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Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farnzington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promising future
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
July 26,2016
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM#169
1. Call to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commission Members Present: Members Franceschelli,McMillen,Mohlis,Haley,and Hinton
Commission Members Absent: None
Also Present: Planning Manager Wippler,Consultant Vogel
2. Approval of agenda
Motion by McMillen,second by Mohlis to approve the agenda. API ',Motion passed.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 24,2016 Regular Meeting
Motion by Mohlis,second by Hinton to approve the May 24,2016 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Vote: 4-
0-1(Haley abstained),Motion passed.
4. Public Hearings
Nothing
5. Continued Business
a. Heritage Landmarks
Planning Manager Wippler stated that the Commission wants to hold a workshop with the eligible and landmarked
properties at the September 27th regular meeting. A draft letter was prepared and the Commission was fine with the
content in the letter and gave the direction to staff to mail it out. The workshop will be held in the Council
Chambers.
b. Interpretation Plan •
Consultant Vogel provided the Commission with information regarding types of signage that could be used and
potential costs associated with each. The Commission's challenge will be selecting the locations for these signs and
ensure that there is adequate space for the signs and that they are accessible. This is the type of project that appears
will fall under the small grant program through the Legacy funds which has a maximum grant amount of$10,000.
The Commission was in agreement that the three locations that would he considered for the initial signs would be
Rambling River Park,Depot Way Arts Park,and City Hall. The Commission will continue the discussion on this
item at its regular meeting on November 22,2016.
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6. New Business
a. 2016 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference
Commission members Hinton and Mohlis expressed interest in attending the conference,which will be held in
Hastings. There is funding in the 201.6 budget to cover the registration fee for one member to attend. Both will let
staff know if they are able to attend.
7. Reports&Plans
None
8. Miscellaneous
a. Eternity Homes Expansion—425 Third Street
Planning Manager Wippler explained the expansion proposal to the Commission and what approvals were given by
the Planning Commission to allow the expansion. Chair Franceschelli wanted to make the Commission aware of
this plan as they will be making changes to the facade. The owners want to see what condition the brick is under the
existing facade but until they get the existing removed they won't know. The owners may contact Robert for
additional consultation.
b. Heritage Preservation Commission Picture
A picture was taken of the Commission.
9. Commission Roundtable
a. Commissioner McMillen mentioned that four bice racks had been installed. A total of eight racks will be installed
by the end of the summer.
b. Commissioner McMillen mentioned that the art work within the Depot Way Arts Park was recently removed by the
Parks Department due to their condition.
c. Commissioner McMillen mentioned that the Commission is not required to vote on minutes or do abstentions
unless there are corrections or additions to those minutes. The Commission will continue as is with the approvals
of the minutes.
d. Commissioner Mohlis mentioned that the bike racks that were installed are not that functional. In the future,the
city may want to consider a more traditional type bice rack.
10. Adjourn
Motion by McMillen,second by Hinton,to adjourn at 7:52 p.m.APIF,Motion passed.
Submitted by,
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Tony Wippler,Panning Manager
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