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: Mr. Barker indicated he received a phone call from Council President O'Crrady. Mr. O'Grady pointed out that he ran into Mrs. Lawson at the park and she informed him that she is trying to organize a potluck get together for the long-time residents of North Olmsted. Mr. O'Crrady mentioned the Landmarks Commission to Mrs. Lawson and he gave her Mr. Barker's phone number. Mr. Barker received her phone number as well and he then called her on Sunday, July 7. He invited her to attend the meeting and to give a presentation on what she is trying to organize for July 21St. Mrs. Marge Lawson came forward to review the flyer that explains the event. It has been in the Sun Herald twice under the Around Town column. It has also appeared in the West Life. Mrs. Lawson added that on Thursdays in the Sun Herald, Diana Smith has a genealogy column and she has indicated it will be in her column on the 11''. Mrs. Lawson said that NIr. O'Grady inferred that he would do all he could. She said she has written a few things down if the board would like to keep anything in mind as far as helping out. The event is mainly to have people get together that have the interest of the historic district at heart, or people who have family members that were early settlers. There is a lot of information that we can gain from each other. She has received several phone calls now from people who are interested. Mrs. Lawson jave Diana Smith a bit more information as to the location of the event. It will be at the NOCC Pavilion at North Olmsted Park. She said it is a no cost, no expense affair as far as she is concerned, except for a few minor expenses they will try to absorb such as providing something to drink. She has listed things they will furnish along with memorabilia. There are items that the board or the City can help out with because she believes it should be a City project. Her first request was to use a city facility to post a notice. She was turned down at Sprinavale and told that the laws do not permit it. That doesn't help her when she is trying to get the word out that it is open to the public and a community affair. She thinks the lihrary or City Hall could have posted it. She asked if Landmarks could come up with bulletin boards or something along that line to put ineinorabilia on. She has a 38 inches wide by approximately 117 inches long architecture paper that would be good for people to look at to see all the generations back to the Mayflower and beyond. She indicated that Mr. O'Grady had mentioned to her that perhaps something can be put on the cable chamlel. She also suggested that a member of the board or a government official be present and perhaps give an opening address. A photographer would be nice to have on hand to give the event some publicity. Mr. Barker pointed out that the board does not have a lot of the things she mentioned available to it. He suggested that Mrs. Lawson call Ray Thomas, the Service Director, and speak with him. He then recommended that she speak with Mary Creadon as well. Mrs. Lawson pointed out that she did write a couple of letters to the Mayor. Mr. Barker said he believes the Service Department may have access to some of the things she is inquiring about. The board thanked Mrs. Lawson for her attendance and comments. IV. COMMUNICATIONS: Article froin the West Life regarding Bain Park Cabin in Fairview receiving a marker Cleveland Restoration Society-Invitation to 30`h Annual Membership Meeting & Preservation Awards Fagade Magazine from Cleveland Restoration Society e Mrs. Lord mentioned there was an interesting article in terms of what was discussed at the last meeting. It mentioned landscaping and the exterior of structures. The article pointed out if someone wanted a designation, they would have to remove aluminum and vinyl siding. She said the board might want to have copies of the article, on paaes 10-11, available to give to people. Mrs. Lord will have Mrs. Kilbane make 10 copies and have the article available to the board. She mentioned Mr. Corell might be interested in the subject since he was before the board last month as an applicant. 3