Laserfiche WebLink
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 />