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hand valve operators on the roof of the station. These, Mr. Fisher asserted, are required under environmental law. The second step of the plan would be more costly and involves a separate C of A. It consists of installing a gravity sewer between the Monroe and the Bronson stations. The problem with this proposal, Mr. Fisher said, is that it would involve a lot of deep digging (up to 20 feet) and would mean tearing up and replacing a three -block length of street. The station itself would remain, but become non- functional. Because of the high costs involved, the feasibility of this part of the project is in doubt. A question -and -answer session followed. Mr. Fisher assured the Commission that no yards would be torn up, no trees removed, and no great inconvenience created for the residents of the neighborhood. The results of the projects will be increased efficiency, the elimi- nation of combined overflow, and general upkeep/maintenance; no significant changes to the appearance of the neighborhood will result. Mrs. Sporleder suggested that the brick underlying the asphalt be re -used. Mr. Fisher promised to suggest it but pointed out that the city would have to be consulted. Mr. Herendeen moved to approve; Mrs. Sporleder seconded; motion approved. Iv. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the minutes as presented; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion approved. B. Treasurer's Report. Mrs. Petrass moved to approve the report as sent; Mr. Herendeen seconded; motion approved. C. Correspondence. See Appendix A. D. Committee Reports. 1) Certificates of Appropriateness (report) a) 600 block Edgewater --ED Mrs. Dixon reported that.this C of A involves a boathouse on the riverbank. The owner wishes to tear down the existing structure and replace it with one exactly like it. She said she has been advised to "keep an eye on" the owner. Mrs. Choitz objected to the proposal on the grounds that the existing structure is not the same as the original --which she said was much more attractive. Mrs. Dixon pointed out that the property has changed hands several times since the old boathouse was destroyed. Mr. Oxian suggested the present owner be offered the option of replacing the boathouse after some other design --including the original design. Mrs. Dixon agreed to do so.