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City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2013 Page 5 of 16 encourage preservation and participation in the program. Mr. Stewart stated he was speaking on behalf of himself and not the Historic Preservation Commission. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Steven Poppitz, 1036 Walnut Street, Louisville, CO addressed staff's negative support for the landmarking the property and noted the town is changing all the time and it was not all about a beauty contest, but about preserving history. He explained this home began as a two room miner's cabin, which is still visible even though the home was remodeled. He felt the architectural and social history of this property is prominent in Louisville and known for the Italian miners. He noted Louisville Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon completed an historical background of the property. He wanted to return the home back to the historic form and urged Council to landmark the property. Mr. Poppitz disclosed he was a member of the Historic Preservation Commission prior to purchasing the property, but did not discuss this landmarking with the City staff or members of the Historic Preservation Commission, nor was he involved in this action when he was a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO supported staffs recommendation. He noted the property was enlarged, almost doubled in size and dramatically altered. He stated the intent of the Historic Preservation Funds was to preserve history. He urged Council to deny the landmarking of the home. • COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Sackett stated the Historic Preservation Commission recommended landmarking and he felt the City Council should support their recommendation. Council member Loo agreed, but stated the City has a professional staff, whose recommendation should also be considered. She reviewed two pictures of homes on 613 Jefferson and 817 Garfield. Those homes were released for demolition on the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission because the exterior materials were not original. She stated the staff recommendation is more of a stringent and consistent assessment of a property. She supported staffs recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated the house is 100 years old with a 50-year addition. He asked whether Council is landmarking a 1947 house or a 1908 house. He supported staffs recommendation based on consistency. Council member Yarnell felt the house represents the change of miner's cabin to what they could afford in later years. She felt the home had architectural and social significance. She supported landmarking the property. •