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I Les Anderson, Chairman, Civic Center Commission, said the issue is quite simple: For Council either to say it will select a local architect, or e to say the origin will not be given any consideration in the selection of the architect. I , Mr. Lieuallen reiterated his reasons for perferring a local firm. He was quite satisfied that a local firm who would respond to the community and who could do a good jOb could be found. He did not feel satisfied that someone outside the community would be readily available and would respond to the community's concerns. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to hire the prime architect from the Eugene area only. Mr. Haws explained the prime architect's office should be located within the city limits of Eugene. Mr. Lieuallen moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to amend the motion to read the prime architect should be selected within the geographic area of the State of Oregon. Motion was defeated with Delay, Bradley, and Lieuallen voting aye; Obie, Williams, Hamel, and Haws voting no. Vote was taken on the main motion which was defeated with Delay, Lieuallen, and Haws voting aye; Hamel, Williams, Bradley, and Obie voting no. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that origin not not be e a consideration in final selection of a prime architectural finn. Mr. Obie asked whether Councilors Haws, Delay, and Lieuallen, could live with that decision. Mr. Haws said he would prefer a local finn, but if the Council voted otherwise he would work with whatever finn was selected. Mr. Delay said in the process he would have some prejudice toward a local firm and felt it would be legitimate to have some preference for such. However, he would live with whateve"r decision was made. Mr. Hamel said the intent of his motion was not to exclude a local archi- tectural firm, but felt every architectural finn should be given the opportunity to be considered. He said the argument of dollars being kept in circulation within the city might be a false one in that the contractors will be contracting with persons outside of the community for some of the materials and equipment. Vote was taken the motion, which carried with Hamel, Bradley, Williams, and Obie voting aye; Delay, Haws, and Lieuallen voting no. Assistant Manager then turned to discussion regarding the specialized consultants, especially for the theatrical and accoustical parts of the project. e 7/19/78--12 513