Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet

August 11, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 4:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Conference Room 2C (2nd Floor) Members: Ken Etten - Chair, Chris Brookes - Secretary, Sonja Akright, John Halverson, Emily Hummel, Louise Rayppy, Alderwoman JaNelle Powers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of the minutes from July 14, 2026 5. Review Financial Reports 6. Presentation by Chris Brookes regarding creating a digital platform of historical records for Pioneer and Oak Hill Cemeteries and potential Heritage Trails markers with QR codes at cemeteries 7. Discussion regarding Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions Fall conference, October 14-16, 2026 8. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 1 of 10 City of Lake Geneva Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 4:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Conference Room 2C (2nd Floor) Call to Order Commission Chair Ken Etten called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM. Roll Call Present: Ken Etten - Chair, Chris Brookes – Secretary, John Halverson, Emily Hummel, Louise Rayppy, Alderwoman Powers (arrived 4:09) Absent: Sonja Akright Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda None Approval of the minutes from June 9, 2026 Halverson/Hummel motion to approve previous meeting minutes passed unanimously. Review Financial Reports Current balance of $19,900.00 includes the $9,000 roll over from previous year. Update regarding the dedication of the Lake Geneva Public Library as a Local Historic Landmark and the historic plaque. A date for the dedication and plaque installation will be set by the Library Board of Trustees in the near future. Discussion regarding potential proposed new National, State and Local Historic Landmarks The Local Historic Landmark nomination form in fillable form is in progress. Previously discussed nominations are the Riviera, Geneva Lake Museum, and 1003 W Main Street. Discussion/Update regarding status of the HPC Website and Historic Walking Tour phone app No new information. Update regarding status of Historic Signs a. LGPL sign is updated and ready for installation and the Historic Indian Trail sign is in progress b. Historic Mill Pond – no new information from the Beautification Committee c. Lake Geneva Sanitariums - no report Page 2 of 10 Discussion regarding Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions a. Newsletter – submit information regarding Lake Geneva Public Library as Lake Geneva’s first landmarked building b. Membership – membership has been renewed and $40 fee paid c. Fall Conference, October 14-16, 2026 – Milwaukee. Notify Ken Etten if you can attend. Adjournment Powers/Hummel motion to adjourn at 4:44 PM passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Chris Brookes Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Finance Worksheet - Historic Preservation Page: 1 Period: 07/26 Aug 04, 2026 02:55PM 2026-26 2026-26 Variance % of Period Current year Current year Current year Budget Account Number Account Title Actual Actual Budget GENERAL FUND MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS 11-70-00-47210 HISTORIC PRESERVATION DONATION .00 54.00 100.00 46.00 54.00 MISCELLANEOUS Revenue T otal: .00 54.00 100.00 46.00 54.00 Total MISCELLANEOUS: .00 54.00 100.00 46.00 54.00 MISCELLANEOUS 11-70-00-57200 HISTORIC PRESERVATION 40.00 3,229.23 19,000.00 15,770.77 17.00 11-70-00-57230 HISTORIC PLAQUE PURCHASES .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 MISCELLANEOUS Revenue T otal: .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 MISCELLANEOUS Expenditure Total: 40.00 3,229.23 20,000.00 16,770.77 16.15 Total MISCELLANEOUS: 40.00 3,229.23 20,000.00 16,770.77 16.15 Total MISCELLANEOUS: 40.00 3,283.23 20,100.00 16,816.77 16.33 GENERAL FUND Revenue Total: .00 54.00 100.00 46.00 54.00 GENERAL FUND Expenditure Total: 40.00 3,229.23 20,000.00 16,770.77 16.15 Net Total GENERAL FUND: 40.00- 3,175.23- 19,900.00- 16,724.77- 15.96 Net Grand Totals: 40.00- 3,175.23- 19,900.00- 16,724.77- 15.96 Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Detail Ledger - Historic Preservation Page: 1 Period: 07/26 - 07/26 Aug 04, 2026 02:56PM Reference Account Debit Credit Date Journal Number Payee or Description Number Amount Amount Balance HISTORIC PRESERVATION DONATION 06/30/2026 (06/26) Balance 11-70-00-47210 54.00- YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual -54.00 Total -54.00 YTD Budget -100.00 Unearned 46.00 Total MISCELLANEOUS: .00 .00 54.00- Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Detail Ledger - Historic Preservation Page: 2 Period: 07/26 - 07/26 Aug 04, 2026 02:56PM Reference Account Debit Credit Date Journal Number Payee or Description Number Amount Amount Balance HISTORIC PRESERVATION 06/30/2026 (06/26) Balance 11-70-00-57200 3,189.23 07/09/2026 AP 559 WAHPC 40.00 **Desc: MEMBERSHIP DUES YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual 3,229.23 Total 3,229.23 YTD Budget 19,000.00 Unexpended 15,770.77 Total MISCELLANEOUS: 40.00 .00 3,189.23 Number of Transactions: 1 Number of Accounts: 2 Debit Credit Proof Total GENERAL FUND: 40.00 .00 40.00 Number of Transactions: 1 Number of Accounts: 2 Debit Credit Proof Grand Totals: 40.00 .00 40.00 Page 6 of 10 Project Proposal for LGHPC: Hazel Ridge Cemetery in Elkhorn recently received a Walworth County Historical Society grant to implement the Heritage Trail Digital Journey project. I spoke with John Gunyon, President of the Hazel Ridge Cemetery Board, and visited the cemetery on July 13. Hazel Ridge was the third cemetery established in Elkhorn. The Heritage Trail marks the graves of the founders and settlers of Elkhorn. I propose adapting this project for Lake Geneva’s cemeteries, perhaps starting with Pioneer Cemetery - 2 of our founders and many early settlers are buried there. The project involves: ➢ Signage ➢ Individual metal markers ➢ QR code biographies Sign at the cemetery entrance ($300) Introductory exhibit sign and pedestal base ($710) made by Pannier Graphics Page 7 of 10 John bought the mounting hardware and installed it himself. The plaque has the top mount included on the frame. They have 4-5 hanging banners throughout the cemetery indicating the veterans’ section, etc, or just saying cemetery. A second exhibit sign was in the veterans’ ($710) Grave markers – most supplies at Menards (approximately $10 each plus labor) ➢ Aluminum card (business card size) to be engraved with laser ➢ Steel base, epoxy, and soldered on 2-foot piece of rebar Page 8 of 10 ➢ Biography information (see Beckwith) ➢ QR code – research file created for each person, stored on internet accessible site (City of Lake Geneva web page) (Ellen at LGPL can assist) John Gunyon available to attend HPC meeting, make the markers (he has the equipment), and assist if needed 262-745-2230 jgunyon@charter.net Possible LG collaborations with Cemetery Commission, Public Works, maybe later with LG Museum, American Legion, DAR, etc. – cemetery walks Page 9 of 10 WAHPC Fall Conference Oct 14-16, 2026 Schedule and Registration online Page 10 of 10