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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 11, 2016 Page 42 Mayor Roe noted that internal process was needed as well as responding to a for- mal request to extend deliberations. Mayor Roe noted one or all of the zoning designations supported by Councilmember Willmus could apply even though they all had different characteristics, given the size of the parcel it could be split into different zoning designations as well. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of having Ms. Kelsey continue her discussion with Ramsey County to see what ideas they might suggest. On the other issue of possible rezoning, Mayor Roe noted the need for a public input process and that should also be key and part of the timeframe, with initial discussions with the immediate neighborhood and then going into the zoning pro- cess versus them responding to the city's process. 196 S McCarrons Ms. Kelsey reported that this parcel had been identified three years ago, as de- tailed in the RCA and had since fallen into Estate status and the Trustee was seelc- ing cit interest in purchasing the parcel. After staff's tour and due to the condition of the property and code issues, Ms. Kelsey reported that there would be chal- lenges, unless the lot could be used to leverage a larger redevelopment with adja- cent property at 210 S McCarrons Boulevard. 210 S McCarrons Ms. Collins reported on this property as detailed in the RCA, and potential for the parcel with adjacent property as previously referenced to clean up lot lines and wrap into one parcel. Ms. Collins noted that this particular parcel was currently listed for sale. Councilmember Willmus expressed his interest in looking at the potential for us- ing the Housing Replacement Program to acquire these parcels for recombination and resale, providing city control over the site in an area needing more pro- activity by the city than in the past. Councilmember Willmus noted that this would serve to extend redevelopment efforts further toward Larpenteur Avenue. Councilmember Etten agreed with having acquisition discussions, noting the par- cels were along the edge of where the city could have significant influence. Councilmember Etten stated his only concern was with the significant difference in asking prices and values. Ms. Collins responded that, if the city was interested in acquiring the parcels, the next step would be to seek an appraisal for both parcels. Unless staff returns with a significantly lower price for the 210 parcel, Coun- cilmember McGehee expressed concern with pursuing purchase of 210, and ques- tioned the need for an appraisal on the 196 parcel based on the asking price.