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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 23, 2006
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Getty, Cole, Schmitt.
Members absent: Greenwood.
Moved by Kincaid, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Morgan Hoosman, Associate Planner, reviewed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
The following proposed changes were discussed:
9-8-2.. DEFINITIONS: Historic Site Classification. Removal of the "A, B, C" classification of
historic sites, which is an outdated and incorrect nomenclature no longer used by state or federal
classifications. Properties are defined as Historic landmarks or Historic Districts and eligible or
ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
The question was asked as to how the city would come up with the list of eligible properties.
Ms. Hoosman explained they would use the most current list and some times the State Historic
Preservation office has forms on file. In response to a question, Ms. Hoosman replied she did
not know of any city that puts a cap on the number of properties listed.
9-8-3. COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND MEMBERSHIP: (A) Appointments. Members
would be required to be residents or owners or real property in the city. It expands the
representation of historic districts from 1 member per district to 1/3 of the membership. It allows
no more than 1 member from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The proposed ordinance requires the commission consist of no fewer than seven members. The
current ordinance requires nine members. It was asked why shouldn't the members be required
to be residents of the city. It was explained that some owners could have made substantial
improvements on a building and not be a resident of the city.
9-8-4. MEETINGS: (B) Requires the commission to meet at least once a month unless there is
no business.
9-8-5. COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES: (J) Allows the commission to review any
proposed actions or activities of city regulations that may affect historic sites or districts.
Ms. Hoosman explained that commission members wanted purview over anything that would
affect historic sites. It was suggested that language needs to be included that would require the
commission to respond in a certain number of days and be more specific on the types of
activities that would require notification to the commission. Consensus was that the language
needs to be more specific
9-8-6, IDENTIFICATION AND DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND
HISTORIC DISTRICTS. Expands a definition for a separate process for both landmark and
district nomination designation. Allows any person or organization to nominate a landmark or
district. Historic district requires 51 percent approval of property owners in the proposed district.
Ms. Hoosman explained this section separates landmarks and historic districts and defines the
nomination process for each.
Another work session will be scheduled to further discuss the proposed changes.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Kincaid that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk