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<br />Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />September 26, 2007 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />Without discussing the possible historical significance of the site, members discussed <br />the possible uses and some desires for the site. Lewis noted that while the entire site <br />may not be suitable for preservation, it would go a long way to engender some good will <br />in the community for the owners to make some commitment to preservation of portions <br />of the site. <br /> <br />Barb Hesson stated her strong desire that the buildings be left as is and not changed at <br />all. Jean Morgan concurred with that opinion. <br /> <br />Hartronft asked about any City financial incentives for preservation. The Com <br />noted there currently are none other than the standard state and federal ta <br /> <br /> <br />The item will be scheduled for further discussion at the December 5 meeting at . h <br />time the group should have additional information from the City Atto ey of how the <br />process can proceed. <br /> <br />Next Commission Project <br /> <br /> <br />Commercial Incentives - Koertje will try to get additional ormation on the Main <br />Street Program for discussion at the December 5 meeting. mbers will also work to <br />compile a list of what commercial incentives er City's offer. Members will also try <br />to gather information on possible loans or loa s the City's may be able to offer. <br /> <br /> <br />Grain Elevator - Muckle was not in attendance, so 0 new information was <br />presented on this item. <br /> <br />Demolition Request Review - Ac <br />reported that Muckle and Tofte revi <br />determining that the houses were no <br /> <br /> <br />race - 553, 555, 557 County Road Muth <br />s request and released the permit after <br />e for individuallandmarking. <br /> <br />Planning Department Re <br /> <br /> <br />Updates: <br /> <br />Ms. Downer' <br />support they <br />Commission m <br /> <br /> <br />"ns - Morgan asked the Commission to alter the original letter of <br />o as to remove the option that the cabins be used as tool sheds. <br />rs agreed to revise the letter. <br /> <br /> <br />"lie Middle School Renovations - Muth reported that the school district has <br />the only option for the renovation is to raze the southern/oldest part of <br />hool and rebuild. Muth noted that the City has no authority to require the <br />I district save any portion of the site. <br /> <br />Members decided to write a letter of protest to the school board, the school principal, <br />and the Louisville Times. Lewis will draft a letter on which members can comment. <br />Members gave Lewis final authority over the content so that the letter can be sent <br />prior to a review of the Commission at the December 5 meeting. <br /> <br />1932 Water Treatment Plant - Muth reported that the Public Works Department has <br />given City Council options for the plant that include leaving it as is, renovating the <br />