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It was actually constructed in 1926 by the Smoger Lumber Company for $14,643. It is a <br />classic bungalow style, with craftsman -inspired elements. The unique feature of its large <br />fire -truck door recessed under the porch as to blend in with the rest of the residential <br />neighborhood. <br />RECOMMENDATION OF THE STAFF: Is that the site and structure be recommended <br />to the Common Council for its designation as a local landmark. The local historic value <br />of the building is immense, as it's very on <br />is the result of a unique merger <br />between cooperative neighboring communities, during a period of great growth, <br />urbanization, immigration, and cultural change in our community. <br />Similarly, the way in which government and public safety functions were merged <br />cooperatively with the daily life of the residential neighborhood has a cultural <br />significance that is increasing as public safety forces across the United States are <br />returning to that tradition. <br />This building has educational value both from an architectural aspect, and from a <br />firefighting history aspect. Its architecture, as discussed above, is unusual, elegant, and <br />distinctive <br />More importantly, the building has served an active company from the days when horse <br />drawn fire engines were just being phased out, to the present day, when the computer <br />room is an important part of the stations' rapid -response team that can serve and assist <br />the whole city. A tour or study of the building illustrates this history better than any book <br />or video could do -and it is still in the neighborhood of schools and homes. <br />For the reasons set out in the Ordinance, this building merits the landmark status that its <br />neighbors request it. <br />III. REGULAR BUSINESS <br />Discussion was held in regards to the minutes on how to make the minutes easier for <br />someone to pick out motions. A suggestion was presented that a asterisk be presented <br />before the motion. <br />B. Treasurer's Report: <br />RHONDA SAUNDERS: Concerning contractual services we have done in-line transfer <br />of $19,000.00 out of printing is to be carried over till next year. <br />JOHN OXIAN: Do you want to make an approval now or wait until next month. <br />4 <br />