HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-18-2000HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of January 18, 2000
I. Quorum: Thorsen, Warg, Langenfeld, Coutu, Sovik-Siemens, Goderstad, Smith and Simacek
present.
II. Minutes of December 14, 1999: Motion by Goderstad, second by Sovik-Siemens to
approve; motion carried.
IlL Review of building permits or design proposals.
Fitch Building, 221 E Second. Awning: canvas, wedge-shaped similar in size and location to
turn of century photograph. Motion by Warg, second by Coutu to approve design as submitted;
motion carried.
IV. New business
A. Election.
Thorsen nominated for Chair by Smith, second by Simacek; there being no other
nominations, Thorsen was elected.
Warg nominated for Vicechair by Coutu, second by Langenfeld; there being no other
nominations, Warg was elected.
B. Proposed sidewalk and trail plan. Recommendations to Public Works Director.
Motion by Coutu, second by Smith to recommend as follows; motion carded 8-0.
· Consult with HPC on new and replacement sidewalks in the Historic and Conservation
Districts for size, surface, material, trees.
· Sidewalks are consistent with the original streetscape of Hastings and the City should
make every effort to retain and maintain existing sidewalks, and the boulevards and trees.
C. Vision and goals for 2000. Following points were made and accepted.
Reuse plans now being considered for the LeDuc House must include public access.
· The Conservation District should be adopted by City Council to preserve the character of
old neighborhoods regardless of redevelopment.
· City actions should make it easier to rehab old housing rather than demolish it: local
access to mortgages, rehab loans, advice, sources ofbelp for the do-it-yourselfer,
carpenters who will do this kind of work.
· New senior housing should be located near existing retail. Should consider rehab of good
existing buildings for senior housing.
· Education is a permanent priority task for the HPC. Historic and preservation information
and advice need to be made available as widely as possible. Help the do-it-yourselfers.
V. Staff & Committee Reports.
A. Guardian Angels. Recommendation to designate the Church and the School will be reviewed
by the Planning Commission on January 24 and the Public Hearing will be held at the Council
Meeting on February 7, 2000. Staffwill provide information for both. Chairman Thorsen will
present HPC's position at Public Hearing.
B. Interpretive markers, guide and signs with the NPS, City and Chamber. Dick Thorsen and
Kathy Sovik-Siemens will represem the HPC at future meetings.
VI. Adjournment.
Motion by Smith and Second by Sovik-Siemens to adjourn; motion carried.