Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 10 18 18 Copyrighted
November 5, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 10/15; Catfish Creek
Watershed ManagementAuthorityof 10/22; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 8/28; Historic
Preservation Commission of 10/18; Housing Commission
Minutes of 8/28; Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission of 10/24; Library Board of Trustees of 9/26;
Library Board of Trustees Council Update #176 of 10/25;
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 10/17;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/25; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of 10/1; Proof of Publication
for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month
Ending 9/20.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 10/15/18 Supporting Documentation
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 10/22/18
Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 9/26/18
Housing Commission Minutes of 8/28/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 10/18/18 Supporting Documentation
InvestmentOversightAdvisory Commission Minutesof Supporting Documentation
10/24/18
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 9/26/18 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#176 of Supporting Documentation
10/25/18
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
10/17/18
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 10/25/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
10/1/18
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for ME 9/30/18
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present Chairperson Emily Hilgendort, Commissioners Brandi Clark,
Melissa Daykin Cassill, Rick Stuter, AI Kopcyzk, David Klavitter, John McAndrews and
Joseph Rapp.
Commissioners Excused: Christy Monk.
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont and Melinda Rettenberger.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hilgendort at 5:33
p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affdavit of Compliance verifying
the meeting was being held in compliance with the lowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: Motion by Daykin Cassill, seconded by Clark, to approve the minutes of the
September 2Q 2018 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye —
Rapq Stuter, Clark, Kopcyzk, Morrison, Monk, and McAndrews; Nay— None; Abstain —
Hilgendort and Klavitter.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC:
Planned Improvements at Four Mounds Park/Four Mounds Estate: Chris Olson,
Executive Director for Four Mounds, 4900 Peru Road, presented an overview of the
planned improvements for Four Mounds Park and Four Mounds Estate. She reported
todays presentation is to update the Commission on the proposed project and to
request a letter of support for the lowa Great Places Grant application. She noted the
Four Mounds project is part of the City's lowa Great Places QGP) Grant application for
the Driftless North End.
Ms. Olson noted the grant will be used for Four Mounds Park ecological restoretion,
visitor enhancements and increased ADA accessibility. She referred to the information
included in the Commission's packet as well as the two handouts distributed at the
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beginning of the meeting. She noted that the grant request is for $198,160 and the
REAP grant award of$200,000 will be used as part of the match for this grant.
Ms. Olson reviewed the two handouts showing the existing conditions of the property
and renderings of the proposed improvements and several new features. All of the
improvements and new features will be ADA accessible.
Ms. Olson and the Commission reviewed the possible materials to be used for the
project. Ms. Olson noted that Jeff Morton Architects did the design, but they don't have
any specs yet and have not decided on materials to be used, but noted the materials
will be natural.
In closing, Ms. Olson requested a letter of support from the Commission to include with
the IGP grant application. Staff Member Wernimont referred to a letter drafted by
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens that is included in the packet, and provided
a copy to Ms. Olson for her review. Ms. Olson agreed the letter looked good.
Chairperson Hilgendorf thanked Ms. Olson for her work on this project. Commissioner
Klavitter noted that Ms. Olson served as a Commissioner on the Historic Preservation
Commission for many years and thanked her for her service.
Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Cassill, to provide a letter of support to Four Mounds
in support of the lowa Great Places grant application. Motion carried by the following
vote: Aye — Stuter, Rapp, Klavitter, McAndrews, Kopcyzk, Clark, Cassill and Hilgendorf;
Nay — None.
Planned Improvements at the Mathias Ham House Historic Site Campus: There was
no one in attendance from the Dubuque County Historical Society.
Commissioner Rapp recused himself from the discussion as he is employed by the
Ham House.
Staff Member Wernimont reviewed the plan included in the Commission packet. He
noted the Dubuque County Historical Society is also seeking a letter of support from the
Commission forthe Mathias Ham House Site Campus Improvements Project. The
Ham House is owned by the City but management of the property is provided by the
Dubuque County Historical Society. This project is also part of the City's IGP application
for the Driftless North End.
Staff Member Wernimont noted the IGP grant request is for $268,261 .00. The project
includes long-term preservation and restoration of the Mathias Ham House Historical
Site, including all structures on the site and the exterior landscaping. The grant would
fund hiring a consultant to provide internal and external assessments of the house and
other buildings on the property and landscaping.
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Chairperson Hilgendorf asked Commissioner Rapp if he could provide any input into the
project. Commissioner Rapp reported there are lots of things they are trying to
address, and referred the Commission to the timeline included in the packet. He noted
the main issues affecting the mansion are water issues and settling issues. The two
exterior buildings (log cabin and school house) also have structural issues and they are
trying to maintain the wood.
Staff Member Wernimont reported there was a landscaping plan done in 2010, which
will be evaluated and updated as part of this project. He noted that having a structural
assessment will help with applications for grant funds.
Chairperson Hilgendorf agreed it is good to get a current condition report. Staff Member
Wernimont noted that he and Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens will be
involved in the process, and any proposed exterior changes will be brought to the
Commission.
Commissioner Rapp provided a detailed history regarding the log cabin and school
house structures.
Discussion followed regarding City and on-line resources available to research historic
properties. Commissioner Klavitter requested Staff Member Wernimont provide
information to the Commission regarding on-line resources. Staff Member Wernimont
reviewed the availability of on-line City and State records.
Motion by Kopcyzk, seconded by Cassill, to provide a letter of support to the Dubuque
County Historical Society in support of the lowa Great Places grant application. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye — Stuter, Klavitter, McAndrews, Kopcyzk, Clark,
Cassill and Hilgendorf; Nay — None; Abstain — Rapp.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Chairperson Hilgendorf said she would like to pursue
discussion regarding educational events to educate the public on historic preservation
for the next year. She noted that at the 2018 National Alliance for Preservation
Commission conference the City of San Antonio made a presentation of their
educational and funding raising efforts to educate the public. Commissioner Cassill
indicated she strongly supported the idea of doing fundraising. Chairperson Hilgendorf
questioned how the Commission would go about this. Staff Member Wernimont
indicated the Commission could set-up a task force comprised of Commissioners,
community members and possibly local business partners. Chairperson Hilgendorf
requested this topic be placed on the November Commission meeting agenda.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Staff Approvals: Staff Member Wernimont reported work being done at 58 Bluff Street.
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ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Rapp, seconded by Klavitter, to adjourn the October 18,
2018 Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Klavitter,
Kopczyk, Cassill, Clark, Stuter Monk, McAndrews, Rapp and Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Adopted