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Mr. Nimtz: I will not be able to be there on the 10th. Mr. Brownell: Its the first reading — they will probably refer it on to the 24th for second reading. Mr. Ni�tz:' Then you and I had both better plan to be there on the 24th. a. Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Relocation Claim Review: The matter of the S. M. Dix findings in their last letter was brought up in our previous meeting: that $239,711.84 was documented and $23,510.24 as not documented. That situation remains unchanged, but in view of the fact that we are getting some money and we might then be able to close this claim, I think they will renew their efforts to either et the items documented or have the company admit they cannot document them and drop that part of the claim. I am going to urge them to proceed that way so we can get rid of this claim. b. Damage to lighting fixtures on Plaza Park: Mr. Brownell: You will recall that when we entered into a lease with the Park Department or $1.00 a year we agreed that the Lessor would repair all the lights on the premises now damaged and hereafter, during the term of this lease, the Lessee shall maintain and repair all lights and other improvements to and landscaping of, the premises. The reason I brought this up is that I wanted your permission or authorization to attempt to get quotations and bids on fixing the lights in Plaza Park..to carry out our obligation. Mr. Wiggins moved to authorize Mr. Brownell to get such quotations and bids for the repair of the lighting fixtures in Plaza Park. Motion as seconded by Mr. Cira and carried. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission consideration of a proposed Resolution No. 550 for the Plan Change which covers land use changes permitted in the area bounded by E. Colfax Avenue, St. Joseph Street, East Washington Street, and the Michigan Street Pedestrian Mall. Mr. Brownell said that with the exception of Mr. Cira and Mr. Donaldson the Commissioners were present at the Press Conference on Thursday (April 6th) so they all know about the UDAG grant..it has been in all the papers, etc. He had a copy of the press release in case any- one wished to have a copy. Our next item of business is considera- tion of Resolution No. 550 which was prepared by Mr. Butler for a Plan Change to cover the land included in the development area as described above. He also indicated copy of the letter from Mr. Janotta of Real Estate Research, dated October 5, 1977, entitled "Review of Retail Development Proposal, Central Business District" with attached Exhibits A, B and C and memo of the same date from Marc Brammer, Real Estate Officer which listed the properties of the four block area which houses stores that have either relocated or closed their doors permanently..these various exhibits have been made a part of the original Minutes file of the meeting date of April 7, 1978. Mr. Brownell then read a draft regarding the purpose of the resolution and indicated that the remaining local steps in the procedure include action by the Area Plan Commission and said he has arranged to have this - 5 -