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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 22, 2024 Page 12 because she does not have enough information and has not been a part of the process. Councilmember Strahan stated she had been lobbying for a community center for as long as she can remember so when she thought this building would belong to Roseville and if in forty years it became the City's and for the City's use is one thing. But, to think that for forty years the City has to execute this program as is, that is a bit intimidating. She understands the nonprofit has been around for thirty years and applauds that, but non-profits do change, and come and go based on the market. She indicated this can be somewhat fickle and she has reviewed the 990s and there have been some pretty significant changes in income and fundraising based on the market. She shared some of that trepidation but yet was excited about this new workforce. She was very conflicted but felt there were a lot of questions that were raised and not answered through discussion. Mayor Roe asked if it is possible, at an upcoming meeting, to get an expert in this area to come in and help the Council understand it better. He thought the key issue was the risk and getting more information might help with that. He explained that as holders of the public purse and the public trust, the Council wants to make sure to understand the risks and how things unwind if things do not go as planned. City Attorney Tierney explained the City Council has an EDA Attorney, Gina Fiorini, who could help with answering questions. Councilmember Etten agreed with all of the comments made and the concerns and praise for KINF work. If this item is tabled to discuss with EDA Attorney Fiorini, he would also be looking for some information and feedback,knowledge that could be gleaned from other suburbs that have done this. He noted he was certainly apprehensive about those long-term responsibilities. Councilmember Groff concurred. He explained the issue for him is what is the risk involved here with the taxpayers. He would like more information on that. Mayor Roe thought more discussion would be needed at the May 6th meeting. e. Consider Approval of Community Aspirations and Authorize Next Steps for Receiving Strategic Planning Proposals City Manager Patrick Trudgeon briefly highlighted this item as detailed in the Request for Council Action and related attachments dated April 22, 2024. Mayor Roe asked the City Council if this was at a point where the Council might be able to take the output of the last two years process and adopt those as the City's aspirations going forward.