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e 1. Tiffany Building, located at the northeast corner of 8th Avenue and Willamette Street, 795 Willamette Street (R 82-4) 2. House, East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area, located on High Street between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue, 320 High Street (R 82-6) Mr. Gleason introduced Judith Rees, Historic Preservation Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Conservation (HCC). Ms. Rees introduced Historic Review Board Member Glenn Mason. Mr. Mason said that one of the responsibilities of the Historic Review Board is to improve public awareness of and appreciation for the City's history. He said that 850 to 900 people had attended the May 9 walkin9 tour of homes as a part of the City's observance of National Historic Preservation Week. He thanked the Junior League of Eugene, the Lane County Historical Society, and the staff members of the Department of Housing and Community Conservation for their work on the event. Mr. Mason reviewed efforts made in the late 1800's and early 1900's to promote the City of Eugene and to attract new industry. He said that there were a number of parallels with similar efforts being conducted today. He felt that emphasizing the historical aspects of Eugenels success would help in today.s economic development efforts. He offered the help of the Historic Review Board in this work. e Ms. Rees thanked participants in the University of Oregon.s historic preservation program for their work on the National Historic Preservation Week walking tour. Ms. Rees then discussed the recommendation of the Historic Review Board for allocation of 1982 restoration loan funds. She said that nine restoration loan applications had been received and that the Historic Review Board recommended that eight of these be funded. She said that six of the loans were recommended for funding through the Community Development Block Grant program and that the remaining two loans needed to be considered by the council. Ms. Rees said that the board recommended council approval of a loan of $10,000 at 9 percent interest for a ten-year period for restoration of the exterior of the Tiffany Building. She said approval was also recommended of a loan of $9700 at 0 percent interest for a ten-year period for repainting, reroofing, porch reconstruction, and substructure work at a residence at 320 High Street. Ms. Schue asked the funding sources for these loans. Ms. Rees responded that the funds had been approved by the council in July 1981. Mr. Hamel asked how the decision had been made to recommend a loan at 0 percent interest for the house at 320 High Street. Ms. Rees responded that the amount of interest, from 0 percent to 9 percent, that was charged for rehabilitation loans was dependent on the amount of disposable income of the applicant. She said that the financial situation of the owner of the house at 320 High Street had been investi9ated and that the recommendation for a 0 percent loan was based on that investigation. Public hearing was opened. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 12, 1982 Page 4