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I sent a letter to McDonald Battery asking for an inspection and evaluation of the tower by a qualified engineer due to the possibility of heat damage. I spoke with State Farm Insurance agent Paul Strauss, McDonald's insurance carrier. He said that they would have the tower inspected by the firm of American Engineering and Testing, Mr. Dick Kielty, a certified structural engineer and metallurgist will conduct the testing. Mr. Strauss will contact me to let me know when the testing will be done. Shed The shed along the north side of the property is where the fire occurred. It was there when Antler owned the building. It appears to be a total loss. Once it is cleaned up it won't be of concern to us because it will no longer exist. 2950 Rice Street Rice Street Bicycles & 2952, Laundromat As far as I can determine, this has been the same owner since construction. There have been some complaints about trash and debris at the rear of the bicycle shop, and the use of a semi trailer as storage. These are current concerns. The Fire Marshal has spoken with the owner. We are working with the business to correct the violations. 2954 Rice Street The Rice Street Agency This is an office building. When the area was developed around 1971, it was the office for the Antler Company, the property developers. I have no complaints on file for this property. 2956 Rice Street Thomas Thul This is an apartment building. In the past three years I show one complaint for illegal storage of boats and vehicles at the rear of the building. This was immediately rectified when called to the owner's attention. There was also a complaint of some furniture and debris. This was also cleaned up promptly. A motorhome belonging to the owner, Thomas Thul, was parked on this property, but was next to the tower on McDonald's and was destroyed in the fire. 2962 Rice Street Dirk Bordsen Page 40