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View File Page 27 of 36 Minnesota state law prohibits the release of the identity of individuals who make a complaint. Minn. Stat. 13.44 states: The identities of individuals who register complaints witbgovernment entities concerning violations of state laws or local ordinances concerning the use of realproperly are classified as confidential data, pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 3. Why am I receiving a formal letter and not a courtesy phone call? Your property has one or more city code violations. The city, in most circumstances, is required to provide a written notification to the owner of the property. What happens if I ignore this order? Additional penalties, including crinunal prosecution, are possible. Your immediate attention is required. DO NOT IGNORE THIS ORDER What if my tenant is the party responsible for creating the violation? You are receiving this notice because you are the owner of record and are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the violation(s) listed in this notice are corrected. You may also be subject to fees for corrective action initiated by the city and/or fines for failure to comply. Appeals You have the right to appeal this determination. The process is outlined in the city's Code of Ordinances, a summary of which is provided below. Applications, forms and the city's adopted fee schedule can be found online at www.elkriverNN.gov and are also available at city hall (13065 Orono Parkway NW). Sec. 30-633 - Appeals, adjustments and variances gngrallv (a) The board of adjustments has the following powers with respect to this article: (1) Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the land development staff in the enforcement of this article. (2) Hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of this article. The board shall I wrovide for a record of its proceedings which shall include minutes of meetings. findings. and the action taken on an appeal or variance including its final order and any conditions established in connection therewith. Sec. 30-634. - Al2peals. (a) An appeal as specified in section 30-633 may be made by any person (appellant), including a city officer or employee, affected by an action of the land development staff. An appeal may be made only following the transmission of a written notice of appeal upon a form provided by the city which specifies the subject and grounds therefor. Such notice must be received by the director of planning within 60 days following the issuance of the order, requirement, decision or determination which is the subject of the appeal. (b) The board, on appeal, may reverse, affirm or modify any order, requirement, decision, or determination from which an appeal has been taken, provided that any decision shall be consistent with this article. All final decisions of the board regarding appeals or variances shall be by written order. In making orders the board shall have the powers of the administrative official from whom the appeal is taken. Sec. 30-636. - HearinVs. On receipt of a request for a variance or notice of appeal, the board of adjustments shall set a date for a hearing thereon, which shall occur not later than 30 days following the city's receipt of the request or notice. Not less than ten days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the petitioner or appellant, be published in the official newspaper, and be mailed to each owner of property situated wholly or partly within 350 feet of the property to which the variance or appeal relates. Failure of a property owner to receive notice shall not invalidate the hearing or proceeding. Sec. 30-637. - Decisions. Within 30 days after the hearing, the board of adjustments shall make a decision on the matter, which shall be transmitted to the appellant or petitioner by mail. The board shall act to approve, deny or approve with conditions the appeal or request for a variance. Decisions of the board to approve or approve with conditions an appeal or request for a variance shall be final unless appealed to the city council, and shall be effective on the llth day following the decision by the board unless an appeal to the city council is filed. Decisions of the board to deny an appeal or a variance shall not be final and shall be reviewed by the city council in the same manner as an appeal of a decision by the board. hqs://www3.citizenserve.comlAdminlWorkOrderNotes?Action=ListNotes&WorkOrder I... 9/16/2020