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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-1212 SPECIALMINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING December 12, 1972 CALL TO ORDER: PURPOSE: AFSETH, JACOBS AND SHMITZ VINCENT OREDSON PATTERSON, LANGFORD, & STEWART A special meeting of the Ashland City Council was called to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Charles McKeen. Councilmen Conklin, McCannon, Roble, and Soderberg were present; Roberrs and Willstatter were absent. The purpose of the meeting was to interview four architectural firms for the preparation of preliminary plans and site selection studies on construction of a Justice Center. Gary Afseth, D. Lorin Jacobs, and Peter Schmitz said their firm, based in Medford, was founded in 1968. They' reported that they had worked on projects funded by government grants and were familier with requirements on cost estimating, feasibility studies, etc. They showed slides of projects they had worked on (some of them by other firms the individuals were associated with before their partnership). They reported that they usually contact Elmer Savikko or Marquess & Marquess for consulting engineering. Mr. Oredson, who has office at 236 E. Main, Ashland, said he has "been in Ashland for a long time", and has a feeling for the community and what its aspirations are. He said he had worked in conjunction with Hamlin, Martin, Schultz, and Geyer from Eugene, and if successful in again. On question from Roble, he said he uses Marquess and Marquess for consultants. Mayor-elect Fries (in audience) asked if his association with a firm in Eugene would make it difficult to meet the April 1 dead- line, and Oredson replied that he saw no problems in that respect. He pointed out that he had worked on the Ashland Business District Revita!ization Study, served on citizens advisory committee for Ashland Comprehensive Plan, and had been the local contact for CH2M on the Central Area Plan, He showed slides of the S. O. C. Music Building which he designed in conjunction with the Eugene firm, and explained his architectural procedure from preliminary study to completed building. On question from Conklin concerning his preference in material, 0redson replied that a building of this nature should look permanent, and he leans toward concrete, but feels wood should also be used. He said he is very conscious of costs, and that a building should be "efficient" in cost, the most building for the least amount of money. Phil Patterson of Patterson, Langford, & Stewart, a Medford firm, said they have been together for six years. He showed sketches of projects they had worked on, including studies for Medford, Corvallis, and Josephine County, all of which concerned Justice Buildings. He said they were experienced in working with Federal funding. He stressed the need for a close working relationship with the Justice Center Committee and City officials. In answer to Roble concerning consultants, he said they have used a number of consulting firms, including Savikko and Marquess and Marquess. Conklin asked if he could stay within the budget, and his reply was affirmative, Soderberg asked if he was aware of the need to meet a time schedule, and he answered, "I know you do." HIATT & ROUNDS AWARD Bob Hiatt and Don Rounds, who had made ~ survey of Justice Center requirements for District 8, said they have been in partnership for six years in Medford. They emphasized programming to insure that City's needs are incorporated in the building. They showed slides of three of their recent projects. Mr. Hiatt said he had recently spent a week in Urbana, Illinois, at a symposium on the design of correctional facilities, and discussed the needs of society in handling criminals. In answer to questions, he said they rely on engineering consultants when required, that they would meet City timetable if city officials have time to work with them, and that there is a need to sell both the plan and the program to L.E.A.A. Roble said all firms interviewed were capable, but he felt because Oredson's office was so near, it would be easier to communicate with him and thus meet the time schedule, and also felt that with Oredson's past experience in City affairs, he had a better feeling for our needs. Soderberg and McCannon agreed to some extent, but felt that the knowledge gained by Hiatt and Rounds in their research would be an aid in programming. Roble and Conklin pointed out that all of the firms use consultants in areas where needed. Roble moved that Vincent Oredson be chosen for the Justice Center architect. Conklin seconded. After more discussion of qualifications of architects, a roll call vote was taken on the motion, with Conkiln and Roble YES, McCannon and Soderberg NO. Mayor McKeen broke the tie by voting YES. Motion passed.