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STEP 2: Nuisance Compliance Request
Private Lighting Repair To Light Pole
CERTIFIED MAIL
October 15, 2025
Store Manager
AutoZone
13613 60th St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
RE: Compliance Request—Light Pole Repair @ 13613 60th St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Store Manager:
City Ordinance 1109 regulates public nuisance, which includes damaged structures such as the downed
light pole to the east side of your store's roadway off 60th St. N., requiring its repair so that it is in good
condition not an endangerment to public safety.
Enclosed is my September 22, 2025 letter addressed to the Store Manager, requesting repair of the light
pole and coordination with your business neighbor, Applebee's Restaurant at 13625 60th St. N., to
prevent any further impacts to their tree and landscaping. (See Enclosure showing both properties).
Compliance was requested within 10 days of that letter.
To date no repair has been undertaken, nor have I heard from anyone from AutoZone as to a repair plan.
As such the violation remains and this letter serves as the City's second request for compliance and
requests compliance no later than Friday, October 31, 2025.
A compliance follow up will be made. If compliance is not found, the matter will be forwarded to the Oak
Park Heights Police Department and City Attorney for legal remedies available, including citation.
Please call or email me with if you have any questions.
Thanks so much for your prompt attention and being a good neighbor.
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Andrew Kegley
Public Works Director
Enclosure
pc:AutoZone Development Corporation, P.O. Box 2198, Memphis,TN 38101-2198
Julie Hultman, OPH Building Official
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Direct Dial: (651) 294-3448
City Hall General Dial: (651) 439-4439
Email: akegley@cityofoakparkheights.com
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Direct Dial: (651) 294-3448
City Hall General Dial: (651)439-4439
Email: akegley@cityofoakparkheights.com
City of
Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N.•Oak Park Heights.MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439
September 22, 2025
AutoZ one
13613 60th St N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Store Manager,
The City of Oak Park Heights received a report on July 29, 2025,
regarding a downed private light pole located at 13613 60th St N
(AutoZone). Upon inspection, the pole was found to be fully
within AutoZone property limits and leaning onto a tree situated
at 13625 60th St N (Applebee's). This light pole is not a City- ti •
owned streetlight and is part of the private lighting system
associated with the former Walmart parking area that is now
owned by AutoZone.
Arrange for removal and proper disposal of the downed light
pole and repair of any associated electrical or site hazards. In
addition, please coordinate with the neighboring property owner
(Applebee's) to prevent any further impacts to their tree and
landscaping.
Please complete remediation within 10 business days from the
date of this letter. If you anticipate delays, please contact Andrew Kegley, Public Works
Director (6 1) 294-3448 or via email: akegley@cityofoakparkheights.com promptly.
Sincere ,
A d w Kegley
Pu is Works Director
Ci of Oak Park Heights
(651) 294-3448
Cc: Julie Hultman, OPH Building Official