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Roger N. Knutson Elliott B. Knetsch Joel J. Jamnik Andrea McDowell Poehler Soren M. Mattick Henry A. Schaeffer, III Alina Schwartz Shana N. Conklin Amy B. Schutt James J. Monge, III Jerome M. Porter David S. Kendall Kurt S. Fischer Thomas J. Campbell* *Retired Grand Oak Offkv Center 1 860 Blue Gentian Road Suite 290 l:a�an, N1inne.so u -55 121 Main: 651452-S000 Pax:6S1-234-6237 w«1NN1. ek-law. coni P 9 1FESSIONAL <- A S S O C I AT I O N July 16, 2019 Gary & Patricia Rasmusson 1797 Tipton Circle NW, 103 Elk River, MN 55330 Re: City Code Violations at 1772 Tipton Circle NW Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rasmusson: This office serves as City Attorneys for the City of Elk River ("City"). The City has sent this matter to our office for criminal prosecution of violations of the Elk River City Code. It is our understanding that Code Enforcement Official David Hetrick has attempted to contact you at least twice regarding the ongoing violations existing on the above referenced property. Specifically, Mr. Hetrick has made us aware of the following: • The piling, storing or keeping of old machinery, junk, junk vehicles or inoperable vehicles, unlicensed vehicles, debris or abandoned motor vehicles is prohibited by City Code Section 46.34(a)(2). • You have debris strewn throughout the yard. The depositing of garbage, trash, rubbish, bottles, cans and other refuse on private property is prohibited by City Code Section 46.34(a)(4). PLEASE BE ADVISED: You have fourteen (14) days from the date you were served with this letter to remove all inoperable vehicles and debris from the yard of the above referenced property. Alternatively, you may, within five days from the date you were served with this letter, request a hearing before the city administrator or their designee by filing a written request with Calvin Portner, City Administrator, at 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330. If you fail to abate the nuisance or request a hearing as outlined herein, the City may initiate summary abatement procedures, in which case the cost of the abatement will be assessed against the above referenced property. Additionally, the City may take any other action available to it to gain your compliance, including criminal prosecution. Each violation is punishable by 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine for each day the violation continues to exist.