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e Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19277). VII. PARK WILLAMETTE BUILDING Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Jim McCoy, Chair of the Downtown Commission, presented the staff report. Briefly reviewing the August 10, 1984, EDD memorandum, .Mr. McCoy stated that the commission was recommending approval of the modifications to the roof structure of the Park Willamette Building as visualized in the photographs distributed to the City Council. He stated that Don Lutes, the City Architectural Consultant, was present to answer any questions of the council. Mr. McCoy said the commission felt the modifications will make the building more attractive and marketable. Mayor Keller stated that two individuals had requested time to provide testimony. He explained that the item was not listed as a public hearing, but he said time could be allotted if the council desired. Councilor Obie said the council should approve the modifications based on the photographs and program distributed to the council. He added that the council had a time constraint due to the interviews scheduled after the council meeting. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to approve the recommen- dations of the Downtown Commission concerning the Park Willamette e Building and to authorize staff to take the appropriate actions to implement the design changes. Councilor Holmer felt that the subject deserved some discussion and expression of appreciation for the design modifications. He said he admired the work of First Interstate Bank in making the improvements and the ingenuity of the private sector in locating funding sources for such activities. While he acknowledged that the modifications would improve the building, he commented that the ballustrade on the marquis on the west side of the building should be removed even though it supposedly had some historical significance. Referring to the assistance given by the City to the restoration of the ATO House and the apparent relocation of another business from the area between 10th and 11th Avenues on the mall, he said the City should be careful in mixing historic preservation and commercial development, stating that it did not alway produce desirable results. Mr. Holmer stated that he would vote in favor of the motion. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. VIII. RESEARCH CORRIDOR CATALOG (memo attached) Assistant City Manager introduced the agenda item. Business Assistance Manager Cathy Briner presented the staff report, urging the City Council to e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 15, 1984 Page 6