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e Mr. Gleason said Lincoln School is one of four sites being considered for the program. He said the specialized recreation program and head injured housing facility are not inherently connected other than having compatible uses. Ms. Ehrman asked what the demolition costs are. Ms. Bohman said $50,000 has been allocated for demolition. Mr. Gleason added the funds are part of the block grant. Ms. Bascom asked who falls under the category of head injured. Jim McCoy, a representative of EEH, said head injured is a person who has suffered a serious head trauma often from an automobile accident. He said the number of head injured victims is rising because of advances in medical treatment. Victims often must undergo a long recovery process and there are plans to coordinate the housing complex with Sacred Heartls neurological recovery program. The housing facility will be much like a normal apartment complex except that some staff members will be present. Eugene does not currently have such a facility and there is a growing need for one in the area. Mr. McCoy said the number of units has been limited to 20 in accordance with HUD funding. Mr. Holmer asked if there are any operational cost increases anticipated with the PARC special education program. Mr. Smith said the only projected cost increase is for utilities. 4It Mr. Holmer asked Ms. Bohman if historic preservation is a public use. Ms. Bohman speculated that perhaps it is. However, she added the neighborhood feels strongly that the empty building is a liability and should be utilized. She said those goals were expressed at the November public meeting and are also cited in the neighborhood plan. Approximately 25 people attended the November public meeting, she added. Mr. Miller asked if the current school site is large enough to house both the head injured complex and the existing school. Ms. Bohman estimated the site is not big enough to accomodate both buildings and the existing recreational facilities. Mr. Gleason said the site would be large enough if the parking was eliminated. Ms. Wooten asked about a report that did not eliminate the possibility of siting a new public pool at Lincoln School. Mr. Smith said it is feasible to explore constructing a pool at the Lincoln School site. Ms. Wooten asked what would happen if Lincoln School is found to be of historic merit. Mr. Gleason speculated such a finding would only mean that the City cannot use federal dollars for demolition. Ms. Bascom asked if the building was reviewed as a site for a child care facility. Mr. Gleason reiterated his previous comments that a specific e MINUTES--City Council Work Session January 11, 1988 Page 3