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should not be required to enforce it for anyone. City Attorney Paul read directly from the <br /> city's ordinance what is prohibited, which included grasses growing over ten inches. It was <br /> questioned if the city should make a change to the ordinance to allow tall grass when it is a <br /> business and part of the landscaping. <br /> Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter were in the audience and said they have been active in the <br /> Conservation Foundation for many years and were in favor of Dr. Lerhol's restoration <br /> project. With all the interest in prairie restoration, they felt this movement is here to stay and <br /> is a responsible way for the community to care for their lawns. <br /> After much discussion, Dr. Lerohl was requested by Alderman Keene to have the <br /> Conservation Department verify and declare his prairie restoration project as a natural area <br /> and the council would keep the matter tabled until they heard back from him in the near <br /> future. <br /> Purchase of City-Owned Real Estate - Richard Shermer addressed the council regarding land <br /> west of his property at 627 W. Center Street. This parcel was once designated to be a <br /> street. There is a 132' x 20' tract between the detention area and his property he would like <br /> to purchase. He offered $400 plus the costs of transferring the title. This would put the <br /> property back on the tax roll. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, motion made by Alderman <br /> Hyatt, seconded by Alderman Dannewitz, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. By voice <br /> vote, motion carried unanimously. <br /> Debra Kell, City Clerk <br />