Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 06 17

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 4 of 9 Robinson gave an update of the contract between the City and the Old Towne Group. The initial contract will be to clean up and stabilize the structure. Following this there will be a contract to secure the other phases. Koertje asked if there were any advancements towards cleaning up the property line dispute. Robinson stated there are discussions moving forward but an agreement has not been reached at this date. La Grave asked about the landmarking and why it is being recommended to be withdrawn. Robinson stated there are too many outstanding issues, specifically in regards to the boundary lines. He stated it makes more sense to withdraw the landmarking application, get the boundary issues finalized, then reapply. La Grave reminded staff and the HPC there is a grant application, with the state, which might be affected by the withdrawal. Robinson stated the application is already in and the state does not know of the withdrawal. He added staff will contact the state to see if there is to be an issue with the withdrawal of the landmark application. Koertje asked staff to let Council know of the potential implications of withdrawing the landmark application and the state grant application. Watson asked if the Old Towne Group was who Economic Development Director Aaron DeJong was working with for the stabilization. Robinson answered in the affirmative. Discussion ensued regarding the boundary discrepancies and how it affects the landmark application. La Grave asked who will be making the presentation to City Council for the landmark request. Robinson stated he would be making the presentation. Stewart stated he liked what was in the outline for the contract, but he didn’t see why a developer was needed at this point when it should be left up to an architect to scope out the work. He then discussed some details regarding the scope. He added we would like to see more specifics. La Grave asked if staff has considered managing the specifics of this project in house.