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Attachment B of the Citys motives but pleased their opinions were apparently being respected. Mr. Matwood noted the changed atmosphere at the end of that process, with the neighborhood 100% supportive of the 25-unit development being proposed. However, since those meetings ended, Mr. Matwood opined that the neighborhood had not been re-engaged by the City Council in the process, and he would definitely appreciate the opportunity to be involved and hear options moving forward to get past this stalemate. Mr. Matwood asked that he and the neighborhood be kept in the loop and retain a voice in the whole process, since the neighbors had a vested interest in the outcome. Motion Restated Laliberte moved, Willmus seconded, to NOT move forward with the City Managers recommendation to withdraw City participation in the Dale Street project. Roll Call Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte and Roe. Ayes: None. Nays: Councilmember Willmus suggested it and sought discussion as to the City Councils desire for the City Council to convey property back to the City, with the rationale that due to this process being fairly fluid it could move more rapidly with the City Councils more frequent meeting schedule versus that of the HRA, which may prove critical in getting something accomplished. Mayor Roe suggested this may be a more appropriate topic of discussion at a joint meeting with the HRA. Willmus moved, Etten seconded, requesting sale of the HRA property on Cope Avenue to the City of Roseville. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of the motion, given the details needed for a contract, Development Agreement and liability issues. Councilmember McGehee opined that the most important work of the whole process had been done and done in an excellent manner by the HRA in involving the neighborhood, and did not see the proposed action as a criticism of the HRA in any way. Councilmember McGehee further opined that the HRA was the only entity to run the process to get everyone to this point. Councilmember Willmus concurred with Councilmember McGehees comments. Councilmember McGehee agreed that the neighbors should see the plans for the 18 unit proposal, and the HRA should and could perform that task; but opined that the City Councils ability to complete any contracts in a quicker way would prove more beneficial. Councilmember Laliberte agreed as well; and opined that from this point on the City Council was in a better position to keep the project moving forward.