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advocated that the public space have reasonable rental fees that can accommodate groups on a <br /> low budget, proposing different rental prices based on non-profit/for profit status. <br /> Councilmember Rader harkened back to Mr. Shedden's public comment about traffic in the area. <br /> He shared similar thoughts as he to lives nearby the site, noting that traffic studies will guide the <br /> process. <br /> Discussion diverted back to the Curtis Block building. Councilmembers weighed the needs of the <br /> developer against full preservation of the building. They attempted to explore solutions between <br /> a facade save of the building and full preservation. They considered language aiming to <br /> "preserve the Curtis Block to the fullest extent possible." Chair Litten highlighted how a facade <br /> save preserves the street corner in the renderings offered by the developer. He also questioned <br /> the $7 million cost figure for full preservation. <br /> Mayor George provided context to the $7 million cost estimate, noting the city's recent <br /> experience with adapting Cove Church into the Cove Community Center. She stated it was in <br /> much better condition than the Curtis Block and cost$5.1 million before shipping delays. She <br /> concluded with the reality that there are significant structural issues with Curtis Block. <br /> Councilmember Kepple suggested a Council priority centered around the language "restoring the <br /> Curtis Block building to the fullest extent possible, while preserving the streetcar design and <br /> facade." <br /> In an exchange, Councilmember Baker and Director Leininger spoke about the property's <br /> historic designation and concluded that ABR would need to approve of any modification to the <br /> building. They noted ABR hearings would provide the preservation community more <br /> opportunities to present its case for full preservation of the building. Mr. Baker expressed <br /> support for the language proposed by Ms. Kepple. <br /> Recognizing the building's history and the limited resources for the project, Councilmember <br /> Shachner pointed out that an RFP was issued in 2016 under much better economic conditions <br /> and received 1 response. He inquired when the last time was that the building held a commercial <br /> tenant. <br /> Councilmember Bullock stated that the Lakewood Hospital Association refused to rent it to <br /> anybody for a long time, likely since before the city secured ownership. He added that the <br /> previous owner used it to screen the hospital. <br /> Director Leininger stated that 2009 was the last time a full-time tenant occupied the building. <br /> Councilmember Shachner and Chair Litten acknowledged CASTO's previous statements about <br /> being unable to market the building. Mayor George added that Liberty Development is <br /> struggling to find tenants for the old historic buildings on Warren Rd. <br /> Councilmember Shachner expressed appreciation for Ms. Kepple's proposed priority paying <br /> homage to historic preservation. He highlighted the preservation of the corner that would take <br /> 7 <br />