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questions are not being answered and the Council is taking action, which appears to authorize a <br /> fishing expedition for violations on his property. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill replied that he has been copied on many of the <br /> circumstances with the case manager and noted that the case was ultimately turned over to the <br /> City Attorney. He stated that inoperable vehicles are not allowed even with a covering and that <br /> is not dependent on metal poles. He stated that the structures are not allowed. <br /> Mr. Lattery asked if the definition of hoop buildings would apply across all types of uses, <br /> residential and agricultural. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the definition is applied equally across all <br /> residential properties. He stated that exterior design standards differ between residential and <br /> commercial properties. <br /> Mr. Lattery stated that the City uses the same structure covering the salt pile at the public works <br /> facility. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill replied that type of structure is allowed in certain <br /> zoning districts but is not allowed for residential properties. <br /> Mr. Lattery stated that once he received his letter, he cleaned up his property substantially. He <br /> stated that he has continued to receive complaints from his neighbor to the north, who has <br /> harassed him for the past 16 years. He stated that he obtained the coverings for his boat and <br /> vehicle in an attempt to solve the problem and was not aware that the coverings were against <br /> City ordinance. He stated that when he drives around Ramsey there are more than 50 of these <br /> similar coverings. He noted that driving from City Hall to his home he passed by seven <br /> coverings. <br /> Mrs. Lattery stated that in 2009 they were advised by the previous Police Chief to use these <br /> coverings. <br /> Mr. Lattery stated that if this action continues, he will have to pursue harassment litigation. He <br /> stated that when staff last visited his property, he submitted a formal complaint that if he is <br /> required to remove his hoop buildings, everyone in the City should be required to do so as well. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau commended Mr. Lattery for his efforts to comply with the code thus far. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that within the case there are eight documented communications <br /> from City staff. He noted that there are documented cases spanning 11 years and therefore this is <br /> a problem property and not a property that is being picked on. He stated that the case identifies a <br /> process and noted that many of the steps, with the cooperation of the property owner, would end <br /> the process. He stated that he is supportive of approving the process to move forward. <br /> Mr. Lattery stated that he acknowledges that there was a problem and that he has cleaned up. He <br /> noted that he owns his property and has a right to privacy. He noted that the Council is <br /> City Council/May 28,2019 <br /> Page 5 of 13 <br />