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REDA Meeting Minutes—Tuesday,October 17,2017 Page 5 in that area and in talking to those residents, Member Laliberte opined that consideration of more walkable retail space would benefit from more discussion on the general vision for that area. Since this area could serve as the city's main street square at some future point, Member Laliberte noted the interest by residents in more green space in that area as well. Specific to Site 4 (Lexington and Larpenteur Redevelopment Area), Member Laliberte noted that all four strip malls in that area should be included since all were experiencing declining activity and could benefit from a harder look; with Mr. Gromberg and President Roe confirming that all four were duly identified as part of this site. With Site 2 often considered the backdoor to Roseville, Member Laliberte suggested the entire Rice Street corridor also receive attention, especially on the north end. With Site 5 (Pacal facility), Member Laliberte suggested that would be an interesting conversation to have due to its location and access issues in that area and should benefit from discussion prior to putting it in the comprehensive plan in black and white. President Roe sought clarification from Member Laliberte if her intent was that a different site should receive higher priority than the Pacal facility or if more thought was needed about what the city wanted it to be if remaining a priority. Member Laliberte responded that she considered it needing more thought and discussion about how the city envisioned redevelopment of that site. Specific to the five sites identified, Member Etten stated his full support for Sites 1 and 2; and while understanding the intensity of use concerns with Site 3, recognized the opportunity to change those uses. However, Member Etten suggested a better term than "intensify" may be prudent; and as Member Laliberte mentioned, the need for better transit and mall connections, all valid as part of the feedback received from walkabouts. Specific to Site 4, Member Etten agreed that it included the right number of considerations and opportunities, even though some of the strip malls were more or less still functional, opined that it would take a considerable effort on the city's part and expressed his uncertainty that the city was up to that task. Regarding Site 5, Member Etten suggested more discussion, including staff s thoughts and limited interest by the private market in the currently building unless completely demolished and a new facility built. Member Etten questioned the number of corporations interested in locating on that site given the access concerns. Member Etten stated his interest in the northern portion of Rice Street as a site as well; and expressed his wish that the city could affect greater change and interest along both sides of that corridor.