"The first phase of state construction contracts is the schematic. Second is design development and third is contract document. That includes final design, structural, HV/AC plans, mechanical and similar construction details. The fourth phase authorizes preparation of the bid document. Sharon Gahagan, chairman of the Historic District Commission, said Trahan was in Natchitoches in November with an unacceptable rectangle design. It was commonly referred to an "amoeba." Trahan returned June 10 and was told by Historic District commissioners that the rectangular design was still unacceptable because of the harsh angles. Also of concern is the 200-foot long wall side along Lafayette Street that has no windows or breaks in the design. Trahan said Monday, "We feel we need to find a creative way to deal with that long wall." To date, Trahan has not submitted a design plan of any kind to the Natchitoches Historic District Commission. He has not even submitted an application for approval by the commission. "We have not seen anything other than a computer-generated image of the exterior. We hoped they would come back in July or August with final plans," Gahagan said. Cane River was the influence for the design. Trahan explained the relationship between the river and sports as "dynamic, stopping and starting." The exterior design should mesh old historic and new structures." - Jeff Guin from Bookmarklet