HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 3/6/1996 - Landmark Commission THE CITY OF M HENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING
March 6, 1996
In the absence of the chairman and vice-chairman, Secretary
Nancy Fike called the meeting to order at 7:19p.m. No guest were
present and roll was taken with the following members present: Nancy
Fike, Adele Froelich, Larry Huck, Debbie Lane, Carol Jean Smith and
Lori Wilhelm. There were not enough members present for a forum
therefore the minutes fram the previous meeting and the treasurer's
report could not be approved.
When the treasurer's report was brought up, Carol Jean Smith
asked about the upcoming Illinois State Historic Preservation
Conference (Oak Park) June 6th through the 8th. Both Carol Jean and
Lori Wilhelm expressed an interest in attending.
Under Committee Reports, Lori Wilhelm and Nancy Fike gave a
summary of the Downtown Revitalization Meeting held February 15, 1996
at the McHenry Chanter office. The minutes were sent to those
attending. The Landmark Commissions was well represented by the
following members: Barb Gilpin, Marya Weber, Tam Bolger, Nancy Fike,
Lori Wilhelm. Both Lori and Nancy felt that the meeting ended very
open ended with no indication that further unified action would be
taken. It was also felt that the City (as represented by one of the
aldermen) believed the Landmark Commission would take a leading role
in the downtown revitalization plans (there are no plans as yet other
than efforts fram Riverside Drive merchants for lights and street
improvements. In further discussion Carol Jean will contact likely
participants fran Main Street and Green Street and put them in contact
with Bob Novak from Riverside Drive. Much more of a plan needs to be
developed. Along with this discussion it was decided that Carol Jean
would send copies of our facade improvement grant info. to the owner
of the old Justen building on the nw corner of Elm and Park and the
the owners of Steiny's Tavern (sp.?).
As to the Northwest Herald Column, Adele Froelich reported
that the Northwest Herald offered little positive feedback an a
regular column fram the Commission. Adele may try theTribune or try a
flier that might be distributed to local restaurants for them to have
copies made that carry local history and preservation info. on the
city. Nancy Fike will send a sample copy to Adele.
Under old business, Nancy Fike reported that Larry Huck, Greg
Lofgren and she had met for the final time an the preservation
ordinance (a copy of which was included in the packet). The Committee
decided to attend the March 12th meeting of the County Preservation
Commission and ask for their suggestions an which if any parts of
their ordinance had caused any problems. Following that meeting, a
member of their Commission would be invited to the Landmark
Commission, perhaps in April to discuss the ordinance. No discussion
took place on the remainder of the McHenry ordinance proposal as no
quorum existed.
Continuing under old business, Carol Jean reported that she
had had an informal request for information an the Backus house by Tim
Adams. Tim and his wife might be interested in the house, even moving
it. They simply wanted information at this time.k
Under New Business, Nancy Fike brought up a suggestion for the
Commission's participation in Fiesta Days. Instead of a booth at Art
in the Park, the Commission might offer walking tours of the older
parts of town/business districts. Perhaps an early morning or
breakfast tour, midday and/or dusk. If we decided early enough, it
could be placed in the Fiesta Days Brochure. Local restaurants might
get involved by giving a percentage off a meal for those who take the
walk. Either do both weekends of the Fiesta Days activities or on
sidewalk sale day. Another suggestion came up fran Carol Jean to
decorate store windows with local family and/or history materials for
preservation days in June. All this should be rediscussed at the
April meeting.
Considering we had no quorum, it was mutually decided to end
the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nancy J. F e