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�� "f�- �. ��,�cc�ov November 19,1990 Jeanne Mabusth City of Orono Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 RE: After the fact Deck Permit & Hardcove�r Ordinance Dear Ms . Mabusth: First of all , I would like to thank you for iche t�me you spent with me on the telephone on November 15, answering and directing my questions and concerns in the above matter. In the past thirteen weeks , you are the only person ico Iisten with concern and g�ve me logical sug�estions for solution. As you requested, I will at�empt to chronicle what has occured be�inning August 1, 1990, the date I moved into my home at 2780 Shadywood Roacl, Orono, Mn. Qn August 2, 1990, Helmers-Ryan Inc.Contractors began the replacemnt of my Lakesade windows , which we found out were dry-rotted. Along with replacement of tY�e windows, the bid included replacement of any rotten boards on the existing deck and replacement of a portiora of the cracked cedar shakes on my roof. As the contractors got into the deck port�.on of the bid, I was informed that the entire deck was rotton, inc]Luding the stairs and many of the support beams . At that time, Mr. Mike Ryan, Prsident of Helmers- Ryan gave me another quote �o replace the entire deck, except for the existing footings . I agreed to the bid, and instructed them to go ahead with the project. Unfortunately, I-Ielmers-Ryan Inc. filed for bankruptcy on August 18,before the project was completed, and no one has been able to locate an�one involved with the company. Two friends of mine, who are carpenters helped me finish the project . I ,nor the carpen�ers who helped me, even thought about a permit to finish replacement of the deck. I have since discussed this matter with them, and they told me that the contractors should taave taken out a permit, but s�.nce n� one can locate the contractors , I can' t even ask them why nothing was fi�ed. I also had to have a frien� of mine,who owns a roofing company, come in to rep�ace the �efective cedar sl�akes ,which were or�ginal�y supposed to be done by Helmers-Ryan. After weeks of frustration, sore muscles , and tiepletion of my bank account, I was fa.nally ready to enjoy my new home. Then, in Octob2r, I received a letter from Ly�e Oman, and the City of Orono, notifying me that a permit for a NEW deck and roof was never taken out for my property, and that I should fill out the enclosed forms , and apply for an after-the-fact permit. I immediately went to