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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-15 I 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 March 24,2015 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM#169 1. Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Commission Members Present: Members Franceschelli,Lehto,McMillen,Haley,Mohlis Commission Members Absent: None Also Present: Planning Manager Wippler,Consultant Vogel a. 2015 Election of Officers Nomination of Commission Member Franceschelli as Chair Person by Commission Member Haley, second by Commission Member McMillen. APIF,Nomination passed. Nomination of Commission Member Mohlis as Vice Chair Person by Commission Member McMillen, second by Chair Person Franceschelli. APIF,Nomination passed. 2. Approval of agenda Motion by Haley,second by McMillen to approve the agenda. APIF,Motion passed. 3. Approval of Minutes a. September 23,2014 Regular Meeting The September 23,2014 Regular Meeting minutes were approved as presented with a 3-0-2 vote (Commission Members Haley and McMillen abstained). b. October 15,2014 Special Meeting The October 15,2014 Special Meeting minutes were approved as presented with a 4-0-1 vote (Commission Member Haley abstained). c. November 25,2014 Regular Meeting The November 25,2014 Regular Meeting minutes were approved as presented with a 4-0-1 vote (Commission Member Mohlis abstained). 1 2. 4. Public Hearings Nothing 5. Continued Business a. Heritage Interpretation Plan Consultant Vogel suggested that a walking tour be done as part of the development of the Interpretation Plan. The Commission agreed and would like to do the walking tour at its regular meeting on July 28th. b. HPC Webpage updates Planning Manager Wippler went over the changes that were made to the HPC's webpage. The Commission requested that the Dakota County Historical Society and the Minnesota Digital Library be added to the list of resources available on the webpage. Consultant Vogel suggested placing what are called preservation briefs from the National Parks Service that cover everything from selecting paint to architecture. These are downloadable documents that the City can provide access to. 6. New Business a. 2015 Goals and Objectives Planning Manager Wippler provided the Commission with the current 2014 goals and requested the Commission to provide suggestions for updating the goals for 2015. The majority of the goals will remain in effect for 2015. Two items were added to the list,those being: joint meetings with other Commission as available and to plan and organize a Halloween event for the Middle Creek Cemetery for possible implementation in 2016. Planning Manager Wippler will revise the Goals and Objectives and bring them back to the Commission at its next meeting for formal approval. b. Historic Preservation Month A Special meeting will be held on April 28th at 7 pm to select a nomination for the 2015 Heritage Preservation Award. The presentation of the Historic Preservation Award will take place at the May 18th regular City Council meeting. The proclamation for Historic Preservation Month will be presented to the City Council at its regular meeting on May 4,2015. c. Downtown Redevelopment Plan RIG application Planning Manager Wippler explained that the City has applied to the Dakota County Community Development Agency for a Redevelopment Incentive Grant in order to cover a portion of the cost of completing a redevelopment guide for the downtown. This is for information purposes only,staff will keep the Commission apprised as this application and project progresses forward. d. Exchange Bank and Larson Building Planning Manager Wippler informed the Commission that the Planning Commission at its March meeting approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church to occupy these buildings. The applicants have been in contact with Consultant Vogel to discuss options for the building,specifically the stairwell that leads to the main ballroom. This was for informational purposes only. 2 3 e. Docomomo US National Symposium Planning Manager Wippler wanted to make the Commission aware of an educational opportunity coming up on June 4-7,2015. It is a national symposium that looks to bring attention to the unique cultural heritage,preservation,and advocacy of significant modem architecture and landscape architecture throughout the state of Minnesota. Grants to attend may be available through the State Historical Society. Commissioner Mohlis expressed interest in attending the event. 7. Reports&Plans a. Consultant Report—Consultant Vogel was contacted by Kemps to see if his group had any history on the property and buildings. The Commission may want to consider designating certain properties(similar to the Kemp's property that are unique)not for landmark designation but to research and put the history down in writing. 8. Miscellaneous a. 104 Elm Street Planning Manager Wippler wanted to make the Commission aware that he was contacted by a realtor regarding this property,the property is up for sale. A person inquired if the property could be used as a mixed use property(live in the basement and use the main floor as an event center). This was just for informational purposes only as the property is listed as a property determined eligible for designation. b. HPC Stipend Commission member McMillen inquired if the HPC will now be receiving a stipend for meeting. Staff will look into that and provide an answer at the next meeting. 9. Commission Roundtable a. Commissioner Mohlis stated he would once again like to design the Preservation Month poster. The Commission agreed to the request. b. Chair Franceschelli shared some magazines/information that he received with the Commission. 10. Adjourn Motion by McMillen,second by Haley,to adjourn at 8:14 p.m.APIF,Motion passed. Submitted by, 1 .61441 Tony Wippler,Planning Manager 3