HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-11-10 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Virtual WebEx Meeting
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Mary Schantz, Chairperson 10 of 11
Alan Wheat 10 of 11
Tiffany Patterson 7 of 8
Steven Hoffman 10 of 11
Gail Jones 9 of 11
Brad Schaefer 9 of 11
Michael Berendzen 7 of 11
Gregory Bemboom 9 of 11
Commission Members Absent Attendance Record
Donna Deetz, Vice Chairperson 9 of 11
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Guests Present
Emily Cole
Call to Order
Ms. Schantz called the meeting to order at 6:01p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to adopt the agenda as amended. The motion
passed unanimously.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
Mr. Wheat moved and Mr. Hoffman seconded to approve the minutes from the October 13,
2020 Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business
A. Resolution 2020-02: Historic Preservation Fund- Nomination of the Walinko Place for the
National Register
Ms. Senzee explained the location of the Walinko Place and that the area was surveyed
previously through the West Main survey. This resolution would provide funding to hire a
consultant to list the neighborhood as a district on the National Register of Historic Places.
B. Resolution 2020-03: Historic Preservation Fund-Historic Context of Jefferson City
Ms. Senzee explained that this project would be a Historic Context of Jefferson City. Ms.
Senzee explained that a Historic Context is a goal mentioned in the City’s Historic Preservation
Plan. Ms. Senzee stated that the Historic Context would cover Jefferson City architectural
development from the founding to present. She stated that historic context can help organize
the actions of the Historic Preservation Commission and help determine where historic
preservation efforts should be focused on next.
Ms. Senzee explained that the City can apply for one Historic Preservation Fund Grant and
stated that the Historic Preservation Commission would need to select one of aforementioned
proposed projects.
Ms. Patterson showed support for Resolution 2020-02. She urged that if too much time passes
between the survey and the nomination it could allow for buildings to change or be demolished.
She also stated that a historic context would be very helpful and both are very good projects.
Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution 2020-02 to apply for a
Historic Preservation Grant to nominate the Walinko Historic Place for the National Register of
Historic Places. Mr. Hoffman seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Approval of 2021 HPC Calendar
Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to accept the 2021 Historic Preservation
Commission Regular Meeting Calendar as printed. The motion passed unanimously.
D. 608 E. State Street Demolition
Ms. Senzee provided an overview of the demolition of 608 E. State Street without a permit. Ms.
Senzee explained that she received a notification from the Building Official that he had received
an application for demolition for 608 E. State Street. Ms. Senzee stated that she called the
property owner and walked him through the process since the building is over 100 years old and
is in a National Register District and that it will have to go through a public hearing process
before demolition. Ms. Senzee stated that the following day she received notification from the
property owner that the contractor had already started demolition of the building. The Building
Official and Mr. Sonny Sanders went to the property and issued a stop work order. The following
week the building was declared dangerous and the contractor was issued a demolition permit.
Ms. Senzee explained that prosecution will be pursued.
Other Business
A. Historic Preservation Code Update
Ms. Senzee and Mr. Sonny Sanders met with Mayor Tergin and City Administrator Steve
Crowell and discussed the historic preservation code change/rewrite. She explained that Mr.
Moehlman, City Attorney, suggested that the City Council should recommend a special
committee to specifically look at the rewrite of the historic preservation code. Ms. Senzee
explained that Mayor Tergin thought it was a great idea and fully supported the idea. Ms.
Senzee explained that a memo will be sent to City Council on behalf of the Historic Preservation
Commission asking them to approve a special committee being created and that the Mayor has
the authority to appoint the committee members.
Ms. Senzee explained the breakdown of what the committee would look like. The committee
would consist of 16 members ideally with 2 City Council members, 2 Historic Preservation
Commissioners, 1 Planning and Zoning member, 1 Historic City of Jefferson member, 2
architects, 2 developers, 2 realtors, and 4 city residents. Ms. Senzee asked the Historic
Preservation Commissioners to think of individuals who would be interested in joining the
special committee.
Mr. Schaefer showed interest in joining the special committee.
Ms. Senzee stated that the estimated time to complete the code rewrite would be 18-24 months.
B. CLG Report- Need updated resumes from Commissioners
Ms. Senzee stated that updated resumes are needed for the Certified Local Government Annual
Report which is due November 30, 2020. Ms. Senzee asked the commission members to send
in their updated resumes in order to be in good standing with the State Historic Preservation
Office.
C. ACHP National Register Virtual Meeting-November 20 at !0:00a.m.
i. Giesecke Shoe Factory
ii. J.B. Bruns Shoe Company
Ms. Senzee explained that the two properties mentioned above are on the agenda to become a
National Register listing.
D. Election for HPC President and Vice President-December 8, 2020 Meeting
Ms. Schantz explains that she is not seeking another term as President. Ms. Deetz was not
available to comment on her plans for another term. Ms. Schantz explained that if any
commissioners are interested in either position they need to let Ms. Senzee know a week prior
to the December 8th Regular Meeting when they election will take place.
Dates to Remember
A. Next Regular Meeting Date, December 8, 2020.
Adjournment
Mr. Hoffman moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m. The
motion passed unanimously.