R2001-204 IDENTIFYING STEVENS BRIDGE

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HASC 'i October 17, 2001 �', Page Three i Walking Tour Brochure - Mrs. Kunzeman reported that work on the brochure is in progress. Monuments and Columns - Mr. Bragg reported that materials had been sent to Andre and work had been done with Methods and Materials, the demolition contractor to remove the columns. ' The cost of demolition is estimated at $12,600 which includes transporting the original bases ' and capitals to the Municipal Services Center. The cost to restore the Stephen Decatur statue is $15,000. The estimate will be forwarded to City Council along with a notice that the columns are failed structurally and will be replaced later. Methods and Materials is ready to begin work on December 1, 2001. Urban Corridor Steering Committee - Mrs. Potter reported that the committee would be meeting next Tuesday. There will be a public meeting on November 1, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. in the Madden Auditorium at the Decatur Public Library. The consultants will provide alternate concepts for the three corridors. . Preservation Watch - 630 South Monroe and 431 West Main. Ms. Miller reported that there were additions to the list of demolitions: 3465 East Division (ADM), 1161 West Main (Millikin University) and the 300 Block of North Water. Heritage Network- no report. Mr. Atwater provided a report on NWRAPS stating that the Heritage and Holly tours will be held next month. The new CHDO Administrator is Duane Potter. Mrs. Cross provided a report on the Historic Decatur Foundation stating that she had gone to court regarding receivership of the Culver House. The foundation must provide the judge with a feasibility study in the next 90 days to prove there is financial backing for the project and that the structure is in condition to be rehabilitated. Mr. Luker was present and provided his own counsel. Mrs. Cross verified the receipt of the $150,000 grant. City Legal staff requested access to the house which was granted and the locks will be changed. Mr. Luker has the right to appeal. If the judge approves the feasibility study work could begin. Ms. Miller reported that the deadline for submittals for the 2002 Ten Most Endangered Places is January 14, 2002. Suggestions included the Jasper Street firehouse and the old gas station on Martin Luther King. Mrs. Cross will follow up. The next regular meeting of the Historical and Architectural Sites Commission will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 4:00 P.M. in the Engineering Conference Room. Meeting adjourned at 4:58 P.M.