Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 04 21

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 4 of 7 Watson asked how we went from 146 to 6. Robinson stated the first cut was to 88 and then HR did another cut to 22 focusing on historic preservation. He stated the Planning Staff then narrowed the 22 down to 6. Watson asked if small town preservation as considered. Robinson stated preservation, planning and design were all considered but not necessarily small town preservation. Haley asked what the public input would be for the preservation master plan. Fahey said there were complaints about the way the Comprehensive Plan was handled, so the public should have buy in at the beginning of the process. Echohawk stated the consultant could act as a facilitator as well Robinson stated he appreciated the direction. Discussion — 2014 Goals Stewart stated he and Fahey worked on some ideas for the list and collaborated with Robinson as well. Discussion ensued on the process. Stewart stated he would like to see the Austin Niehoff house restored. Fahey said she would like to see more public outreach. Watson stated he is unsure if he wants to narrow down a period of significance, primarily because of the asbestos siding on the Austin Niehoff house but also because there is going to be a lot of structures available for preservation when they hit 50 years old, but not every structure is considered historic. Robinson asked if the commission as happy with the goals. Watson said it looks good but more can be added if we see the need. Discussion — Grain Elevator Stewart stated at the last grain elevator meeting was a discussion about tours. Because the project still needs to go before City Council the group was worried about giving a group tour of public officials. Robinson stated the tour could be posted as a public meeting but there shouldn't be any group discussions during the tour.