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CAMPBELL KNUTSON 71-k p OP0 July 28, 2014 VV0 r Mr. James L. Barth 3725 Togo Road Orono, MN 55391 Re: Appeal Request Regarding Orono City Code § 78-1577 Dear Mr. Barth: This office represents the City of Orono. The City received your letter dated July 16, 2014, and the $50.00 check you enclosed. The letter stated as follows: I James Barth of 3725 Togo Rd, appeal the 78-1577 ordnance violation. I am in full compliance of this ordnance. Based on your letter, it is unclear to the City what action you intend to appeal. Over the past few years, you have attended several court hearings regarding your compliance with Orono City Code Section 78-1577. On February 10, 2011, you pleaded guilty to Count 1: Exterior Storage pursuant to Orono City Code Section 78-1577. As part of your sentence, the judge ordered you to follow the conditions of your probation. On June 16, 2014, the Honorable Ivy S. Bernhardson found that you violated the terms of your probation. On July 18, 2014, the Honorable Charles A. Porter denied a motion you filed regarding the probation violation. The Orono Zoning Board of Appeals and Adjustments ("Board") does not have any authority to overturn any decision made by the court. If you wish to appeal any judicial decision, you must do so in court. The Board only has the following powers: (1) To hear and decide appeals from any affected person where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of this chapter. (2) To hear requests for variances in accordance with this chapter. (3) To exercise other functions as provided in this chapter. Orono City Code § 78-96(a).