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P.C. Minutes - 3-28-90 Page 6 - also stated that sometime this winter, Mr. Krueger intended to put his house up for sale in Vadnais Heights so he could have a down payment to construct a new home on the site. When the city administrator requested access to the west portion of the building to see how it was being used he was denied access by Mr. Krueger. On January 8th, 1990, Mr. Stanford Krueger was sent a certified letter notifying him that he was in violation of items 3, 8, and 10 of the Special use permit. In his appearance before the city council on January 16, 1990, Mr. Krueger attempted to explain why he could not pay off his contract for deed until 1992, preventing him from obtaining a building permit. After a review of his contract for deed the city attorney did not see any impediment to obtaining a building permit for a home on the 40 acres in question. The city council asked Mr. Krueger if he had denied Mr. Huber access to his building and Mr. Krueger said yes, noting that Mr. Huber should have made an appointment to inspect the site. Mr. Krueger also stated that he owns a manufacturing business in Becker, Minnesota and that he uses his pole barn in Hugo to store merchandise from his Becker- business. eckerbusiness. Councilman McAllister later accompanied Mr. Krueger to the site in question for an inspection and was unable to secure access as Mr. Krueger stated he did not have the keys to the building. Mr. Krueger has acknowledged that he is in violation of the 3 conditions of the special use permit and is requesting a two year extension for the construction of a principal residence on the site. The city council has requested that Mr. Krueger appear before the planning commission and show cause why his special use permit should not be revoked for failure to comply with the conditions therein. The council is seeking the recommendation of the planning commission on this matter. Mr. Krueger read a letter to the Planning Commission indicating someone was farming part of his property and a second letter indicating who was purchasing the crop. Mr. Krueger stated that he does have trees planted on the north acreage, but there is nothing planted on the south. Mr. Krueger stated that he does not want to obtain a building permit on property that he does not have clear title on. He also stated that Mr. McAllister inspected the building the day after the above mentioned City Council meeting. Mr. Krueger admitted that he does store business material in his building at 6909 132nd St. He also informed the Planning Commission that there is light assembly (soldering, hot gluing, etc.) taking place in the building. Chairman Senkler requested comments from the public. Area residents J. Jessen and Bill Wunderlich informed the commission they feel it is should be acceptable to use the building for commercial storage. Mr. Jessen also confirmed he has helped with farming on the property. Mr. Wally Stoltzman informed the commission that he has done tractor repair for Mr. Krueger and has seen several tractors on the property, and that the existing building is barely visible from the road. After further discussion Chairman Senkler then closed the public hearing. Mr. Senkler stated that the primary order of importance are the failure the commercial use of the building, the building. Mr. Senkler stated issues of the special use permit, in to construct the principal residence, and the denial of reasonable access to