At the October Design Committee Meeting, the agenda was full of exciting new possibilities.  First on the agenda was discussing a new computer program called SketchUp.  This program will allow our design committee to take a picture of a building, download it, and make changes to the building such as awnings, paint color, and windows.  This will help the committee communicate possible changes to the building owners by showing them how changes can

affect the look of the building.  Next on the agenda was discussing a request that came from City Manager, Herb at the last board meeting.  He is requesting that our design committee work on ideas for the lot located at Central and Vine.  This is where the old Smoke Shop was torn down (see picture above).  The City needed this property for the street widening that they are planning, but needed very little of it.  Herb's plan is to make that corner very attractive.  Linda assigned her committee to come back next month with ideas and drawings for that lot.  Herb said that it could include sculptures, landscaping, and even a fountain.  Finally, one of the committee members brought it to everyone's attention that the Sunshine Court (the landscaped alley next to Gizmos) needs some improvement.  That alley was beautified over 10 years ago and needs some maintenance.  There was some discussion as to how to improve the space and where the money for improvement could come from.  The meeting was adjourned with a couple assignments for the committee and lots of great ideas.  If you are interested in joining this group, please call Lindsay at 321-3088.  They meet at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th Thursday every month.  Due to Thanksgiving, November's meeting will be on November 19th at 4:00.