Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Minutes

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 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