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they had made. He was in favor of the idea of the City Manager being required to provide reasons why there was a decision to go against the Toxics Board's advice. The amendment passed unanimously, 7:0. The main motion passed unanimously, 7:0. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4749 by number only. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Fart, moved that the bill be approved and given final passage. The motion passed unanimously, and became Ordinance No. 20213. III.ACTION: Sale of Library Property and Olive Street Parking Lot Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Fart, moved to authorize the City Manager to sell the existing Eugene Public Library property to Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers consistent with specified terms and conditions. Mayor Torrey noted, for the public, that the Library would remain in its use as a public library until the new Library was opened for business. In response to a question from Councilor Pap~ regarding how long the delayed closing of the Library would last, staff said that the City would enter into a purchase agreement, in the near future, with the condition of a delayed closing at the time of the move to the new library. He said that the delayed closing was targeted for December 31, 2002 which was the projected completion date of the new Library. In response to a question from Councilor Bettman regarding whether council would have an opportunity to review the final contract and the criteria for sale, Mr. Johnson replied that, typically, the night's action would be the final action that the council would take. Mr. Johnson said the City Attorneys would draft the language of the agreement and the City Manager would be empowered to carry out the sale of the property. Councilor Bettman commented that she would like to see how the objectives of density and compatibility with the neighborhood were going to be met by the purchaser. Councilor Bettman said that the sale of the properties was an example of asset mapping for the City. Councilor Rayor wished to clarify that the vacation of the old Library would coincide with the opening of the new Library. City Manager Johnson suggested adding a term and condition that ensured that the old Library could be used until the new Library was completed. Councilor Rayor, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to amend the motion to add a condition that the old Library could be used until the new Library was completed. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 23, 2000 Page 3 Regular Meeting