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January 13, 1975 Page 3 . President's Report Mr. Smith reported that he had met with Roger Parent con- cerning the two buildings that the Commission recommended for landmark status at the last meeting. Mr. Smith stated that he and Mr. Oxian would attend the next caucus meeting of the Common Council and would discuss the Union Station and the Kresge Building.,. Budget and Finance Committee No report. Historic Districts Committee No report. Ms. Price, on behalf of Southhold Restorations, pre- sented the Commission with a map that had been color coded to illustrate the Master Study done of the West Washington proposed historic district. Historic Landmarks Committee Mr. Oxian reported that the County Commissioners had approved four buildings and structures for historic landmark designations: the Darden Bridge, The Coy -Savidge house; and the two court houses. Mr. Smith stated that the Commission is now responsible for placing plaques in front of each landmark. Ms. Davisson said that she might be able to get one of her students at NSB to make the plaques and would look into it. Mr. Smith stated that another source might be the State Penitentiary. Mr; Oxian reported that he had received over fifty letters in response to his letter in the Tribune concerning the Kresge building. All the letters received were in favor of saving the building and having a five and ten cents store in the downtown area. Mr. Oxian next reported that condemnation signs have been put on the Kresge building stating that it is unfit for occupancy. Mr. Oxian reported that this was not a usual procedure, and was an affront to the Commission. He moved that a letter be sent to the Board of Public Safety and the Building Department stating as much. Ms. Woolridge suggested that we ask the Building Department for clarification of their procedure regarding a building that is vacant. Mr. Smith suggested that someone from the Building Dept. be invited to attend the next meeting. Ms. Davisson moved that — Mr._Forrest West be invited to the next meeting and asked to pro- vide the Commission with the stanaards and procedures for con- demnation. Mr. Rothermel seconded the motion and it passed. Mr. Oxian moved that he appear before the Board of Safety and ask why the Kresge Building has been condemned. Ms. Davisson seconded the motion and it passed. Mr. Oxian next reported on a letter he received from Mrs. von Karowsky requesting that her home (407 W. Navarre) be declared