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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 17, 2015 Page 28 Mayor Roe concurred with that request, referencing previous discussions during the Park Master Plan process as a potential site for a community center. Councilmember Laliberte opined that the site was close to campus, had good visi- bility; but noted cost would obviously be a big factor for her to consider. Discussion ensued on the frequency of staff's review of storage and accumula- tions reported to be on an annual basis if not more frequent; comparisons of stor- age versus money available to provide programs/services; changing of seasonal inventory and equipment throughout the year; and how best to utilize the existing storage. Councilmember Laliberte stated that she'd be in favor of selling the Fairview property if it made sense financially, recognizing that it would be one time money versus the cost of maintenance, repairs and bringing it up to code, which was a cost she would like more detail about. Councilmember Laliberte further noted that selling the parcel would get it back on the property tax rolls. Councilmember Etten agreed with his need for more information based on the questions presented by Councilmember Laliberte, and a thorough review of other spaces and how efficiently storage capacity was used on the City Hall campus. Councilmember Etten expressed his interest in looking at the strip mall property currently housing the License Center; but stated his lack of interest in looking at properties on any corners or across railroad tracks for relocating the License Cen- ter that may reduce customers and revenue. As part of that process, Coun- cilmember Etten spoke in support of selling the Fairview parcel. Mayor Roe concurred, agreeing with looking into selling the Fairview parcel, and in needing additional information based on the questions asked, and digging in beyond the high level scrutiny at the staff level. Mayor Roe expressed his interest in looking at a permanent home for the Historical Society that provided display and storage space; and suggested considering housing the Fire Relief Association as well as Rosetown Players and any other organizations of that nature that de- serve help if the City could provide it. If storage and those other needs can be worked out, Mayor Roe opined that it made sense to consider selling the Fairview property. Mayor Roe agreed with the concerns raised on the other properties identified by Mr. Trudgeon, but expressed some interest in the armory property given its size and opportunities. In response to Councilmember Etten's concerns with accessing property by driv- ing across railroad tracks, Councilmember Laliberte noted that may be a viable and fiscally advantageous option for storage only if that could be relocated from the City Hall campus and that space facilitate services/programs.