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1 2 3 I 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 RHRA Meeting i�Iinutes — Monday, August 29, 2016 Page 31 Sanders asked that the building's potential be considered versus spending �2 million on an empty lot. Ms. Sanders agreed with Mr. �Moncur and encouraged the city to spend funds to evaluate the building as a first step before even approaching anyone for partnerships or other uses. Robin Schroeder, N NlcCarrons Boulevard In fi�ll c�isclosure, Ms. Schf�oecler serves as Chczir of the City of Roseville's Finance Cofnmissioi2, bzct spoke tonight as a Roseville Yesident. As a resident of SE Roseville, Ms. concerned about what could happen concerned with and asked that no rr constructed on the site. Schroeder noted the neighbors were on this site; and stated they were �re HDR or high-rise apartments be Ms. Schroeder opined it was itnportant for the EDA to �-ma�that future use, however, whether for park space or single-family residentiaL Ms. Schroeder asked that the City Council how they wanted the site to redevelop and to do so in the right time, by taking time, and if necessary seek an extension in order to evaluate the future of the site. Member �Villmus stated he continued to struggle with the ultimate price tag for the property. While recognizing many in the community inay be saying this would be a great building to retain as is, based on a�reater fear of what it could becoine, Member �Villmus stated that was his reason in w�nting to consider potential rezoning. Knowing the dollars involved and reality of the difficulty the city would have in making the current facility work, Member Wi111nus admitted his struggle with this property. `Villmus moved, Roe seconded, directing staff to NOT pursue acquisition of 211 N NlcCarrons Boulevard; and further directing staff to initiate a community-based rezoning process to survey members of that area as to what they would like to see that property zoned going for�vard. In defense of the motion, Member Willmus opined the city needed to be prudent in the steps taken and realize the timeline it was under. Therefore, Member Willmus opined the city should take action to implement steps to garner feedback froin the broader community, as mentioned by Ms. Schroeder, about what they wanted or didn't want on the site. Member Willinus stated a zoning conversation could accomplish that task. While the city could throw �20,000 here and there, Member Willmus noted it was already known the incredible burden acquisition costs would place on the community to get this to work.