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November 23, 1981 page 6 3. Certificate of Appropriateness - 725 Lincolnway East Ms. Kiemnec reported that the residents of 725 Lincolnway East plan to erect a 4' x 4' sign in front of their residence/ business. Mr. Nimtz moved that the Certificate of Appropriate- ness be approved; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. g. Staff Report 1. South Bend City Survey Ms. Kiemnec reported that the projected costs of the printing of 230 pages, 200 copies - will be $1400. 2. Small Town Survey Ms. Kiemnec reported that the field work in Walkerton is completed and all that remains is Notre Dame and St. Mary's campuses. She further stated that we have an in- tern from St. Mary's who will do research for the Com- mission. She will receive University class credits for the project. • 7. Old Business Mrs. Price circulated a letter of thanks to John Stamper and asked everyone to write a message of appreciation. Mrs. Sporleder brought up the matter of the Oddfellows Building. Mr. Nimtz stated that the Redevelopment Commission has advertised for bids for December 4. He explained the history of the situation: the former Mayor Nemeth wished to tear the building down but Mayor - elect Parent asked that it be saved and a plan to do so be studied. After two years of meetings, the present Mayor sent a letter to the Redevelopment Commission stating that.no feasible plans for renovation were found and he recommended tearing it down. Mrs. Sporleder stated she felt that efforts could have been made by the city to work with the developers to come up with a successful package. Mr. Oxian ex- plained that the city had a developer in 1980 who had $1,700,000 for the project. The city proposed adding $200,000 from Community Development Funds and asked Southhold Restorations to contribute $100,000. Southhold made a counter-offer of $50,000 with stipulations which the city rejected. Mrs. Sporleder suggested that with the new tax act, the building re- habilitation could be made attractive to a developer. She then made a motion that landmark designation of the building be sent before the Common Council. Mr. Oxian seconded. Motion failed: Mrs. Sporleder, • then moved we send the National Register Nomination to the State His- toric Preservation Office; Mr. Oxian seconded. Vote: Mrs. Sporleder, Mr. Oxian - yes. Mr. Hayes, Mr. Nimtz - no Mrs. Price Price abstain. Mrs. Sporleder moved that the Commission advise the staff to write and call the Advisory Council asking for a determination of the Oddfellow's eligibility to the National Register; Mr. Oxian seconded. Vote: