HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Minutes September 17, 2024 - DraftHASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of September 17, 2024
Held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Volunteer Room
I. Call to Order and Quorum Youngren, McCoy, Peterson, Bremer, and Simacek
Absent: Toppin, Borchardt, Smith, and Alitz Edell.
Staff: Fortney
II. Appoint Chair Pro Tempore
Motion by Commissioner Simacek to appoint Commissioner Youngren as Chair Pro
Tempore for the meeting, seconded by Commissioner McCoy. Approved 5-0
III. Minutes:
A. August 20, 2024 Approved by Chair Pro Tempore Youngren
IV. Certificate of Approval Review
A. 221 Sibley St — New windows
Fortney presented the staff report to replace the windows similarly to the previous ones.
Commissioner Bremer asked questions about previous window replacements.
Motion by Commissioner Bremer to approve the reconstruction and painting as proposed,
seconded by Commissioner Simacek. Approved 5-0
V. OHDS — Original Hastings Design Standards Review
VI. Business and Information
A. Fortney proposed a class to be taught by an MNHS project reviewer on the
tuckpointing of stone foundations. The commission voiced no concerns. Fortney
said he would review the proposal with the city Facilities Manager and MNHS
reviewer.
B. Chair Pro Tempore Youngren mentioned some maintenance and construction
projects occurring in the general downtown area.
VII. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Peterson to adjourn at 7:36 pm, seconded by Commissioner
Bremer. Approved 5-0
Respectfully Submitted - Justin Fortney