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MAY, 9. 2001 1:30PM MRDC INTL DEPT N0, 8834 P. 1 City of Little Canada ATTN: Kathy I would like to be assured that the police reports of the violations of Gordies current Conditional Use Permits be given to the Planning Commission and the City Council. I have personally called the Sheriff's office at least 10 times in the last year to report that Gordies was in violation of their Conditional Use Permit. I have spoken to Mayor Michael Fahey, and basically been told that I should not worry about it. One day last winter, I came home to a view out my living room window of a mountain of dirty snow. This mountain was created by their parking lot being plowed for the tournament they held at that time. This mountain was almost two stories high. During the period that the mountain was there, numerous children were playing, and sledding on it. I see this as a real safety issue, especially in this sue -happy society in which we live. Could the city afford a lawsuit for not enforcing their ordinances? This spring, as the mountain melted, the debris and trash created an even worse eye sore. Gordies, at a Planning Commission Meeting, assured me that they always made sure the trash was picked up so as to not create an eyesore for the neighbors. I believe the city has ordinances prohibiting eye sore conditions in a neighborhood. It appears that the city refuses to enforce their ordinances to certain individuals and businesses. The perception is that the city does not care about the quiet, tax- paying citizens and prefers to cater to the businesses. I was told, when I first moved to Little Canada in 1972, and was thinking about getting involved in politics, that if I wanted to get anywhere In politics, I better be seen at Gordies, The perception is that, perhaps, the sheriff and city council are paid off by Gordies. One time I called 911 about a fight in the parking lot at Gordies, it took the sheriff aver 1 hour to respond. At the last Planning Commission Meeting, to grand Gordies a Conditional Use Permit, I was assured that the Permit would be reviewed annually. My guess is that the review will overlook the numerous violations of the Conditional Use Permit, as they have been overlooked for the past several years. If fact, the Conditional Use Permit to allow volleyball six nights a week was only passed because Gordies was violating their Conditional Use Permit to have volleyball only two nights a week. The perception is that one does whatever they want, and because there is money involved, the city council approves it. When is the "Rubber Stamp" YES going to stop and justice prevail in our fair, beautiful city? I would appreciate hearing a response from the appropriate people about these matters. Thank You, Keith Flanagan 179 Little Canada Road East, Suite 226 612 - 299 -6436 Pager Perception is Reality Page 29