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• this presented a problem in our fee structure as it is so low that tripling presented no real penalty. Mr. Talley suggested that a proposal needs to be developed this year for increasing fees and establishing penalties. Mr. Oxian suggested that this be undertaken by the May meeting. Mrs Choitz observed that collection could become difficult and Mrs. DeRose indicated that if the penalty is not severe people will choose to risk it for convenience. Mr. Duvall observed that after the fact applications were already recorded internally in our record system. 1 Mr. Oxian moved that different color coding be established for late applications. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Fr. Bullene suggested that the data -base also track offending contractors as well as owners. Mr. Oxian asked whether the letters had been sent regarding the trees removed on Lincolnway. Mrs. DeRose indicated that she had forgotten about this and needed to have the owners names and addresses provided. Mr. Oxian also indicated that he had discussed with Jon Hunt that the commission should reestablish its capability to receive properties. Mrs. DeROse discussed the practicality of such considering the liabilities and cost associated with ownership. Mr. Oxian stated that the capability could be used in a pass-through basis. Mrs. DeRose indicated that there could be a problem with the thwarting owners' intentions. Mrs. Choitz indicated that it would need to be understood that such gifts would be of a pass-through nature. Mr.; Oxian indicated that two such opportunities have been missed which would have been of benefit to the city. Mr. Oxian instructed Mrs. DeRose to draft some model • document for him to circulate within departments for discussion. Mrs DeRose also raised the issue that the HPC is not a not-for-profit entity and cannot bestow tax deductibility to such gifts. A separate sub -organization would need to be created and the enabling ordinance would need amendment to allow this sort of activity. After some discussion it was determined that Mr. Oxian will develop an outline of what will be required to allow the commission to receive J bequests of property. 4. Historic Districts Mr. Oxian indicated that he wished to discuss liaison committee concerns later in the meeting. 5. Historic Landmarks A) Mr. Oxian requested the opinions of commission members regarding the proposal for designation of 534 LaPorte which remains tabled by the Common Council but has not been withdrawn. Mrs. Choitz inquired about the probability of anyone ever rehabilitating the structure in the light of its brown -site status. Mr. Oxian indicated that the owner is the County and that county officials have made no negative indication. He indicated that this was the best example of an early era gas station that he knew of. Discussion ensued regarding the status of the proposal at council and the implications of minimum maintenance standards for the county. Fr. Bullene inquired as to whether the building could be removed to satisfy code enforcement concerns without triggering environmental clean-up. Mrs. DeRose indicated that the clean-up would only be required in the case of transfer of ownership. FR. • Bullene indicated that its seems that the building has some protection from development due to the environmental situation, inferring that the architectural importance of the site would need to be very high to justify the costs related to its preservation. His conclusion was that the burden would be inordinate. Mrs. DeRose discussed the consideration of site in the importance of this building. Mr. Borkowski moved to withdraw the nomination. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.