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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[May 8

EXECUTIVE SESSION President Shepherd, referring to Section Two of the Open Meetings Act, stated: "A motion is now in order to hold an executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employees or officers, to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation, the acquisition of real property, and to discuss campus security." The motion was made by Mr. Forsyth and approved unanimously.

Acquisition of Land and Easements from Delta Phi Fraternity, Urbana

(1) On July 18, 1985, the Board of Trustees authorized the employment of an architect to renovate the Ice Arena at the Urbana campus. The project as developed by the architect/engineer includes the housing of specialized equipment to maintain the skating surface. After extensive review of alternatives, the architect has indicated that the most acceptable solution is to construct a small addition to the west of the existing building, on land owned by the Delta Phi Fraternity, 1004 South Fourth Street, Champaign. The location will enhance interior circulation and preserve the exterior architectural character of the Ice Arena. The land required is located in the southeast corner of the fraternity's property and is presently used for parking and outdoor recreation. The parcel is an area of 21 feet by 45 feet. The fraternity and the University employed Randy Johnson, Springfield, to appraise the property to be acquired, including damages to the remainder property and easements. In Mr. Johnson's opinion, the total value of the parcel and damage to the remainder is $50,000, plus $6,000 for the temporary construction easement. T h e fraternity which is in a "special use" category will suffer significant damage by the taking of this parcel since essential space for parking is reduced. The damages and the effect on the future financial viability of the fraternity account for a significant portion of the cost to the University of this parcel. However, the University will avoid additional construction costs ($25,000), offsetting a share of these damages, and eliminating undesirable aesthetic and building setback consequences. T h e president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the property described be acquired, together with the necessary construction and access easements, at a total cost of $56,000. Funds are available from the proceeds of the Series 1985 Auxiliary Facilities System Bond Issue.

On motion of Mr. Logan, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mrs. Day, Mr. Forsyth, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Logan, Mr. Madden, Mrs. Shepherd, Miss Smith; no, Mr. Howard; absent, Governor Thompson. (Mr. Hahn asked to be recorded as not voting.) (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Lamm; no, none; absent, Mr. Becker.)

Authorization to Acquire Property at 1007 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana

(2) The last remaining privately owned property on Springfield Avenue between Goodwin Avenue and Gregory Street is 1007 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana. It is located east of the Astronomy Building and is required for a future building site in accord with the approved north campus master plan.