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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.