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. . ~ ~ Mr. Williams said he would like to know exactly what Luckman Partnership, Inc. e intends to do in working with local firms, and would like to have that spelled out in specific detail. Mr. Obie wondered if awarding the contract to Luckman was contingent upon that proposal. Mr. Williams said that would be the intent of his motion. Luckman would present a proposal as to how they would would work with local firms and Council would consider that before accepting the entire package. Mr. Baumgartner thought he might already have the answer to that ques- tion and read from the questionnaires some of the specific answers from Luckman as to its intended relationship with local architectural firms. He said Luckman intended to associate with a strong local firm who would playa strong role; the best qualified firm would be selected, upon advice and approval of City Council and staff. Mr. Williams said his intent was to go beyond that language, noting City Council was entitled to more precise information. Mr. Delay said it seemed now Council was asking for a particular kind of pro- posal, noting maybe another firm might have a better proposal. He felt this would be changing the ground rules to a much greater extent. Also, he said Council should have something against which to gauge the presentation. Mr. Obie did not want a token local architect on the project, and wanted to know what the economic impact on Eugene would be with participation by a local firm. e Ms. Smith wondered if she should abstain; Chair ruled no. In response to a question from Mr. Bradley, Mr. Williams said this was a conditional selection of Luckman Partnership as the architectural firm, if the firm were to come back with an adequate response for Council regarding involvement of a local firm. Mr. Baumgartner said there were two ways this proposal could occur. The response could be in aligning with a strong local architectural firm who would take the lead role; however if the local firm did not have strong capability, they would take the lesser role and Luckman would have the leadership role. He said this could be accomplished by contract to align with a local firm, with ~ advice and consent of both Council and the Commission. A vote was taken on the amendment to the motion which passed with Delay, Lieuallen, Hamel, and Bradley voting no; Smith, Williams, Haws, and Obie voting aye; and Mayor Keller voting aye to break the tie. A vote was taken on the main motion which carried with Lieuallen, Haws, and Delay voting no; Hamel, Bradley, Smith, Williams, and Obie voting aye. Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. e Signed: EDWARD SMITH, Acting/ City M~ DT:mgl/CM26al ~~ g28