommends that Steve Gorecki, Outside Services, Inc. be required to apply for a Conditional Use Permit. If such said application is not made, that criminal action against Mr. Gorecki for not applying for a Conditional Use Permit proceed. Council Action: Based on discussion.