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e Demolition would require the owners to follow guidelines for demolition. Under the proposed ordinance, those guidelines would require that efforts be made for rehabilitation, sale or moving of the building. If all efforts to save and re-use the building fail, demolition could be permitted. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Susan Brody, Planning Director, said the Mayflower situation could not reoccur under the new proposal. The Historic Review Board was considering designation at the time the Mayflower was demolished and under the new ordinance, this consideration would mandate a stay of demolition. Ms. Bascom expressed surprise regarding a new historic preservation staff position in the Planning Department. Ms. Brody explained that approximately $25,000 was being spent annually for the services of a historic preservation consultant. It was an administrative decision to convert those dollars into a half-time staff position to increase efficiency in providing support for the Historic Review Board and the preservation program. There was no increase in the budget. Ms. Bascom referred to historic district designations and mentioned the creation of work to fill staff time. Ms. Brody explained that the program is operating at a basic level and the demands in the area of preservation have grown in the last four years. Responding to questions from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Jacobson said the IIH Historic District" is a zoning district that allows certain uses. East Skinner Butte - is presently the only Historic District. He said the board's powers would not change significantly under the new ordinance. Ms. Wooten thanked Councilor Holmer for his participation in the re-drafting of the ordinance. The meeting was adjourned to September 12, 1988, at 1:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~?,~tra Micheal Gleason City Manager (Recorded by Mary Feldman) mncc 090788 4ItMINUTES--EUgene City Council September 7, 1988 Page 12