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7. was f rom Janu empl the auth fere EW BUSINESS (Cont'd m. Madison, Wisconsin Conference: Authorization equested to send one of our employees and two others Model Cities to a Conference at Madison, Wisconsin, ry 6 to 9, 1974. The cost will only be for one yee and the expenses will be shared for travel with odel Cities employees. Mr. Lennon suggested we be rized to have our Mr. Bill Ellison attend the Con- On m tion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, Mr. Ellison was authorized to attend this Conference. 8. PROGRESS REPORTS a. 1) Cano y signs, facades, signature signs and other graphics: The sign Committee met on November 30, 1973, in the Department of Redevelopment, to discuss under canopy sign work proposed for the Pedestrian Way. There was a concern by the downtown merchants as to how they can use this space and the lack of sign criteria. Our Mall consultant suggested the sign space be informational only and not be commercially sponsored. Revised drawings are to be submitted this week for final review. The sign boxes are being fabricated in Pittsburgh utilizing a patented metal extrusion. It was suggested the sign box be one continuous face with no frame dividers allowing more freedom in signs, especially larger stores requiring continuous signage. It was suggested that merchant /retailers be contacted as they are affected to fully incorporate their needs and their advice towards this signage. 2) Wyman Property: Mr. Edwin R. Bauer, Assistant Director of Planning had submitted a detailed report on the inspection of�the Wyman property. On December 3rd, met with iiembers representing the National Bank & Trust Company, their architect, Mr. L. Lattin Smith, A.I.A., and the Sollitt Construction Company, Rollin Farrand, Charles F. Lennon, Jr. and EJ Bauer. A four-page inspection report and an illus- trate six -page set of plans were reviewed to determine the sound ess of the Wyman Building, which had been extensively damaged in the gas explosion of October 17, 1973. Mr. Bauer said their professional opinion is that the building has not been structurally damaged by the explosion and that structurally it is in the same condition as it was 10 years ago. There is no urgency to question the safety of the total com- plex s long as it is vacant. The heating plant has been resto ed and there is no chance of freeze -up or building colla se. - 17 - MADISON, WISCONSIN CONFERENCE AUTHORIZEI FOR ONE STAFF MEMBER ATTENDANCE CANOPY SIGNS, FACADES, SIGNATURE SIGNS & OTHER GRAPHIi WYMAN PROPERTY REPORT