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Jan Muller, 1670 Fairmont, would contend that the buildings are e historically signficant. As to meeting the Code standards, he doesn1t feel that there is a building downtown 12 to 15 years old that would meet the Code since it changes so often. Public Hearing was closed. Charles Kupper, HCC, referred to suggestions that the ERA receive proposals for the property. He said that on March 17, at a joint meeting, the Renewal Agency proposed to the Historic Review Board that the Historic Review Board not designate the buildings as landmarks and that the ERA would invite proposals to include new and restorative proposals. He said the Renewal Agency modified it at a later date and at the May 25 meeting suggested that the oldest of the three be preserved in some way. He said the Renewal Agency does want to see what is out there in the way of proposals. Mayor Keller wondered if there is a deadline on applications for development. Mr. Kupper responded that from October through February of last year the properties were not really on the market because they were tied up in negotiations on certain proposals. Mr. Obie wondered if it was timely to seek proposals and, if so, what would be a reason- able period of time. Mr. Kupper said that any time is timely. He said it might take a couple of months to get invitations for proposals which could be accepted for 60 days or so. Six months is a realistic length of time for the entire process. Mrs. Smith wondered about the legal implications regarding the Hoffmans. Joyce Benjamin, City e Attorney, said she thinks it would depend on the documents transferring the property from the Hoffmans to the City. Mayor Keller's suggestion is that a tour should be taken of the properties and that staff be instructed to bring people with expertise and a commitment not to be involved in the particular program. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to table the decision for two weeks, pending a tour by Council of the facilities. Motion carried, Mr. Delay, Mr. Hamel, and Mrs. Smith voting aye, Mr. Lieuallen, Mr. Bradley, and Mr. Obie voting no, and Mr. Keller breaking the tie by voting aye. There was a question whether the tour was open to the public and it was pointed out that the tour is not a public meeting but the press has always been invited to attend. B. Requests for Financial Assistance to Historic Landmarks: Oregon Electric Depot, Lane County Clerks Building, and Smeede Hotel. Approved by Historic Review Board May 25, 1978. Maps have been distributed to Council members. Manager explained that the three requests for financial assistance were selected from a field of six. Questions to be concerned with were whether the City should provide money for already restored e buildings. It was the Historic Review Board's recommendation that the three buildings merited the grants. 8/14178--5 55&