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MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION
March 23, 2000
PRESENT:
Lin Purtle, Chairperson
Jim Newsom
Susan Koch
Lorraine Blackwood
Dorothy Rhone
Karen Greiner
Carrie Harlan
Dick Bundy
David Clark, Community Development Director
Steve Seese, Planning Administrator
Randy Long, Planner II
ABSENT:
Douglas James, Member
Councilor Arthur Bea Williams, Liaison
GUESTS:
Michael Maloney, architect for the Center For Performing Arts
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Purtle at 3:30 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Minutes of the meeting of February 24th were unanimously approved after a motion for approval was
made and seconded.
III. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
Ms. Purtle stated that the CLG program could be important as officials in Austin have said grants may be
available in the future. Randy Long reported that there appeared to be no problems with the application
materials at this time. He will report again at a later date.
IV. KEMP CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Ms. Purtle and Mr. Maloney discussed modifications to the Kemp Center plans. There were several
comments regarding parking and fence locations. There was a particular concern regarding converting
part of the lawn into a parking lot.
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There was a question of whether the parking and fencing could be considered separately. Mr. Bundy
commented that it would not do any good to approve parking without fencing.
The Commission unanimously approved the Kemp Center plans.
V. 1999 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The comment was made that the title and text should be changed to reflect "recent' accomplishments.
The Commission agreed that the media should be utilized to promote accomplishments. Mr. Clark
stated that the planning staff would circulate a press release.
VI. SIGNAGE FOR THE GRAHAM PURCELL BUILDING
Signage for the building was approved with the provision that it be compatible with the existing metal
(silver) used in the building.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Clark suggested that the next meeting be the actual presentation of the landmark plaque to the post
office. The event will be held May 4th at 4:00.
VIII. ADJOURN
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned.
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