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Page 2 October 17, 1983 h. a_booklet from the State Department, Fine Arts Committee on the "Americana Project for Furnishings and Architectural Improvements to the Diplomatic Reception Rooms" i. Southhold Newsletter for October, 1983 j. a gift brochure from the National Trust k. Discoveri-ng --- Discovery Hall Museum's newsletter, dated Summer, 1983 1. PLI News for August 3, 1983 M. subscription information on Tiller, a bimonthly magazine devoted to arts and crafts 6. Committee Reports a. Budget.& Finance 1) Community Development Proposal Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Community Development Department has proposed to fund $7,000 of the.$14,000 she requested for an administrative assistant. (see Appendix'A) The request still needs to be reviewed Wednesday, October 21 by the Citizens Advisory Council as well as by the Common Council and the Mayor. Ms. Kiemnec requested that if monies are available from the U.S. Department of the Interior through the.Indiana Department of Natural - Resources, she be allowed to pursue a $7,000 grant to match the Community Development funds.. This would enable the Commission to hi.re..a full time staff person. Mrs. Sporleder so moved; Mr. Newburn seconded. Motion passed; Mr. Oxian abstained; Mrs. Choitz voted nay. b. Historic Districts 1) Lincolnway East Mrs. Choitz reported that she, Mr. Oxian ,and Ms. Kiemnec met with a com- mittee of the neighborhood to discuss a local district. She said the three of them explained what a district involves, discussed the standards and boundaries and made suggestions of how the neighborhood might proceed with their designation. The boundaries agreed on by the HPC committee and the neighborhood are Lincolnway East, Vernon, the railroad tracks, and the property lines behind the houses on the west side of Miami. First reading was held on the Lincolnway East District. She further reported that Mrs. .Brookins is still'interested in a West LaSalle District but will not be,working on_it until after the,;_November elections. Mrs. Sporleder mentioned_.that she was approached by residents in the East Jefferson potential historic district. Mrs. Choitz reported that the districts decided on by the HPC as priorities for 1983 were LaSalle, Near East, and Lincolnway East. No action was taken. c. Historic Landmarks 1) Report on 52228 Gumwood Mr. Oxian reported that the County Council had passed the landmark rescission for all of the buildings at 52228 Gumwood. 2) 1007 Riverside Drive Mr. Oxian requested that the residence at 1007 Riverside Drive be listed for: fil-st_reading'.for.landmark status at the November meeting.