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e L. Council Process Session Mr. Robinette commented on the memorandum he distributed regarding the coun- cil's upcoming process meeting. He expressed his desire to increase the num- ber of people who are willing to serve on the City Council. Mr. Boles said that the memorandum can serve as a guideline for discussions around process improvement. Mayor Miller requested that Councilors arrive at 5:30 p.m. and that the meeting start promptly at 6 p.m. Mr. Gleason said that a memorandum was received from Lorig and Associates, Inc., that describes the progress of the Lincoln School construction project. The memorandum states that Lorig and Associates, Inc. is frustrated with the lending institutions because of their unmet time lines. Lorig and Associates, Inc. also realizes that the neighborhood is frustrated, but maintains that construction delays are beyond their control. Lorig and Associates, Inc. expresses confidence that construction will begin in the very near future. Mr. Boles commented that the residents are frustrated because of the lack of communication between the City and Lorig and Associates, Inc. and themselves. Mr. Boles requested that the City Manager review the various reasons for the delays and the current status of the project, and report back to the council. III. LIBRARY PROJECT: SEARS BUILDING OPTION EXTENSION Mayor Miller introduced Lew Bowers of the Planning and Development Department. - Mr. Bowers summarized the memorandum that he had distributed to councilors prior to the meeting. He noted that under the column of "amount applied to purchase price" the figure $33,425 should be $25,000. Mr. Green moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to approve the extension of the option on the Sears property for a period of six months to a year. Mr. MacDonald clarified that the City is not committed to extending the option for an additional three months after this initial extension of six months. Ms. Ehrman expressed opposition to the motion. She maintained that this is not a wise business deal, and that the City should purchase the property in- stead. Ms. Bascom thought it important to prepare a proposal for the voters in fall, as planned. Mr. Robinette pointed out that the City cannot afford to purchase a new building. He added that the owners most likely do not have a viable opportunity to sell the property to anyone except the City because of this agreement. Mr. Green said that in other circumstances, he would oppose the motion. However, he said that he will support it because of the need to follow through with the Eugene Decisions process. Mr. Nicholson said that it will cost more annually to purchase the building than to continue the option. Mr. Rutan said that the City needs to keep community options open, while also being responsible to the property owner. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 17, 1992 Page 6 11:30 Work Session .>