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MINUTES <br /> <br /> Eugene City Council <br /> Special Meeting <br /> Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House <br /> 303 Willamette Street <br /> <br /> May 5, 1999 <br /> 11:30 a.m. <br /> <br />COUNCILORS PRESENT: Scott Meisner, Betty Taylor, Gary Rayor, David Kelly, Gary Pap~, <br /> Bobby Lee, Nancy Nathanson <br /> <br />COUNCILORS ABSENT: Pat Fart. <br /> <br />Mayor Torrey called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. <br /> <br />City Manager Jim Johnson explained that as the councilors toured the Shelton-McMurphey- <br />Johnson House, they should consider that $228,000 in the capital budget had been earmarked <br />for rehabilitation of the property. He said there had been discussion of a partnership between the <br />City and the University of Oregon; however the University was not in a position to contribute <br />money, only labor. There is currently no FY00 budget allocation for staff for the house or the <br />nonprofit managing the property. <br /> <br />Recreation Director Linda Phelps explained that Measure 50 cuts had necessitated the budget <br />cuts for many City operations, including the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House. The City <br />Council had made the service level changes at the budget hearings. <br /> <br />Facility Project Manager Brad Black related the various maintenance problems that exist at the <br />site, such as dry rot, asbestos, and lead-based paints. He said the highest priority needs were <br />being identified, and introduced Dave Amonson, an architect with GLAS Architectural Group. <br /> <br />Mr. Amonson explained the study of the house that had been done. He detailed the areas of <br />damage to the exterior of the house, and speculated on the extent of the deterioration that might <br />be uncovered once the work began. The south face of the house and the porch were the areas <br />most in need of restoration. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson provided the background on how the City acquired the property from Lane County. <br />Since the first floor is ADA compliant, it can be used for public events. He said there are <br />exceptions given to historic buildings regarding ADA compliance. <br /> <br />Mr. Torrey recommended having a public hearing to allow a few trees in front of the house to be <br />removed, which would make the house more visible. He speculated that a higher level of <br />visibility might create more community support. Mr. Johnson noted that conversations with the <br />Ya Po Ha Terrace management had resulted in their assent to have a few trees removed. He <br />said the City would initiate the public process, even though the trees do not belong to the City. <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council- Special Meeting May 5, 1999 Page 1 <br /> 11:30 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br />