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July 16, 1979 Page 6 Mrs. Price spoke about pending legislation in Washington and the amendment to the 1980 Appropriation bill which would require the spe- cific consent of the owner to list a property on the National Register of Historic Places. Joann Sporleder moved that the Commission send letters to various members of the Senate in support of removing this amendment mandating owner's approval of landoark status. Ruth Price seconded. There was some discussion by Mr. Nimtz and others on this matter. All members voted "aye" to this motion, with Mr. F. Jay Nimtz voting "nay". Mr. Oxian then brought up the proposed wording on the certificate which will be given to home owners of resolution -declared landmarks. There were no objections and Mr. Eckerle moved that it be accepted. Mr. Nimtz seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Oxian, however, will still refer this matter to committee. Ms. Sporleder asked if anything had ever been done about hedgerows. Mr. Oxian said he had not tackled this problem because he wanted to finish off all the landmark structures first in the southeast side of town. He said he'll get to the hedgerows eventually. 779 9• Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters Mr. Nimtz informed the Commission that Ruth Price had made an excel- lent presentation at the Kiwanis Club on the West Washington -Colfax • area. Mrs. Price asked when, or if the Commission was going to examine the Monroe/Sample Street project. Mr. Eckerle said Redevelopment Commis- sion will draw up final plans which then will be presented to the City Council. He further clarified this issue. Nothing has been officially drawn up. Mr. Nimtz said Redevelopment would be pleased to have any in- put from the Commission. Mr. Stamper then presented a most interesting slide presentation, in- cluding the Downtown Mall of Columbus. He further included slides of North Manchester, Evansville, and Vincennes and an overview of preser- vation projects being done in South Bend. 779 10. Hearing of Visitors Ms. Barbara Schankerman then took the floor and read a letter from the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation to Carl Ellison on No- vember 30, 1978. She was researching the development of the Century Mall. She is still concerned about the status of the Odd Fellows Build- ing, and asked if the stipulation of the Advisory Council was complied with. If not, she would like to see the Commission contact the Advis- ory Council and/or HUD to make that compliance. Mrs. Price stated that the City does not yet have a design for Century Mall. Mr. Eckerle clarified the issue, and said that Gruen is going to work with the National Advisory Council to have their input into the total design stage. He further stated that he can provide substantial documentation that the City is in compliance. Mr. Oxian asked Mr. Eckerle to send a r-opy of all correspondence between the Advisory Council and C.D. and Re- development and on the Odd Fellows Building to himself and the H.P.C. office and also to Ms. Schankerman.