Historic Preservation Commission — Minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission met at City Hall o n July 9, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. Commissioners Jacob Peloquin, Darren Durman, Joe Gaier, Jim Hoffman(5:39), Dana Olson, and Barb Simonis were present. Commissioner Mary Woods was excused. Others in attendance: Ed Davis, Marc Zettler, Jenny Zettler, and City Administrator Brad Chown. 1. The meeting was called to order by the City Administrator at 5:30 pm. 2. The City Administrator advised the Commission of the TIF VI Façade Improvement Grant Program guidelines including building eligibility, cost eligibility, and the grant amount limit not to exceed 40% of eligible costs. 3. The City A dministrator advised the Commission that two Historic Preservation Commissioners are active mem bers of the Jackson Coun ty Historical Society (JCHS). While the JCHS is not the applicant, they will clearly be the beneficiaries of the project so Commissioners should consider whether a conflict of interest exists or not. There were no conflict of interest concerns expressed by any Commissioner. 4. The Commissioners reviewed the application from the Ed and Pat Davis Family Trust and Black River Phoenix Properties, LLC for property located at 34 South First Street. 5. It was moved by Commissioner Gaier, seconded by Commissioner Simonis to recommend the Common Council award a TIF VI Downtown Façade Improvement Grant to the Ed and Pat Davis Family Trust / Black River Phoenix Properties, LL C for the property located at 34 South First Street in an amount equal to no more than 40% of total eligible costs not covered by other grants and donations with total grant not to exceed $120,000. Motion carried. 6. It was moved by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Peloquin to adjourn. Motion carried at 6:06 pm. A. Brad Chown City Administrator