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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 14, 2017 Page 7 Councilmember Etten responded that history had proven that once money was used it seldom came back; and given the significant involvement by residents in SW Roseville and the city's commitment to them with only partial progress made to-date in responding to their park needs, he was concerned in maintaining that commitment to those residents and neighborhoods. Councilmember Etten stated that otherwise, he agreed with Councilmember McGehee's alternative suggestion. Councilmember Laliberte also expressed her agreement with Councilmember McGehee's suggestion, but stated her understanding from the city's bond counsel was that Park Renewal Program Funds should be expended in a timely manner, with this representing a good use of those funds from her perspective. Coun- cilmember Laliberte further stated her agreement Councilmember Etten and with commitments made by the city to SW Roseville that those funds would be ready if and when an opportunity arose in SW Roseville for options at that point. If the resulting recommendation tonight is to spend down Park Renewal Program dol- lars beyond their original purpose, Councilmember Laliberte noted the need to remain conscious of that. Councilmember Willmus stated his agreement with comments of Councilmem- bers Laliberte and McGehee but stated one consideration with this project for him was to use existing funds if the project proceeded to avoid any significant levy in- crease to pay for this. Therefore, Councilmember Willmus stated his preference for an internal loan and use of the Park Dedication Fund as an entirely appropriate use for those funds. Councilmember Willmus asked staff to provide additional information on upcom- ing decertification of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts in the next few years that may be available to help replenish those areas where the internal loan was proposed to be drawn from. In response, Finance Director Chris Miller noted the TIF District that came off line in 2016, with proceeds expected in December of 2017 or the spring of 2018, with no confirmation received to-date from Ramsey County. Mr. Miller reported that the city anticipated $800,000 available for any public purpose once those funds were received. At the request of Mayor Roe, Mr. Miller clarified that this was an additional TIF District that had not yet been discussed by the City Council for future use at this point, nor had it been designated for CIP use. Councilmember McGehee stated her agreement with part of Councilmember Willmus' comments as she considered projected budgets for this project including depreciation, with a $63,000 deficit projected in 2019. As with other community buildings, Councilmember McGehee noted that it didn't even come close to 50% or any kind of self-funding, suggesting the need to consider that. While glad to hear about a possible $800,000 in additional TIF, Councilmember McGehee noted the additional funding needed to make those currently underfunded CIP areas sus-