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5. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian reported the following status of the recommendations for designation: A) 501 West Colfax - this recommendation is still tabled. B) Leeper Park - Leeper Park is tabled. The public Hearing for this nomination is anticipated in the coming month. C) Mr. Duvall reported that the Brick Streets Local Landmark Ordinance has been prepared and submitted to the Common Council. D) Mr. Talley reported on the preparations for the dedication of WPA House at 16581 Chandler Blvd. This will occur at 10:00 a.m. on October 26. Mr. Oxian indicated that he would schedule a meeting of the Landmarks Committee during the coming month to consider the schools issue before the next meeting. 5. Standards & Maintenance Mr. Fine announced that this committee will meet at the HLFI office on Friday November 8 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the Leeper Island wall -requirements. 6. Personnel Mr. Duvall reported that Melody's daughter had a baby last week. E. Staff Reports 1) Staff Approvals Mr. Duvall reported no C of A Staff approvals during the period. • 2) DHPA Grants a) Regarding the DHPA Grant status, Mr. Duvall reported that the National Register nominations have been forward to the SHPO for consideration by the State Review Board on Wednesday October 23. He planned to attend this meeting. The elaboration of the.conclusions for the Economic Benefits Study is still in process. Mr. Oxian asked whether preliminary information was being provided to anyone.�Mr. Duvall indicated that the data had been sent to Donovan Rypkema, the consultant from Washington D.C. who 'had donated his consulting time and met with him and Mr. Leader earlier in the year. Mr. Oxian chastised Mr. Duvall for releasing this material without the approval of the commission. Mr. Duvall stated that he had been clear in his earlier reports that he was sharing this information with Mr. Rypkema and was not aware that this presented any problem. b. The Requests for Proposals have been distributed for the 1996-1997 DHPA grant cycle projects. c. Mr. Duvall indicated that the DHPA grant cycle applications are due at the end of this month. lie is preparing that application for the following activities: Ro-survey of the County. Leeper Park Preservation Plan Publication of revised district guidelines books He stated that he was open to suggestions for additional activities to be included in this application. Mr. Talley suggested Highland & Riverview Cemeteries. Mr. Duvall reminded the commission that churches and cemeteries were specifically excluded from National Register unless they met special criteria for importance. Mr. Talley suggested that in this case, the planned landscape consideration may pertain. Mr. Duvall acknowledged this possibility and indicated that he would explore