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Residents had planned to meet last week to coordinate an action plan against Amiri Auto Sales Inc.’s moving to 7365 Concord Blvd. The neighborhood shares her concerns about eyesores, noise and odors. It’s not going to be what it’s always been.” (I’ll) get to look at junk cars,” Bartholomew said Thursday. But an auto salvager, repair shop and dealership may soon become her new neighbor.
Patti Bartholomew’s back yard abuts a grassy lot in Inver Grove Heights.