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Ci t�y of <br /> RAMSEY 7550 Sunwood Drive NW.Ramsey,MN 55303 <br /> City Hall: 763.427.1410 .Fax: 763.427.5543 <br /> www.cityoframsey.com <br /> October 25, 2023 <br /> VIA EMAIL <br /> Trout, Derek Michael <br /> 6025 177th Lane NW <br /> Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> Re: Settlement Conference—Animal Violations of Chapter 10 <br /> Dear Mr. Trout, <br /> The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the decision made following the Settlement <br /> Conference you and your wife (Lanie Trout) had with myself, Stephanie Hanson our Community <br /> Development Director and Todd Larson our Planning Manager. After meeting with you and <br /> making consideration on your case, the determination has been made to uphold the requirements <br /> of the City Code related to the keeping of certain animals, livestock and poultry. Staff considered <br /> factors of the case, most notably the fact that the City of Ramsey specifically has adopted <br /> regulations on chickens and roosters. While the City appreciates the Importance of emotional <br /> support animals, it must also take into account the rights of surrounding residents, including those <br /> with disabilities, in having the City's ordinances enforced. Below is a list of findings of fact that <br /> were considered as part of your appeal. <br /> • August 21, 2023 you were notified of various code violations, which included a violation <br /> to the City of Ramsey's Animal Chapter. Specifically, you have a rooster on your property <br /> that does not meet the minimum lot size requirement of 2.5 acres. This letter ordered the <br /> removal not later than Monday, September 4, 2023. <br /> • August 28, 2023 you left a voicemail for Craig Swalchick, Code Enforcement Officer, <br /> stating you were "currently going through VA to get an emotional support animal letter" <br /> for the rooster. <br /> • September 18, 2023 you received a subsequent notice of violation which continued to <br /> identify the keeping of the rooster on your property. This letter ordered the removal not <br /> later than Monday, October 2, 2023. <br /> • September 20, 2023 you provided Mr. Swalchick a letter from Ellie Mental Health <br /> recommending that your wife, Lanie Trout,be able to utilize her emotional support rooster <br /> named Little Roo. <br /> October 9, 2023 you provided a written request for a Settlement Conference. <br /> governmentIt is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, <br /> and to provide quality,cost-effective,and efficient <br />