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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 11, 2016 Page 8 someone racing through the Park, almost hit some people, lives in one of the RVs, and there is a warrant for his arrest. Ms. Zappa invited the Council to come to the Park and see what's going on. 5 Mr. Ty Storic stated he moved into the Park 25 years ago when the Park sold and since that time, 6 nothing was done in the Park but the rent was raised every year. Mr. Storic stated when his wife 7 passed away four years ago, he wanted to move to the Big Lake mobile home park but couldn't 8 find anyone that would move his mobile home. He was approached to stay in Lowry Grove, built 9 a workshop and a porch, and his mobile home is paid for. Mr. Storic stated if he has to move he 10 will lose over $12,000 for the buildings he has built. 11 12 A Lowry Grove resident stated she has lived in Lowry Grove for three years. She has a 10 -year- 13 old daughter. She asked Council for their help so Lowry Grove does not close and she can 14 remain in her home as she does not have the resources to live elsewhere. She noted that many 15 seniors live in Lowry Grove and asked Council to think of the families. She stated she takes the 16 bus to work, the school is close for her daughter, and asked Council to please not close the Park. 17 18 Ms. Lordes Hernandez stated she moved to Lowry Grove last year and they worked hard to get 19 the $6 million to buy the Park. They have knocked on doors and asked neighbors for help to save 20 the land. She stated her son is happy at school now, is getting a good education, good grades, and 21 has friends. Ms. Hernandez stated she does not drive, she rides the bus. She asked if they have 22 the money, why can't the residents buy the land and stated she hopes the Council can help. 23 24 Mr. Cann stated the administrator of the MH Trust Fund has no knowledge of the agreement 25 referred to by the City Attorney. 26 27 Ms. Traci Tomas stated the point was made that Lowry Grove is a cheap place to live but the 28 increased real estate taxes would not be possible without raising the rent substantially for the 29 residents. Ms. Tomas stated concerns were raised about demolishing the homes in the Park. She 30 reviewed the process for removal, noting most of the homes contained asbestos. Residents were 31 encouraged to remove whatever they wished from the mobile home prior to it being demolished. 32 The rental agreement includes that 9 month's written notice is required prior to the Park being 33 sold. Ms. Tomas stated false hopes limited communication with the residents. Valuations on the 34 homes that were moved were based on NADA guides and with negotiation with the residents. 35 She stated no other renters receive this type of compensation. 36 37 Mayor Faust asked about the RVs. Ms. Thomas stated the police reports were received on the 38 incidents with the RVs and management was told to evict them immediately. There is no notice 39 for eviction for illegal activity. 40 41 Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. 42 43 City Attorney Steger reviewed the legal right of first refusal. The Statute provides for a 45 -day 44 right of first refusal before the Park is closed. There is not a second right of first refusal 45 following the sale of the Park. He advised the City does not have the right to prevent the closure. 46 The City does not own the Park. The City does not have the authority to prevent the Park from 47 closing. He advised the District Court dismissed the claim and if the sale violated the Statute, the