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April 13, 1976 Page 2 5. Correspondence Mrs. Gilbert reviewed the correspondence that had been received. She mentioned. a, request from a Mr. William B. Davis, representing the City of Crown Point for saving the Fake County Courthouse: It was suggested by a Commission member that he contact Dr. Hermanson at Ball State. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller also requested information for placing their home on the National Register. This matter was taken care of by staff. Next, Mrs. Gilbert referred to a verbal contact and a copy of a letter from Patrick McNamara to Mayor Peter Nemeth regarding a suggested use of the old Union Station. Mr. F. Jay Nintz suggested that the presi- dent send a copy of this letter to the Public Transportation Corp., asking for comments. Mrs. Sporleder commented that Simon Sclambert suggested.much of the same thing and she submitted drawings that he had made. Ms. Kopezynski spoke about adaptive uses of railroad, sta- tions and, in particular, Public Law 94 -210 which is a railroad.re- vitalization and reform act. Mr. Oxian declared that the resolution which designates the Union Station as as historic landmark should be changed to an ordinance. Mrs. Sporleder also suggested perhaps that the City Council make a feasibility study on this matter. Mr. Oxian mentioned that Jeanne Derbeek 6f-the South Bend Tribune had received a, letter from Samuel Leeper Devine in Columbus, Ohio regarding her article on the old Leeper house. Mr. Smith, in turn, commend.ed,Ms. Derbeck for her fine work in reporting historic pre- servation news. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian had no report at this time. Historic Districts Mr. Ted Wasielewski stated.that he, Ruth Price, Joanne Sporled.er, and Walter Rinderle had had a meeting with Mr. Rolan Ferrand and a representative from Murphy Associates concerning the widening of Chapin Street. The proposal is to widen it from 4+ to 52 feet. It was stated that the right of way would have to be purchased if an alternative solution to take 16 feet off the eastern side of the street would have been pursued. Since the engineering group is re- quired to file an impact statement with the U.S. Dept. of Transpor- tation, the Historic Preservation Commission was asked to write a letter stating its response to the widening of Chapin Street which - will be included with the environmental impact statement. Mr. Was - ielewski suggested that each member of the Commission read a copy of the Environmental Impact Statement to date. A discussion ensued and the visitors were asked their views. Mrs. Dill added that the widening would facilitate traffic but a no parking rule would do the same thing. Mr. Smith suggested that a meeting be held for Commission members to view the area.