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I / Vote was taken on motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously, ~r. Hershner not present. 2. RMB Renewal - Cracker Barrel Tavern, 211 Washington Street . ~ 13. Barger Drive Market, 4925 Barger Drive - PS - Change to corporat~on, Barger - Enterprises. Staff reported no reason to recommend denial-. ~---- ~......... .-.." ." ", Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to recommend approval Comm "'~:, of both applications and authorize immediate release. Motion 6/26/74 ~ carried unanimously. Approve ,_, ,,_"__, '_, " "_ " C'", \ U. I Fourth streef "Depot;--453" Willamette- Street-"iG~idis -Hoidi~g ~ Inc.) ~-- :Change of ownership and trade name (formerly Snappy Service #3) _ RMB l o;;:-J Scott's Restaurant, 100 East Broadway - Renewal - R i Comm M W"ll' d " " i 7/3/74 q r. ~ ~ams move seconded by Mr. Hershner to recommend approval A I of th 1 . t . . . . ~ pprove e app ~ca ~ons. Mot~on carr~ed unan~mously.~ " B. Armory - Copies of letter from County Commissioner Ken Omlid were previously dis- tributed to Council members, summarizing the County's position with respect to use of the Armory building and requesting those interested in using space in the build- 'ing to present proposals by September 1, 1974 together with firm commitments for 'funding remodeling of the building to make it safe for public occupancy. Manager '\ l '1\ ;explained that in a meeting with County Administrator Elfers and County Commissioner : tit. :Elliott, they indicated if the building was preserved the County administration and 1 - ~architectural consultants have strongly recommended it should be used for County ;operations. Until the County considers this new recommendation, he said, it would 'appear better to delay action so far as any city proposal for its use. :Also distributed previously to Council members were copies of proposal submitted by :Councilman Murray for city use of the Armory which would allow a one-year lease I for $1.00 during which time the Historic Preservation Committee would develop , , I specific funding proposal to allow the building to be used for public assembly and/ : or office space and a precise means of providing funds - (1) extension of Eugene I renewal boundaries and appropriate use of Federal funds, (2) phased funding over several years utilizing room tax funds, (3) a bond measure, (4) a Federal grant. ,The Committee, under Mr. Murray's proposal, would pursue with the County responsi- :bility for operations should the planning and funding develop successfully, with ongoing ownership or lease of the building discussed and determined at that time. I If planning and funding were not successful, then the city lease would not be continued.l I Councilman Murray referred to County Commissioners' consistently seeking public input I and ideas with regard to whether the Armory could be used, how, and how funded. He ! ;said they were at this time determining the fate of the building and it seemed im- 1 ... :portant that they have all possible options before them in that determination. If, ~ : the County decided not to use it and the city has not presented a proposal, he said, I ' ,then the city would be facing a decision already made. He said he thought the :Armory was an adequate building and structurally sound for many viable community uses and economic benefits when compared to cost of present-day construction. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to endorse the June 17, 1974 proposal for city use of the Armory. ~ Councilwoman Beal expressed confusion because of the recent County po'si tion that , I the building should be used for County operations if it was to be used at all, where- as Mr. Murray's proposal was evidently predicated on Commissioner Omlid's request for proposals to be submitted by September 1. Councilman Keller's interpretation or the motion, verified by Mr. Murray, was to have a proposal in front of the Commis- sioners as quickly- as possible for use of the building. Councilwoman Campbell wondered why the County's architects were recommending its use for County purposes only. Manager explained the schematic plan discussed in meeting with County people - low profile buildings in the Osborn apartment area connected by a tunnel across 7th to a two- or three-story building north of the I ' I Armory and/or including the Armory area. Space studies have indicated such a scheme - \, would more closely integrate that space, whether the same or remodeled, with the rest '_ \ of the operating functions and provide more desirable and efficient relationship be- ~ ! tween operating departments. ! _ 7/8/74 - 10 2~1