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February 16, 1981 Page 2 • 5• Correspondence (cont.) B. Indiana Arts Commission Newsletter C. The University of Wisconsin School of Architecture and Urban Planning is sponsoring a conference on Urban Design, with a session on historic buildings. D. Indiana University Continuing Education is sponsoring a conference on Financing Historic Building Renovation Workshop in Indianapolis. E. Indiana Historical Society Notice on a traveling exhibit for local organizations. It was suggested by Mr. Stamper that the Public Relations Committee should look into the matter F. The National Trust for Education and Opportunities brochure. G. HCRS Book Notifications. H. The Preservation Action Newsletter concerning lobbying and legislation efforts. I. The South Bend Community Development Newsletter. J. From the Elkhart Historic and Cultural Preservation Commission President, Thoma Borger, a letter of thanks for the aid the EHCPC received at their State & Division Streets Historic District meeting on Jan. 26, 1981. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance No Report Historic Districts Edgewater Place Historic District Mr. Stamper representing the HPC attended the Bureau of Housing hearing on 609 and 617 Lincolnway East. Mr. Stamper expressed the historical and architectural significance of the homes and urged that the code violations be enforced and the houses not be demolished. The owners of the pro- perties did not attend. A new meeting was scheduled for March 20th, at which time, the city will take action, either through a request for bids on repair of the code violations followed by a suit for re -payment, or the city may take the rights of the property into receivership. Report on progress of Summary Report concerning historic districts - Mr. Stamper announced that in three or four weeks the Commissioners will receive a brief on each of the 14 recommended historic districts for their review.