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construction or renovation at tonight's meeting. I know that Catherine was there too, so if I'm not hearing correctly, correct me now... Hostetler: The thing that has me concerned Todd, is that they had the action agenda and it was agenda item 070521-04 background: 'based on the most recent meetings and discussions, the remodeling and expansion of the Monroe Primary Center along with the construction of a new school building at the Marquette site is the most appropriate approach to upgrade these facilities. Zeiger: And I remember the discussion specifically and Dr. Zimmerman specifically agreed that what they were authorizing was his ability to work the architect to develop the plans and specifications. I made a mental note of that because it was in conflict with what you're reading, but I'm not doubting... Hostetler: But the recommendation down here was `that the Superintendent be authorized to initiate the process for the development of construction plans as well as the detailed planning and appropriate mechanisms for the sale of bonds for the renovation and construction requirements at Monroe and Marquette Primary Centers as well as minor capital improvements at Washington and Clay High Schools'. Zeiger: I have a legal question. I remember that conversation between the Board members because one of them, one of the points that she brought out was that `we're just moving forward so we can get the money to do these certain things to give the Superintendent'. I'm just supporting what you're saying... if we get it under interim protection before they start doing the development of the plans then they can't say that we're stopping something that's in process; in the sense that we notify them that this is under interim protection, we're going to push for permanent protection, so they shouldn't proceed with developing new construction documents while that's in process, it would seem... Hostetler: Hebard and Hebard's plans for Marquette's school which I've seen included three scenarios: one was a new school, one was a renovation with an addition, and one was a renovation period. Zeiger: Right, so two of the three were moving in the direction that we're talking about for Marquette. Those numbers were vastly less than new construction. Hostetler: Right and it was discovered in the plans, that by their own numbers, the School Corporation would be getting less square footage for more money with new construction than they have currently now if they just renovated what they have. Zeiger: And that's in their own document, that's not even our numbers or that of another preservation organization. Patrick: May I make a comment if I may about the dichotomy between what the School Board says they're doing and then what the outfall is. In my experience, monitoring how they communicate and how they proceed, not to hint that there is any intent to mislead the public, however, I believe as he spoke about programmatic issues, and his terminology was very problematic for myself. I believe that the School Board, and the Historic Preservation Commission, while both having worthy goals, communicate entirely differently. And operate entirely differently. So I would just like to say that I suggest that we move ahead on interim protection, which is I believe six months. At the same time working to more clearly communicate with the School Board and more stridently, but yet compassionately, press our case and hopefully we can let them see the benefits to the community of restoration and rehabilitation and saving this structure for the neighborhood and for the good of all. Chase: We've had an example of what the, of the wording that the Corporation uses and the promises that they make. We had that with Nuner School, Washington School, and we were at a time when they were believed. Both were wrecked in the dead of night on a weekend. It was impossible to save them because we believed them. Klusczinski: And Oliver School too, correct? Chase: Well, that was a more severe situation. And then we also believed them about the parking lot in Leeper Park that was supposed to be put back to grass when the construction was done on Monroe. We believed them on that too. There are three big instances- they have not done what they said that they were going to do. Patrick: I have a quick question and I promise that I'll be brief. Counselor? Is there a statute of limitation on that parking lot construction? Right across from Monroe School in Leeper Park? Zeiger: It's right across from Madison. 15