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City Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2019 Page 9 of 20 Councilmember Leh stated this new building would be a huge benefit to downtown. The extraordinary benefit of providing new tax revenue downtown should qualify. The chances of having substantial new revenue is a bet, but one worth taking. The 90% is the only thing that is worthwhile. Mayor Muckle clarified his motion to make sure there is a note in the agreement about inflating the base based on the assessor's valuation every two years. Director Watson stated the assumption would have to be made by the average increase in the whole district. Attorney Cotton -Baez stated we could capture that language in the agreement. Mayor Muckle moved to approve with that change made by staff before signing. Councilmember Keany as seconder agreed to the changes. Councilmember Maloney supports the project just not the TIF rebate. He feels it could be built without that rebate. He stated we are supportive of downtown with the tools we have. Roll Call Vote: Motion passed 4-3; Mayor Pro Tem Lipton and Councilmembers Maloney and Stolzmann voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 39, SERIES 2019 — A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE TROTT/DOWNER CABINS TO BE LOCATED AT 1212 SOUTH STREET (MINERS FIELD) A HISTORIC LANDMARK Mayor Muckle introduced the item and opened the public hearing. Planner Selvoski stated this is a request for landmarking the cabins at their new location at Miners Field. She reviewed the architectural significance, social significance, and physical integrity of the cabins. Staff and the HPC recommend approval of the landmarking. Public Comments Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, stated this has been a 15-year project for her and she thanked the Council for landmarking. She would like to see continued work on the project with volunteers and to secure the last building on the property. She thanked Director Zuccaro for his work. Mayor Muckle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Keany moved to approve Resolution No. 39, Series 2019; seconded by Councilmember Leh. Councilmember Leh thanked Ms. Morgan for all her work on this project. Voice vote: all in favor.