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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
EDUCATION TASK FORCE
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Conference Room B, City Hall
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Commissioners Present: Chairperson David Klavitter and Commissioners Bob
McDonell and Mitzi Krey.
Commissioners Excused: Commissioner Michael Knight.
Staff Members Present: David Johnson and Laura Carstens.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1:00 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.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER: Chairperson Klavitter welcomed new member Mitzi Krey
to the Education Task Force. The Commission and staff and reviewed the role of the
Education Task Force as well as past accomplishments.
MINUTES: Motion by McDonell, seconded by Klavitter, to approve the minutes of the
July 6, 2011 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Klavitter,
McDonell and Krey; Nay — None.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMMING:
Introduction to Historic Preservation Program: Staff Member Johnson provided an
update to the Historic Preservation Programming effort. He explained the final draft
script has been reviewed by Cable TV Coordinator Craig Nowack. He explained staff
member Nowack has addressed concerns over the program's content, scope and
length, and indicated the Cable TV Division does not have the time or resources to
devote to the program as it is currently scripted. Staff Member Johnson explained that
Cable TV staff is also concerned that the program's focus is too narrow for the general
CityChannel 8 audience. He explained that Cable TV staff would like to do a program
that provides an overview of the Historic Preservation process and highlight some of the
city's historic buildings. He stated Cable TV staff would like to avoid overly specific
programs about renovation guidelines that would be of interest to a limited number of
residents. He explained Cable TV staff would like to develop a program that would
direct residents to Planning Services staff for more detailed information. He explained
that Staff Member Nowack has agreed to work directly with Task Force Members to
develop a script and program that would be more appropriate for the general
CityChannel 8 audience. He explained Cable TV staff would not be able to get to that
effort until this fall.
Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission Education Task Force
August 3, 2011
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The Task Force discussed the program, and agreed the programming needs to
incorporate an education and outreach component as well as a marketing component.
Commissioner McDonell suggested a program that would clarify many of the
misconceptions of the role of the Historic Preservation Commission, while at the same
time, market the benefits of historic preservation to the community at large. The Task
Force discussed approaching Loras College and Mediacom for assistance.
Commissioner Krey noted the programming should address all historic resources in
Dubuque, not necessarily those that are in local historic districts. The Task Force noted
the programming needs to emphasize the importance of historic preservation and
enhance people's appreciation for historic buildings in Dubuque. The Task Force felt
showing a link between historic preservation and economic development would also be
beneficial.
The Task Force discussed developing a series of programs. The Task Force agreed
the first program would be a brief overview of the historic preservation program
process, financial incentives, and highlights of historic buildings much in keeping with
the suggestions of the Cable TV Division. Future programming would address historic
preservation topics that would be of interest to a larger audience. The Task Force
noted the importance of establishing a time frame for the series of programming. The
Task Force noted they would like to meet with Cable TV staff to discuss their abilities
and resources in developing the series. The Task Force also questioned what type of
production schedule there would be for the programs as well as the support that would
be needed. The Task Force reiterated the first piece of the series would be an
overview and marketing piece. The Task Force explained the first part of the series
would get people excited about historic preservation and note the many benefits to the
community, such as the Old Main Historic District. The Task Force discussed the
potential to develop a multi - purpose series that can be placed on the City of Dubuque
website to train other entities, such as realtors and economic development staff. The
Task Force discussed incorporating a chronology of historic preservation in the city of
Dubuque from its inception in 1979 to the Historic Preservation Program today.
By consensus, the Task Force requested Planning Services staff coordinate with the
Cable TV Division to attend the September Education Task Force meeting to discuss
developing a historic preservation series which would be suitable for the CityChannel 8
audience.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMITTEE: None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Johnson, Assistant Planner Adopted