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the way to do it is before we begin gutting the building. Randy said that we should have Pence- Kelly's assistance, and Kathleen's input to see how this can be done with some ceremony. The first part of the building that can be taken down is the southwest corner of the block, where the empty apartments stand. Dan's concern is that there is asbestos in that building and we could have some issues there. ACTION: Dan will talk to Kathy. He has talked with a firm about marketing the project with brochures and photos. Relocation: Archives will be moved the first week of April. Within the following two weeks Community Development will be out. The two remaining buildings should be in escrow by next week. There will be a meeting on Monday with the law office to get them to establish what benefits they want. The next step may be to hand them an eviction notice. They may not be out of the building when the other buildings come down. Dr Harlow moves in two weeks. The Beanery has been extended to 5/1. The wine shop is closing down. The OLCC hearing is on 3/19. There may be a delay in their moving to a new location while the permit is in process. RG said that we need to find out if he needs approval from the City Council to move into his new space. ACTION: Dan will check into this by calling Ann Gavin-Sample. Demolition and Abatement: An ad for bids on abatement and demolition will appear on 3/10. There will be a walk through on 3/17. Bids are due by 3/31. Bids will be reviewed on 4/1. The contractor needs to be on site by 4/15. We may disqualify some of the bidders because they are unable to meet the time line. The ad will be in the local papers and as well as the minority papers. The owner of River City is a woman, but she has declined because she is too busy. There is a paper trail to show this. Dan will see if she can send us a letter formally declining. Contract negotiations must happen fast for salvage to start on 4/10. If Kathy continues to work with David, we will have the coritract ready to sign quickly. The demolition contractor will in turn hire the abatement contractor. Abatement is scheduled to be completed by 6/1. Demolition will be complete within the following six weeks. Staging will begin on 7/1. They will be digging ground by 8/1. ACTION: Everyone needs to be present to approve the demolition and abatement contractor. Plan for the entire morning and possibly a working lunch. DEQ Permits: Marion County will need to file far these permits. The consultant will help with the process. David Hartwig is working on the agreement with DEQ. DEQ wants to know who we give the abatement contract to. It will take 10 days to get the permit.