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• disgruntled. That in Wayne Street supporters are aware that Lliere is resistance to the district and that supporters who attended the meeting are somewhat afraid of losing the benefits of designation. In Edgewater, she found attenders to be, enthusiastic but .vary concerned about the affects of certain property owners on the district in general. Mrs. Hostetler, co-chair, indicated that there was much frustration with the effectiveness of Code Enforcement in the neighborhood. Mrs. DeRose indicated that she meets with Cathy Dempsey, Director of Code Enforc(-m(-,,nt, weekly and can transmit such complaints to her if provided with them. Mr. Oxian indicated that this was one more cause for the commission to seek the reorganization with the City which has been suggested. Mrs. DeRose asked whether the attendees at the East Wayne Street meeting were all of the "old -guard". Mrs. Choitz responded that there were several newer residents in attendance.. Mr. Oxian noted that he had heard that several new residents had been motivated to move into the neighborhood because it was designated. Mrs. Hostetler recalled that there. was one man in attendance who had lived there his whole life, his'father having been a salesman for Whitcomb & Keller. Mrs. Choitz noted that he had not attended the meetings about the original designation. 5. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian, cliair of the Landmarks Committee, reported the recommendation of the committee for the designation of: 1) 701 S. Chapin Street -the Oliver Powerhouse Mr. Talley moved that the commission proceed with this, nomination. Mrs. . Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2) 52939 U.S. 33 North - Blake Gardens Mr. Oxian noted that this determination was considered earlier in the meeting. 3) 304 IT Lafayette Boulevard - Madison School Mr. Oxian moved that the commission proceed with this, nomination. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously_. Mr. Oxian reported that he and Mr, Talley had attended the public meeting to consider the fate of Muessel School. Although a vote was taken, the results were not reported. He indicated that the committee appeared to have been selected with the criteria of supporting school administration desires. Mr. Talley also observed that he. believed a significant number of the attenders were not property owners in the neighborhood. Mr. Oxian noted that a significant number ,of the attenders were owners and he believed that this group supported retaining the existing building. He indicated" that a committee meeting would be held to discuss the schools issue. Ile also noted that a bond issue would need to pass before the 'plans to replace the building could proceed. "r. Oxian then reported on the status of recommerrdati.ons previously made by the ('1ommission: A) 501 West Colfax - this recommendation is still tabled. B) Leeper Park - Leeper Park is tabled, but leas been scheduled for Public Hearing at the Common Council on November 25. Mr. Talley indicated that his impressions from the Parks Department were still sornewliat tentative but that they were not in active opposition. Mr. Oxian noted that in meeting with • concerned parties from Parks and other agencies, he had suggested minor changes in the standards changing a shall to a should would be acceptable to allow more discretion on. the part of the commission. 'Mr. Talley expressed his mild frustration with the delays in this designation process which has been muchtoo drawn-out. Mr. Oxian added that it had been agreed at this meeting that the standards would not be included in the ordinance itself. 'Mr. Talley