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Historic Preservation Commission President's Report — October 15th, 2012 • 09/17/2012 7:OOP: HPC Monthly Meeting (Rm 1308). • 10/02/2012 4:OOP: Attended the Mishawaka Historic Preservation Commission at —_ —the invitation of --Cliff Zenor - Chair MHPC. This meeting was deemed an - - - - -- - --educational event. Todd Zeiger. - Dir.- N. Regional Office Indiana Landmarks; delivered his award-winning "Nine Nuggets for Commission Members" as a CLG training session. General discussion after Regular Business about an upcoming event, planned for the "American Towns and Cities" series, orchestrated by Professor Lucien Steil of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. Downtown Mishawaka will be the subject of this new case study. The final presentation anticipated for February 2013, will mirror this year's presentation in South Bend. I was asked to make a brief presentation about the HPC of South Bend & St. Joseph County, its construct, history and authority. I stressed that regardless of our unique governmental boundaries all local Commissions share the duties and rationale for preserving this shared local identity. We are all affected by the loss or celebration of these familiar historic places. It is in our interests that we find ways to collaborate and promote our common goal to preserve and promote the continued use of these places. I suggested merging our contacts for sponsored events as well as joint sponsorship activities to alleviate budgetary strain. Mr. Zenor mentioned that HPC Deputy Director Elicia Feasel has encouraged and provided for those opportunities on a number of occasions. I fielded many questions about the current effort to save the Avon Theater. Discussion ensued. I wish to thank Mr. Zenor and the other Commission members of the Mishawaka HPC for their warm reception and hospitality. I extended an invitation to attend our meetings, anytime. I look forward to growing this partnership.