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�}T CAMPBELL KNLITSON <br />PROFESSIONAL <�, ASSOCIATION <br />Roger N. Knutson <br />July 16, 2019 <br />Elliott B. Knetsch <br />Joel J. Jamnik <br />Andrea McDowell Poehler <br />Kent Rasmusson <br />Soren M. Mattick <br />Henry A. Schaeffer, III <br />1772 Tipton Circle NW <br />Alina Schwartz <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Shana N. Conklin <br />Amy B. Schutt <br />James J. Monge, III <br />Jerome M. Porter <br />Re: City Code Violations at 1772 Tipton Circle NW <br />David S. Kendall <br />Kurt S. Fischer <br />Thomas J. Campbell* <br />Dear Mr. Rasmusson: <br />*Retired <br />This office serves as City Attorneys for the City of Elk River ("City"). The City <br />has sent this matter to our office for criminal prosecution of violations of the Elk <br />River City Code. <br />It is our understanding that Code Enforcement Official David Hetrick has <br />attempted to contact you at least twice regarding the ongoing violations existing <br />on the above referenced property. Specifically, Mr. Hetrick has made us aware <br />of the following: <br />• The piling, storing or keeping of old machinery, junk, junk vehicles or <br />inoperable vehicles, unlicensed vehicles, debris or abandoned motor <br />vehicles is prohibited by City Code Section 46.34(a)(2). <br />• You have debris strewn throughout the yard. The depositing of garbage, <br />trash, rubbish, bottles, cans and other refuse on private property is <br />prohibited by City Code Section 46.34(a)(4). <br />PLEASE BE ADVISED: You have fourteen (14) days from the date you were <br />served with this letter to remove all inoperable vehicles and debris from the yard <br />of the above referenced property. Alternatively, you may, within five days from <br />the date you were served with this letter, request a hearing before the city <br />administrator or their designee by filing a written request with Calvin Portner, <br />City Administrator, at 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330. If you fail <br />to abate the nuisance or request a hearing as outlined herein, the City may initiate <br />Grand Oak Office C'entv.r I <br />summary abatement procedures, in which case the cost of the abatement will be <br />860 Blue Gentian Road <br />assessed against the above referenced property. Additionally, the City may take <br />Suite 290 <br />any other action available to it to gain your compliance, including criminal <br />l:aa", nl""'`"'t" 551' 1 <br />prosecution. Each violation is punishable by 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine <br />\Main: 651-452-5000 <br />for each day the violation continues to exist. <br />Fax: 651-234-6237 <br />W\cW.ck-law. coin <br />