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Councilmember Heinrich stated that she was onsite for the inspection. She referenced the deck <br /> platform and asked if the ordinance interpretation would be different if the deck platform is <br /> removed. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that while that could help, the ordinance <br /> language applies to the use and therefore removing the deck would not solve the issue. <br /> Dave Niles, 15415 St. Francis Blvd. NW, stated that the deck on the camper is not permanent or <br /> attached to the camper. He stated that his brother is not in the camper all the time but uses the <br /> camper as a place to relax and smoke as smoking is not allowed in the home. He referenced the <br /> vehicles behind the garage, noting that all the vehicles will start and drive. He stated that the <br /> vehicles are not leaking fluids and are not different from any other vehicles at any other home in <br /> Ramsey. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau arrived. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if the resident would be willing to lay gravel for that parking <br /> surface. <br /> Mr. Niles confirmed that he would be open to placing gravel in that area. He noted that he <br /> would also be willing to install a fence to help screen that area when the leaves fall. He provided <br /> details on the material and equipment stored in the trailers, noting that he could move those <br /> behind the barn. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would support the gravel for the parking area along with <br /> the fence for screening. He stated that he would also not have a problem with the camper. He <br /> asked that the trailers be shifted behind the barn. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the camper could be moved into the lawful noncompliance <br /> loop. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that if the Council would like to allow the <br /> activities, staff can review the mechanics of how to best allow the activity. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she has concern that if a fence is put up and the trailers <br /> moved, that could encourage the resident to multiply that activity. She stated that she would also <br /> be concerned with possible contamination of soils. She noted that perhaps both short-term and <br /> long-term solutions are reviewed. She agreed that perhaps moving the trailers behind the barn, <br /> with the specification that additional vehicles are not added, could be a short-term solution. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that she would support moving the trailers as discussed. She <br /> stated that if the property owner is willing to install the fence and gravel, she would also support <br /> that. She stated that in regards to the camper, she would have a difficult time telling the property <br /> owner to remove that item as there are several properties in Ramsey where residents have <br /> campers that they hang out in. She stated that perhaps the deck could be removed to minimize <br /> the perception that the camper is a permanent structure. <br /> City Council Work Session /July 23, 2019 <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />