Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 09 16

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 Page 4 of 7 Koertje asked what action will Council be doing tomorrow night (August 20th). Dejong stated the 1st reading of the ordinance, to purchase the property, will be heard on August 20th, as well as the landmark request. La Grave asked when the HPC would be allowed to review the agreement based on Koertje’s comments. Dejong stated he would make sure to get the changes back to the HPC. Stewart stated he thought the conservation easement was too restrictive. La Grave stated he was confused as to what roll the HPC plays in adoption of this agreement. Stewart stated the HPC can make a recommendation to City Council based on the concerns Koertje stated tonight. He stated he is eager to make a recommendation to start on the project. Discussion ensued around making sure Dejong understood Koertje’s concerns. Stewart asked for a formal motion. Stewart made a motion to recommend Council accept the agreement with Millsite LLC, based on the technical concerns voiced by Koertje. La Grave seconded the motion. Motion approved 6 to 0. Discussion – Historic Preservation Fund expenditures Stewart introduced the item. Robinson presented the HPF estimated budget for 2014 and how the administrative costs are being funded by the HPF. La Grave appreciated the opportunity to review the financial dashboard for the HPC. He passed out a handout which included his review of the budget. His review included comparisons of how the budget has changed over the past few years. He stated his facts and figures also compare the administrative costs as they relate to the number of grants that have been received and processed. Stewart inquired about specific costs, such as health insurance. La Grave inquired about 817 Main Street and where funds went for that project. Robinson stated this was a conservation easement.