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7oang and Annexation Committee June 12, 2000 Page 2 historic landmark the structure located at 501 West Colfax commonly known as the Remedy Building. Mr. J. Edward Talley, Director of the Historic Preservation Commission stated that the HPC believes that a plan is now in place for saving the structure which they recommend favorably to Council. Mr. Todd r President Zeiger, of the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana then n o reviewed an undated handout (copy attached) which outlined a "project timeframe" for the building. He noted that the project would take between nine (9) to twelve (12) months to complete. The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana would then move their Northern Regional Office from the Probst House to the Remedy Building. Noreen D. Moran stated that she lives two (2) blocks from the structure. She believes that the building would be a meaningful addition to the West Washington Street area. Dea Andrews noted that she too lives approximately two (2) blocks from the area. She recalled that the Remedy Building was addressed by Jack McGann when the $;'OUt1j VtU J ILrtburct made its major expansion in the downtown area. She stated that its current location is awkward at best. Architecturally the Remedy Building would be significant for South Bend since there are very few of this king remaining. She then presented a letter of support from Mr. Jeff Gibney. Maureen Bolton spoke in favor of the landmark designation. She noted that the proposed site of relocation would be good for the city and stated that the city should welcome it to the South Bend landscape. Mr. Ted Lykowski expressed concern about the designation in light of the pending issues regarding ownership and its relocation. He noted that he is a moving contractor and property owner of where the Remedy Building is currently located. Mr. Lykowski stated that it should not take nine(9) months to move the structure. He voiced concern about the continuing liability he has and the on-going expenses which he is incurring to protect the structure and maintain the land. He noted that the insurance costs alone are $ 400 per month since the structure is vacant. He would like the issue of who should pay for liability insurance addressed before there is any landmarking of the building. He noted that the Sextons nor their attorney, Kevin Butler are present, and that they have been present at all prior committee meetings where this issue was discussed. Mr. Zeiger stated that the state plan release triggers the date of moving with March of 2001 being the target date. He noted that ideally he would like to move the Remedy Building this fall and further noted that he had left three (3) messages for the Sextons and called their attorney. He stated that he would be willing to work something out with regard to insurance costs. In response to a series of questions from Dr. Varner, Mr. Talley indicated that the Council could go forward today on the landmark designation and make it contingent on specific conditions. He noted that the building received interim protection in light of the threat to demolish the structure. Dr. Varner voiced continuing concern with regard to the fact that no assurances were •