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07 2016 <br /> Concerned Ramsey Resident <br /> Neighbor to this resident and North Fork Resident BY:-, <br /> December 5th 2016 <br /> Ramsey City Council <br /> 7550 Sunw000d Drive NW <br /> Ramsey,MN 55303 <br /> Dear Ramsey City Council, <br /> We received your letter dated November 23rd,2016 that City of Ramsey City Councils'request for written comments to the <br /> resident living at 15830 Andrie St.NW Ramsey,MN 55303. Lot,4,Block 4 North fork Links Edition,Anoka County Minnesota <br /> seeking a Non-Traditional Domesticated Animal License for a Potbelly Pig. <br /> As one of the immediate neighbors to this resident there are three parts I'd like to point out to the Council for their <br /> understanding. <br /> I. This Residents Behavior/Request <br /> In review of the request in addition to other communication we've received it appears this resident does not believe in <br /> looking into matters of rules&regulations before making decisions. In fact it is noted in their letter dated to the city that <br /> they learned that pigs are not allowed/permitted on Ramsey lots<3 acres in size. Which it is also noted they do not have <br /> this size of lot. This not only suggests but they admit they bought the pig without properly checking into the matter or <br /> malting a phone call to the city to check first. They bought the pig without any regard to the lay of the law and now they <br /> want to ask for a license to do so? This is asking for forgiveness before permission. In looping into other matters on this <br /> resident address,it appears they have had numerous calls and city fines for parking on unpermitted city streets during <br /> non-approved hours.This also supports their efforts to evade rules and regulations set forth. They also state in their letter <br /> to the city that"most of neighbors don't even know we have a pig"Again,evidential proof they are trying to evade rules <br /> and regulations. First off it's illegal to have a pig on their lot size,secondly it appears this resident doesn't really care about <br /> their neighbors and lastly doesn't really care about paying attention to city rules and regulations. Now they want to ask for <br /> a license? It doesn't add up. It also appears from the photos that they have several buildings on the property,I wonder if <br /> they pulled a permit for these buildings or electrical system inherent in the buildings. I'd suggest the city investigate this <br /> matter as well. <br /> II. Environmental,Health,and Safety Impacts <br /> In their letter to the city the resident states that they use the excrement/fecal matter as part of their fertilizer for their lot. <br /> I'm not sure what constitutes to the city as proper disposal,but I don't believe this is a proper means. I'm concerned about <br /> the environmental and health impacts this presents to the homeowners. The wash out from rain water to the wildlife, <br /> pets,and vegetation to the lakes and grasslands around the area presents an environmental risk. In addition to the <br /> potential health risks of parasites and potential disease carrying insects being raised on this lot presents a risk to Ramsey <br /> residents. In their letter they also note that they house chickens. These types of farm type animals create a safety issue for <br /> residents as well. Increase to predators such as coyotes,hawks and other predators are known to feed on these types of <br /> wildlife. It presents a safety risk to the residents,children and pets that co-habitat the area. <br />