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Mr. Duvall reported that a set of questions designed to assist the consultant working .on the-Lincolnway West corridor study, have been roceived.'•Mr. Oxian _stated that if Commissioners wanted to,see'the-questions they should request a copy from the Staff, fill .it out 'and give it,back to them so it can,,be taken to the next Lincolnway hest meeting. Mr. Duvall stated that a notice was .received' from the Historic Landmarks Foundation stating that the National Commission Forum would be held July 31st' and --August 2nd in Denver,. Colorado. He further - noted -that a scholarship is available. Mr. Duvall -.also noted. that the Historic Landmarks Foundation has. -created a, program where Commissions' can join the Foundation as a group ,for. $10.00 a Commission member. -D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Oxian stated that the $30,000.00 supplemental fund was granted. 2. Historic Districts Mr.,-Oxian ,stated.that North St. -Joseph Street proposed district is before the Common Council and should come up on their agenda in the.near•future. Mrs. Choitz reported that the Historic Districts Committee met ,to answer the questions posed by owners regarding the changing of: the Riverside Drive, guidelines, where it was decided that the suggestions were inappropriate. She also noted that the'e'lections for the new liaison members is finished. 3. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that the JMS Building will be.up for'landmarking riext Monday. Mr. Talley stated that his investigation of the Natatorium situation is still', on going and that he will have a report ready for July's meeting. 4. Standards and Maintenance Nothing to report. 5. Legal Mrs. DeRose stated that she has prepared a letter to go out 'tomorrow to Mr. Crumlish concerning changing the Riverside Drive: Guidelines. The letter. basically, states that, his interpretation is not correct and that the Commission has to be involved in the changing of any guidelines. There was some discussion over the situation with Mr'. Crumlish. �. E. Staff.Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal -Mrs: DeRose, reported that she has sent a violation letter twice to Mr.; Albers regarding the illegal removallof a tree and .every time the letter'. has been returned. Mr. Duvall noted that he' had written a letter previously notifying , the owner of the violation and requesting that he apply for a .Certificate of Appropriateness. He .further noted ,that- the letter did not come back and no application was filed. At this time the matter -was turned over to'Mrs. DeRose who has since had the letter returned stamped attempted not.known. Mrs' DeRose stated that she has sent 'a letter to AEP regarding the light fixture on East --Jefferson Street that was replaced with an inappropriate fixture, however, they have not responded. Mr. .Oxian asked how long .of a time frame did Mrs. DeRose give AEP to.,respond.- Mrs. DeRose stated that she had given them two weeks to respond. page 5