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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 8, 2017 Page 5 Councilmember Laliberte stated that while not opposed to the planning effort for this site, she had previously stated that if it was determined at a later date in this process that the property didn't meet the preferred needs of this neighborhood, it could potentially be sold. Councilmember Laliberte stated her support of adding more parks to the southwest quadrant of Roseville and noted that she was not in complete agreement that it was an under-served area for all. However, Coun- cilmember Laliberte stated her willingness to open up community discussions via an open house to discuss the property,but to get off track about this particular parcel to open up the entire southwest area sent things in a different direction rather than making a decision about this parcel. In response to Councilmember McGehee's comments, Councilmember Etten clar- ified that both of these parcels had been identified in the Parks Renewal Program Master Plan as under-served areas when the constellation areas were identified, even though somepark amenities and open space were within walking distance to this neighborhood. Councilmember Etten further clarified that this provided an opportunity for the city to follow through on the interests of dozens of southwest Roseville residents involved in the Master Plan and Park Renewal process when this parcel became available and open for sale to the city. Therefore, Councilmem- ber Etten opined that it was important for the city to fulfill its pledge to this area of Roseville as it had done with other areas of the Master Plan process. Mayor Roe stated his concern about continued hope that the 2025 parcel was avail- able for purchase and park development as opposed to this city-owned parcel. Even if the 2025 parcel was more desirable to some residents, Mayor Roe reminded all that there was no guarantee it would become available at a viable cost if at all. Mayor Roe opined that a park on the 2132 parcel could be anything, and while a wide-open area now, it was not impossible for it to develop into what the neighbor- hood desires. Mayor Roe reiterated his concern that some kept holding out hope for purchase of the 2025 parcel, noting that the comments related to the previous request about pre-conceived notions could also be applied to this request. Mayor Roe stated that he preferred to move forward with the planning process on a parcel that the city owned; and if citizens didn't want the city to develop this parcel as a park,they would let the city know. However,Mayor Roe opined that he anticipated that the neighborhood and community would support a park on this parcel. Councilmember McGehee stated that she had no problem except in spending money on this parcel that could be used for other projects instead of spending the money on developing a mowed area next the freeway entrance. Councilmember McGehee noted that the overarching problem is the city's need to seriously address another area to be maintained, with the Parks and Recreation assets the most poorly sustained capital assets, with this becoming just one more park to maintain. Coun- cilmember McGehee clarified that as long as it was clear that this was not a sub-