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RHRA Meeting Minutes – Monday, August 29, 2016 Page 29 Regarding rezoning, President Roe clarified that the city could rezone properties at any time, and had already set a precedent for that, based on community guidance and with a comprehensive plan change requiring City Council super-majority vote. If the city initiated some type of use and comprehensive plan designation, President Roe noted it had to involve the neighborhood; and opined he wouldn’t want to be so disrespectful of the neighborhood to rezone it to get it done fast without their feedback and participation. However, President Roe opined he thought such a process could be accomplished before year-end unless the City sought an extension from the Department of Military Affairs. However, President Roe opined he couldn’t see the city acquiring this property, noting it wasn’t anything the city was looking for that fit in; and expending money now to see if the condition of the building was good or bad, didn’t make sense to him. Member McGehee noted one more partnership not yet discussed was that of the School District. Member McGehee stated she had talked to their representatives, and advised that is a potential partner that should be considered and who could assist in setting up neighborhood meetings, as well as in assessing the building’s condition. Member McGehee stated that the city didn’t have to go out with an RFP for technical review. REDA Executive Director Trudgeon agreed that was true under state bidding law thresholds, but was not in accordance with city policy requiring and RFP for professional services. Member McGehee reiterated her interest in spending a reasonable amount of money to obtain a firm to provide technical information before meeting with the neighborhood, but beyond a hazardous material review. At the request of Member Laliberte, Member Etten responded regarding School District No. 623’s facilities review and space needs, which he and City Manager Trudgeon both served on. From his perspective, Member Etten noted the School District had a significant series of decisions to make with existing facilities, making him hard pressed to think they would want to take on another aging facility, nor how interested they might to be involved in the process. Public Comment Jim Moncur (SP?) 294 N McCarrons As Secretary to the Lake McCarrons Neighborhood Association, Mr. Moncur reported on discussions in their neighborhood as to the future of the armory, including worst and best case scenarios. Mr. Moncur noted those discussions