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J, ., Council Member Capra gave a brief overview of the history of the Design Team Ad 1IU\,.... ~~~ and the process for declaring an historical district. Council Member Lee indicated he felt the mailing should have stated that not returning the card would count in favor of the historic district. Council Member Capra indicated that information was listed in the second mailing that there would need to be 51% to oppose the district. . . Ms. Bonnie McDonald introduced herself and thanked Council for the opportunity to provide information on a possible historic district Ms. McDonald indicated Council Member Capra had asked her to come as a professional in the field of historic ~reservation planning. She then briefly gave an explanation of the process of placing properties on the nation8.l register of historic properties. Ms. McDonald indicated she had received calls concerning whether the national register historical designation affected personal property rights. She then clarified that it does not except where federal funds are used and federal funds are rarely given to individuals to renovate their homes. Ms. McDonald d~bed the process for designating an historic district. Council Member Lee asked if the City moved forward, what the time :frame would be to create the historic district Ms. McDonald indicated the timeline is governed by the time required to gather the information required and dependent upon the level of interest or expertise in writing the request. She then recommended allowing at least six months. and as much as one. year. Council Member Capra indicated 0 ~ had begun photographing the homes that were within the original d started the process of determining Wh~ built and who owned them. She then indicated that the designation would. review by the County as to whether the buildings could be removed 8q, to allow widening of CSAH 14. .. ; Council Member.Lee asked whether the City had any requirement to assist with funding the hi.storic district application. Ms. McDonald indicated Council could chose to support the writing .of the nomination with or without financial support. She further clarified. that the City has no legal obligation to financially contribute. Council Member Lee asked if Council were in favor of this nomination, if the City would have any control over which homes are included. Ms. McDonald indicated there is no ability to control what homes are included. She then said it is the right of all persons, as a citizen, to write the nomination if they believe the area is historic and desire to be preserved. Page 3 of17