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July 24. 1978 structed. The snow plows had also gone to the Keefe Home, but, for the, convenience of turning around. After some discussion on the status of that portion of the street, Mr. McLean moved to reaffirm that portion of Rolling Hills Drive from Deer Pass Trail to the South line of the Keefe property as an accepted.and de- dicated City Street. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka, Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean wanted it understood that this will be maintained, but there will be no improvement unless petitioned by the abutting property owners. Mr. Zelinka moved that unless provisions are made for a place for the City vehicles to turn around, the vehicles will go only so far as good practice dictates. The turn around is to be provided by the property owner.. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. The Public Hearing on Pyle's Addition was called to order at 8:45 P.M. Mr. Locher read the legal publication. This Hearing had been scheduled for July 10, 1978, but due to the inability of Mr. Pyle to have the necessary information avaiable, the Hearing had been continued until this time. Mr. Pyle presented the Council with the copies, of the new maps with the Council suggestions incorporated. Ali repoQrts required have been received. Mr.. Locher had filed a title search. Mr. McLean reminded Mr. Pyle that money in lieu of land for Park purposes must be paid before the hardshell are signed. Mr. McLean asked if there were any comments from any one in the audience on this plat and there was none. Mr. McLean moved to accept this plat as revised and presented. Seconded by Mr: Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to close the hearing at 8:55 P.M. - Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed, The petition for the removal of the pigeons in the Shenandoah area was read. Mr. Arntzen presented his reasons for asking for the removal of these birds; he has pigeon droppings on his roof,deck, and on his windows; they have flown into his furnace stack causing repairs to be necessary; there are feathers all over his back yard; and he felt that is a possibility pf a health hazard. Mr. Arntzen presented pictures taken last week of the birds sitting on his home. Mrs. Nancy Menne said her one year, old son developed a blood disorder soon after they moved into the area and all doctors asked if they kept pigeons. The disorder was not verified as being caused by pigeons. Mr. Tippel, owner of the pigeons, presented a map showing the location of his home, the pigeon coot, and the location of various other residences in the neighborhood. He also presented pictures of the building, inside and out. He said his home is a licensed day care center and felt that if there were a health hazard, this would not have-been possible. Mr. Tippet said that only young, untrained birds land or? other persons home. He felt that his intent to install a fence caused this controtrsy over the pigeons. Mr. Locher read the Ordinance which prohibits the keeping of more than two of any kind of fowl on a parcel fo land of less, than five (5) acreas. The matter of the building permit was discussed. The records in the City offices show the permit to have ben issued in late 1973; a note on the permit by the Assessor shows the building as "not started" in Feb., 1974; the final inspection copy was turned into the offices in July 1974 with a note from the