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• • D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Oxian stated there was no business to report 3. Legal There was no new legal report. 4. Historic'Districts Status Mrs. Hostetler reported that the Project Access meetings were scheduled to resume March 18 at First United Methodist Church -at 7:00 p.m. for River Bend Historic District. Also, for Lincolnway. East Historic District at Newman Center on April 29 and 30. 5. Historic Landmarks Status of Local Landmark Recommendations Mr. Duvalt'reported he had sent a letter to the owner at 501 West Colfax regarding his request to the Common Council to resume consideration as a Historic Landmark. Mr., Oxian inquired about 513 Harrison Avenue and Mr. Duvall stated it was on the last agenda of the Common Council for Area Plan report. On 1631 Lincolnway West, Mr. Oxian states that the wife of the owner has been spoken to and she relays messages to her husband. Mr. Oxian has yet to hear from her husband. 6. Standards and Maintenance Mr. Fine, chair, indicated he had no additional reports. 7. Mr. Oxian asked Mr. Duvall whether he has done anything regarding the Geyer residence and Mr. Duvall indicated that he had sent formality letters to Mr. Geyer but has -not heard any more about this case. 8. Preservation Week 1997 Mrs. Hostetler stated she had sent out letters to all people who are to be involved, to meet March 12 at noon for lunch at the Probst House. There, it is hoped,,that ideas can be shared. The theme this year is "Preservation Begins At Home", in hopes that people will become involved within their community. Perhaps the Mayor can do presentation awards at places like the State Theater; having Historic District featured in newspapers, television; and historic landmark identification just to name a few. Maybe having the' Hometown section in the South Bend Tribune dedicated to the historic districts and the significance of historical places in our area, were all ideas suggested by Mrs. Hostetler.. E. Staff Reports 1) C of A Staff Approvals a. Leeper Park had an approval for in-kind replacement of five trees, two were Ginkos, two were Maple and one was a Tree of Heaven. Mr. Duvall stated that the -Staff approved in-kind replacement of two Ginkos and two Maples but said the Tree of Heaven was illegal and was not required to be replaced. 2) DHPA Grants a) 1996-97 1. Regarding the DHPA Grant status, Mr. Duvall reported that consultant contract agreements had finally been approved by the DHPA and these contracts had been duly executed. The work is generally underway. Mr. Duvall has not heard from the Leeper Park Nomination consultant as of yet, but the Westerly Group has been in contact with us through correspondence.