HPC Meeting Date: October 1, 2025
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
Staff Updates.
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Action Requested:
Staff provide updates to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
Summary Report:
Approved Sign Permits
- Boho Peacock at 313 Division St. S.
Approved Minor COA’s
- NA
City Council Information
- The upcoming agenda items list is attached for reference.
Planning Applications & Related Updates
- See hyperlink on the City’s Construction & Development Map.
- No new updates for The Archer House site plan application. The development team plans to begin construction on the site this year.
- Loon Liquor held a ribbon cutting on September 25th.
- Staff and the project team are completing due diligence with the proposer on the 5th and Washington project to develop a financially feasible and responsible proforma prior to committing more time or funds. The HPC will review and comment on any final proposal for the site.
- A stakeholder meeting was held regarding the Ames Mill Dam. The dam is a contributing structure to our Downtown Historic District. A certificate of appropriateness will be required for any work on the dam. Staff will update the HPC on any progress related to the project.
o SHPO representatives clarified that the removal of the dam will require documentation commensurate with the impact.
o Further study will be required, including a survey of the dam, and development of a plan or program to document the history of the dam.
o Archaeological surveying will likely be required during the demolition and reconstruction.
- Hwy 19 Reconstruction Section 106 Review -
o A letter was submitted to MNDOT and SHPO regarding the additional questions HPC had about the 106 review.
o No response has been received.
Training Opportunities
- Commissioner Stangler and Staff Liaison Hughey attended the annual PreserveMN conference in New Ulm, MN.
Events
- See hyperlink to other city meetings and community events.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timeline:
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