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HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting, March 21, 2006, 7:00 p.m.,City Hall
I. Quorum: Commissioners Behnke, Goderstad, Hellie, Hicks, Martin, St. James, Simacek, and
Sovik Siemens present; Warg absent. Staff: Grossman. Chairperson Goderstad called the
meeting to order.
II. Minutes of February 21, 2006. Martin moved and Hicks seconded approval with change of
Frank Lloyd Wright Conference to Minnesota Chapter, Society of Architectural Historians;
motion carried.
ID. Review of building permits or design proposals
201 Second St. E. New awning & sign. St. James moved and Simacek seconded a Certificate
of Approval ofthe awning and signage based on the following findings; motion carried; 8-0.
Signage shall be permitted on canvas awnings where they are compatible with the age of
the building. This building has always had an awning. The design and size of the awning is
appropriate for the building. The dark green color is compatible with the neighborhood.
The small sign in the window is permitted. Window signs are traditional. The
combination of the awning and the window sign do not exceed the area allowed.
The type face is the official style of Edward Jones, like a logo. Logos are
acceptable as long as the materials are permitted - such as canvas awnings and signs inside
windows. The type faces used are traditional. The dark background and white lettering is
good contrast.
IV. Business.
Nominations for annual preservation awards. Several members proposed a list of nominees
and arrangements were made for a walking tour on April 26 starting at Sovik. Siemen's house.
V. Information & reports
A. Designation of additional properties. Of 223 properties surveyed, about 85 have not been
included in a district or individually designated The 1994 survey project completed by Carole
Zellie produced photos and brief descriptions of223 properties which included 61 properties
placed on the National Register in the late 1970s.
The 1997 district project completed by Carole Zellie proposed a district of 83 properties,
of which 16 are non-contributing and 5 were already designated on the National Register. The
Old Hastings District was designated by Council.
The 1999 designation project completed by Carole Zellie nominated seventeen individual
properties outside of historic districts. Of these 14 were designated by council. These not
designated at the time: CP depot, 403 Second E: because the exterior integrity has been
destroyed by sandblasting; Guardian Angels School, 200 4th St. E: at the request of the parish;
Kostelnik. House 1908 Vermillion: at the request ofthe owner.
A second individual designation project could be proposed for a grant late this year. If
awarded, work would be completed around June of 2007. A consultant might be hired this year
for a small number of properties ifthere are sufficient funds on hand.
B. Conservation district. The Council will consider adoption of the proposed ordinance at their
meeting on March 20, 2006.
C. 314 E 7tb Street. Gary and Renee Heselton are considering the purchase ofthe Schommer
property in order to construct a twin home. They have contacted staff about the historic and
conservation guidelines. When they have a design sketch they will meet with staff
D. Application for designation. Richard Close, 323 W 5th Street requested.
E. The Sesquicentennial Committee. Monthly meeting every 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m.
VI. Adjournment. Hicks moved and Martin seconded adjournment; motion carried.