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City Council meeting of May 16, 2005 Page 6 monthly newspapers, and posted opportunities to serve on the City's web site. To date, staff has received a total of ten individuals who wish to serve on the Commission. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to table selection of the Centennial Commission until the meeting of June 6, 2005, to allow additional time for interested individuals to contact City staff. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF OLD ANTIQUE STORE (MIKE/CATHERINE ANDERSON) On May 5, 2005, the TIF Subcommittee held its first meeting in order to discuss the creation of a new TIF district, as well as to discuss the proposed purchase of the old antique store. Committee members agreed to recommend to Council the purchase of the store under the previous terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, which -had been drafted and directed to Mike and Catherine -Anderson several months ago. On April 26, 2005, the Washington County Board accepted the Community Advisory Committee's recommendation for the allocation of CDBG grant funds, of which the City's grant applications were not approved. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to finalize details of a Purchase Agreement to acquire the antique store owned by Mike and Catherine Anderson. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF HOUSE A 14625 FOREST BOULEVARD (JIM POWELL) Several months ago, City staff was approached by the property owner at 14625 Forest Boulevard, who is interested in selling his house and property to the City. After two more meetings, the couple confirmed their strong interest to sell their house and property to the City. The couple paid for a certified appraisal of their property, of which they desire to sell their house at the appraised price. City staff made a site inspection visit on May 12, 2005 and reported that the house was in very good condition and very rentable. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, directing City staff seeks to finalize a purchase agreement to acquire the Jim Powell residence at 14625 Forest Blvd. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION OF SUBDIVISION AND RURAL & OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION ORDINANCES At its May 2, 2005 meeting, Council tabled discussion on this item at the request of Council member Frank Puleo. Council member Puleo has received inquiries from several residents who want to develop their property in the rural area of Hugo and do not meet the terms and conditions of the ordinance. The properties in question abut the MUSA of the City, which means that property in the MUSA can be divided into 10,400 sq ft lots and the rural property would consist of 10 -acre parcels. The only way to subdivide to a smaller lot would be to apply for a variance, but CD Director Bryan Bear stated that there