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Mayor Klausing shared Councilmember Pust's concerns; however, expressed the practical consequences that this parcel may not get redeveloped; and overall, it was in the best interest of the community for office use on this property. John Jossart, development legal counsel for the City of Roseville, bass Monroe Mr. Jossart addressed legalities of the request,, noting that it was a routine request, and that the Purchase Agreement for the property stipulated tax deferments for the current owner,, as his single largest asset,, creating significant impact to him. Mr. Jossart advised that,, without Council adoption of the requested action, the Purchase Agreement would most likely not come to fruition, and would further impact advancing redevelopment of the area. Councilmember Ihlan opined that the Council shouldn't exercise eminent domain, as there was no public purpose behind the request; and questioned the City Council's authority to condemn,, under current state law. Mayor Klausing clarified the requested action. Mr. Jossart advised that the proposed resolution was couched in the City's abilities as confined to current law. Mr. Martin addressed past action of the City Council in declaring the area to be blighted and in need of redevelopment, and opined that this accounted for a specific public purpose. Mr. Martin noted that, in relationship to the market interest in the property, as a condition of the Purchase Agreement,, the transaction won't happen without the ability to protect the small property owner. Mr. Martin opined that there were a lot of steps to be completed before any condemnation proceedings would be commenced. Councilmember Punt expressed concerns with the proposed language of the draft resolution , citizen; opining that the intent was not obvious to a citi and noted that the current I eminent domain statute had changed the definition of blight, and questioned if this property would still meet that definition. Mr. Jossart advised that,, while he had not done a specific analysis, it was his firm's belief that this process would fall under the old statute, since the Tax Increment Financing District had been created under those provisions. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the proposed resolution, following further clarification of the language and appropriate application of state statute. Mayor Klausing opined that his consideration was due to the desperate need to redevelop the area, and further opining that it would be a shame to let this opportunity slip away if there was a solution. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her opposition in using eminent domain for the purpose of facilitating economic development; and the need to determine the City's eminent domain policy.