HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-1994HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION CO/VIMIRSION
Minutes of the Meeting of October 12, 1994
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Thorsen, Goderstad, Simacek
and Coutu present; Fuchs and Smith absent.
2. Minutes of September 21, 1994.
Mr. Goderstad moved and Mrs. Coutu seconded approval as printed; motion carried.
3. Bills. None
4. Staff Reports
a. Mississippi Belle remodeling. Mr. Clare, the new owner of the Belle, consulted Mr.
Grossman concerning exterior improvements. The part of the building being changed is the
ground floor front, where much of the decorative wood work installed in the early 1960s is
being removed and the remaining woodwork and stucco is being painted tan and brown. Green
awnings will be added over the windows. Staff will check the awning desing.
b. The Pet Store (Pitz Building). Mr. Anderson had consulted with Mr. Grossman
concerning door and window replacements on the ground floor front. The door design chosen
has wide rails and glass, and will be painted to match existing front. The design meets the
guidelines.
c. LeDuc House. There has not been a local group meeting in some time. Staff will ask
MHS if they intend to request legislative funding for LeDuc during the upcoming session.
5. Unfinished business
a. Barker House. The structural report on the house was positive. The walls are sound
and substantial rehabilitation is feasible. The property and utility issues are unresolved. Mrs.
Coutu moved and Mr. Goderstad seconded requesting council to direct staff to deal with those
issues; motion carried.
b. Membership. The following persons were suggested. Staff will send them packets
if members determine they are interested: Anne Anderson, Irv Schnirring, Mark Simacek, Rod
VanVleet and Ken Harrington.
c. Preservation Alliance Meeting October 23. Members are invited to the award
ceremony at City Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Goderstad are organizing the reception and asked Mrs.
Coutu and Mrs. Grossman to help.
- 6. New business
a. Staff suggested it was time to review the Preservation ord/nance and procedures. It
was decided to set up a time during the winter. It was suggested that amendment by council
resolution be considered.
b. CLG Grant application for 1995. Mrs. Coutu moved and Mr. Simacek seconded
approval to request a CLG grant for 1995/1996; staff and Mr. Smith will write it; motion
e. Historic plaques. Mrs. Coutu will work with LaDonna Riste of Dakota Electric on
funding plaques for preservation/tour sites.
7. Adjournment.
Mr. Goderstad moved and Mr. Thorsen seconded adjournment at 8:50; motion carried.