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December 20, 1976 Page 5 Mr. Smith remarked that he had previously covered the letter sent. to him by Mr. Dunfee. He then remarked that he was still in favor of holding two meet- ings a month; one, the caucus meeting and the next week the re- gular meeting. He suggested that each member be questioned as to their preference. It was brought to the attention of Mr. Smith that Mr. Al Stivers would probably not be able to attend Monday night meetings due to previous -:commitments. Mr. Smith said he still favored the 2nd Monday in the month for a caucus and the third for the regular meeting. Old Business Ms. Kopezynski informed, the Commission that Mr. Tel Wasielewski will not be able to make it at all to tonight's meeting, because of the weather. Ms. Davisson was concerned that the Commission move along with the project (the designation of an architectural firm for the City Survey). She made a motion that each Commission member be contacted by telephone. Mr. Smith stated that he was in favor of having a special meeting or have a caucus. Mr. Catanzarite felt the Commission might run into some problems if the Commission ruled on this project this evening. Ms. Davisson then withdrew her - motion. There was a discussion on this matter. Mr. Smith instruct- ed staff to contact absent Commission members as to what night was - most acceptable for another meeting. It was suggested that a possi- bility was Thursday, December 30, or the caucus meeting date on the 10th of January, at 7:30 p.m. in the Area Plan Conference Room. New Business Mr. Oxian again spoke about the possibility of having a walking tour in South Bend when the National Trust has its Conference in Chicago in 1978. Mr. Smith felt the Public Relations and Education Committee should work on this project. Ms. Davisson mentioned that one of the end products of the Heritage Awareness pirogram done by Mr. Crumlish of the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association was a brochure with several walking tours outlined. And she explained that the Commission might develop something along these lines. She felt that perhaps the various neighborhoods could become involved. Mr. Oxian toll the Commission that it was not premature to think in terms of some Sunday tours of this nature. It was also suggested that the Commission work with the Chamber of Commerce, but Mr. Oxian stated that the Chamber had not been involvel in these tours, but that the League of Women Voters, and the local historical societies did work on such a project. It was suggested that Southhold might be interested, as well as the Park Avenue Association. He mentioned that after these walking tours, dinner was offered at an important place, such as, for instance, Tippecanoe Place. There was quite a little discussion about this and Ms. Davisson remarked that perhaps the Commission did not understand the amount of work that would go into such a venture. It was suggested that if the Commission commit itself to this project, that it must start early. Mr. Smith said - perhaps Audrey Conley of the Chamber could offer suggestions and per- haps the Century Center coull be visited.