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2) 601 Lincolnway East Ms. Kiemnec reported that she, Mrs. Sporleder, Mrs. Kathy Barnard, Mrs. Ann Kolata, Ms. Leslie Choitz, and Mr. John Freidline had met to discuss 601 Lincolnway East. Mr. Freidline presented figures on what it would cost him to move and rehabilitate the house and asked if low interest financing was available from the city. Mrs. Kolata from the Redevelopment Department said she would check to see what the city had available and get back to him. In the mean time, Mrs. Kolata has sent a letter with that information to Mr. Freidline (see Appendix B). Mr. Oxian made a motion that if a firm commitment had not been made by the owners by March 29, 1984 to maintain the house that the Commission appeal to the Building Commissioner to use the legal means available to him to require maintenance of the house; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion passed. 3) Historic District Committee Meeting Report Mrs. Choitz reported that the Committee agreed to get feedback from some of the areas where districts had been proposed and then work with some of the neighborhood associations through their newsletters to get information to them. The Committee felt that one of the most important areas to concentrate on was the Near Northwest. *Mr. Oxion and Ms. Kiemnec had met with J. Hunt, Executive Director of the Economic Development Dept. c. Historic Landmarks 1) Second Reading for Landmark Designation of 1840 Kessler Blvd. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission recommend 1840 Kessler Blvd. to the Common Council for landmark status; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. 2) 1204 Lincolnway West Ms. Straw presented historical evidence that the house at 1204 Lincolnway West was a Sears House which was originally owned by George Casaday, the president of South Bend Chilled Plow. The house has not been changed inside or out and she recommended that the rating be upgraded to S/11. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the rating be upgraded to S/11 and first reading for landmark status be held; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion passed. 3) Union Station • Ms. Straw reported that the National Register nomination for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDED TO HISTORIC LANDMARKS (c) *to discuss local historic districts in the Near East, Northwest, and the St. Joseph Street area. Mr. Hunt said the city had no problem with districts being designated in these areas and would cooperate in every way possible.