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Mr. Fine moved to send a favorable recommendation of 125 West Marion to the Common Council. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. DeRose asked if there were any legal questions. There was some discussion over altering a statute. Mrs. Sporleder asked if since the agenda was being modified if the hearing of visitors could be moved up in the agenda so that the two students from Notre Dame would not have to stay through the entire meeting. The Commission agreed to suspend the agenda and announce the visitors, Grant Epstein and Tony Goldy, two architecture students from Notre Dame. Mr. Epstein stated that he and his colleague were working with the Historic Preservation Commission in entering the Historic American Building Survey by using the WPA House as their entry. He went on to discuss the house and some of the project. Mrs. Sporleder asked the students to explain the HABs project and the competition they wish to enter. Mr. Epstein noted that the Charles E. Peterson Prize is very prestigious and would place the project in the National Library of Congress. To enter they will be doing extensive, detailed drawings and elevations of the WPA House. Mr. Oxian asked if the students would include a drawing of the original basement of the house before the move. Mr. Goldy stated that they have been working with the owner on producing such a drawing. Mr. Talley noted that he feels the students have a good chance of either winning second or first place in this contest which would carry a lot of prestige and national recognition. Mr. Talley asked when the project needed to be completed. Mr. Epstein stated that the project had to be submitted by May 31 st. III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. December 21, 1998 Mr. Zmyslo noted a spelling error on the first page under Certificate of Appropriateness for 619 Riverside Drive, that the word shacks needs to be shakes. Mr. Talley noted that eventually the minutes will have numbered pages and lines. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurers Report Mr. Weiner noted that a year end report would be submitted next month. C. Correspondence Mr. Talley reported that the State Historic Preservation office has notified the staff that the Commission has won the 1999 grant for the printing of the County Survey. He also noted that the State Review Board will be in South Bend April 28, 1999. The meeting will be held in the County Council Chambers at 1:OOpm after tours and a luncheon. 3