[ganked from the comments by Rick]

...As of 11:00 am all that is left is a pile of gravel.

This morning a rather rude individual representing our fine city came to my office to let me know I was responsible for a code violation. RUTH SNYDER I have found your spine. His name is CHRIS GRABOWSKI. Mr. Grabowski is very proud of the badge he earned when becoming a code enforcement officer for the city of Olympia. He showed it to me when he handed me his business car.

Mr. Grabowski entered my building stating that he was my "prize" for having violated the sidewalk ordinance. He stated that the " sarcophagus" on the sidewalk was in violation of code. Even though his co-worker approved it and measured it twice.

He presented the facts. The one sided facts as presented to him by--------? I informed that facts are only facts when both sides have been addressed as this is the logic behind fact.

Mr. Grabowski, this is your prize. Know everyone knows who you are! I bet that code enforcement badge is just glowing under your coat. You should be proud.

Here is the best part. KAREN MESSMER was your council person that INSISTED that this be removed. Ok Karen, thats cool. Be ready to be very busy moving a whole bunch of items from sidewalks all over your fair town.

The reason things take forever and get lost in process are due to individuals like this council member that make little things like Meta Hogan planter a personal issue. Why don't you do something with substance and back, like say the Griswolds building, or the Cunnigham's Jewelery building. Easy targets are well, easy. Please show the citizens of this community what you can really dowhat you can really do.