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City of Ramsey - Minutes Council Meeting - August 11, 1975 Page Five Variance Request - Hedstrom Electric: Following initial discussion, it was determined that this matter should be referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission and placed on the September 2 agenda of the Commission. It involves required variance with respect to sidelot requirements in order to sell property to Grosslein Beverage Company for a driveway. Variance Request - Dennis Tennison: Following discussion, Mr. Cox moved that a variance be granted to authorize placement of a garage building at 5 feet from the property line. Motion seconded by Mr. Reimann. Mr. Cox, Mr, Gotham, Mr. Reimann and Mr. Mickelson voted yes. Mrs. Oliphant voted no. Motion carried. Tax and Service Complaint - Veve, Inc., 14047 Azurite Street N.W.: Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vevea, representing V~ve Incov~orated, presented letter questioning the level of taxes on %~i~property and a expressing dissatisfaction with street and mail service. T~e Council discussed the valuation question with them and indicated that if they felt the market value on the property was excessive that they should contact the County Assessor's office for the necessary forms to request a re-evaluation. With respect to the services involved, it was indicated to them that roads in the Industrial Park area in which their property is located had not been accepted because the land had not been platted and that the Industrial Park owners are therefore still responsible for maintenance of the roads. It was pointed out that the City had authorized basic survey work for a thoroughfare which would service the Industrial Park. John Sager: No action taken because he was not present. Special Use Permit - David Hexom: Mr. Hexom indicated that he had leased property surrounding Lake Itasca from General Mills and that he is preparing plans for 250 camping sites on this area. The discussion indicated that he had not reviewed the matter with either the Planning Commission or the Park Board and he was directed to review the matter with the Park Board on the third Monday of August. There was also discussion regarding the residence on the property and concern that it should be reviewed by the building inspector because of past vandalism. Communications: A letter from the Environmental Quality Council noting that alternative locations for a power line extending from western Minnesota through to the Coon Rapids substation were being considered. Copies of the alternative locations are available at the Anoka County Library.