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d. any folding structure, mounted on wheels and designed for travel, recreation, and vacation use. The key language in the Statute is that "recreational camping areas" are areas used exclusivelX for tents and recreational camping vehicles; and that "recreational camping vehicles" are vehicles designed to be used as a "temporary dwellixlg" for "travel, recreational, and vacation uses." Attached to the staff report and incorporated into the record of proceedings on the potential revocation of the conditional use permit for Wapiti Park Campground are the staff reports and minutes of Planning Commission and City Council meetings over the past year regarding Wapiti Park. Also attached are reports from City planning staff, environmental staff, building inspection staff, and the police department. Included in this record is the following evidence regarding whether use of the vehicles and structures at Wapiti Park is for "travel, recreation, and vacation uses": ^ Several current residents have indicated in their testimony to the Planning Commission and City Council, and to police officers taking reports that they make their permanent residence at Wapiti Park Campground; ^ Sherburne County has confirmed that at least four vehicles at Wapiti Park Campground are not licensed for travel on public roads; ^ The Sherburne County Probation has reported that in the past five years 23 probationers have identified Wapiti Park as their permanent residence; ^ At least two of the vehicles at Wapiti Park have permanent additions attached to the vehicles (including one vehicle with two additions), indicating that they are not intended for travel, recreation, and vacation. These structures are also in apparent violation of the State Building Code; ^ Several vehicles apparently have wheels removed, which violates a specific condition of the conditional use permit and indicates that the vehicle is not intended for travel, recreation, or vacation use. Other vehicles have permanent skirting which makes it impossible to determine if the wheels are removed, and also indicates that the vehicle is not intended for travel, recreation, or vacation uses. With respect to the protection of the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the neighborhood and the City, the record indicates a number of issues, including: The safety of both the freestanding and attached structures at the campground. City records do not show and building permit having been pulled for these structures, nor any inspections having been done. These structures are a safety concern both from a structural integrity standpoint and as a fire hazard. The integrity of the septic system serving the campground. The owners of the campground have refused to have the septic system inspected by a licensed inspector to confirm that it is functioning and in compliance with state standards. This is of particular concern because of N:\Public Bodies\Ciry Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\06-20-2011\CU Wapid.docx