HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-07-14 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Mary Schantz, Chairperson 5 of 6
Donna Deetz, Vice Chairperson 6 of 6
Gail Jones 5 of 6
Gregory Bemboom 5 of 6
Alan Wheat 5 of 6
Michael Berendzen 3 of 6
Tiffany Patterson 2 of 3
Commission Members Absent Attendance Record
Brad Schaefer 5 of 6
Steven Hoffman 5 of 6
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Guests Present
Jenny Smith
Patrick Kremer, Central Missouri Professional Services
Janice Coffelt, Central Electric Power Cooperative
Jane Lester
Mike Lester
Tony Smith
Glover Brown
Call to Order
Ms. Schantz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion
passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Deetz seconded to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2020 Regular
Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Communication Received
Ms. Senzee explained that correspondence was received from the Missouri National Guard regarding
a programmatic agreement for a readiness center. Since the Missouri National Guard is a federal entity,
they have to go through the Section 106 Review Process anytime they are doing extensive capital
improvement projects. The Missouri National Guard is asking SHPO to enter into a programmatic
agreement so they can have their own process and still fulfill the Section 106 guidelines. Ms. Senzee
asked if the Commission would to comment or participate in the draft of the programmatic agreement.
She recommended not participating since the building proposed for the readiness center is not of a
historic nature.
After additional discussion, the consensus of the Commission is to remain neutral and not get
engaged.
Demolition Review-Under 100 Years Old
Ms. Senzee explained that the following properties are under consideration for demolition review:
2003 Southridge Drive, 2007 Southridge Drive, 2106 Jefferson Street and 2126 Jefferson Street. All of
these properties are owned by Central Electric Power Cooperative. Central Electric Power Cooperative is
demolishing these buildings to expand their operations. These properties do not hold stand-alone
historical significance in terms of heritage, cultural or architecturally. Staff recommendation for these
properties is demolition.
Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Bemboom seconded to approve the demolition review application for the
aforementioned properties owned by Central Electric Power Cooperative. The motion passed
unanimously.
Other Business
A. National Alliance of Preservation Commissions – FORUM 2020 at Home
Ms. Senzee explained that she had planned to attend the conference in Tacoma. Due to Covid-19,
they will now be offering the conference in a virtual format. The registration fee is $100 per person for the
virtual conference. City staff was not able to attend training this year, so there is money in the budget if
any Commission members would like to attend. Please send an email to Ms. Senzee or Ms. Stratman.
B. Gregory Stockard Award
Ms. Senzee stated that Jayme Abbott has been selected to receive the award this year. She has been
notified that she will be receiving the award. Commission members agreed to present the award to Ms.
Abbott at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
C. Juneteenth Trail
Ms. Jane Lester, 316 Hickory Street, explained that a trail would bring the community together and lift
up black history.
Mr. Glover Brown, 1700 Valley Hi Road, explained that he is the Executive Director of the Lafayette
Street and the Historic Foot District. It is wonderful that recognition is now being brought to the forefront
about the contributions of black history in Jefferson City. Mr. Brown is advocating for dialogue that when
you tear down statues and memorials you are denying history. Let the statues and memorials stand and
instead correct the history.
Ms. Senzee explained that there are no City funds available for this venture during this budget cycle.
This venture would need to need to be reviewed and discussed by interested parties.
There was discussion to have Mr. Brown submit a list of people to City staff start a dialogue on this
issue.
D. Sterling Price Marker
Mr. Kiekhaefer gave a brief history of the marker via telephone. He stated that since the marker was
moved from its original site to the Moreau Drive Historic District it is considered noncontributing and
should be removed. Mr. Kiekhaefer desires that the marker go to an institution for its historic value, but
not treated as a monument.
Ms. Shantz reiterated that the process is yet to be determined since ownership of the marker is still
unknown.
Mr. Glover Brown explained that through his questioning of further details on the history of the Union
soldiers he was trying to demonstrate the continuity of the Sterling Price Marker and the history of what
really happened during that time period. This marker is a portion of a larger story that has not been told.
As opposed to removing the marker let’s correct the history of the marker.
Mr. Kiekhaefer stated that he is open to continuing the conversation.
Ms. Schantz recommends discussing this matter at the same time as the Juneteenth Trail matter.
E. Planning Ahead
FY2021 HPF Grant Applications
Main Street Program
Code Changes
Design Guidelines
Ms. Senzee stated that we need to decide where the Commission is going as a group. She
suggested implementing recommendations of the Historic Preservation Plan. The Historic Preservation
Fund grant is open for applications and the deadline is at the end of August. Ms. Senzee discussed
options such as surveying the historic east side; establishing a Main Street Program; making code
changes and creating design guidelines in a historic district. Ms. Senzee asked the Commission where
they want to allocate the HPF grant.
After additional discussion, Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to support funding for an east
side survey using a Historic Preservation Fund Grant. The motion passed unanimously.
Dates to Remember
A. Next Regular Meeting Date, August 11, 2020
B. Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, July 17, 2020
Adjournment
Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously.