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CITE' of ORONO <br />Punt Office Wx fi+I*Cry %tat liay, Knne.ota5.`iWoMunicipal Office <br />On the Nortt. Shore of Lake Minnetonka <br />0 <br />August 28, 1965 <br />Mr. ;.erry Ross <br />Dakota Rail <br />Box 306 <br />Milbank, S.D. 57252 <br />Dear Mr. Ross: <br />I have been advised by R.H. Nelson of Burlington Northern <br />Railroad that Dakota Rail will be responsible for the operation <br />of the Hutchinson Line. You were designated as the specific <br />contact person for the railroad company. <br />The City of Orono has received complaints concerning the <br />condition of the railroad right-of-way adjacent to the rear yards <br />of specific homes along Crystal Bay Road within the City of <br />Orono. Specifically, a neighbor has complained of piles of <br />debris and tree trimmings left within your ric.ht-of-way that <br />would endanger or create hazards for his property. I have <br />enclosed a plat map that has been marked to locate the specific <br />areas referenced to by complaintant. <br />The City has inspected the area and can confirm numerous <br />piles of clippings and tree trimmings. We have also observed the <br />following within the railroad's right-of-way: <br />1. Sheds located partially or totally within your right-of- <br />way <br />2. Fencing <br />3. Piles of firewood <br />4. Garages partially within right-of-way <br />5. Private drives <br />Please advise the City if you have plans to deed easements <br />or lease that portion of the right-of-way for these various <br />improvements. Many of these improvements are classified by Orono <br />Code as accessory structures requiring a principal structure to <br />permit their legal use. <br />BUILDING R /.(t'*IN(; 473.7357 WORK% - 473 7151) <br />ASSI SSING <br />