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WPA river wall had passed the state review board; a letter from John Strauss, of the South Bend School Corporation, noting that the bids for the demolition of Lincoln School will be determined on March 6th and the Commission can then negotiate with the demolition contractor/s; correspondence from Alderwoods via May Oberfell Lorber that Alderwoods has decided to proceed with an appeal; and thank -you notes from the East Wayne Street liaisons to Catherine for her presentation on the C of A process. - 2. Director's Report (included in the HPC meeting binder) Catherine passed out a listing of meetings and events the staff had attended to reflect the progress of the office and announced that the Notre Dame School of Architecture is having a lecture on ancient Greek architecture. 3. Assistant Director's Report: Julie Schutte had nothing new to report. 4. Legal: There was no legal report as Shawn was absent due to illness. IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. LWW [sic] and Taylor's Field printed and delivered; Chapin Park Final Draft at Printers. Julie Schutte reported that the Lincolnway East and TayIor's Field guideline books had arrived from the printer and shall be delivered soon. A final proof for Chapin Park should arrive by the end of the week with the delivery occurring by the middle of March. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Southhold Awards Committee Meeting The Committee meeting was seffor Thursday, March 2"d at 5 pm in the Commission offices. 2. Marquette School The Commission discussed the future of Marquette School and the possibility of placing it under interim protection. The building's connection to the Public Works Administration (PWA) was highlighted. It was also noted that the South Bend School Board may be voting on a bundle of projects for a new bond issue, which would include the bond for the destruction of Marquette School. Lynn Patrick: I move to place interim protection to Marquette School with the appropriate measures to be followed. Timothy Klusczinski seconded the motion. There was some discussion about what would be included in the letter and how it would be mailed to the School Corporation at the appropriate time. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. V. HEARING OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mary Jane Chase reported on the potential changes Gov. Daniels' plan to privatize food production for welfare and shelter programs might have on South Bend and the South Gateway area. She also submitted a name for the Commission's Advisory Board. VI. ADJOURNMENT Lynn Patrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. Catherine Hostetler seconded the motion and all were thrilled to end a meeting before 9. p.m.