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. resource if they contacted anyone member of the Business Assistance Network. He noted that the BATe am was responsible for coordinating the network. IV. LIBRARY PROJECT ISSUES A. Fund-Raising Proposals Carol Hildebrand, Library, reported that the Library Board and Foundation are working together to raise funds for Library projects. The board asked for a City Council liaison and Ms. Ehrman has agreed to participate. B. Sears Building Bob Hibschman, Planning and Development, referred to staff notes by lew Bowers, noting that the option on the Sears building expires on June 30. He said the owner is willing to continue the option provided there are "clear signs" of the City's interest. He reviewed the information contained in his memorandum to the council dated April 2, 1992. e C. Library Design Process Ms. Hildebrand said that different processes for completing the design of the new library are being considered. One suggestion calls for a design competition, a process which was used both for City Hall and The Hult Center. Mr. MacDonald stated that libraries have special load requirements and should be able to withstand earthquakes. Mr. Gleason said the committee should be mindful that often a small firm conceptualizes a design and then merges with another company that affords the capacity to actually build it. Mr. Boles said that the life span of the building and the probability of the event should be taken into consideration when designing an earthquake-proof building. Several councilors expressed concern that the council's direction to staff in this matter was inconsistent with the Eugene Decisions process. Mr. Gleason said he could present inexpensive choices for extending ability to use the Sears building for a later decision at the council's next meeting. The council agreed that it needed more time. The council meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council 11:30 a.m. April 8, 1992 Page 6