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D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts Mr. Oxian noted that North St. Joseph Street and Taylors Field proposed local historic districts both passed unanimously. He also noted that a meeting has been set up for January 11, 1999 at 7:30pm to begin the process of forming guidelines for the Taylors Field Local Historic District. Mr. Fine asked what committee would be in charge of this meeting. Mr. Oxian stated that the District Committee would be handling the meeting. Mr. Oxian stated that he wants the staff to start on the proposed Cushing Street local historic district. He also noted that the Commission has received approval from the Common Council for this proposed district which will make its passage easier. 2. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that the three houses on Jefferson Street and Franklin Street passed. He asked if the houses are a part of the West Washington National Register Historic District. Mrs. Saunders stated that she would have to research it. Mr. Oxian stated that if they do fall into the district then the staff should send the owner tax credit information. 3. Standards & Maintenance None. E. Staff Reports 1. CofA Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal Mrs. DeRose stated that she has prepared two ordinances that would alter the Municipal Code allowing for the adoption of Annexed County landmarks into City landmarks and the introduction of interim protection of proposed landmarks. Mr. Oxian asked if the ordinance and needed letters have been sent down in time for the Councils November 23rd meeting. Mr. Talley stated that the necessary information has been sent. There was some discussion over how soon these ordinance could be put into place. 3. Miscellaneous Activities and Grants Mr. Talley asked if the Commission was clear on the fact that the restoration of the sidewalks in Leeper Park, as shown in the approved Leeper Park Plan, have been drawn up and are going to be constructed by the Parks Department. There was more discussion over the fact that the sidewalk project has already been approved by the Commission and that the play ground equipment would be moved across the street from the school. Mrs. Sporleder asked about the plans to extend the sidewalk under the Leeper Bridge. Mr. Talley stated that plans do not exist for that particular project as of yet. Mr. Oxian noted that there were corrections on the North St. Joseph Street Guidelines. He submitted his corrections to the staff and noted that any other corrections should be submitted to the staff as soon as possible. 4