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Historical Commission Meeting Minutes March 2, 2016 Page 4 of 5 The Metcalfe Needs Assessment report had recommended that historic structure assessments be done for the Jacoe Store and Tomeo House. An attempt to obtain funding from the state was not successful. Moving forward, funds will be sought through the Planning department from the Historic Preservation Fund. VIII. Chairperson's Report: None. IX. Election of Vice Chair (postponed from last meeting): The Commission elected Paula Elrod for the position of Vice Chair. X. Commission Request for Capital Funding to Submit to the City: 5 -year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget requests (2017- 2021). (This item is to be discussed by boards and commissions at their March 2016 meetings.): Commission members discussed budget requests for the CIP and decided to request funding for historic structure assessments, design and construction for the new museum building, and any additional items Bridget or Beth deem necessary. XI. Planning for annual City Council Study Session (April 26, 6:30 PM, Library) (Chairperson): Commission members discussed planning for the upcoming City Council study session and went over the questions on the City Council communications sheet included in the meeting packet. A. Seeking interested members to participate in Study Session planning subcommittee: Paula Elrod, Gordon Madonna, and Julie VanLaanen volunteered to be part of the subcommittee to work on the Study Session presentation. Paula asked to set up a meeting with Metcalfe to get some justifications to the cost estimates for the new museum building to add to the Study Session presentation. B. Encouragement for all Historical Commission members to attend the Study Session on April 26: All Commission members were encouraged to attend the Study Session to show support for the Museum. XII. Items of common interest with the Historic Preservation Commission: reports from HPC (Lynda Haley) liaison and from HC liaison to HPC (Paula Elrod): Lynda Haley said that she will continue as the liaison from the Historic Preservation Commission. Lynda reported the HPC is working on continuing educational outreach to the community through the both at the Farmers Market, Preservation Month in May and the ribbon cutting ceremony for landmarked buildings. Also, the HPC is working with realtors to explain what the HPC does and to possibly meet potential home owners before they buy older homes. 4