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e <br />suggested a comprehensive assessment of all South <br />Bend's historically significant school buildings. This <br />study would enable the HPC to make an objective plan <br />for landmarking these structures. <br />Ms. Barbara Steele was the first to speak in favor of <br />the proposal. She pledged the support of her <br />organization, Southhold Restorations, for the <br />preservation of Riley High School. <br />Mrs. Pat Schafer of 19218 Orchard Heights spoke next. <br />She described the school as a crucial component of the <br />Riley neighborhood, and a magnificent building. The <br />School Board, she said, planned to demolish the <br />building. She submitted to the board a petition, <br />bearing apx. 100 signatures supporting landmark <br />status. <br />Mr. George Tezich of 736 E. Woodside spoke of the <br />building's importance both as a historical monument <br />and as a part of the community. <br />Mr. Monty Sriver, Superintendent of Schools, then <br />voiced the School Board's formal opposition to the <br />proposal. Landmark standards, he said, would add to <br />the costs of maintaining/renovating the building. <br />Mr. Jim Allen of 2528 Sampson, speaking in favor of <br />the proposal, pointed out that most of Riley'.s <br />students lived very near the school; bussing the <br />students to a remote location would be as costly as <br />maintaining the existing building in its current <br />location. - <br />Mr. Tezich, refuting Mr. Sriver's remarks, said that <br />the residents of the Riley neighborhood were angry <br />about the large sums of money being spent state-wide <br />on new school buildings. The money would be better <br />spent on programs and education. <br />Mrs. Sporleder asked Mr. Sriver whether the School <br />Board had actually analyzed the costs of maintaining <br />the school under landmark standards. Mr. Sriver said <br />no such analysis had been made. Mrs. Choitz cited the <br />standards applied to Central High School as an example <br />of the moderation of landmark standards. <br />Mrs. Sporleder moved to send the proposal to the <br />Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. <br />Dennen seconded the motion. Approved unanimouslv. <br />C. River Bend PLHD--Second Reading <br />Mr. Holycross presented the staff report. The <br />proposal, he said, was sponsored by the River Bend <br />