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HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of July 18, 2023
Held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Volunteer Room
I. Quorum: Commissioners: Alitz Edell, McCoy, Youngren, Peterson, Bremer, and
Simacek
Absent: Toppin, Borchardt and Smith
Staff: City Planner Fortney
Motion by Commissioner McCoy to elect Commissioner Youngren as the Chair Pro-Tem
for the meeting, seconded by Alitz Edell; motion approved 6-0.
Chair Pro-Tem Youngren called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Minutes: May 16, 2023
A. Chair Pro-Tem Youngren approved the minutes with a minor change.
III. Certificate of Approval Review
A. 213 Sibley St – Storefront Changes Fortney presented the staff report. Alan
Blankenship, applicant said he also intends to bring forward a hanging light request. He
added the replica lights would reflect the 1930s to 1940’s with hanging lights to replace
the recessed lights under the canopy. Blankenship also said he would like approval for a
ticket and address sign.
Commissioner Simacek asked the applicant if he were intending to leave the center open
between the sets of cabinets. Blankenship said yes, since it is brick, but will need some
maintenance first.
Commissioner Alitz Edell asked if the property has any local significance, even if it is
noncontributing nationally. Fortney said there are no records indicating if it was ever
discussed. He added that without any note that they are non-contributing, they are
considered to contribute.
Motion by Commissioner Bremer to approve the request as proposed, seconded by McCoy;
motion approved 6-0.
IV. OHDS – Original Hastings Design Standards Review
V. Business
VI. Adjourn
Motion by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm, seconded by Bremer; motion
approved 6-0.
Respectfully Submitted - Justin Fortney