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Mr. Rutan wanted the council to consider other options. He would like to know e if the building could be sold. The proposal would result in the City spending a lot of money in a risky plan, he said. He would like to know what improve- ments could be completed for about $200,000. He said there is lots of commer- cial rental space available in the area. Ms. Ehrman said the proposal addresses the marketability of the commercial space and the needs of the parking garage. She said the outside stairways and improvements to the stairwells are important. She did not think the council had to approve all the projects recommended by the Downtown Commission. She suggested the council vote on the projects. She did not think openings in the north and south walls were important. She thought the existing signs and lights were sufficient. Some painting might be necessary. She would approve the first three projects. Mr. Miller did not want to "redesign an Edsel." He would like to know how the proposal relates to the Downtown Plan. He was very interested in making the restrooms accessible to disabled people. Ms. Wooten suggested the council discuss the issue at the dinner session on October 14, 1985. Mr. Hansen asked the staff to meet with at least three active downtown real- tors and present their recommendations to the council. Ms. Bascom will not be present on October 14. She warned the other councilors e about making architectural decisions. She said the structure has been a prob- lem since it was built and improvements to it are important to the success of the redevelopment of the downtown. Ms. Schue would like to know what the Downtown Plan indicates about the need for parking in the Overpark area. She did not think the council needed to approve all the projects. Summarizing, Ms. Wooten said the council will discuss options for the lease or sale of the property, staff preferences for projects which will improve the marketability of the commercial space and the use of the parking areas, recom- mendations from downtown realtors, and the relationship of the proposals to the Downtown Plan. V. ORDINANCE CONCERNING COMPROMISE OF DEBT At Mr. Gleason's suggestion, Ms. Wooten postponed consideration of the ordi- nance to October 14, 1985. VI. ORDINANCE CONCERNING CITY INCOME TAX At Mr. Gleason's suggestion, Ms. Wooten postponed consideration of the ordi- nance to October 14, 1985. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 9, 1985 Page 6