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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 7, 2014 Page 11 nary at this time, Chair Maschka further opined that it would be a great joint pro- ject and provide creative opportunities to get the ball rolling in redevelopment of this area of Roseville. Discussion Councilmember Willmus stated that he had no objections to any of the HRA's possible work plan items as outlined. However, on the first goal specific to the "Living Smarter" initiatives, Councilmember Willmus suggested that under that banner, the HRA also explore urban agriculture opportunities as part of their effi- ciencies and sustainability efforts, and beyond those brief acknowledgments at the annual Home and Garden Fair. Councilmember Willmus noted that, while the City allowed home growing of bees and chickens, there were still regulations on the books that horses were allowed, but no goats. Councilmember Willmus sug- gested a review of those ordinances in today's atmosphere, whether by the HRA or the HRA and City Council in cooperation. Councilmember Laliberte stated that someone in her neighborhood had suggested turning the Good Samaritan property into community gardens. Councilmember Maschka agreed that there may be some sites in the community that would support community gardens. Councilmember Laliberte supported the current work plan and those items planned by the HRA; however, when talking specifically about the Owasso School site, she noted the need to take into consideration what the School District needed to receive for those lots. Chair Maschka concurred, noting that there was a long and strong history of the School District and City working together in partnership for joint ventures. Mayor Roe noted that, with current developer interest in that site as well, it may serve to influence development of the Owasso School site and form a partnership between the School District, City and private developer. In her consideration of Community Mixed Use (CMU) Zoning District designa- tion for the Har Mar Mall area, Councilmember McGehee suggested that the HRA take that into consideration in putting anything together as a future use for that site. Chair Maschka duly noted the request of Councilmember McGehee, opining that this area was ripe for redevelopment, and reiterated the potential for a possible demonstration site for the Good Samaritan site, even though they have not yet been approached about the potential for the site, it provided for unique and crea- tive possibilities. Chair Maschka noted that the City was experiencing a rebirth of