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Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promising future
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
April 28,2015
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
2. Approval of agenda
Motion by McMillen,second by Haley to approve the agenda. APIF,Motion passed.
3. Public Hearings
Nothing
4. New Business
a. 2015 Preservation Award Nominations and Selection
The City did not receive any nominations. The Commission chose to nominate the property located at
708 Third Street that is owned by Bruce and Ann Jensen. Staff will contact them and move the award
forward.
Motion by McMillen,second by Lehto to nominate the property located at 708 Third Street as the
recipient of the 2015 Preservation Award. APIF,Motion passed.
b. Historic Preservation Month—May
i. City Council/Mayoral Proclamation—May 4,2015
The proclamation was presented to the Commission. This will go before the City Council on
May 4,2015.
ii. Heritage Preservation Award presented to City Council—May 18,2015
Commission member Mohlis will plan on attending the Council meeting on May 18,2015 to
present the annual Heritage Preservation Award to Mr.and Mrs.Jensen.
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5. Continued Business
a. Adopt 2015 Goals and Objectives
The revised goals and objectives were provided to the Commission. Motion by Haley,second by Mohlis
to accept the 2015 Goals and Objectives. APIF,Motion passed.
b. Update on HPC webpage
Planning Manager Wippler stated that a number of updates have been made to the HPC's webpage. The
Commission was encouraged to visit the webpage and to provide staff with any feedback that they feel is
appropriate.
6. Reports&Plans
Nothing
7. Miscellaneous
a. May 26,2015 regular meeting update
i. Meeting Start time changed to 6:00 pm
ii. Middle Creek Cemetery site visit
Planning Manager Wippler wanted to remind the Commission that the group will be visiting the Middle Creek
cemetery during its regular meeting on May 26th. The meeting will begin on 6 pm to allow for additional
daylight.
8. Commission Roundtable
a. Commissioner Mohlis stated he is still working on the poster.He has two versions that he is currently
working on. He will forward it on when finished and decides which version to use.
b. Consultant Vogel wanted to make the Commission aware of a facade loan program that the City of
Chatfield has recently implemented. It is for projects up to$25,000, 1%interest loans with the first
$5,000 for façade renovations on historic buildings being a grant. The HPC may want to discuss a
similar program in the future.
9. Adjourn
Motion by McMillen,second by Haley,to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.APIF,Motion passed.
Submitted by,
Tony Wippler,Planning Manager
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