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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 11, 2016 Page 40 By consensus the SWOT approach was ruled out, with Mayor Roe noting that as things moved through the process they would become more refined. Councilmeinber Laliberte spoke in support of the Design Charrette as it allowed froin full participation from all jurisdictions, as per the consensus of the City Council. Mayor Roe noted that the process would start by identifying problems and engage all stalceholders as part of that; and once those problems and issues had been iden- tified a process could be determined to address thein that may not be the same process or same participants, and therefore suggested not ruling out the Charrette design. In response to Councilmember Laliberte regarding process and staff's coinments, Councilmeinber Willmus expressed his strong preference that as a city, Roseville needed to be prepared to carry forward with this process even if other stakehold- ers or jurisdictions aren't interested in participating; and therefore would not con- dition this on any other party's participation, and while inviting them to partici- pate, continue moving forward as a community. Councilmember McGehee stated that she looked at it slightly differently, and while agreeing with Councilmember Willmus, once a process was outlined, she would invite businesses and residents from those other cities. However, whether or not those other communities wanted to be involved, Councihnember McGehee opined it should not preclude the residents and/or business people from those communities to continue their involvement not matter their jurisdiction, and sug- gested that perhaps it would talce their involvement and interest to bring their community leaders along. Councilmeinber McGehee's thought were shared by consensus by her colleagues. Currently Available Properties 211 N McCarrons Blvd. (The Annory� Ms. Collins noted that there was an immediate opportunity to look at this site, with Roseville having the first right of refusal followed by Ramsey County, with the city's interest needed by the Department of Military Affairs in the very near future. As detailed in the RCA, Ms. Collins reviewed the appraised value; and noted that several from staff had toured the site. During that tour, Ms. Collins re- ported that the building had challenges, with staff agreeing that the best option would be to raze the current building and redevelop the parcel for a different and better use. Ms. Collins offered to set up a tour of the facility for interested Coun- cilmembers. Councilmember McGehee expressed her interest in a tour.