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49~ Ii "- 12/26/68 -~ - ---.-- .. Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon December 26, 1968 Special Meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon - called by His Honor Mayor, Edwin E. Cone to consider changes affecting lease of commercial space in the 10th and Oak parking structure - was called to order at 12:00 noon on December 26, 1968 in the Council Chamber by Council President Lester E. Anderson in the absence of Mayor Cone. Other councilmen present were: Mrs. Lauris, Mr. Lassen, Mrs. Hayward, and Messrs. Wingard and Teague. Councilmen Purdy and McDonald were absent. 1 10th and Oak Commercial Lease - The City Manager explained that the engineers on the parking structure proposed changes which they feel will decrease the cost of the project by about $200,000.00. Redesign contemplates use of the mezzanine space for heating and ventilation equipment which will result in loss of about 2100 square feet of rentable space to Nils Hult who has leased the ground-floor commercial space from the City for a prepayment of $350,000.00. In negotiating this change with the City, Mr. Hult asked it reduction of the rental charge from $2.12 to $2.00 per square foot to compensate for the longer period of time over which the advance rental payment will be repaid. The net annual reduction amounts to about $7,200.00. It was recommended the commercial lease be amended as outlined so the $350,000.00 prepayment would be available to allow pro- ceeding with award of contract for construction of the parking structure and to pay .'. the contractor. On question from Councilman Teague with regard to notification of other bidders on ill the commercial lease, the City Manager said the only bidder, Eugene Industrial Develop- ment Corporation, had submitted a bid only as a matter of public service so it was not felt necessary to call for new bids. The Manager further explained that owners of property contacted in the assessment district have expressed the general feeling that because of the two-year delay in starting the project a 15% increase in the assessment would not be exorbitant. The Manager said in answer to question from Councilmen Teague that there was no dis- cussion with regard to providing a helicopter landing area on top of the structure. It was the consensus that such transportation terminal should be considered in any future parking structure plans. . Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to proceed with the amended lease on the commercial space with Nils Hult as recommended. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 2 The City Manager said that Mr. Hult wishes to make part of his contribution to the project in the form of securities guaranteeing $50,000.00, and it is necessary to appoint a broker to sell and deliver them to the City. Resolution No. 1618 - Appointing Harris Upham & Co. as broker to handle the $50,000.00 securities on the Hult commercial lease, 10th and Oak parking structure, was sub- mitted and read in full. '. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to adopt the resolution. Motion carried. 3 Ban, Back Yard Burning - Councilwoman Hayward asked for a staff report regarding implica- tions on back yard burning on collecting leaves, grass, etc. Councilman Lassen said the Fire Department is also concerned on this point. He said it is felt better the problem be handled on a regional basis to avoid different controls in . different areas. He suggested nothing be done until it is determined what the effect will be, that a more rigid ban may be desired. No action was taken. ~on motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. .- A/tQ;;~ Hu~h McKinley ~ , Ci Y Manager It 12/26/68 - 1 ~ -