Minutes_Historic Preservation Task Force 11 17 10Dubuque
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THE CITY OF
7007
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Michael Knight; Commissioners David Klavitter
and Bob McDonell.
Commissioners Excused: None.
Staff Members Present: Laura Carstens and David Johnson.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1:12 p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying the
meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: None.
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
EDUCATION TASK FORCE
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Conference Room B, City Hall
Chairperson Knight entered the meeting at 1:11 p.m.
Approved
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BROCHURE: The Task Force Members and staff discussed
the draft brochure. The Task Force noted the intent of the brochure is to be a marketing
tool and friendly to realtors and consumers.
The Task Force stressed that the brochure needs to be geared more towards marketing
and educate people on benefits of historic districts. The Task Force suggested the
brochure talk about the Historic Preservation Commission and their roles in greater detail.
The Task Force stated the brochure should discuss in some form the Historic Preservation
Commission's willingness to work with people and welcome investment in historic
neighborhoods. The Task Force explained the brochure when unfolded should start with
incentives as the primary information in the first three panels. The Task Force suggested
the map should be located on the back panel. The Task Force discussed resources that
are available and requested the brochure include reference to the Planning Services
Department for more information on the front cover.
The Task Force questioned whether the Dubuque County Assessor's Website can note
when a property is in a historic district. The Task Force suggested the brochure more
clearly explain that not every project needs to go before the Historic Preservation
commission for approval. The Task Force noted the map should be located on the middle
panel of the back or the brochure, financial incentives be located on the inside right panel
of the brochure and benefits of historic preservation be noted on the inside left panel of the
brochure.
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November 18, 2010
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The Task Force and staff discussed opportunities to educate realtors and distribute the
brochure. The Task Force suggested attending the general membership meeting for
Dubuque Realtors. Staff and the Task Force also suggested outreach to the Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation, Old House Enthusiasts and neighborhood
associations.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM TASK FORCE: None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Johnson, Assistant Planner Adopted— December 1, 2010
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