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15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 <br />City Hall: (763) 427-1410 m Fax: (763) 427-5543 <br />www.ci.ramsey.mn.us <br />J.A.C. Auto Repair & Sales <br />Attn: Owner/Manager <br />6336 Highway 1110 NW <br />Ramsey;, MN 55303 <br />Re: Display/Storage of merchandise <br />Dear Business Owner/Manager: <br />The City has long struggled with getting businesses to comply with regulations concerning the <br />display and/or storage or merchandise. As most, if not all, businesses are aware, Ramsey City <br />Code requires merchandise to be displayed and/or stored on an improved surface of bituminous or <br />concrete. The only exceptions to this rule are those sites that have lawful non -conforming status <br />(grandfather rights) to utilize unimproved display areas. However, under no circumstances is <br />merchandise permitted to be displayed within the public right-of-way area adjacent to the public <br />roads. <br />In an attempt to achieve compliance with these regulations, City Staff will be conducting multiple <br />inspections throughout this summer and fall. We will be making note of any and all violations <br />evident on a property. We will follow up the inspection with a notice to those businesses found <br />to be non -compliant. In general, we will be looking at the following: <br />e Compliance with displaying merchandise on proper surface. <br />• Compliance with required customer parking spaces (1 for every I0 autos for sale). <br />e Compliance with sign regulations. <br />The inspection results will be referenced and reviewed when City Council reviews the 2007 <br />license applications for Motor Vehicle Sales, Repair, and/or Rental. Please note that it would be <br />illegal to continue operating a business without this license._ <br />Our interest is in improving the image of the Highway 10 corridor and creating an equal playing <br />field for all businesses. We feel this will be a step toward that goal. If you have any questions <br />concerning this matter, please contact me at 763-433-9905. <br />Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />Chris Anderson <br />Zoning & Recycling Coordinator <br />