08/12/1981 Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

'" r 1> Jeff Siegel, 247 Grand, stated there are further issues to be considered. He . would like to ask the council to consider a revised plan. The staff has not outlined all of his objections; parking is another issue. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. New Liquor License Outlet--Sunny Market Basket (package store); Located at 1080 West 7th Avenue; appl icant: Sunny Service Station, Inc., Allen Maxwell, President Mr. Gleason stated that all was in order with this new liquor license application and staff recommends approval. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to forward to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. IV. LINCOLN SCHOOL TASK FORCE--STATUS REPORT (memo attached; full report under separate cover) Mr. Gleason stated that Ed Smith and Jim Farah were present as are members of the Lincoln School Task Force. The task force was established. to investigate the feasibility of keeping Lincoln School open and in public trust for possible . future use as a school. The task force is comprised of representatives from the neighborhood group, the 4-J School District, and City staff. The basic charge was to present a proposal that would break even. The task force has developed a list of potential uses including potential lessors. With any leased operation, there is the chance of running into the red. There are two bas ic scenarios. PlanA would have the building used entirely by non-profit groups who would maintain their own space as well as the integrity of the building. This could occur but it would have the highest financial risk. Plan B would move the CETA Program into the building as a major occupant with possibly other portions of the City operation moving into the building as well since they are general-fund supported. This plan would include as many non-profit groups as possible and would attempt to move toward all non-profit groups in the future. There wi 11 be conflicts with neighborhood use and tenants may not be compatible. The building maintenance must be carefully considered. There may not always be a compatible mix of tenants and there may be some controversies. They do not feel the capital side of the budget can break even with this project. The City will have to spend from $150,000-$500,000 over a ten-year period. They can try to recoup their losses by increasing rents and then could turn back an $8-$9 million asset with $500,000 retention factor, which would be good. The City would be held harmless from the school district from capital expenditures unless it is success- ful and then the community would win. Staff has discussed this at length and recommends taking the risk for at least five years. They feel it is important in the long run. The ri sk of 1 awsuits due to dislocation of tenants in less . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1981 Page 3