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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-06 City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 Mission Statement Through teamwork and cooperation, the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future. AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 28, 2006 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 1. Call to order 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of minutes of October 25,2005 regular meeting 4. Public Hearings - none 5. Reports - none 6. Unfinished Business a. Heritage Landmark Designation Project 7. New Business a. Neighborhood Conservation District discussion b. Appoint 2006 Commission Officers c. 2006 Goals and Objectives 8. Miscellaneous 9. Adjourn MINUTES HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 25, 2005 1. CALL TO ORDER-Chairperson Preece called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Beverly Preece, Edgar Samuelson, Danielle Stuckle, Tim Burke Absent: None Also Present: Consultant Vogel, Administrative Services Director Shadick 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Burke, second by Samuelson to approve agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Samuelson, second by Burke to approve the minutes of September 20, 2005 as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None 5. REPORTS-None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Review of 2005 Goals/Objectives - The commission reviewed the progress on their 2005 Goals. Commission Member Stuckle stated the goal #10, the Rambling River Days Trolley Tour, could be worked out with Dakota City for 2006. In 2005 the HPC did not participate in a trolley tour because Dakota City conducted one. The commission decided that Goal #12, regarding the submission of articles in the newsletter, should be carried over to 2006 Goals and that the commission should look at other media avenues as well. b. Heritage Landmark Designation Project - When the CLG grant was applied for last May, some examples of properties to designate were suggested. It was suggested to designate 5-6 properties. However, it is possible to due 6-7. The commission should try to pick the properties with owners most motivated to designate and designate as many as possible until the Federal money from the grant runs out in July. Some of the properties on Spruce Street are taking on ambitious renovations and these properties could be nominated for the Heritage Preservation Award in 2006. Those properties that are renovating should be done before designation if chosen. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Heritage Landmark Designation Workshop - Consultant Vogel explained that the intent of the workshop would be to "walk through" the designation process and should be done in two parts. There should first be a workshop for city staff and then another for Council and property owners. The two can be done on the same day. The reason a separate workshop would be held for staff is to educate them on what roles different departments may have in the designation process. Also, some City staff is new and has never been involved in the designation process. The workshop for the Council and property owners would allow Councilmembers and owners to learn how the designation process works, why it is done and what is involved. By educating the Council on the process, Council is better informed when a designation goes to them for approval. The workshop will allow property owners to see Council involvement and confidence in the designation process. Hopefully, the first group of designations can be done during preservation month in May. The commission set the workshop date for January 18, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. Administrative Services Director Shadick will propose the workshop date to the Council at the November 7, 2005, City Council Meeting. The commission will invite all the potential property owners that scored high in the 1998 historic resources survey. 8. NUSCELLANEOUS Annual Report - Consultant Vogel stated the Annual Report for Federal Fiscal Year 2005 is being written. Riste Building - Administrative Services Director Shadick gave the Commission an update on the HRA acquisition ofthe Riste Building and its potential demolition. Historic Middle Creek Cemetery - At the last meeting Commission Member Samuelson asked if the parking area at the cemetery would remain now that the lift station is gone. Staff researched and updated the Commission that the parking area would be seeded for grass instead. Parking along the street is permitted in that area. Feely Elevator - Consultant Vogel stated that the Commission should start looking at focusing on a property in 2006 and suggested the Feely elevator because of its historical significance. A suggestion was made to talk to the Feely family to see how long they plan on remaining in business and what their plans are for the elevator. Vogel suggested that the Commission see if there is a way to partner with the City to preserve it, as it is probably the largest artifact ofFarrnington's agricultural heritage and people are used to seeing it there. Commission should also get involved in the preparation of the next Comprehensive plan just as they did in the last one. Next regular Meeting is scheduledfor February 28,2006 at 7: p.m. 9. ADJOURN MOTION by Burke, second by Stuckle to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~p~ Lisa A. Shadick Administrative Services Director 2/23/2006 HISTORIC PROPERTIES LIST Properties Listed in the National Register of Historic Places Exchange Bank Building, 344 - 3rd Street Daniel F. Akin House, 19185 Akin Road Church of the Advent (Episcopal), 412 Oak Street Properties Designated Farmington Heritage Landmarks Fletcher Building, 345 - 3rd Street Farmington State Bank Building, 320 - 3rd Street Masonic Temple Building, 324-328 - 3rd Street Hamilton Clay House, 621 Oak Street Exchange Bank Building, 344 - 3rd Street Church of the Advent (Episcopal), 412 Oak Street Daniel F. Akin House, 19185 Akin Road Middle Creek Estates Historic Cemetery (Presbyterian Cemetery) Properties Determined Eligible for Nomination as Heritage Landmarks Lyric Theater, 314 Oak Street St. Michael's Church (Catholic), 5th and Spruce (Demolished) Old St. Michael's Church (Catholic), 104 Elm Street House, 408 Oak Street House, 421 Oak Street House, 509 Oak Street House, 520 Oak Street Dr. Rogers House, 521 Oak Street House, 612 Oak Street House, 409 Spruce Street House, 500 Spruce Street House, 2827 210th Street House & Barn, 6040 212th Street ~ .. . .. Revised 2005 Goals and Objectives List 1. Reorganize the HPC as a 5-member advisory commission. 2. Present the annual preservation award during Historic Preservation Month (May). 3. Become a "Preserve America" community. 4. Nominate historic properties for designation as Farmington Heritage Landmarks. 5. Improve the Historic preservation content of the city's website and post the HPC articles from the city newsletter. 6. Organize a walking tour of downtown or one of the older residential neighborhoods. 7. Host an open house to show off a building that has been recently restored and/or hold a workshop for historic property owners at a historic property that is in need of rehabilitation. 8. Develop a program for placing signs or markers at historic places in the city. 9. Apply for CLG grant funding for preparation of Farmington Heritage Landmark nomination studies. 10. Work with the Farmington Area Historical Society and others to coordinate the trolley tours and other Rambling River Day events. 11. Work with the Planning Commission to ensure that historic properties are taken into consideration whenever development occurs. 12. Submit articles about the work of the HPC in the city newsletter.