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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 26,2012
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM#169
1. Call to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Members Franceschelli,McMillen,Dooley,Reiman,Consultant Robert Vogel,Assistant City
Planner Wippler.
Absent: None
Also Present: Michael Koop,Leslie Coburn
2. Approval of agenda
Motion by McMillen,second by Dooley to approve the agenda with a modification to add the
introduction of new Commission Member Reiman under New Business. Motion passed with a vote of
3-0-1 (Reiman abstained).
3. Approval of the minutes from April 24,2012.
Motion by McMillen,second by Dooley to approve the minutes from April 24,2012. Motion passed
with a vote of 3-0-1 (Reiman abstained).
4. Public Hearings-None
5. New Business
a. Introduction of New Commissioner—Dennis Reiman
Chair Franceschelli introduced Dennis Reiman as the newest HPC commissioner.
b. Michael Koop&Leslie Coburn from SHPO
Mr.Koop and Ms.Coburn passed out the States new Heritage Preservation Plan and gave an
overview of what their goals and strategies are as an agency. They are trying to become more
active in outreach to the certified local governments. One item that they wanted to discuss with
the Commission is the database and files that SHPO has of the historical properties within our
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community. Ms.Coburn mentioned that after reviewing the City of Farmington's website,it
appears that their files are not up to date. She wants to make sure that the properties that the City
has designated are in their inventory,including documentation on those properties. Consultant
Vogel was directed to work with SHPO staff to get the missing information into their hands.
c. Inventory of Designated Landmark Properties
Staff provided the Commission with an updated list of the landmark properties. Commissioner
Dooley inquired about the two properties(Wurdeman House and Wool Growers Association
Building)that no longer meet the eligibilities requirements. Both of the properties have been
changed enough to no longer be eligible.
Commissioner Dooley inquired about why her house has not been discussed as a possible
landmark designation. Consultant Vogel stated the Commission can evaluate it again and run it
through the process.
6. Continued Business
a. Instructional Services Center
There is northing new to report on this item at this time. The School District is still in the
planning process for the entire district. At this time there is no money available for either the
remodel or demolition of the building.
b. Role of Preservation in Revitalizing the Downtown Area
There has been no recent movement on this topic.
c. Update—Legacy Grant Application for Heritage Resource Interpretation Plan
The grant has been submitted and staff is waiting on a response.
d. Preservation Workshop @?a Farmers'Market—June 28th
i. Signage Examples&Development of impromptu survey questions
Staff inquired if the HPC has any specific questions that they would like to have answered as
part of the impromptu survey at the upcoming Farmers' Market. The Commission did not have
any questions in mind at this time. However,if they come up with any questions in the mean
time they will get them to staff. Consultant Vogel will try to have examples of signage for the
Market.
7. Reports
None
8. Miscellaneous
None
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9. Adjourn
Motion by Dooley,second by McMillen,to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. APIF,Motion passed.
Submitted by,
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TonyWippler,Assistant City Planner
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