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B. Increase in sign allowance. Warg brought up the issue of sign age at the LeDuc house. Chad Roberts of Dakota County Historical Society wanted a second sign facing 1 ih Street. City Council amended the sign ordinance to permit a second sign on public use properties that face two streets. The commission felt that more large signs take away from the visual aesthetics ofthe house itself. Warg asked whether the county historical society or the city has power over the signage at LeDuc. Grossman noted that the society can propose signs, but the number and size must be within the City sign code and the appearance must be approved by the commission. c. Temporary signs at LeDuc. The number and frequency of temporary signs and banners are another issue. There have been times when special event banners, sandwich board signs, parking lot signs, were all in use at the same time. Goderstad felt the LeDuc is the premiere historic house in Hastings and it should not look too commercial. Goderstad suggested someone to join the Dakota County Historical Board in order to monitor issues such as this. St. James suggested putting up a LeDuc sign across High Way 61. Behnke suggested a sign on the lawn perpendicular to the road, resembling the period of the LeDuc house. A sign with changeable letters for events was also an option. Grossman will discuss these issues with the City Administrator, and the Planner and will remind the society to submit the new sign design to the commission. V. Information and Reports A. Phillips presented a list and a map of houses that are considered for being designated as historic. The list was divided up among commissioners; each commissioner will pick the best few houses in their part of the list. Grossman clarified how to pick the best houses by using the criteria of significance and integrity. Integrity is the quality of original design. The unique visual character must remain intact. Commissioners will review their findings at the June 20th meeting and the top few choices will be considered for a possible designation project using a Preservation Grant. B. Recent communications: The conference committee cut out the preservation restriction out of the eminent domain Bill. C. Siemens inquired if the topography, such as cutting down trees, can be changed in a historic district or site. Grossman will ask the city forester to look at the trees on the 3rd Street hill. IV. Adjournment: Warg moved and Martin seconded adjournment; motion carried.