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Page 2 of 3 <br />5. The footings for the fence extend on our property and damage has been done to our <br />property. <br />These issues that affect the economic value of a family home cannot be taken lightly as they <br />have by City staff. The new homeowners building the fence have <br />exercised complete disregard and disrespect for the City Ordinance and they appear to be <br />manipulating the city officials that have *inspected the fence <br />construction at our request. We feel our voice is not being heard and there is a bias in favor <br />of the people building the fence. <br />We are in communication with Meagan Beekman, however, it may be that Meagan's <br />inexperience with issues of this type are precluded her from taking a firm stand to uphold <br />the ordnance when speaking with the new home owners building the fence. We spoke with <br />the City Administrator, who is indifferent to our concerns and is not willing to uphold the <br />ordinance. It is always hard to make the tough decisions in life, however, the ordinance was <br />passed for a reason and when it is violated, it must be enforced. <br />Any additional cost to the violator of the fence ordinance that results from rectifying the violations is <br />not the concern of the City. Had the violators followed the clear <br />language of the fence ordinance, there would be no additional costs to them. . <br />We want the mayor and City Council to intervene on our behalf, to ensure that the fence <br />comply with our City's stipulations for building a fence. Anything less will significantly <br />depreciate the value of our property. It seems like people select a community to live in that <br />will help them build value in their residential home. In this case, the actions or inactions of <br />the City of Arden Hills are reducing the value of the home we have owned for almost 18 <br />years. <br />The most serious and upsetting issues are the fact that the fence is being constructed with <br />the back of the fence facing our property, the height of the fence exceeds 6 feet and the <br />fence footings extend on our property. These issues are all in direct violation of the Arden <br />Hills ordinance designed to protect the interest of people like us. The city needs to take <br />action to enforce the ordinance in this case. <br />We need action quickly. <br />Thank you for your help on this matter. <br />If you care to discuss our concerns, you can reach us at 651-402-6741. <br />Sincerely, <br />Gregg and Patty Schneider <br />9/18/2009 <br />