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February 19,.1979 Page 3 passed in September 1977 declaring the Odd Fellows' Building a local landmark. Public Relations and Community Education Jeanne Denham has commitments of support from the St. Joseph Valley Architects, the Northern Indiana Chapter of the AIA, and the Archi- tecture Department of Notre Dame for the Shambleau Project, but no money. The Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana Humanities Commission both have matching grants programs which could be used for publishing this paper, but the matching grants applications must be in before March 1, 1979 (or October 1, 1979). Publication is estimated to be $2,600 for 200 copies, and the Commission currently feels it does not have that kind of matching funds for a project which may have limited interest. Other suggestions for funds included asking the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, the Northern Indiana Historical Society, and the owners of Shambleau homes. Mr. Oxian made a motion to refer the problem to committee, seconded by Mrs. Price, passed unanimously. Mrs. Price said that Mr. Ziegler had made a commitment to be here May 9th for Preservation Week. His planned appearances have not been firmed up yet, so any suggestions will be welcome. Mrs. Price presented a proposal of an Indiana Arts Council grant possibility to do a brochure about the West Washington Street District, which would explain the National Register District standards, restric- tions, benefits, describe the area, including more than the Register District, to begin to lay the ground work for a local district in • this approximate area, and acquaint the people in the area with themselves and their neighbors. A slide presentation would also be included. Mrs. Price moved that the application be submitted with the final figures not to exceed two thousand dollars. Mr. Nimtz seconded it. More discussion, in which it was agreed that no boundary lines defining or suggesting a local distric would be drawn, only the National District boundaries could be printed. Mr. Oxian also sug- gested that an attempt be made to acquire city money for this project, before any county money is used. The motion was passed. Mr. Time Eckerle abstaining. Environmental Impact Statement No report Presidential Report Jim Wicks would be interested in serving on the Commission, but has no political affiliations. Al Stivers still needs to be contacted. There was some discussion of what was going on with the Bendix Estate, but no action was taken. Staff Report 10 No report Mrs. Price said that she and Joann Sporleder were going to the