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e e e Brad Perkins, 1590 Mill Street, identified himself as chair of the West University Neighborhood Association, member of the Historic Review Board, and owner of a preservation-related business. He considered the matter before the council to be an opportunity to develop and preserve historic resources at the same time and encouraged the council to take action that will establish standards for the future of the Millrace area. Clark Winston Cox, Jr., 1085 Patterson Street, identified himself as a long-time resident of the neighborhood. He encouraged the involvement of residents and property owners in any action contemplated by the council. Mr. Cox described the Millrace as a unique resource and suggested that the council pursue public ownership. Dick Briggs, 80 West 23rd Avenue, likened the potential development of the Millrace to rehabilitation of the waterfront area in Alexandria, Virginia. He recommended that a private developer work with property owners and the City to preserve the area. Jerry Long, 388 East 11th Avenue, identified himself as an agent for LaMar Properties and representative of a group of historic properties along East 11th Avenue. Mr. long supported the identification of the Millrace area as a historic district and encouraged the council's approval of the recommendations before it. Jim Womack, 828 East 11th Avenue, spoke as the president of Northwest Christian College, which opposes its inclusion in the proposed districts. While he did not oppose historic preservation, Mr. Womack said that the proposed study would conflict with the college's anticipated development. The proposed district boundaries, which include 70 percent of the campus, would have a serious and negative impact on the college's endowment. There being no additional requests to speak, Ms. Schue closed the public hearing. Ms. Bishow reported that a citizen requested that the record be held open to allow additional written testimony. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to hold the record open until 5 p.m., May 15, to receive additional written testimony. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Mayor Miller returned to preside over the rest of the meeting. VII. ORDINANCE REGARDING AMENDMENT TO PNB fRANCHISE AGREEMENT City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Tony Mounts, Finance Division, gave the staff report. The 1989 Legislature adopted HB3000, establishing a uniform base for municipal charges for street use by telecommunications utilities. The legislation becomes effective July 1, MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 14, 1990 Page 7