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e involvement. The committee met five times between December 1 and held its final meeting on February 16, she said. Ms. Bohman summarized the RFP, highlighting important features and details. Regarding the Project Goals section, Ms. Bohman pointed out that because Federal funds were used to purchase the building, the City is obligated to emphasize historic rehabilitation in evaluating proposals. She also noted that committee members had placed particular emphasis on community access in their discussion of possible uses for the building. Regarding Section VI, Selection Process, Ms. Bohman said that the committee had recommended that: 1) there be a selection committee composed at least partially of community representatives and staff; 2) advisory group members be given an opportunity to participate as members of that selection commit- tee; and 3) in the selection process, special emphasis be given to proposals which meet community goals. Ms. Bohman noted that the schedule being proposed reflects the nine-month time line suggested by councilors. She noted that some committee members had expressed concern that a time line this long might discourage some develop- ers, while other members had felt that nine months was a reasonable amount of time if interested groups and individuals without prior experience in project development are to have time to create feasible proposals. She also noted that staff is concerned with the continuing deterioration of the building while the RFP process occurs. e She expressed committee members' appreciation to the council for being invit- ed to participate in the development of the RFP. She also noted that she has reserved time on the council's March 6 agenda for action on this item if councilors wish more time to consider it. Responding to Mr. Rutan's questions, Ms. Bohman reviewed the committee's original charge and said that committee members had not considered the possi- bility that the building would not be restored or renovated as an option. She said it appeared to committee members that council was committed to looking at possibilities for redevelopment. Responding to Ms. Ehrman's question concerning whether a precedent exists for having a joint committee involved in the selection process, Ms. Bohman said that this had occurred in redevelopment of the Ax Billy building. Mr. Holmer commented that he felt the composition of the selection committee needs to be more specifically defined, though he felt this should not delay the RFP process. Further, he asked for clarification on which committee--the advisory committee or the selection committee--wi11 be interviewing the three finalists. Ms. Bohman replied that she felt the advisory committee had intended this to be done by the selection committee. Mr. Holmer said he felt that the interview process could be done with the advisory committee. Ms. Bohman noted that not all committee members had expressed interest in being involved in the selection process. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 1, 1989 Page 6