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3. 1019 S. Michigan—Burke Building Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Sporleder asked what type of stone was on the building. Mr. Ujdak stated that it was Terra Cotta. Mrs. Sporleder noted that the architectural description should stated that the details are Terra Cotta, not stone. There was some discussion over the fact that a Chinese restaurant was once located in this building. Mrs. Choitz moved to send the nomination to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 802 N. Lafayette—YWCA Mr. Oxian stated that several meetings were held to discuss the landmarking of this structure at which time the Common Council asked that the proposal be tabled until the future of the building can be sorted out. He further recommended that the proposed landmarking of the YWCA be tabled for no more than four months. Mrs. Choitz asked why they wanted to table it. Mr. Oxian stated that the YWCA needed more space then the building could offer and thus, has approached Memorial Hospital as a potential buyer and contributor to their move. He further noted that the Council is not against landmarking, however, they want to help the YWCA by waiting until things become more solidified. There was some discussion over Memorial Hospitals interest in the property. Mrs. Choitz stated that the issue should be tabled for only two months, so that the topic does not drag on indefinitely. She further noted that the Commission needs to be included in all discussions and meetings concerning the future of this building. Mrs. Choitz moved to table the proposed landmarking of the YWCA for two months. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. 115 S. Lafayette—Lafayette/Dean Building Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owners were in favor of having their building landmarked. There was some discussion over the unsatisfactory conditions and lack of owner responsibility concerning the interior conditions of the building. Mrs. Choitz noted that the deterioration of the interior and lack of basic services has caused a majority of the tenants to leave. There was further discussion over the problems the Adult Probation Office has caused to the overall security of the building. Mr. Ujdak moved to send the proposed landmark to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6.911 S. Michigan—State Bank Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He further noted that the owners were in favor of the designation. Mrs. Hostetler moved to send the proposed landmark to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.