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City Council meeting of November 5, 2007 Page 7 land, which should be a consideration by Council, as they involve several storm water ponds. Washington County is requesting Council approval of the sale of the parcels provided they be used for public purposes only and the public use be declared. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, directing City staff to draft purchase resolutions to approve the purchase of all but one of the tax forfeited parcels for public purpose. All aye. Motion Carried. RESIDENT JOHN OLSON COMPLAINT OF NEIGHBOR AT 7130177TH STREET Resident John Olson addressed Council, under Visitor Presentations, to request that his neighbor's illegal driveway be removed as its location causes vehicle headlights to shine in his house. John also stated that a light on the neighbor's building was shining in his house. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing City staff to notify the resident of 7130 177' Street that no permit was obtained for the second driveway and to make the appropriate permit application if he is interested in obtaining an Interim Use Permit, as well as redirecting the light on his building so as to not interfere with his neighbor. All aye. Motion Carried. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NAMES 100 -ACRE PARK AS "CLEARWATER CREEK PRESERVE" At its October 10, 2007 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed name options for the 100 -acre park in the southwest corner of the City. As per the park naming policy adopted by Council three years ago, the Parks Commission has authority to name the park. After discussion, the Commission agreed to name the 100 -acre park as the Clearwater Creek Preserve, which accurately reflects the name, neighborhood, and the preserve features of the very unique 100 -acre park located immediately adjacent to the Roy Molitor property and Fable Hills neighborhood. No formal Council action was taken. COUNCIL MEMBERS GRANGER AND PETRYK MEETING WITH CITY ADMINISTRATOR ERICSON REGARDING RENTAL HOUSING City Administrator Mike Ericson met with Council members Becky Petryk and Mike Granger regarding the issue of rental housing in the City. Staff will continue to research this issue and bring additional information back to the full Council for fin they discussion. TAC OPEN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 13.2007 AT WITHROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Washington County has undertaken a study of the County Road 7, 8 (east of TH 61), and 9 corridors as part of their update to the County Transportation Plan and in preparation for the improvements to County Road 8 within Hugo that are included in the County CIP. County Traffic Engineer Ted