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City Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2012 Page 6 of 15 Steve Poppitz, 1036 Walnut Street, Louisville, CO requested the Council approve his request for landmarking. With the redevelopment of the Highway 42 area, he and his neighbors would like to preserve historic homes in the area. He felt this area is unique and has a history of an Italian immigrant settlement and was built in 1908. City Attorney Light asked Mr. Poppitz if he previously sat on the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Poppitz confirmed he at one time sat on the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Muckle asked when Mr. Poppitz resigned from the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Poppitz disclosed he resigned in June. PUBLIC COMMENT Jean Morgan, 1231 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO disagreed with the City staff's recommendation. She stated Josephine Guenzi was locally famous for her dressmaking skills and Edith Guenzi lived to be 100 years old. The Louisville Museum has an audio tape of Edith's recollection of early Louisville. She urged the Council to landmark this property. Peter Stewart, 1132 Jefferson Avenue, Louisville, CO stated landmarking is totally voluntary. He stated the Historic Preservation Commission believes this home meets the minimal thresholds for landmarking. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Jasiak asked how many miner style homes still exist in Louisville. Planner I Robinson was unsure of the number but stated the City staff and the HPC looked at other examples of the miner style homes in Miner's Field area and there were better representations of the miner cabin style house in the area. Council member Loo inquired whether there was a mention of a national landmarking of the property. Planner I Robinson stated the Museum Director's statement in the planning report was the home was not a candidate for national landmarking. Mayor Muckle favored landmarking the property. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton did not. Council member Yarnell stated she originally supported staffs recommendation, but after hearing Mr. Poppitz presentation, she supports the landmarking. Council members Keany and Jasiak also stated their original support was for staff's recommendation, but they are undecided at this point. Council member Keany stated the social significance is important, but he was not convinced the house was eligible for landmarking.