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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
July 22,2014
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commission Members Present: Members Franceschelli,McMillen,Lehto,Mohlis
Commission Members Absent: Member Haley
Also Present: Consultant Vogel,Planning Manager Wippler
2. Approval of agenda
Motion by McMillen,second by Mohlis to approve the agenda. APIF,Motion passed.
3. Approval of the minutes
a. May 27,2014 Regular Meeting
Motion by McMillen,second by Lehto to approve the May 27,2014 regular meeting minutes. APIF,
Motion passed.
4. Public Hearings-None
5. Continued Business
a. Limited Commercial Venture Ordinance
Planning Manager Wippler stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance at its May 13th
regular meeting and asked that it be brought back to the HPC and that the property owners of the
landmark residences be invited to attend that HPC meeting to go over the ordinance prior to scheduling a
public hearing. Staff did hear from two of the property owners,Mr.Flynn(320 Walnut St)and Mr.
Schulz(500 Spruce)both stated that they would not be able to attend this meeting;however,neither
expressed much concern over the proposed ordinance. Motion by McMillen to forward the ordinance on
as presented to the Planning Commission for a public hearing,second by Mohlis. APIF,Motion passed.
b. Beautification Awards Program
Planning Manager Wippler stated that no entry forms have been submitted so far. Staff will alert the
Commission if and when an entry is submitted. Information on this award should be placed in an
upcoming City newsletter.
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6. New Business
a. Determination of landmark eligibility—431 Third Street
Consultant Vogel stated that one of the essential tasks that only this Commission can do is to issue these
determinations of eligibility for properties which is basically just findings that the Commission makes
that means the property is eligible to be designated as a Heritage Landmark. Consultant Vogel would like
to have this property added to the City's list of eligible properties.
Motion by Lehto to determine the property located at 431 Third Street as a Landmark eligible property,
second by McMillen. APIF,Motion passed.
b. Use of GIS in historic preservation
Planning Manager Wippler stated that staff has been working with the Dakota County Office of GIS on a
webmap that would depict where the designated properties are located and by clicking on an indicator and
it would bring up information regarding the property including a picture. Staff is hopeful that the
webmap will be available for the September meeting so that the Commission can review it and pass along
comments before the final product gets placed on the City's website.
c. Arcadia Publications proposed Farmington history book—Images of America series
Consultant Vogel mentioned that Arcadia Publication has reached out and they would like to do a book
on Farmington and are looking for an author to assist in the product. Arcadia provides all of the editorial
support for the book and it produces a product that is a reasonable price. This isn't a project that the HPC
should do but if the Commission members wanted to put out feelers for a local author that would be
appropriate. Commission Member Lehto mentioned that she would be interested in authoring it.
Consultant Vogel will give the contact information for Arcadia to Commission Member Lehto.
d. HIPC webpage improvements
General discussion occurred regarding the City's webpage and how it could be updated and how
advancements in technology could be utilized on the City's webpage. The Age of Housing map that was
recently completed by the Dakota County Office of GIS should be placed on the webpage. Staff will talk
with the Website Manager to see if they are able to attend a future meeting to discuss the website with the
Commission.
e. State preservation Conference—September 17-20
PIanning Manager Wippler stated that Commission Members Franscelli and Lehto will be attending the
conference this year. The registrations need to be completed and submitted. It was mentioned that the
City did receive a grant from SHPO that will cover a majority of the costs associated with the two
members attending the conference.
7. Reports
Nothing
8. Miscellaneous
Commission Member McMillen asked if there will be another representation of the Commission at the Farmers'
Market. Yes,the next Farmers'Market that Consultant Vogel will attend will be on September 4,2014.
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9. Commission Roundtable
Nothing
10. Adjourn
Motion by McMillen,second by Lehto,to adjourn at 7:44 p.m.APIF,Motion passed.
Submitted by,
Tony Wippler,Planning Manager
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