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September 15, 1975 Page 3 7. Correspondence Mrs. Lois McMahon presented a letter from Mr. Hojnacki re- garding the appointment of Ms. Patricia Osmon as Director of 'Community Affairs for the City of South Bend. An announce- ment from the National Trust regarding a European Tour was next submitted, and duly noted. Mrs. McMahon also submitted a brochure announcing an annual workshop on the Public Re- lations of Preservation sponsored by the National Trust and held at Tarrytown, New York on November 13, 14, 1975. Mrs.— McMahon stressed that this would be a most worthwhile work- shop inasmuch as it will deal with community relations and public affairs. She hoped someone of the Commission would participate at this workshop. A letter from Congressman John Brademas.regarding Federal assistance to aid in the preserva--- tion and reuse of historic railroad stations was likewise—sub- mitted. According to the letter, the funding is still un- certain. Senators Birch Bay 'and Vance Hartke also wrote regarding this matter and these communications were noted by the Commission. 8. Committee Reports Budget and Finance The budget submitted to the St. Joseph County Council was approved without any problems. The Commission had asked for $11,355. for the fiscal year 1976. The Council approved a budget of $11,425, which is the same as this past year. The city, however, did not approve any part of the Commission budget submitted. Historic Districts It was stated that the report from the Area Plan Commission made earlier at this meeting covered the revision of the Historic District ordinance. Legal It was suggested that a request be made to'Mr. Jack Dunfee to appear.before the Commission on the third Monday of the month or some alternate time convenient for him. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that Ms. Joanne Sporleder and Mrs. Lois McMahon had worked on a landmark classification dividing — proposed structures into Group A, B, and C. These classi- fications would give a proper designation for historic landmarks. It will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Landmarks Committee. Copies of these classifications were sent to John Oxian and to Russell Roth ermel.