The conflict between an outspoken business owner and the Wrenshall city council spiked again last week, when the council voted to send a letter informing Jeff Bloom he was out of compliance with city ordinance.

Bloom is the owner of the Wrenshall General Store and RV park, and was in attendance at the May 3 city council meeting.

Bloom told the board he would not seek to renew an interim use permit for his Ponderosa Sales, an auction business located on the same property as Bloom's other businesses, which also include a private storage facility - all located on 23 acres at the south end of t...