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Asphalt is the choice for covering the surface in order to provide 'a durable surface for the new uses of the street. Mr. Oxian thanked Mr. Litrell for this information and told him that the committee would. meet regarding the signage issues real soon. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. February 3, 1997 Mr. Oxian noted that on page two,, second from bottom paragraph, the word "Discreet" was questioned. Mr. Duvall suggested striking the word "discreet" with Mr. Oxian's approval. Also, under COA, 521 River Ave, third sentence from the end, regarding glass blocks. The sentence looks as though we have approved glass blocks on basement windows. Mr. Oxian stated that we have never approved glass blocks and asked Mr. Duvall to review' the tape. And, under Historic Landmarks, last sentence, he noted that packets were sent to developers — only letters were sent. Lastly, where "Mr. Oxian had indicated where he had met with the attorney for the owner and had received assurance of the Powerhouse".... should be stated "the owner of the former Oliver factory Powerhouse", or the new owner's name should be stated. Going to "hearing of visitors", Mr. Talley corrected Mr. Duvall's entry of 20" to 20'. On the list,. of attendees, Ken Fedder's name should be added. Mr. Duvall asked anyone if • they could recall who approved and seconded minutes. It was agreed that John Borkowski made the motion and Adrian Fine seconded. Ms. Hostetler motioned for the amended minutes be approved and Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report Mr. Wiener, treasure, stated that there was no report. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that the commission had several pieces of correspondence in: 1) namely one from Ken Fedder of Allen, Fedder, Herindine and Coles with regard to Blake Gardens property, affirming their intention to create a monument to that property, affixed to the remaining landscaping feature which is still in place. 2) Tim Hernley, of Barnes and Thornburg, regarding Oliver Powerhouse, affirmed their estimating cost to demolishing the powerhouse far exceeds any benefit which might be derived therefrom, in the foreseeable future, and therefore, there is no intention to pursuit demolition. 3) A letter from Bill Derrah which provided a map of census tract and requested identification of areas which are designated for Local Landmarks, Potential Historic Districts and Proposed Historic Districts. Mr. Oxian suggested reporting those properties that ranked 11, 12 and 13. He also stated reporting the Conrail bridge over walnut. 4) The Park Avenue Neighborhood regarding markers noting entry and exit of Park Avenue residence area. 5) Finally, Historic Landscape workshops are being held April 3 and 4 in Memphis, TN., May 1 and 2 in Omaha, NE, and June 26 and 27 in Salt Lake City, UT., sponsored by Alliance by Historic Landscape Preservation and The National • Center for Preservation Technology and Training. Cost is minimal. Correspondence out was the normal. Mr. Talley requested a full engineer report on the wall intended to receive the plaque for Blake Gardens in response to Mr. Fedder's letter. Mrs. Hostetler felt they were evading the issue.