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Page 3 September 19, 1983 I) Baugo Creek Park Site Ms. Kiemnec reported, in response to the Commission's-inquiry,that there are no historic buildings in the proposed Baugo Creek Park area. The farmhouse.and barn have been extremely remodeled and the corncrib is in poor condition. 2) 615 Edgewater The owners are replacing the overhang on the north side of the house and the pent eaves in the rear. Ms. Kiemnec approved the application. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the repair work be closely watched by the Commission. Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed. 3) 534 Edgewater The porch, which was damaged by fire, will be repaired. All elements will be exactly the same with the exception of the gutters. An exterior rather than an interior system will be.used. Ms. Kiemnec approved the application. g. Staff Report 1) Small Town Survey The Small Town Survey Committee met to discuss recommendations to be made to the Small Towns in the upcoming Summary. Report. The Committee agreed and Mr. Oxian motioned that for New Carlisle and Walkerton, we would recom- mend that they establish their own commission, for Roseland, Osceola, North Liberty and Lakeville, that they come under our jurisdiction and the remain- ing areas, no recommendation. Mrs. S ofleder seconded; motion passed. The Committee also -agreed to assign to/co m�ttee the issue of what kind of ordinance would be needed by the towns which come under our jurisdiction. Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion passed. 2) Multiple Resource Area Ms. Straw recommended that the building at 117 W. Colfax be added to the Multiple Resource Area with an 11 rating because it seems to be the oldest, extant commercial building in downtown South Bend. Mrs. Sporleder made a motion to that effect; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed. 11s. -Straw then.requested that the rating on 221 N'. Michigan be changed from 9 to 12 because of the architectural significance of the building.. Mrs. Sporleder moved that the rating be changed from 9 to 11; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed. 3) Industrial Buildings Project Ms. Kiemnec reported that because Department of Interior funds are available through the state and because the project is needed, she has put together a grant proposal on an in-depth study of industrial buildings in_South Bend to determine their eligibility for the National Register. The project would also include funds to do a National Register nomination for the Studebaker Clubhouse & Trees in Bendix Woods County Park (see Appendix B). She brought the pro- posal up before the Executive Committee on August 26. Mr. Newburn made a motion that the Commission submit the proposal for a grant to do an in-depth study of Industrial Buildings in South Bend; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed. 4) Statewide Alliance Committee Meeting Ms. Kiemnec will write up a report on the meeting for October's Commission meeting. 5) Computer Course Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Computer Program developed by Mrs. Delores