Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2006 12 11

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 11 , 2006 Page 3 of 3 Proposing a Noncontiguous Historic District for Old Town This item was originally requested by Muckle. As she was not in attendance at the meeting, it was tabled. Changes to Landmark Agreement Members reviewed the City Attorney's proposed changes to the language of the Landmark Agreement. Muth noted the changes were to clarify language and better explain that landmarking transfers with the building. All members approved the new language. Subcommittee Reports There were no reports from any of the subcommittees. Lewis asked that at the January meeting the Commission discuss possibly either disbanding the s committees or at least reorganizing them in hopes of finding a better use of everyon time and resources. Items from Staff . Best Practices Pamphlet - Muth asked memb view the pamphlet and get comments back to her. . Muth noted that Wilcox will not be applying t .nted to his position when his term concludes in January. e asked m bers to recruit new applicants if they know anyone who m be interested. . Muth explained that the original wate ent plant is scheduled to be demolished. The Public Works Depa d looked at using the building as a storage facility, but rehabilitatio d improvements were estimated at approximately $55,000 and 0 de the installation of large roll-up doors on the east side of the building. were in agreement that the Public Works Department should cons. rnatives to demolition if possible and were supportive of saving the site torage even if it required installing the roll-up doors. Members also noted that if the site were landmarked, it would be eligible for possible gra nding. Muth will report back to the Public Works Director and get additional in ation. . Muth reported that ,pm Corson had sent an email stating that the CLG grants cannot be awarded until the Department of Interior budget is finalized and the Stat nows exactly how much grant money they will have to distribute. The 20 ss adjourned without making the appropriation, so the State is waiti e 2007 Congress to do so. Corson thought it might be March or later before t rants can be awarded. . Muth informed members that their meetings will be moved to the new first floor meeting room in either January or February. . Muth distributed copies of the Louisville Historical Society's Historian newsletter. Items from Commission Members - None. Discussion Items for Next Meeting - A discussion of how better to use or address the subcommittees. Adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.