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WHEREAS, the Property Owner has not been cooperative in efforts made by staff; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved this resolution outlining the lawful, nonconforming status of the Subject Property on June 22, 2021. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The City inspected the property from the road on: a. October 28, 2020; and b. November 18, 2020; and c. May 26, 2021; and d. June 3, 2021. 2. The Property Owners returned correspondence with voicemail alleging to sue the City for harassment caused by code enforcement notices. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants approval of the proposed code enforcement action plan on the Subject Property as outlined below, contingent upon verification of any violation(s) of City Code: 1. The City of Ramsey Staff shall send a first letter of notice of violation on June 11, 2021 via certified mail with a citation of $250. 2. The City of Ramsey Staff shall re -inspect from road on the week of June 28, 2021 and send a second letter of notice of violation with a citation via certified mail. 3. The City of Ramsey Staff shall re -inspect from road on the week of July 12, 2021 and send a first notice of abatement via certified mail. 4. The City of Ramsey shall utilize Northstar Towing and Reshetar Systems Inc. for abatement services per City policy. 5. That the week of July 26, 2021, the City of Ramsey will work with the abatement contractors listed above to remove triple stacked vehicles, cars on gravel surfacing, and remove the expanded gravel area. 6. That future violations within twelve (12) months of the same type will result in financial penalties and quicker escalation of violation notices. 7. That the City Council reserves the right to escalate future violations directly to District Court for Temporary Restraining Order. RESOLUTION #21-161 Page 2 of 4