Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2009 01 26

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 26, 2009 Page 5 of 6 that he will be willing to reuse the building on site and that a private owner will be needed to step forward to take the building. Muth reported that the County recently moved a building for about $12,000. That helps give an idea of what kind of moving cost there might be. She added that the City does not have a location or use for the building at this time. Lewis noted that one option may be to advertise the building to potential owners. She will continue to work on this with the owner and report back the group. • 836 & 844 Main Street -stay expired 4/22/08 Muth noted that the owners still have no immediate plans for the site. 1024 LaFarge Avenue -stay expired 10/1/08 Muth noted that the owners still have no immediate plans for this site either. 824 South Place -stay expired 12/21/08 Muth reported the owner has not had architectural plans drawn for the site, but is still moving forward with ideas for a new building on the site. Lewis added that she plans to speak with the owner about ways to reuse the building or incorporate it into a new building. She asked Stewart if he would be interested in working on this with her. He stated he would help. Ms. Downer's Cabins Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, noted that the recent wind storm had caused some damage. She asked what the City might be able to do to help with the trees. Muth stated she would check with the City Forester to see what might be possible. Morgan added that she would like the members to help think of a new location to which the cabins could be moved. Items from Staff • Recruitment for New Member Muth reported that Whiteman had recruited a new applicant that is a land use planner. At this time, she did not know when Council might discuss the application request. • February 7 County Preservation Forum, 9:00 AM Muth reminded members of the February 7 forum and asked members to