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January 16, 1978 Page 11 environment, Mr. Eckerle asked if these were historic trees. Mr. Oxian felt Mr. Eckerle did not have to make that sort of comment. Mrs. Sporleder informed Mr. Eckerle that trees could, in effect, be historic, es- pecially if planted along corridors. They make up part of our built and man-made and man -controlled environment. Mr. Eckerle remarked that he stood corrected. Miss Peek next informed the Commission that a preservation grant program was submitted to Community Development that would provide money for ex- terior detailing and services that normally housing rehab projects don't cover. She said she had copies of the proposal for Commission members to see. She then requested that an evaluation - such aswasdone on the appli- cants for the position of Preservation Planner - be done on herself, for her personal records. She further said she would like an evaluation up -date about every four months or so. Mr. Oxian said he would do this for her. 7. Old Business Miss Peck spoke about the proposed Newsletter and although she had an application from the Indiana Arts Commission she was not going to complete it for this purpose because she felt a committee should be set up. She said she had questions about who's going to do it, who has time, etc. etc. Mr. Oxian assigned this task to the Public Relations and Community Educa- tion Committee. 8. New Business Mr. Hurd, who represents the development company for Union Square then addressed the Commission. He said they are currently filing a development that he would like the Commission to take under advisement. He said they might, in the future, become involved with some type of governmental participation and there might be a potential input from. the Commission as far as the en- vironmental impact qualities are concerned. He said they are trying to restore the Union Station Train Terminal and along with this are proposing a large shopping complex. He remarked that he wanted the Commission to be- come familiar with this district which included,, in addition to Union Station, two church buildings. He said his request is for the Commission to appoint a committee for consideration of any input that would be needed for this project in the near future. Mrs. Sporleder asked about a time limit and was informed by Mr. Hurd they world request this statement within thirty to sixty days. Mrs. Price re- minded Mr. Hurd that the Committee that is set up for such an environmental impact statement must be prepared to visualize the material. Mr. Oxian asked for a motion that a special.committee be set up to review this proposal. Mr. Al Stivers made such a motion. The possible name for this committee was discussed and it was decided to call it Union Square. Mrs. Price seconded this motion. Mr. Wasielewski discussed the functions of the committee since the Commission