HPC Meeting Date: May 7, 2025
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
Staff Updates.
Body
Action Requested:
Staff provide updates to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
Summary Report:
Approved Sign Permits
- West Wind Tattoo - 300 Water St.
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.
- Central Park was approved by City Council to become a local heritage preservation site.
- No new updates for The Archer House site plan application. The application is open and needs final approval. Staff are working with the development team to complete the review. The development team plans to begin construction on the site this year.
- Loon Liquor's construction project in the former Northfield News building is underway.
- Staff received one letter of intent from a development team for the 5th and Washington redevelopment project. The team proposed a market-rate condo project with additional retail space. Staff and the team are completing due diligence with the proposer, architects, and financial advisors 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.
- Staff continue to work with Post Consumer Brands on the Ames Mill Dam. The main discussion includes timeline of transferring ownership of the dam. Staff has scheduled a meeting with American Rivers who specialize in dam removals to discuss potential partnership. The dam is part of our Downtown Historic District, so 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.
Training Opportunities
- The National Alliance for Preservation Commissions has webinars related to historic preservation. The city is a ...
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