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Mr. Oxian indicated that the word restored should be changed to reconstructed in Mr. Talley's comments regarding lighting on the Michigan Street bridge. Fr. Bullene indicated that he was concerned for inclusion of his comments that he was not licensed as an architect and that his chair on the commission was that of architectural historian. Mr. Talley moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously as corrected. B. Treasurer's Report Due to Mr. Wiener's absence there was no report. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall requested to dispense with. correspondence as he_ had neglected to bring the materials to the meeting. -Mr. Oxian observed that in the past, some directors have. listed the correspondence for inclusion in packets to become part of the record. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Talley indicated that there was no report for this month. 2. Legal Mrs. DeRose indicated that two matters required action by the Commission, changes in the rules of procedure and subsequent changes to the by-laws to reflect the changes in the rules. The by-laws will require a second reading at the next meeting. a. adoption of rules (see Old Business below) Mrs. Choitz moved that. the Commission adopt ,the proposed changes to the by-laws dated October 3, 1995. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Mrs. DeRose requested that the motion be discussed as it might effect the subsequent consideration of rules. In discussion Mrs. Choitz observed that the changes were simply being made to reflect the desired clarification of procedures. The commission then considered the adoption of proposed Rules. of Conauct of Business. Mr. Talley moved for that the Commission adopt, the Rules for the Conduct of Business. Mrs. Hostetler seconded_ the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The Rules for the Conduct. of Business were then signed by all commission members present. 3. Historic Districts Mr. Talley inquired about the proposed alley vacation between. Marion and Navarre streets. Mr. Duvall stated that it was in the half block west of Michigan and did not effect historic. districts or landmarks. He did not know if its pavement was brick. 4. Historic Landmarks a. Status of recommendations to Common Council: 534 LaPorte Avenue (Starzynsld Texaco Gasoline Station) has not been withdrawn. 237 North Michigan (LaSalle Hotel); conditions have been agreed upon with the owner and the ordinance will come -before the Common Council in the coming month. 518 South Michigan (Pro Sound) has been approved by the Common Council.