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November 22, 1976 Page 7 on December 7th, and Ms. Joann Sporleder would concentrate on log houses in this segment. Mr. Louis Sabo would do the slides. Ms. Davisson asked for ideas and suggestions for future view- ings from Commission members. It was suggested that perhaps Mr. Rothermel could. host a segment on history of school houses. Ms. Davisson stressed that she was open to suggestions and. wanted as many Commission members involved.as possible. Ms. Davisson then spoke about a walking tour to card houses in— the Near Northwest Neighborhood on the 27th of November, start- ing at 10:00 a.m. at 701 Cottage Grove Avenue. There would.be a team of eight architects and several professionals. The rain date is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Ms. Davisson said this was part of the Heritage Awareness grant to do this and there will be a — public meeting on December 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the YWCA to cap- sulize the findings and pass out the walking maps. She said it was really an exciting thing to see how neighborhood people are involving themselves. She stressed that it was helping neigh- borhoods help themselves and urged all Commission members to take part. Standards and. Historic Plan There was no report from this committee. Presidential Report Mr. Smith spoke about the dedication of the commemorative plaque for the site of the former Kresge store. There was some discussion about this matter. Mr. Smith next reported that he had received a reference in- quiry regarding Marsha Mullin and informed.the Commission that he had given a very high recommendation as to her qualifica- tions in behalf of the Commission. President Smith then spoke about the possibility of enlarged quarters for the Historic Preservation Commission office. He said he had had.met with several people this afternoon: He had had.conferences with MACOG as well as Mr. Johnson - Area Plan. --He then showed a schematic plan of proposed office space. The space would encompass part of the foyer of Area Plan and.would double the current space. Mr. Oxian stated that he had talked with Mr. Jasinski regarding this matter. Mr. Smith said that Mr. Kruse was not amenable to giving up any of his space. It was noted that the Commission would not pick up the costs for the renovation of putting in a new wall to accommodate the new quarters. Mr. Smith also suggested using the third floor conference room (Room 323) but was told the Alcoholic Beverage Board met there once a month and would, therefore, be unfeasible. Mr. Smith informed the Commission that he had received. a letter from Ruth Price in reference to establishment of historic