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City Council meeting of May 1.5, 1989 Pages 9 property described as the North 300' of the Wert: 1.60' of the E 1/2 of the NW 1./4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 8, T3iN, R21W, in the City of Hugo prior to the construction of his residence. Mr. Mann secured a building permit and cid construct his personal residence in 1984. Since ice that time, however, it appears that Mr. Mann has been operating a commercial/industrial construction company on the site in question. The site appears to have become more of a construction bone yard than a residential dwelling. The activities on site appear to be in violation of the city's ordinance with regard to permitted use in a conservancy zone. It appears rather obvious that Mr. Mann is storing his equipment and materials for his swimming pool/construction business on the site in question. Mr. Mann has been advised by the City to clean up the site or apply for a SUP authorizing the use of his site for the purposes of specified. The Council was encouraged to visit site prior to tonight's Council meeting. If the City Council wishes to direct the clean up of this site, city staff recommends that appropriate notice be published and sent requesting that Cir. Mann appear before the City Council with regard to his intent to deal with these violations. Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, that they City Council directs city staff to publish the required notice and Cir-. Mann be notified that he has to appear before the Cit`. Council with regard to his intent to dE:al with ordinance violations. All ave. Motion Carried. PETITION FOR ELMCREST AVENUE ROAD SUPPORT Mr. William Houle has requested an opportunity to appear- before the City Council to request. your support of a petition to get both Anoka and Washington Counties involved in improving Elmcrest Avenue. Cir. Houle has indicated he will be present at the Council meeting to explain in more detail what their- plans are to secure County involvement. Mr. Heit..tle was interested in scheduling a meeting with, a representative from all affected governmental agencies (Forest Lake, Columbus Township, Hugo, Washington County, and Anoka County) to try and reach some kind of agreement to improver Elmcres t Avenue. M I SC;ELL.ANE EJUS "Ir. Brian Alexander and his neighbors, residing in Hugo Meadows, appeared before;. the Cot.nci.l to discuss their concerns with the holding pond located adjacent to their- property. Pictures were presented showing the pond as it exists, and the residents wanted some kind of assurance that the pond will be completed as promised. Thie:, residents were .'informed that. the City has been in contact:. with Harstad Companies, dE_=':elc?p{'.r of Hugo Meadows, and that there are plans to have the pond completed as soon as possible. The Council discussed the Ed Fash,ingbauer pond and its inability to hold water after roadwork was done on Good`Jiew Avenue.