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• motion to include the second well including the same conditions for landscaping. The necessary piping was included in the motion with the understanding that the existing drinking fountain not be affected. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The motion -was passed unanimously. Mr. Micheles made further presentation including the installation of pressure vessels anticipated for installation in the area now occupied by the sign shop. He also discussed the possibility of a stripper being installed in the old suction pit. Also potentially proposed is an underground filtration tank to be located north of Riverside Drive. This would require some removal of existing trees. The commission discussed that tree replacement might be required off the exiting location(s) to compensate for tree loss. Mrs. Sporleder inquired if there was some esthetic feature which might be utilized in the filtration process such as a fountain. 4) 1996-0809, 830 North Michigan Street - installation of new landscaping at the North Pumping Station. Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs. Noting that Mr. Barncourt, the designer was not able to attend, Mr. Duvall. noted that Mr. Wiltrout of Water Works was present. Mr. Wiltrout presented the application. Mr. Talley reviewed the progress of recent improvements to the building including removal of the. previous inappropriate overgrown shrubs, masonry and roof/gutter repairs and the installation of a parking pad to service the lift station. Mr. Duvall entered into the record Mr. Barncourt's letter responding to preliminary comments by Staff, especially regarding privet hedge and flower beds as foundation planting. Mr. Wiltrout reviewed that the building had been • hidden by previous landscaping and following the recent restorations required accentuation by new landscaping. He emphasized that the Pumping Station is a first impression- building as travelers enter the City form the north. Noting that the main historical resource for plantings was the WPA information, Mr. Duvall indicated that he intended to work with Mr. Barncourt on any required revisions to -the plan and returned to the question of the privet hedge. The significance of this hedge as pertains to the present concern may rest on the extent to which the system of hedges throughout the park might be restored at some time. Mrs. Choitz noted that in a 1921 photograph with which she was familiar the was but bare dirt surrounding the building. She asked if there was an intention'to provide underground sprinkling in the present development. Mr. Wiltrout stated that this had been previously discussed and was probably advisable. Mr. Fine asked what the proposed schedule was for this project. Mr. Wiltrout indicated that the work would be done in short order early this fall. Mr. Talley moved that the application be generally approved and referred to the Standards and Maintenance Committee for final approval of the final plan. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. July 12, 1996 Mrs. Hostetler noted two typographical on the last page. Mrs. Hostetler then moved that the July minutes be approved as corrected. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report • Mr. Wiener submitted a second quarter report. The report was seconded by Mrs. Hostetler and unanimously accepted. A meeting of the budget committee was to be scheduled following the meeting to discuss future financial matters. C. Correspondence