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Leeper Park is indeed a special place where generations since have forged memories from those very features realized from George Kessler's vision and the City Beautiful movement. I think the Tribune article has provoked some valid responses from this list, among neighbors and social media. It makes me proud to live in such a dynamic neighborhood, an historic area, a vibrant city! A solemn and relaxing Memorial Day weekend to you all, Timothy Klusczinski Park Avenue President - Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County 05/30/2017 11A: Stellar Communities Fagade Grant Committee (HPC Offices) with Elicia Feasel (co -committee representative). Finalize the portfolio of prospective building grant beneficiaries in North Liberty, Indiana as provided to us by DLZ. Develop a priority list from criteria based upon corridor location, property grouping, historic and architectural merit including the most recent survey rating, and the potential to improve the current rating after rehabilitation work. Final recommendation was returned to DLZ and will be used to determine grant appropriations. 06/05/2017 10A: Staff meeting (HPC Offices). Review pending agenda items with Executive Director Feasel. Address questions from Margaret Fosmoe — Reporter at the South Bend Tribune about Leeper Park and HPC review authority for use in an upcoming article. See S.B. Tribune: "Changes at South Bend's Leeper Park require historic commission approval; Landscape got landmark label back in 9996" By Margaret Fosmoe South Bend Tribune Jun 7, 2017. 06/08/2017 6:30-8P: Community Forum on Lead Contamination (St. Joseph County Library; Humphrey's Multimedia Room). Invited to participate as a panelist by Rona Plummer — Technology and Research Manager; SJCPL for this public forum on lead hazards. I was joined by Todd Zeiger — Executive Director of the Northern Regional Office of Indiana Landmarks, Whitney Griffin — Environmental Health Specialist at the St. Joseph County Health Department and Kathy Schuth — Executive Director; Near -Northwest Neighborhoods, Inc. Discussion was moderated by Taylor Popielarz — Multimedia Journalist; ABC57. The event was covered by ABC57 and WSBT-22. Event was free and open to the public, with an opportunity for questions. • 06/12/2017: Conference call with Director Feasel and Attorney Brett Hummer. Mr. Hummer relayed that he will be taking a new job soon which will effectively end his service as Deputy Attorney for St. Joseph County and as HPC's legal representative. Mr. Hummer expressed to Elicia and I how much he's enjoyed working with the agency, its staff and membership. • 06/14/2017 1P: Joined Director Feasel and HPC Treasurer Molnar for discussion on next year's department budget following notification from St. Joseph County.