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December 8, 1975 Page 3 Public Relations and Education Ms. Davisson discussed the Zoning and the Constitution meetings sponsored by the Center for Civil Rights and the League of Women Voters. Ms. Sporleder asked if copies of summaries of these meetings could be obtained. Ms. Davisson felt that copies were available from the Civil Rights Center. She urged Commission members to attend the next meeting which would deal with Zoning and the Right to Property. Presidential Report Mr. Smith reported that he attended a meeting with Ruth Price at which the proposed widening of Chapin Street between Western and Washington was discussed. The widening would cut off three feet from each side for the entire length. Engineering studies are being made and an environ- mental report is being drawn up. Mr. Smith said he will get a copy and bring it before the Commission. He does not want the Commission to go on record as being a "rear guard" action. He voiced concern that Marion Street would be next. The area is on the National Trust and is being considered as a local historic district. He said a firm was being hired to do an environmental impact study. Mrs. Doyle stated that this environmental impact statement must first go to Indianapolis. Mr. Smith said he would keep the Commission informed as to future events in this area. Mr. Smith then informed the Commission that Eric Gilbertson has left his position and currently Indiana is without an Historic Preservation officer. Mr. Smith informed the Commission that he had received a call from the National Bank regarding the possibility of erecting a plaque at Michigan and in commemoration of the - former Kresge Building. Bank officials asked for informa- tion about the building and suggested that the plaque read "in co-ivperation with the Historic Preservation Commission. No action was taken on this issue. Consultant's Report Mr. Ri.nderle informed the Commission that the grant for $5,000 will not be available for a number of months. -He stated that the survey forms will have to first be pur- chased for $28.00 and -then our information transcribed to the state forms. The Consultant also suggested that the Commission donate copies of the County's superior structures to Notre Dame, L U.S.B., Southhold, St. Mary's, Bethel and the Public Library, at a total cost of $40.20. Mr. Smith and other