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4. MBINED CITY RELOCATION STAFF (cont'd) It was also brought out that approximately 50% of the people in the project area were land owners and 5016 were renters, with the area involving 350 dwelling units. We try to aid the people in finding places that meet the minimum housing requi ements at the price they can afford. However, we just suggest, and they make heir own choice. The relocation of the renters (mostly Negroes) will be oux major job. We will work along with realtors, civic groups, etc., in this respect. There will be an allowance of approximately $100 towards the moviny expenses made in each case of need. In ans er' to Mr. Louis's question, Mr. Sucher stated that at a later date it would be both feasible and advisable to have Mr. Dowdell work along with the Commission, and also for a forming of a Citizens Advisory Group in which all interested parties could participate, Mr. oczan stated he thought there was nothing else to do but to go along with all of his until we receive the money from the Government, and it was agreed by all 5. SALARIES OF DRAFTSMAN AND SECRETARY Mr. Sucher proposed two increases in the salaries of the Redevelopment Staff, namely, the draftsman and the secretary, for the final planning phase of the Sample Street project. Commending on the ability of t dr services, he sug- gested a future rate of $5, 000 for the draftsman and $4 )00 for the secretary. All w re unanimously in favor, and the proposal was passed. 6. T1tIPS AND REIMBURSEMENTS The following conferences regarding Redevelopment were to be held in the near luture, in which any of the Commission members were invited to attend: May 9 -20 National Urban League on Renewal - Milwaukee Conference on Redevelopment, what it has done, and how it has effected the Negroes May 8 -23 Conference of Planning Officials - Washington, D.C. Mr. Sucher felt this was a good opportunity to recruit another staff member May -27 Governor's Conference on Urban Affairs - Bloomington -4-