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RHRA Meeting Minutes – Monday, August 29, 2016 Page 30 also included what shared responsibilities could be among various forms of government, with no conclusions reached or a total survey done at this point. Mr. Moncur noted one thing prohibiting their association from going further with that discussion was there was no idea of what shape the current building was in, making it incumbent to determine that condition for what could be done. As a neighborhood, Mr. Moncur advised that they had identified at least two dozen uses that could be facilitated if the building was in good shape. If not in good shape, Mr. Moncur advised that the neighborhood was not asking anything extraordinary of the city; but at a minimum asked that a professional study be done to see what uses the building could be put to in the future as a first step. Also, to put these any of these uses into play, Mr. Moncur noted would take some time and could not be accomplished by the end of 2016, no matter what steps were taken. In order to show the Department of Military Affairs of the city’s serious interest, Mr. Moncur opined, an evaluation of the building would go along way toward that and serve to convince them that a second extension was called for. Mr. Moncur asked that the city allow for a review of possible uses and partnership options for re-use of the building versus tear-down for a different use. Without a study of the building, Mr. Moncur opined the city would be buying a pig in a poke, and assured the City Council that the neighborhood was not asking them to do that. Mr. Moncur reiterated that their request was that the city takes the first step in the process so all potential uses of the building and feasibility of those uses could be determined. Sherry Sanders, S McCarrons Boulevard As Chair of the Lake McCarrons Neighborhood Association, Ms. Sanders stressed that it seemed premature to make an informed decision or say the city didn’t want the building without adequate information available. Ms. Sanders noted there were several opportunities for a shared interest, including the McKnight Foundation for potential grant applications, or using funds from TIF District 17 for hazardous materials removal if so indicated. Ms. Sanders also referenced the Metropolitan Council as another option and remediation funds for clean-up. If the city was hesitant to spend the money, Ms. Sanders asked that they first hear what residents wanted to say about use for the building; which would also provide additional time to explore grants and other sources of money. Ms. Sanders asked that the building’s potential be considered versus spending $2 million on an empty lot.