Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 08 20

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 18, 2018 Page2of9 Chuck Thomas asked if staff was looking for an exterior or an interior space. Trice replied that everything was on the table. She called the Commission's attention to Commissioner Ulm's email outlining his thoughts on the possible locations in the email provided to the Commission and entered it into the record. Fahey stated that she liked the museum location as a final destination, but thought it should be displayed somewhere in the interim. She suggested a space at the library or John Breaux Park. Dickinson stated that South Boulder and Main could be an option, but the City did not own property there. He noted that the advertising nature of the sign might confuse people. Trice interjected that there was a tiny bit of right-of-way in that location between Main and the railroad tracks. Chuck Thomas suggested putting it on the South Street underpass either on an existing structure or on a pole erected for the purpose of holding the sign. He also suggested the parking lot next to Steinbaugh Pavilion. Haley read Commissioner Ulm's recommendations for locations from his email, which included the Pavilion, John Breaux Park, and the Arts Center. Parris stated the Museum was the best place long-term. She agreed with Dickinson's point that the sign was meant to be an advertisement and might confuse people depending on where it was placed. She recommended interpretive signage to explain the presence of the sign. Haley responded that the underpass location might be too low to keep the sign safe and the location on South Boulder Road might make people think that the Blue Parrot was still open. Haley, Fahey, and Parris agreed that inside the library could be the best location. Dickinson added that the interior of the library would provide an up -close experience with the sign. All agreed that this would be a good temporary location until the museum could take it. Chuck Thomas stated that the space needed for the sign might detract from the library collections. Fahey responded that it could be in a case that showed only one side. Dickinson added that the library location might be a less expensive option. Haley stated that an indoor location might preclude the need to light up the sign. Fahey and Haley discussed the possibility of a roped -off area. She asked if mounting it on the wall in the library would be costly. Fahey mentioned a neon sign exhibit at the Arvada Center that had roped -off areas for the sign as an example of what the library could do. Trice reminded the Commission that the next step was to take recommendations and flesh out how much they would cost and if they were feasible.