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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
EDUCATION TASK FORCE
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Conference Room B, City Hall
Committee Members Present: Chairperson David Klavitter, Committee Members Bob
McDonell, Julie Schlarman, and Benjamin Beard.
Committee Members Excused: None.
Staff Members Present: David Johnson.
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.
MINUTES: Motion by McDonell, seconded by Klavitter, to approve the September 5,
2012 minutes as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Klavitter and
McDonell; Nay — None; Abstain — Schlarman and Beard.
TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Chairperson Klavitter welcomed new Education Task Force
Committee Members Julie Schlarman and Benjamin Beard. The Committee Members
and staff introduced themselves and provided personal backgrounds and their interest
in historic properties.
HISTORIC EDUCATION TASK FORCE STATUS: Staff Member Johnson provided a
brief overview of the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Program. The Task Force
discussed their role, noting their focus on education and outreach within the Dubuque
community. The Task Force discussed the importance of restoring and fostering the
community's perception of the Historic Preservation Program. The Task Force reviewed
the many benefits of historic preservation for the city of Dubuque and historic
neighborhoods. Staff Member Johnson reviewed financial incentives available locally
and at the state and federal level to promote the rehabilitation of historic properties.
The Task Force reviewed past projects that have been successful and made an impact
within the community. The Task Force noted those projects have concluded and there
has been some recent turnover on the Task Force; consequently, now is the perfect
time to re- evaluate the direction and issues of the Task Force. Staff Member Johnson
noted there are numerous opportunities within their charge to pursue. Committee
Member Schlarman noted she has contacted the National Trust for Historic
Preservation and hopes to coordinate with them on training opportunities in the City of
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Dubuque. Staff Member Johnson noted the Historic Preservation Commission has
recently discussed issues with regard to preservation training and quality of work that
would be within the scope of the Education Task Force.
The Task Force began discussing holding an event in recognition of National Historic
Preservation Month in May. Staff and Committee Members discussed past events held
in conjunction with Historic Preservation Month as well as other non - related events.
Staff Member Johnson explained the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides
suggested activities for communities and preservation commissions to undertake in
recognition of Preservation Month. He noted those activities are informative and helpful
but lack a creative component and a distinctiveness for Dubuque. The Task Force
suggested they start thinking about ideas for an annual event that is creative, fun and
something that the Dubuque community would look forward to annually. Staff Member
Johnson noted the event could be something that the Task Force and Commission
builds on every year. He suggested the programming be less technical and a little more
fun and engaging to reach a broader range of people.
By consensus, the Task Force agreed to further discuss the challenges and
opportunities for advancing the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Program at the
January 3rd Education Task Force meeting. The Task Force also agreed to begin
thinking about a possible Preservation Month activity.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: None.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Johnson, Assistant Planner Adopted
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