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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that a complaint should also be filed with the Department of Labor and Industry. Mr. Domaas confirmed that he filed a complaint there as well. Mayor LeTourneau directed staff to document all of the issues raised tonight in order to facilitate additional discussion and follow up. Linda Aasmundstad, 14782 Zeolite St NW, stated that she has an issue with the current inspector. She noted that her concrete slab has disintegrated within one year. She stated that when she reached out to the inspector, she was told that Mr. Purmort was not required to pour concrete in that location and could have put gravel. She asked why Mr. Purmort is allowed to construct additional homes when homes that he built in the community continue to have issues and be of poor quality. She stated that he lives in the neighborhood and smugly waves as he drives by to everyone living in homes that have problems. Mayor LeTourneau recognized that there have been issued raised with the inspector and with Mr. Purmort. He stated that the Council will address these issues. Ms. Aasmundstad stated that she reached out to the Department of Labor and Industry and has been told to hire an attorney. She stated that she consulted with two attorneys that have said her money would be better spent completing the repairs and filing a claim in small claims court. She stated that she will be listing her home for sale and is disappointed that she will not be making Ramsey her forever home. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that staff will need to speak with the City Attorney, as it would come down to a contractor’s license and was unsure if the City could deny a contractor to work in the community if the proper license and insurance are held. Mayor LeTourneau commented that he hopes there is something the Council can help with. th Vitally Hontarenko, 7764 148 Ln NW, stated that while the inspector might be hard working, it has been difficult for residents when the statement has been “you can fix it or move”. He stated that his window has cracks around with insulation sticking out, the kitchen island is cracked, the garage has damage, etc. He stated that his realtor has sent many emails that continue to not be addressed by Mr. Purmort. Kristie Wimpfheimer, 14774 Zeolite St NW, stated that she also has a home by Purmort Homes. She stated that they moved in 2017 and have had a number of issues. She stated that when they moved in, they were told they would have two full sized trees, and only one was put in years later. She stated that Mr. Purmort actually wanted to remove the tree out of her yard. She stated that they were promised many things when they purchased their new construction home and those items were never completed. She questioned how the City is allowing this poor workmanship to be passed as being up to code. City Council / July 28, 2020 Page 4 of 16