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City of McHenry
Landmark Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 3, 2022; 7:00 p.m.
McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Hearing Regarding the Designation of the Property Located at 812 N Mill Street, McHenry, IL
60050 for Landmark Status
• Motion to Open the Public Hearing
• Motion to Close the Public Hearing
Motion to recommend approval for Landmark Designation status for the property located at 812 N
Mill Street, McHenry IL 60050, to the McHenry City Council
Public Comments
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Old Business
1. Green Street Project
2. Petersen Farm Projects
3. National Registry Plaque
New Business
1. Art in the Park
2. Farmers Markets
Adjournment
City of McHenry
Landmark Commission
April 6,2022
7pm
Call to Order: Jeff Varda
Roll Call: Jeff Varda
Mary Kay Welter
Beth Staley
Zelinda Paluch
Monte Johnson
Celeste Heidemann
Frank McClathy
Pam Kellog Historical Society
Betty Sowinski
Grace Wisniewski Student intern
Guests: Danielle Miller Historical Society
Absent: Tom Hillier
Pat Schaefer
Robin Schmidt
Green Street Project:
Jeff Varda and Zelinda Paluch continued the project pertaining to the History of the Hidden Pearl Cafe. Jeff and
Zelinda gave recognition to the lady who assisted them with this project at the McHenry County Historical Society.
Landmark Commission members will continue this project which will be due June 7, 2022. Walking and driving
tours of West McHenry and Riverside Drive another idea was suggested.
Pat and Robin Jail House, Fire Station
Zelinda and Jeff Gladstones
Danielle and Pam Carey Electric
Celeste and Mary Bolger's Drug Store
New Business:
Pam Kellog presented an informative look into the History of the "Hanly Brick Building." It was a great source of
information.
Members of the Landmark Commission will meet at the Hanly Building for a tour
on April 11, 2022 at 4pm.
Jeff Varda read the standards for plaquing the Hanly building.
Beth Staley made the motion and Mary Kay Welter seconded it.
Peterson Park
Beth Staley spoke about the Garden Club and the activities they would possibly be doing at Peterson Park.
Jeff Varda and Mary Kay Welter spoke about Sheep herding
Other interests:
Horseshoe contest
Beekeepers presentation
Photography day Autobahn
sack races
Programs
Ignite Medical Resort
550 Ridgeview Drive
McHenry
Zelinda and Celeste will be visiting the residence presenting a program about the Landmark Commission.
April 19, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Grace Wisniewski presented her engraving plans, material and
location on the Colby Petersen Farm Project.
Celeste Heidemann wanted the members to be aware that the City of McHenry was going to remove the Mayor
Donald P. Doherty sign on Green and Pearl Street for no reason. We would like to keep it in place Mr. Doherty
has done a lot for this community.
Adjourned at 8:45pm
Beth Staley
Celeste Heidemann
Respectfully Submitted,
Celeste Heidemann
Secretary