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e developed with some type of housing, a slim, clean process is necessary so that the project can go through the RFP process and proceed efficiently. He noted that developers incur considerable risk and expenses and would probably not be willing to proceed, given a long time frame with many review stages. Mr. Gleason said he knew of one, and possibly two, significant proposals in the works. He noted that if no feasible proposals are received, the RFP process must be repeated. He reminded councilors that this had been the case with the Ax Billy building, which had gone through three RFPs before a pro- posal was received. He agreed that a condensed process makes it difficult for a community-based group to develop unique and innovative proposals that make use of Federal grants. He suggested that councilors need to decide between a traditional development, such as housing, and a more innovative but time-consuming project, as he felt that the two are mutually exclusive. He felt that trying to incorporate both potential development directions within the Lincoln School building endangers the building. He expressed his feeling that a community-based redevelopment of Lincoln School would be relatively expensive and take two to three years. Mr. Boles stated his opinion that one reason why proposals have not been received from community-based groups in the public and private sectors is because the RFP has not been released. He felt that a condensed time frame would ~till allow competent community groups an opportunity to compete. He said he hoped that more than one proposal is submitted and that he wanted the council to participate in the final internal selection between proposals. He said he was not comfortable with the final decision being left entirely to staff. He felt that the larger issue is the public use of public space. e Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that staff be author- ized to distribute the RFP on March 15, 1989, that the dead- line for submission of proposals be June 15, 1989, and that the City Council be the body that reviews the proposals and makes the selection. Mr. Bennett said he felt that 90 days is sufficient, since he felt it unlike- ly that any individual or group would be starting from scratch on this pro- posal, given the length of time it has been discussed. He agreed with the provision that council review proposals. He reminded councilors that the original reason for the City's commitment to Lincoln School had been to save the building. He said he supports inclusion of language in the RFP which precludes City involvement. He said that he wanted to see a child care facility in the Lincoln School building, and could possibly support City involvement in such a program. Mr. Rutan moved to amend Ms. Bascom's motion so that the RFP states that there are no current City funds budgeted for development or operation of this facility and that any propos- al that would include participation by the City would necessi- tate City Council action and reallocation of resources. Mr. Boles seconded the amendment. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 1, 1989 Page 8