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1. Historic Districts Mr. Oxian stated that North St. Joseph Street Proposed Historic District would be before the Common Council again, with out the house at 121 E. Navarre, on October 26, 1998. He also noted that the South St. Joseph Street Proposed Historic District would be before the Common Council in November. 2. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian noted that after corresponding with the City Clerks Office Jefferson Street should now be up for first reading. 3. Standards & Maintenance a. 202 S. Jacob Mr. Fine stated that the Committee met on September 30th with the property owner, William Lamie to discuss his project and drawings. He reported that the Committee is recommending approval of the conceptual changes that are being proposed to the rear of the house, including the hip roof over the garage, the rear portico with columns, the replacement of the large window with French doors and the kitchen and garage expansion. Mr. Fine noted that the front portico does not have a final agreed upon design and that the Committee is okay with the concept, but, not the current design. He also noted that the owner seemed pleased with the meeting and the Commissions willingness to help home owners. E. Staff Reports 1. CofA Staff Approvals - see attachment 2. Legal Mrs. DeRose stated that she has prepared two proposed ordinances for informal discussion by the appropriate subcommittees of the Common Council. Mr. Oxian stated that the ordinance converting annexed County Local Landmarks into City Local Landmarks should pass with out a problem and thus should be introduced to the Common Council. He further noted that he will present the ordinance requesting interim protection for proposed Local Landmarks to the Common Council on October 26th. Mrs. DeRose asked if the Model Preservation Act has been approved by the Indiana State Legislature. Mr. Fine stated that the model has not been approved. There was some discussion over a time limit for the ordinance. V. Old Business 1. Leeper Park - Tennis Court Parking Lot Mr. Oxian noted that this Certificate of Appropriateness was presented under the wrong standards at the last meeting. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mr. Talley noted that since his trip to New Harmony, Indiana, where he was exposed to aggregate sidewalks he has wondered if an aggregate may be the best sidewalk material for Leeper Park. He further expressed his feelings that the Commission may in the future feel that they approved this project too soon, without, considering the rest of the sidewalk projects through out the park. 5