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4. 513 Harrison Avenue — Mr. Duvall stated that he had not yet had the • opportunity to prepare the ordinance for this nomination. Ms. VanZant, thLr administrative assistant has been doing additional historical research ()Ti this nomination. 5. 1631 Lincolnway West. Mr. Oxian indicated that he had met with Code Enforcement who had agreed to withhold their demolition 'contract for 30 days to provide opportunity to explore alternative means of rehabilitating the structure. c. Standards and Maintenance Mr. Fine, chair, reported that the committee had met to discuss the recommendations for repair and or replacement of the Leeper Island retaining wall. Two suggestions were recommended for each of stabilization only or replacement of whole sections. Stabilization could be approved as installation of grout. tubes or curbs at the base of the wall. For wall replacement, reconstruction according to original specifications or replication by casting concrete molds taken from sound sections of the wall. These suggestions would amend the Standards adopted for Leeper Park. Mrs Hostetler seconded the motion to so amend these standards. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Fine requested that committee members caucus with him after the meeting to. arrange to visit the Cedar Road COA application. E. Staff Reports 1) Staff Approvals • Mr-. Duvall reported the following Staff approvals: a. 938 Riverside Drive — removal of a fallen tree on the riverbank b. 971 Riverside Drive. — In—kind replacement of a stair. railing. 2) DHPA Grants a) 1996-97 1. Regarding the DHPA Grant status, Mr. Duvall reported that the Executive Committee had met and determined to award the projects to three separate cOnsUltants as follows: The nominations bundle for Colonial Gardens District, South Michigan Street District, Wenger. Farmhouse and Hansel Center and the New Deal Context Study are to be awarded -to Glory—June Grieff. The East Bank multiple property nomination is to be awarded to the Westerly Group. Tile Leeper. Park nomination is to be Awarded to Malcolm Cairns. 3. Mr. Duvall reported having met with the ad—hoc group for the development of Eu.st= Race heritage tourism. The technical Issistanco from the Dept. of Commerce .and the Nation,.il Trust for which the groilp had applied throu-h the parks dep.7rtInent.is now !1va11'ille' and the -roup is reassessing the goals and the product which m:Iy be achieved with this technical assistance. 4. Mr. Duvall reported that he had discussed continuing employment with Melody VanZant, communicating' the uncertainties of the CDBG grant: funding and that she had indicated willingness to continue this employment- arrangement. Ile had • requested that Ms. Derose dr.af-t another annual employment agreement for the coming year.