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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 23, 2016 Page 20 her and Ramsey County staff; and shared their responses related to the use of CDBG funds; and the County's willingness to work with the City on other op- tions. Councilmember Wilhnus stated his interest in not only developing this 1716 Mar- ion Street parcel, but also incorporating it with other parcels further north; and asked if those CDBG funds could help develop that broader area. Ms. Collins opined that Ramsey County was amenable as long as use of funds was for a similar purpose and in this same area. Councilmember Willmus noted that action was needed on the $500 earnest money by June 1, 2016. McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, authorizing staff to pay $500 in earnest money by June 2, 2016, as outlined in the terms of the Purchase Agreement (At- tachment D) as presented; including all other contingencies as outlined in the RCA by August 1 to fulfill terms of the Purchase Agreement. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of this particular site for a park, main- ly for the safety of a considerable number of children in the area. Based on her observations, Councilmember McGehee noted that there was no green space but for this sinall interior parcel close to those residents; and key to her was to address this type of courtyard type housing and green space. As she had done in the past and continued to do, Councilmember McGehee spoke of her ongoing advocacy for green space in multi-family housing facilities with children. While this facili- ty is older and without such green space available, Councilmember McGehee opined this was a unique opportunity to provide that assistance and ensure the safety for these children. Councilmember Etten spoke in support of the motion as stated. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of the acquisition of this parcel., even though he had some hesitation about some previous grant applications. Coun- cilmember Etten expressed his interest in looking at this parcel in conjunction with other parcels for a broader plan versus a piecemeal approach. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee, and Roe. Nays: None. At the request of Mayor Roe, Ms. Collins reported on recent meetings for vision- ing SE Roseville, as detailed in the purchase agreement; and reviewed next steps for this multi jurisdictional process. Ms. Collins reported that one more prelimi-