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Council Member Capra gave a brief overview of the history of the Design Team 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 preservation planning. She then briefly gave an explanation of the process of placing properties on the national 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 described 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 that shee had begun photographing the homes that were within the original surveyed area and started the process of determining when they were built and who owned them. She then indicated that the designation would require careful review by the County as to whether the buildings could be removed to allow widening of CSAH 14. Council Member Lee asked whether the City had any requirement to assist with funding the historic 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 that if Council were in favor of this nomination, if the City would have any control over which homes are included. Ms. McDonald indicated neither the City, nor the person who wrote the designation, has control over whether the nomination is accepted by the National Park Service. She then said it is the right of all Page 3 of 17