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HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting, July 18, 2006, 7:00p.m., City Hall I. Quorum: Commissioners St. James, Hellie, Behnke, Martin, Hicks, and Goderstad were present. Staff: Grossman and Phillips. Chairperson Goderstad called the meeting to order. II. Minutes of June 20, 2006. Hicks moved and St. James seconded approval of the minutes; motion carried, 6-0. III. Review of building permits or design proposals. A. 1629 Vermillion Street, the LeDuc Mansion. City of Hastings. Grossman presented information regarding the proposal for added sidewalk lighting for the south east part of the building. The proposals were not for final decision, but rather to continue the process of selection. Grossman summarized and email from Rita Goodrich, historic architectural and Carole Zellie, architectural historian. Rita and Carol advised that there needs to be a plain functional light that will not be mistaken for historic in anyway. A yard light was recommended and a design provided by Kurt Stoudt, the City Facilities Manager. The exact location of the light pole will be discussed with the City Forester so no trees will be harmed. Grossman went on to say that they did not recommend attaching lighting to the building. Grossman informed the Commission that the Minnesota Historical Society will have to approve the City's decision pertaining to lighting because there is a covenant on the deed to LeDuc. The Commission discussed what types of lighting would be used, a bright white light or a soft yellow light. A mercury light would be a bright white light and the sodium light would give off more of a soft yellow light. The Commission felt that a soft yellow light would be more appealing and aesthetically pleasing. The Commissioners agreed that it would be a good idea to get a lighting expert to give some knowledgeable advice on the lighting at the LeDuc. Commissioner Hellie motioned to approve the yard light recommended by Mr. Stoudt, provided the pole be metal and painted black and asked for an opinion of a lighting expert on the type and size of light. Commissioner Hicks seconded. Commissioners discussed the idea of an interchangeable light fixture; a fixture that could use both sodium and mercury light bulbs. No agreement was reached on whether sodium or mercury was preferable.