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REGULAR MEETING June 27, 2016 <br />company Kizer and Wilburton. In addition, Kizer was a South Bend City Commissioner and was <br />a director of St. Joseph Loan and Trust. The Historic Preservation Commission adopted <br />unanimously Resolution No. 16 -01 which resolved that the building located at 803 West <br />Washington is recommended to the Common Council of the City of South Bend for the <br />establishment as an historic landmark. <br />Todd Zeiger, Director of the Northern Regional Office for Indiana Landmarks with offices at <br />402 West Washington South Bend, served as the petitioner of this bill. Indiana Landmarks is a <br />sixty -six (66) year old privately funded not - for - profit advocacy organization with a mission to <br />save meaningful places across the state of Indiana. Knitting the legacy of our historic buildings <br />to new uses helps with economic development and neighborhood revitalization. We initiated the <br />historic landmark process as a fitting honor to Mr. Kizer who was a leader of South Bend and <br />laid the groundwork and foundation for what South Bend is today. <br />Councilmember Oliver Davis asked when a structure is designated as an historic landmark is <br />there anything placed on the property that would help the average person walking by understand <br />the historic importance of the property. <br />Ms. Feasel responded the immediate thing they do is offer a plaque to the property owner which <br />are available and are very nice and sturdy and made out of bronze. That is attached generally to <br />the exterior of the structure. <br />Mr. Zeiger added that part of the reason they wish to use the Kizer House as their formal offices <br />on the first floor is to tell the story of the building and Mr. Kizer and get people into the building. <br />We will have information for the public to view readily available once everything is finished. <br />Also there is the intention to add some type of signage to the site to give a quick synopsis of the <br />building and tell the story of the property. <br />Councilmember Davis stated he appreciates that and it's a wonderful thing to do. <br />Those from the public who spoke in favor of the bill: <br />Noreen Deane- Moran, 716 West Colfax, spoke on behalf of the Near Westside Neighborhood <br />Organization of which she is the president. They are totally in favor of this designation. For so <br />many years that property was a dangerous and bad site for the neighborhood and it's wonderful <br />to see it being revitalized. The situation pleases the neighborhood greatly. A tour from Chicago <br />came last weekend and were very impressed not just with the Oliver and Tippecanoe mansions <br />but especially with the Kizer House. <br />Jim Bognar, 807 West Washington South Bend, spoke in favor of the bill. This has been a long <br />journey and we should all be pleased we are at this point. The Kizer House is a direct reflection <br />of the many important stages of our city's life. Once homes like this were lined up and down our <br />inner city streets and now they are the exception rather than the rule. So many people have come <br />together to care about this property and restore it. The preservation of history is not easy and <br />must make us think about where we come from and how we can make our future brighter. We <br />also need to separate historical myth from actual reality. The preservation of history is time <br />consuming and expensive and sometimes not often practical. Government must first believe in <br />the value of the past that balances fiscal responsibility with positive growth. Kizer House will be <br />saved but the real question is will entities like the Common Council keep the importance of <br />preservation in your mind when future issues come forward. That will be the real lasting value of <br />this long journey. Mr. Bognar thanked the Council for the work they do and stated it does not go <br />unnoticed. <br />Penny Hughes, 1918 Southern View Drive South Bend, spoke in support of the bill. Ms. Hughes <br />spoke about the history of the property and all the work that has been done to it by Indiana <br />Landmarks. The realtors went through the building recently and have opened up all the rooms <br />and restored the hardwood floors. It is so wonderful what a beautiful job they have done. <br />No one from the public spoke in opposition to the bill. <br />7 <br />
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