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5. Out of the number of C of A's that we have had before this commission, we have possibly turned down only five in thirty-one years. This is one of the most lenient commissions in the United States and this commission has only gone to court twice in thirty-one years. Lynn Patrick made the following comments: 1. The small single bungalows that were built in the 1920's are also considered historic and have tremendous worth. 2. Agreed that the HPC is one of the most lenient commissions in the state and are willing to negotiate with people to come up with workable solutions. 3. Agreed Temple Beth -El and commission members should have a future meeting to discuss a compromise for the historic homes on Marion Street. (Other commission members made general comments as well) John Oxian stated that the day that the district is established by the Common Council is the starting point from where you make a judgment on a house, or building, or anything else. We as a commission cannot judge your house, or your building, or anything else from what existed prior to that time. LYNN PATRICK: I would like to make a motion that we take this before the Common Council within the ninety days after we have met with Temple Beth -El and interested neighborhood residents and come to an understanding and resolution of our disagreements. GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously. John Oxian stated that according to the bylaws and resolution number nine that hearing of visitors should be at the end of the agenda. Don Sporleder stated that on November 15'h is the 12T annual Indiana Conference on the environment. It is scheduled for an all day session in Indianapolis. I would also encourage the input of the commission at that session which is sponsored by I&M and the Department of Natural Resources. I also had an opportunity to spend some time with MOT and the federal highway Commission in Bloomington at the workshop on the Transportation Enhancement Program. That is an arena that is very important because it does fund historic projects, transportation, as well as the trail projects. We do have that Michigan Street linkage of the east and west portions of Leeper Park, which would be an ideal thing for consideration for transportation enhancement funding. The middle of January is the deadline for those applications, so let's see what we can do. III. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — (September's minutes) MARTHA CHOITZ: I will make a motion to accept the minutes for September. GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously. B. TREASURER'S REPORT — (nothing to report) C. COMMITTEE REPORTS Appointed nominating committee 1. Joann Sporleder 2. Gerald Ujdak — Chairman 3. Diane Wrobel-Illes D. STAFF REPORTS 1. C of A approvals; Correspondence: Leeper Park Bridge Lights; Howard Park neighborhood; 1553 Dunham; 106 Review — SR23 G9