1982/04/28 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• 175 "• • ! I • April 28,1282 • councilman Michelson suggested the City look into obtaining a portion • of Governor Spellman's allocation to promote tourism in Washington. • • Harriet Olson spoke in favor of acquiring the Proston,saying the city might not have another opportunity like this again. Councilman Gangue referenced a recent newspaper article where the • virginia V hod received a grant from the Maritime Preservation Fund. He suggested the possibility that the Preston might also be eligible. mayor Moore spoke in favor of the motion but asked if Council . endorsed the proposal they should do so seriously and not back out unless a real serious problem arises later. councilman Aldoroft asked Mr.Cushman about the availability of the hotel-motel fund,and he replied the City has not budgeted any =4,'an2mt.r=islto:=:1.";hr7iZItft'hca7f:ttro uses of tbis fund. councilman Overstreet asked BrUCe Jones how the City could get around the challenge of using the hotel-motel tax fund for the Preston, and he replied the letter of the law must be followed,but if it were remodeled and used for a service facility in conjunction with private enterprise it would qualify. It would be an adjunct of existing convention facilities,such as the Everett Pacific Hotel, which they haVe agreCd.ad' • Pat Moilain said the proposal presented to Council would be the one submitted to the Corps of Engineers. Roll was called on the motion to direct Administration to submit ; the proposal as presented to the.Corms Of Engineers to acquire hhc W.T.Preston with ell Councilmen voting yes. Motion Carried The meeting then recessed into EXecytive Session to consider a •• legal matter. • • The meeting reconvened and then adjourned at 11.35 a.m. • City Clerk • Read and approved as printed. president