She stated at the meeting last night the School Board talked about remodeling Agassiz Jr. High. She stated this is a good opportunity to offer help on working through some of the issues of remodeling historic buildings. Ms. Thomasson stated this would be a positive way for this Commission to offer assistance. Mr. Gleye moved to propose a Resolution putting the Fargo Historic Preservation Commission on record as promoting the retention of neighborhood schools for the preservation and enhancement of historic neighborhoods and offering assistance to the School Board with remodeling older, historic buildings. Second by Mr. Scraper.
All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
She stated they are waiting to hear back from the State and haven t yet received the application for 2001 grant funds. Mr. Scraper stated in the past they talked about promoting the Historic Preservation Commission and he would like to see them follow through with that idea. Mr. Ekstrom stated Preservation Week is the first week of May and they should make an effort to try focus the entire community on preservation. He stated neighborhoods are a strong issue and they should stress that to the community. Ms. Kloubec suggested the Chair hold a press conference during Preservation Week.