Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 02 07

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 10, 2011 Page 6 of 7 Lewis asked if the applicant had backup for all of the items shown on the scope of work. Blanchard stated he was the general contractor for the project so there is no markup. Lewis stated it appeared the City was getting a deal based on all that is being done for the price. Koertje asked the Commission if they felt the 20% contingency was necessary. Poppitz stated he thought the contingency was necessary. Lewis stated it was prudent to include a contingency in remodel projects. Speier asked if the commission considered the contingency available for design upgrades as well. Lewis stated she was concerned the HPC was becoming a design review board. Koertje stated the staff can determine what the contingency can be used for. Koertje asked for a motion on the conservation easement. Lewis made a motion for approval, to include architectural and engineering fees in the grant. Poppitz seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Update/Discussion – Grain Elevator HSA – Update McCartney reviewed the memo included in the packet. McCartney gave an update of the Grain Elevator HSA. Update/Discussion/Action – Commercial Incentives Koertje recommended a study session first, with Council, then do a roadshow. Updates/Discussions/Action – Plaques The Commission discussed doing a redesign. They stated this discussion should wait until Stewart was available for discussion since he is heading the project. Open Government Pamphlet McCartney asked if there were any questions regarding the pamphlet. None were heard. Officer Elections Koertje stated he wanted to step down as chair person and recommended the Commission choose Stewart as his replacement. The Commission voted to elect Stewart as chair person, Koertje as Vice Chair, and Poppitz as Secretary.