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Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 16 Mrs. Brunes reiterated that she has an extreme hardship, and she was willing to step down from her original proposal, however, a four-foot fence would not help her at all. She stated she planted a hedge 32 years ago on that side of the property, and she was willing to tear the entire hedge out in order to install a fence because she could not stand to have them looking at her. She pointed out that there are probably 10 men under the age of 22 at that house at all times, and they have the mentality of 16 year-olds. Mrs. Brunes stated she feels she is suffering an extreme hardship, and particularly her husband, because the things Justin says would make any man go over and pop him one, however, this could not be done. She pointed out that one night Justin jumped over the fence and threatened to hit her. She stated he was very drunk, and when he saw her husband he went back. She explained that this is what they are putting up with, and she did not see any alternative but to block him off. Mrs. Brunes stated Justin never leaves the property, he is always there, and so are his friends. She stated the people who lived on the other side moved, because the situation was that terrible. She indicated that the Police have a tape recording of Justin making statements against her, and when they took him to jail he stated he was going to get her if it was the last thing he ever does. She reiterated she has never done anything to Justin, except to call the Police and request they come out and make these people go home and clean up her yard. Mrs. Brunes indicated she would be willing to accept a six-foot fence, or possibly a shorter span of 8 feet, however, a four-foot fence would not help. She stated she has put Miracle Grow on her hedge in hopes it would grow, and they have been to the nursery to attempt to find a screening plant that would grow fast and tall, however, she felt this was hopeless. She explained that by the time it grows tall enough to provide a screen, she would probably be in the nursing home. She stated this was her plight with Justin, and she does not believe he is going to leave, therefore, she must do something so that she can go back out into her yard again. Mrs. Brunes stated she had a perfect yard with a meticulous manicured lawn, and for two years she has been unable to enjoy it, as she was embarrassed and ashamed to be out there. She explained that anything the Planning Commission could do for her would be helpful. Commissioner Miller inquired if a fence would really solve the problem. Mrs. Brunes stated she believed it would help. Commissioner Kaden inquired what the Police say regarding the lewd comments. Mrs. Brunes stated the Police have come out and informed Justin that he must stop. She indicated only once was she aware that they arrested him, and they had to obtain a search warrant for this, and pull him out of a closet. She stated that on the way to jail he told the Police that his father could buy and sell the entire Police Department, and he did not care how many times they attempt to fine him.