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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 17, 2015 Page 27 and how it was needed. Mr. Trudgeon advised that there would be no way to ab- sorb equipment stored in facilities coming off line, creating a real and immediate need to find resolution. Regarding other affiliated uses of benefit for the community, Mr. Trudgeon re- ported that the Rosetown Playhouse was looking for space that could be accom- modated in a larger space, whether the City Council felt it was their obligation to facilitate that or not. Mr. Trudgeon suggested there may be some minimal reve- nue that could be realized by co-locating other community organizations, or in providing permanent storage to facilitate some of those user groups, at the discre- tion of the City Council. Councilmember McGehee expressed her interest in the opportunities with the Armory without the $5 million price tag. Councilmember McGehee noted the op- tions available with bays to facilitate equipment as well as display space for the Historical Society and ability to house other groups as well. Councilmember McGehee stated she would vote against the Fairview fire station being used for the License Center, opining it would prove to be a big loss in customers for that enterprise. At the request of Mayor Roe, Councilmember McGehee stated that she would consider the armory as a solution, but wouldn't consider other sides; and while adamant that the License Center should not be located on the fire sta- tion site, she could see it used for the Historical Society; and was open to keeping the fire station property or selling it depending on the intended future use. Councilmember Laliberte questioned staff's estimated sale value of the Fairview parcel and usable acreage, with Mr. Trudgeon advising that Ramsey County assed the full parcel at $1.7 million for the acre. Without benefit of an appraisal, and depending on demolition costs, City Manager Trudgeon estimated a possible gross sales price of$300,000 to $500,000; and estimated $100,000 cost for demo- tion. At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Mr. Trudgeon noted the major issue with the existing building was lack of ADA compliance, electrical problems, and possibly some if any mold. Given deferred maintenance at the building, Mr. Trudgeon advised that he was not aware of the status of the existing roof, heating plant and other mechanical systems. Councilmember McGehee noted from previous discussions that the roof didn't leak so there should be no mold problems. Councilmember Laliberte opined that based on that report, she could not recom- mend moving someone in there, especially with historical document storage needs; as well as not being the best location for people access or safety in getting to and from the site. While not seeing an estimate, Councilmember Laliberte sought information on the strip mall where the License Center was currently lo- cated, and asked staff to get that information, duly noted by Mr. Trudgeon.