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May 16, 1977 Page 5 CDBG Activities. It said, in brief, that the bureau should be aware of any actions by the Historic Preservation Commission concerning the designation of local historic landmarks, districts, sites, buildings, and facilities. The bureau also wants toknow what the regulations are concerning the use of C.D. funds on a designated landmark, and the HPC attitude towards rehab of the NE Center. Staff Report There was no report from the staff at this time. Mr. Nimtz then mentioned that he had spoken to Ms. Wendy Schler- eth who informed him that she had heard there were several per-- sons er=sons at Notre Dame who might possibly be interested in the posi- tion of Planner at the Commission. Mr. Rothermel mentioned that Al Stivers is the chairman of the Search Committee. Mr. Oxian suggested that staff get in touch with Al to call a meeting. Mr. Oxian then gave a copy of the proposed historic plan to Ms. Davisson and she felt it should be one of the priorities of the new planner to pursue this. 7. Old Business There was no old business to discuss at this time. 8. New Business Neither was there any new business at this time. 9. Hearing of Visitors Ms. Derbeck brought up the question of the Odd Fellows Building and the survey that was to be done on it. Mr. Oxian informed her that there might possibly be a conflict of interest if the Cruml.ish/ Sporleder firm were involved in this, inasmuch as they are involved in the planning of Union Square in the old Union Station. Mr. Oxian declared that it was decided not to ask Brian Crumlish to do it and that there might even be an economic feasibility study done on this building. Ms. Price then spoke about the question of obtaining CD funds for rehabilitation of a city historic landmark. There was quite a bit of discussion about the City Survey and the allocation of CD funds. There was discussion on the landmark status of the Fire Station #7 and Ms. Price asked, since the city owned this property, would it have to apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness if it wanted to rehabilitate the structure. Mr. Oxian remarked that the city would have to comply with this. Mr. Oxian said that John MLLUen accepted the standards regarding this structure that he had sent with the