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April 12, 1976 Mr. Houle said he had approximately 11 acres on the North side of 80th Street and on the East side of 135E. The construction of the bridge for the overpass has made his land inaccessiable. Mr. Houle asked the City to assist him in the construction of a driveway in order for him to be able to use the land. Mr. Gotwald said the construction of the bridge puts about a 15' embankment in the front of his property. Mr. Houle had talked with Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Gotwald had suggested he appear at the Council meeting for information. Mayor Bohjanen thought this matter would have to go before the Planning and Zoning Board for their recommendations. Mr. Houle had some hand drawn maps of the area for Council inspection. He is- requesting the City to assume a portion of the cost for construction of a driveway onto this property. Mr. Gotwald pointed out the City Ordinances requires the cost of this type of construction to be assessed against the affected properties. There was discussion on how this situati-on was created with the general con- sensus the State Highway Department was responsible for the grade of 80th Street in the area of the bridge. Mr. Locher asked if there had been condemnation at the time of construction? Mr. Houle said, Yes, he was paid a small amount for a small parcel of land taken by the State Highway Department in construction of 135E. Mr. Locher felt it would be necessary to see the document Mr. Houle had signed before any decision could be made. Mr. Gotwald suggested Mr. Houle contact Mr. Kermit McCrea at the State High- way Maintenance Department. Mr. Bill Houle gave a report for the Bi- Centennial Commission. They are look- ing for old family records and would appreciate any information. The Commiss- ion will be publishing a booklet on the history of the area and in order to pay for this booklet, they are selling Bi- Centennial buttons. Mr. Houle asked for the use of the Hall on April 20, 1976 for a meeting of a Committee to 'Restore the Constitution'. This is in conflict with a request from the Boy Scouts. Mr. Houle felt something could be worked out. This comm- ittee could meet after the Boy Scouts. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Backlin, Fire Marshall, for his report. Mr. Backlin had no report. He reiterated the problems with the no burning ruling by the PCA. The problem of the partially burned home on Birch Street was discussed. Mr. Karth asked if the City could clean up the area and assess the owner? Mr. Locher felt the most efficient manner would be to have the Police issue a nuisance tag. This matter would then come before a Judge and the cleaning up of the area would be a part of the ruling. Mr. Karth moved to authorize the Chief to issue a tag to the owner for having a nuisance. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously.