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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 10,2013 Page 28 Councilmember Willmus advised that, given that information, the City of Rose- ville's City Council had submitted an offer to the School District based on the City's appraisal in the amount of $818,157 for just the southern portion of the parcel (5.39 acres); with that offer subsequently turned down by the School Dis- trict. Given that status as of today, Councilmember Willmus opined that the City Council felt it was beneficial to continue a dialogue with the School Board, and if the opportunity became available, to pursue a joint meeting of the School Board and City Council to look at the offer currently on the table. Councilmember Willmus advised that the City Council was bringing this information to the public to address ongoing curiosity expressed by residents as to the status of the property and potential for the City's acquisition. Mayor Roe noted that the School District had done their own appraisal of the property, for split into two parcels, as well as for the entire parcel, and had based their appraisal on future zoning for the entire parcel as High Density Residential (HDR). Mayor Roe clarified that the City's offer was based on the City appraisal using current zoning and condition of the site, with zoning of the southern portion designated as Park/Open Space and the northern portion designed as HDR, providing for slightly different appraisals of the two (2) parties. Mayor Roe fur- ther clarified that the City's offer was based on its desire to create parking for and ensure access to the ball fields on portions of the property. In an effort to continue the dialogue, Councilmember Willmus suggesting direct- ing staff to reach out to the School Board and attempt a joint discussion as previ- ously noted. Councilmember Etten opined that both bodies had a responsibility to the public to get together and talk about intent, goals and breaking down costs and other factors driving both parties, and finding a beneficial solution for the community. Mayor Roe noted the past level of cooperation experienced between the City and School District and their staff regarding facilities and jointly constructing and/or managing various facilities;opining that this fell along those same lines. Councilmember Laliberte also noted that the City heard back from the School Su- perintendent that the School Board rejected the City's offer, but wanted to sell the parcel as a whole; and expressed her personal interest in making sure that position was sufficiently addressed as well. Mayor Roe sought consensus for direction to staff to facilitate some discussion with both bodies and staff to accomplish mutual goals.