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August 19, Re: Highway 10 Zoning Regulation Follow-up Dear Property/Business Owner: As you may recall the City of Ramsey perfouned a photo inventory of all properties along the Highway 10 corridor in 2009. The purpose of the inventory was to document existing conditions of all of properties along the corridor to deteiuiine how the City can work with the property owners and businesses along the corridor to improve the appearance of the corridor and allow the area to flourish. To better assist Staff with this task, the City Council appointed a sub -committee of Councilmembers to review the information and make recommendations to the full Council. The City Council discussed recommendations at the May 4, 2010 Work Session. At that meeting, the City Council directed Staff to draft a letter to all property owners informing them of the process and how the City Council will be approaching enforcement activities in the Highway 10 corridor. Additionally, a follow-up letter will go out to any properties with non -conformities and will be given a specific timeline to address those issues. The Council has directed Staff to implement a phased enforcement along the corridor. In 2010, Staff focused on long grass, junk vehicles, and junk and debris. In 2011, Staff will look at screening requirements and parking in right-of-way area. In addition, Staff will be checking for continued compliance of those issues addressed in 2010. In 2012, Staff will begin to look at surfacing requirements. Staff will be following up with specific properties requiring action in a separate letter. The City looks forward to continuing to work with all property owners in the commercial and industrial districts to improve the business environment and strengthen Ramsey's appeal as a place to live, work and shop. If you should have any questions regarding this program, please contact either me at (763) 576-4308. Sincerely, CITY OF RAMSEY Tim Gladhill Senior Planner cc: Mayor Councilmembers