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• were not obviously forthcoming, calling into question whether the cabin was in its original location or had been originally used as a residence. Mr. Talley asked whether the plan to relocate the structure to Potato Creek State Park had been finalized. Mr. Duvall responded that such a move was in no way certain and that. these investigations may. aid in overcoming. some of the difficulties. Most notably, ,the SHPO will need to be persuaded that such a move does not constitute a negative impact on the historical resource to approve -use of the park. V. Old Business A. Adoption of Landscape Standards Mr. Oxian called the attention of the commission to the Landscapes -.Specific Standards and Criteria distributed for this meeting. These standards are to apply to any Local Landmark designated as a Landscape. Mrs. Choitz asked where these standards came from. Mr. Talley directed her to the last page which credits the Massachusetts Historical Commission with development of the Standards with assistance from the National Park Service. Mr. Duvall Observed that at -the last meeting there had been discussion of providing boiler -plate language similar to that found in the LandmarK Standards. -In Reviewing those Texts Mr. Duvall had found no reason to alter them in any way to fit the proposed landscape. Mr. Oxian stated that these were the best and most specific set of standards that the Landmarks Committee had found for this purpose. Mr. Oxian requested a second for the Landmarks Committee's proposed standards. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • B. Leeper Park Local Landmark Designation - second reading Mr. Oxian noted that some portions of the park are already landmarked as'the North Pumping Station but that the present proposal would designate the entirety of the park. Mr. Talley directed the attention of the commission to the booklet which he had distributed at the opening of the meeting containing the a history of the park, a timeline, various exhibits including photographs. and photocopied documents, materials on criteria for the consideration of cultural"landscapes, and the Landscapes - Specific Standards and Criteria for Leeper Park. Mr. Oxian briefly reviewed the way that the general landscape standards just adopted -have been applied to the particular location by filling information in at predetermined locations. Mr. Talley indicated that his understanding was that there would be no opposition from the Park Department in proposing this designation. He also indicated that Malcolm Cairns from Ball State University would be willing to support the nomination by letter. Mr. Oxian observed that these standards had been reviewed with representative of the Park Department and Mr. Talley added that they had been provided to the Park Board- as well. Mr.s Hostetler moved that the commission recommend designation of Leeper Park as a Local Landmark to the Common Council. Fr. Bullene seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian asked if there was any other old business. Fr. Bullene inquired after the status of the fence at 1414 East Wayne Street, and what could be done about it. Mr. Duvall replied that .to his knowledge, the fence was still standing and that it might be possible for the Building Department'to pursue it further. Mr. Oxian asked what could be done. Mrs. DeRose indicated that last recourse would be to file suit but that this should be avoided if possible. Mr. Talley,inquired as to whether this was bad public relations? Mrs. DeRose replied that in addition to the P.R. aspects there is also considerable delay involved in,pursuing the court action and noted war stories from colleagues in trying to pursue such actions. She did however concur that the violation was clear and that she would send a second letter. Mr. Oxian asked what had transpired regarding the log cabin on Rose Road. Mr.