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Home My WebLink About04-24-12 City of Farmington Mission.Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future. AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 24, 2012 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM#169 1. Call to order 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of minutes of February 28,2012 regular meeting 4. Public Hearings None • 5. New Business a. Annual Preservation Award Nominations b. Instructional Services Center—ISD 192 discussion—ISD Staff will not be present c. Preservation Workshops @ Farmers' Market-dates 6. Continued Business a. Role of Preservation in Revitalizing the Downtown Area i. Downtown Street& Way Finding Signs b. Update—Legacy Grant Application for I leritage Resource Interpretation Plan c. Historic Preservation Month—May i. l'oster status ii. City Council /Mayoral Proclamation—May 7,2012(draft proclamation attached) iii. Heritage Preservation Award(s)presented at City Council—May 21,2012 7. Reports& Plans None 8. Miscellaneous None 9. Adjourn City of Farmington Mission Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 28,2012 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM#169 1. Call to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Members Franceschelli,Preece,Dooley,McMillen,Consultant Robert Vogel,Assistant City Planner Wippler. Absent: None 2. Approval of agenda Motion by McMillen,second by Dooley to approve the agenda. APIF,Motion passed. 3. Approval of the minutes from October 25,2011. Motion by Preece,second by Dooley to approve the minutes from October 25,2011. APIF,Motion passed. 4. Public Hearings-None 5. New Business a. Recognition of Commissioner Beverly Preece Assistant Planner Wippler presented Commissioner Preece with a plaque from the Commission recognizing her for her dedication to the HPC over the past twelve years. This will be her last meeting as she is moving to Farmington New Mexico. b. HPC 2012 Officer Appointments Motion by McMillen,second by Dooley to appoint Commissioner Franceschelli as Chairperson for 2012. Motion by Franceschelli,second by McMillen to appoint Commissioner Dooley as Vice Chairperson for 2012. Motion by Preece,second by Dooley to appoint Commissioner McMillen as Secretary for 2012. c. HPC 2012 Goals and Objectives The Commission reviewed the 2011 Goals and Objectives and determined that numbers 1-5 should carry over into 2012. The Commission did add a 6th goal for 2012,it is: 1 #6. Establish partnerships with various Vermillion River Stewardship entities. Staff will update and distribute the 2012 Goals and Objectives with the approved changes. Motion by Dooley,second by McMillen to adopt the proposed Goals and Objectives for 2012 with the changes discussed. APIF,Motion passed. d. Historic Preservation Month—May i. City Council Proclamation—May 7,2012 The 2012 theme is"Discover Farmington's Hidden Gem". The Mayor will proclaim May as Heritage Preservation month at the regular City Council meeting on May 7s'. ii. Heritage Preservation Award Presented at City Council—May 21,2012 The deadline for submission of nominations to staff is April 20,2012. The HPC will formally select a nomination at their regular meeting on April 24,2012. Staff has been working on a press release that will be published in the paper in the upcoming weeks. Information will also be made available via the City's website and cable. The award will be presented to the recipient at the May 21,2012 regular City Council meeting. It would also be a good idea to give the Council an update of what the HPC has accomplished over the last several years. e. 2030 Comprehensive Plan—2011 Amendment—HPC Chapter 11 Assistant Planner Wippler introduced the item and mentioned that Planning staff is updating the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to include information such as 2010 Census numbers as well as if there had been any study's completed since 2008,when the original plan was approved. Staff highlighted the areas of the Heritage Preservation Chapter that have been amended by staff and inquired if the Commission was comfortable with those changes/additions. The Commission was comfortable with the proposed changes and recommended moving forward with those changes/additions as presented. 6. Continued Business a. Role of Preservation in Revitalizing the Downtown Area i. Downtown Street&Way Finding Signs The Commission decided to move forward and have Consultant Vogel submit a grant application for the Heritage Resource Interpretation Plan. This way the Commission can develop a vision for what they see for the downtown and layout a financing plan for specific improvements and then provide all this information to the City Council for by-in and support. b. Update—Legacy Grant Application for Heritage Resource Interpretation Plan Consultant Vogel will submit a grant application on behalf of the HPC. If the grant is approved,the work on the Interpretation Plan could start latter this year. 7. Reports a. A New Season—Preservation Plan for Minnesota's Historic Properties 2012-2017 Assistant Planner Wippler provided the Commission with a copy of the State's new 2012-2017 Preservation Plan. This was for the Commission's information only. 2 8. Miscellaneous a. 2012 Meeting dates Assistant Planner Wippler provided the Commission with a Calendar of meeting dates. This was provided to them for information purposes only. b. Commission vacancies Assistant Planner Wippler mentioned that with Commissioner Preece resigning her position,the HPC will soon be left with two vacancies. Until one or both of the vacancies are filled,it will be important for the remaining three Commissioners be present at the upcoming meetings to ensure a quorum. Staff will continue to do what they can to fill the two vacancies. c. Jackie Dooley Commissioner Dooley approached the Commission as a citizen to ask if any of the Commissioners have heard of individuals having difficulties obtaining reasonably priced insurance for older homes. Consultant Vogel stated that usually insurance rates go down with older homes. The Commission had not heard of that either and Commissioner McMillen asked if she had obtained additional quotes. That would be the next step that she should take. 9. Adjourn Motion by Dooley,second by McMillen,to adjourn at 7:14 p.m.APIF,Motion passed. Submitted by, tojet.7:3 Tony W4ler,Assistant City Planner 3 2012 Preservation Month Mayoral Proclamation WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sus- tainable development , revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintain- ing community character while enhancing livability; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life, and all ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the con- tributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as people; and WHEREAS, "Discovering Farmington's Hidden Gem" is the City's local theme for National Preservation Month 2012 and is cosponsored by the National Trust for His- toric Preservation. NOW THEREFORE, I, the Mayor of Farmington, Todd Larson do proclaim May 2012 as Preservation Month, and call upon the people of Farmington to join their fel- low citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. Authorized Signature Date