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Minutes of the Meeting of July 16, 2024
Held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Volunteer Room
I. Call to Order and Quorum Smith, McCoy, Peterson, Bremer, Simacek, and Toppin
Absent: Borchardt, Youngren, and Alitz Edell.
Staff: Fortney
II. Add items to the agenda
A. 212 2nd Street E - Painting, and brick replacement.
B. 207 2nd Street W - Century Home Plaque Request
Motion by Commissioner Peterson to add the items to the agenda, seconded by
Commissioner McCoy. Approved 6-0
III. Minutes:
A. July 16, 2024 Approved by Chair Toppin
IV. Certificate of Approval Review
A. 306 2nd St West - Landscaping Project
Fortney presented the staff report. Chair Toppin asked the applicant questions about the location
of the proposed improvements and future phases. John Stebbings, applicant explained the
improvements are limited to the NE corner of the yard and they will not be higher than the highest
ground level. He added that a greenhouse and garage would be future phases that he will bring
forward later. He said the landscaping is necessary immediately due to erosion. Fortney
cautioned the applicant to not plant any vegetation that might impact visibility near the alley
intersection. Stebbings said he would not.
Motion by Commissioner Bremer to approve the request as proposed, seconded by
Commissioner McCoy. Approved 6-0
B. 212 2nd Street E — Brick repair
Fortney presented the staff report and said the upper parapet wall has deteriorated and the work
involves replacement of at least two bricks deep into the wall. He added that only previously
painted masonry can be painted without HPC approval. The replaced bricks would technically
require this approval. Commissioner Simacek asked if the commission needed to review the
proposed roofing work. Fortney said there is no actual roofing work proposed. There is only a
note in the mason's contract stating any issues relating to roofing would require the owner to
contract with a roofing contractor for that type of work.
Motion by Commissioner Simacek to approve the reconstruction and painting as proposed,
seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Approved 6-0
C. 207 2nd Street W — Century Home Plaque Application
Fortney presented the staff report with no further discussion.
Motion by Commissioner McCoy to approve the requested century plaque sale, seconded by
Commissioner Peterson. Approved 6-0
V. OHDS — Original Hastings Design Standards Review
VI. Business and Information
A. Mailing notification discussion.
The commission provided staff with final direction on the proposed mailing that will go out to
owners of designated properties to provided notice of the approval process, appreciation for the
care of their historic properties, and financial assistance that is available.
B. Staff updated the Commission on the zoning code update
C. Upcoming State Preservation Conference opportunity.
Staff asked if any commissioners were interested in attending the conference in Red Wing, which
is mandatory for at least one commissioner or staff from each CLG (Certified Local Government).
He added that the expense is reimbursable with state grants. Commissioners Bremer and Peterson
showed interest.
VII. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Borchardt to adjourn at 7:51 pm, seconded by Commissioner
Youngren. Approved 6-0
Respectfully Submitted - Justin Fortney