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.y professionals. In the application, the relationship between the Landmarks Commission and the Olmsted Historical Society should be stressed. Mr. Thomas will compose some of the required essay answers for the application. Ms. Davis read Question 8 on Page 4 of the application checklist concerning annual continuing education requirements for commission members. Mr. Schumann said the commission members need to begin incorporating that requirement. Groups can be invited to address to the commission before or after regular meetings. A representative from the Olmsted Historical Society, Architect Steve McQuillan, and professionals in the field of restoration were suggested. The public may also be interested in attending. The sponsor of Preservation Magazine offers speakers. The Cleveland Restoration Society, through their monthly newsletter, offers a variety of programs, some free of charge. Mr. Schock read some examples of CLG grants from a newsletter titled Grants Fund Historic Preservation Projects in Seven Communities and passed the newsletter around to members present. The CLG grants provide funds for historical restoration and preservation projects. The grants provide 60% of the funding, and the local government must cover 40%. Aside from City funding, non-profit groups may commit to providing the 40%. If you have a goal and a solid program, more aggressive approaches can be utilized. Mr. Schumann reported there have already been ten inquiries for weddings at Frostville Village Church for 2009. Three weddings are scheduled for August; five or six more for remainder of 2008. This is all without advertising, just word of mouth. With the low overhead costs a reasonable price can be offered. Metroparks representatives support the Olmsted Historical Society in using the church for weddings and the site for other events. Mr. Schumann expects more individual donations as well. NEW BUSINESS Website Links It was agreed the City website should have a link to the Olmsted Historical Society. The society's webmaster, Mr. Chris Steward, will set it up on that end. Mr. Thomas will submit a request to the City for the link. The Metroparks site should also be linked with the society. Building, Zoning and Development Meeting for Biddulph Trail Mr. Schock requested information on the conclusions of the Planning and Design Commission concerning the Biddulph Trail project. Mr. Lasko said the commission made a concerted effort to apply all codes, consider all facts, receive input from all appropriate boards, commissions and the public, and to compile a complete record of all data concerning the review process. The result is a complete chronology of the process from the beginning to ultimate conclusion and final recommendations. A written report suminarizing the result of their deliberations was prepared and submitted to Council.