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proposed trips. In this regard, Mrs. Davisson volunteered to bring the matter before the Park Avenue Neighborhood Associa- tion and report back to the Commission: 10.' Hearing of Other Visitors No visitors were present who be- heard. 11. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters Mr. Smith announced the Sixth Annual Indiana Conference -on Historic.Preservation to.be held September 13 -14 on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington.. He.urged - that Commission members consider attendirig_the conference. Mr. Rothermel� announced that Mr. J. Reid Williamson, - Executive Director of His Landmarks-Foundation of Indiana, will be speaking before�_the Rotary Club on.Wednesday, August 21, at the Indiana Club, 12 :00 -to 1:15 p.m. He urged{,Commission members to and suggested that -they call Chairman Smith to confirm. their -reservation. Mrs..Price announced that Mr the evening -of August 21 at sponsored by the Convention His presentation will begin that it . would . be: a good,` idea to attend the meeting. ..Williamson will also be speaking the Ramada - Inn at an open meeting Bureau of.the Chamber of Commerce. at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Sporleder - noted `to: invite the County Commissioners Mr. Smith brought up-a matter of some concern to him, that of saving the*old street lights, such -'as those located along St. Louis Avenue. It was suggested that the- Commission contact the Indiana and Michigan Electric Company regarding their interest and ask that the Commission be informed of any future plans 'involving the removal of'such lights. Mrs. Sporleder noted that old -style street lights would be a fine addition - to the West Washington Street area. Mrs. Sporleder brought up a matter of some concern-to-her, that of maintaining and preserving the County!s old'bridges. The Darden Road Bridge is oldest bridge 'spanning the St. Joseph River. Mrs. Price noted that the bridge is on the State Register. Mrs. Sporleder voiced her concern about the - lack of maintenance of the bridge and suggested that it should be improved for pedestrian purposes. After due consideration, the following - action was taken: Mrs. Davisson moved that -Mrs. Sporleder prepare information .on the bridge for discussion.at the September - meeting. Mr. Stivers seconded her motion, and the Commission voted unanimously -to'discuss the possibilities of taking - action at the September meeting to establish the Darden Road Bridge as an historic landmark. "':Est