Historic Preservation Commission — Agenda packet

CITY OF MINERAL POINT 137 HIGH STREET, SUITE 1 MINERAL POINT, WI 53565 608-987-2361 Mayor – Danny Clark Administrator | Matthew Honer | administrator@cityofmineralpointwi.gov City Clerk-Treasurer | Christy Skelding| cityclerk@cityofmineralpointwi.gov AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING - CITY OF MINERAL POINT Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:30 PM City Hall Community Room 1. Call to Order. a. Roll call & open meetings compliance [Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81–19.98]. b. Consider June 25, 2026 minutes for approval. 2. Certificates of Appropriateness. a. Consider applications received. • 2026-COA15 – 231-233 High – Car Port Addition – Dave & Jeanenne Owen – Jacob Schneberger Cordwainer – Built 1861 – AHI59706 – NRHP-Contributing. • 2026-COA17 – 152/154 High – Roof, Chimney, Windows – Keith Burrows – Cribb's Dry Goods – Built 1847 – AHI46749 – NRHP-Contributing. • 2026-COA17A – 149 Jail Alley – Fence – Keith Burrows – Open lot • 2026-COA18 – 111 Commerce St – Alter previous COA2025-COA16 De-Construction – Margaret Tucker – Added to Penhallegon Warehouse – Built 1940s – AHI56153 – NRHP-Contributing b. Report on actions - Two-person Committee. • 2026-COA16 – 227 Commerce – Tuckpointing – Aaron Dunn – Globe Hotel – Built 1868 – AHI56161 – NRHP-Contributing 3. Report from the Chair. a. Appoint two-person committee – September through November 2026 b. Update –Chapter 151 revision. c. Update – NRHP contributing property plaques. d. Update – Commission member vacancy. e. Update – Intensive Architectural Survey. f. Update – Historic Tax Credits Local Workshops. g. Information – Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commission Award Nomination. h. Information – 2027 CLG Grants available. i. Information – Property Highlights Public Education Initiative. Old Business 4. Tower Park Wisconsin Historical Marker Relocation. 5. Wisconsin Historical Society's Local History and Historic Preservation Conference. New Business 6. Announcements. 7. Adjourn. (Next meetings: August 27, September 24, October 22) CITY OF MINERAL POINT 137 HIGH STREET, SUITE 1 MINERAL POINT, WI 53565 608-987-2361 Historic Preservation Commission Page 2 Agenda 7/23/2026 Historic Preservation Commission – Public Information a quasi-judicial body under Municipal Ordinance Chapter 151. Members (terms): Matthew Payne, Chair (2026-29); Alex Ramshur (City Council Rep); Vacancy (2026-29); Gary Cisler (2024-27), Mark Hogan (2025-28); Richard Reger (2025-28); John Spady (2024-27). Two-Person Committee: Commissioners Ramshur & Spady (May-July, 2026). General Information Member –Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions wisconsinahpc.org Member – National Alliance of Preservation Commissions napcommissions.org Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation wipreservation.org Architecture & History Inventory www.wisconsinhistory.org/preserve/state-historic-preservation- office/architecture-history-inventory/ Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm Continuing Education Opportunities • Historic Preservation Commission Training (website revision makes this currently unavailable). • Wisconsin Historical Society – Local History and Historic Preservation Conference, October 14-16, 2026, Milwaukee. Historic Preservation Commission Page 1 of 5 DRAFT Minutes 06/25/2026 M INUTES CITY OF MINERAL POINT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 6:30 PM City Hall Community Room C ALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL C hair Matthew Payne called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. A roll call was made and a quorum was present. Noted there is a vacant position. Matthew Payne (2026-29) Chair Present Alex Ramshur (Council Rep) Absent Gary Cisler (2024-27) Present John Spady (2024-27) Present Mark Hogan (2025-28) Present Richard Reger (2025-28) Present Vacancy (2026-29) A lso present: Matt Honer, City Administrator. A dministrator Honer confirmed that public notice for the meeting had been successfully posted in full compliance with the law. A PPROVAL OF MAY 28, 2026 MINUTES M otion (Ramshur/Cisler) to approve the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion carried (5-0). C ERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS • 2026 -COA13 – 222 High St – Replace Back Deck – Kathleen Nutter – Edward Coad Grocery Store – Built 1860 – AHI59703 – NRHP-Contributing The Commission reviewed the Application requesting approval to replace the deteriorated rear second-story metal deck with a new wood deck. The applicants explained the existing deck had severely deteriorated, and after consulting with metal restoration specialists, they concluded that repairing and rebuilding the original metal structure would be prohibitively complex and expensive. Instead, they proposed constructing a wood deck modeled after the adjacent deck at the neighboring property, which had been built approximately 13 years earlier. They noted that the proposed design exceeds current building code requirements and includes a wood railing design illustrated in the application materials. D uring discussion, the applicants indicated they were considering reopening a former doorway leading to the deck. The Commission advised that any work involving the doorway should be submitted as an addendum to the current application so that the proposed design could be reviewed, while clarifying that doing so would not delay the deck project or require an additional application fee. C ommissioners complimented the applicants on the thoroughness of the application, noting that the photographs, drawings, and supporting information clearly illustrated the proposed work. Additional discussion included whether any historic photographs of the original rear structure existed, although none had been located, and appreciation was expressed for the plan to reuse the existing decorative metal railing elsewhere on the property. Historic Preservation Commission Page 2 of 5 DRAFT Minutes 06/25/2026 F ollowing discussion, the Commission entertained a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness application, with the understanding that any future work to reopen the doorway would be submitted as an addendum for Commission review. A motion to approve was then made. Motion (Ramshur/Cisler) to approve 2026-COA13. Motion carried (5-0). • 2026 -COA14 – 137 High St. – Tuckpointing of library parapet – City of Mineral Point – Built 1913, Addition 1914 and 2010 – AHI59645 – NRHP-Contributing The Commission reviewed the proposed masonry and roof-related work, noting that new steel or aluminum flashing will be installed beneath the roof cap and extended to the termination bar to improve water protection where the roof meets the masonry. It was explained that this work addresses flashing that was not installed during the previous roofing project and is considered a preventative maintenance measure expected to extend the life of the repair by approximately 30 years. The Commission also noted that the tuckpointing will use tooling that matches the original finish and that the work will be completed by the same contractor who performed the previous tuckpointing, providing consistency with the earlier restoration. Motion (Spady/Rieger) to approve 2026-COA13. Motion carried (5-0). Tw o-Person Committee Report. Commissioners Ramshur and Spady reported approval of 026-COA12 for 153- 155 Merry Christmas Ln to build a shed on the back of the property. The residence was constructed in 2011, it was designed to resemble a historic building and is not individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The review committee reported that the proposal for the small prefabricated accessory structure was straightforward. The structure, to be supplied by a Platteville manufacturer, will be located toward the rear of the property where it will have minimal visibility from the public right-of-way. D iscussion focused primarily on the property's location within the Historic District Overlay. Committee members shared that the applicants questioned why a Certificate of Appropriateness was required when a similar accessory structure across the street had not required review. The Commission explained that the property is located within the locally regulated Historic District Overlay and the historic mining district, while neighboring properties across the street fall outside those boundaries. Commissioners acknowledged that the differing requirements can be confusing and frustrating for property owners and noted that this application illustrates the broader discussion the Commission has been having regarding the extent of the Historic District Overlay boundaries. A map of the overlay district was reviewed to clarify the jurisdictional boundaries, and it was suggested that the topic be revisited during future discussions of the ordinance and district boundaries. R EPORT FROM THE CHAIR 1 30 Pine Street Update. The Chair informed the Commission that the City Administrator had advised the City is considering pursuing an emergency raze order for the property at 130 Pine Street due to its deteriorated condition. The property has a complicated ownership history, with no clear title following the deaths of the original owner and subsequent occupant, and despite extensive efforts, the City has been unable to identify or locate the current legal owners. The property is also tax delinquent. It was reported that the City Engineer had inspected the structure under legal authority and determined that the building may present a danger to life, health, or property. T he Chair explained that if a court issues an emergency raze order under Wisconsin law, Chapter 151 of the Municipal Code exempts the demolition from Historic Preservation Commission review, unlike a typical demolition within the Historic District Overlay, which would ordinarily require a Certificate of Appropriateness. The Commission discussed the distinction between the emergency raze process and the Commission's normal review authority. Historic Preservation Commission Page 3 of 5 DRAFT Minutes 06/25/2026 D uring discussion, commissioners recalled the demolition of the former police station and questioned the Commission's role in similar situations. The Chair explained that the Historic Preservation Commission functions as a quasi-judicial body under state law and that, while the City Council has authority to overturn Commission decisions by the required supermajority vote, it cannot simply bypass the Commission's review process where review is required by ordinance. T he Commission also discussed the challenges posed by tax-delinquent properties, noting that Iowa County's delayed action on tax foreclosures has complicated enforcement efforts. Questions were raised regarding the future disposition of the Pine Street property should it be razed, with the Chair explaining that, if the property ultimately transfers through the tax foreclosure process, ownership would likely pass to the City before being offered for sale. It was also noted that the City is currently maintaining the property by mowing the lot, as it had become a public health concern, and that the structure has been vacant since the death of its last occupant over a year earlier. C ommission Member Vacancy Update. The Chair reported meeting with an individual recommended for the Commission's vacant position at the Mayor's request. The individual expressed interest in serving but indicated the timing was not right to accept an appointment. At the individual's request, their identity was not disclosed. The Commission was advised the vacancy remains unfilled. C hapter 151 Revision Update. The draft ordinance has been forwarded to the Wisconsin Historical Society's Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Coordinator for review. Upon completion of that review, the draft will be sent to the City Attorney before proceeding through the City's ordinance adoption process. I ntensive Architectural Survey Update. Phase I is nearing completion, with survey information already appearing in the Wisconsin Historical Society's Architecture and History Inventory database. Phase II has been approved by the City Council and will include preparation of the final survey document as well as recommendations for additional properties that may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register Historic District. H istoric Tax Credits Local Workshops Update. The Chair reported planning continues with the Wisconsin Historical Society to host three workshops—one in the fall and two the following year—to educate property owners about available tax credit programs. The workshops will be open to participants from beyond Mineral Point, and efforts will be made to include them on the community calendar. 2 027 Budget Request Status. The Historic Preservation Commission should receive its own budget line item in the City's 2027 budget and additional information will be provided as the budget process progresses. T ransition Considerations of pending City Administrator departure. The current administrator is expected to remain through mid-August, with an overlap period planned to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of Commission operations. I nquiries from the public and other communications. • A property owner at 404 Pine Street contacted the Commission seeking information about the COA process f or possible exterior work, although no application has yet been submitted. • The owner of 39 High Street notified the City of a potential major rehabilitation project. Discussion included the property's grandfathered residential use on the first floor and the potential zoning implications should substantial alterations requiring City approval move forward. Commissioners noted the building's long history and previous proposals for its rehabilitation, expressing encouragement that improvements may once again be pursued. • The Chair summarized an inquiry received from a member of the public regarding the "Crafty" hanging sign displayed inside a downtown storefront window. After reviewing the City's sign ordinance with the City Administrator, it was determined because the sign is suspended within the window rather than affixed or Historic Preservation Commission Page 4 of 5 DRAFT Minutes 06/25/2026 e tched to the glass, it does not meet the ordinance's definition of a regulated window sign. Consequently, no sign permit or Historic Preservation Commission review was required. Commissioners discussed the importance of applying the ordinance consistently and avoiding unintended precedents. • The Chair reported an inquiry from representatives of Graceland Cemetery concerning the historic storage building located on cemetery grounds. It was explained that the cemetery lies outside both the local Historic District Overlay and the National Register Historic District, meaning the building is not subject to Historic Preservation Commission review. The Chair further noted that while the building itself has no known historic designation, any demolition within a cemetery requires review by the State Historic Preservation Office to ensure burial sites are not impacted. • As part of ongoing public education efforts, the Chair introduced the concept of periodically highlighting properties that have successfully completed the Certificate of Appropriateness process. The proposed initiative would include feature articles on the City website, social media, local newspapers, and preservation publications to recognize good stewardship of historic properties and educate the public about the preservation process. Commissioners expressed support for further developing the idea. N ational Alliance of Preservation Commissions National – Not attending. The Chair informed the Commission he would not be attending the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions conference in Minnesota due to scheduling limitations. De fer COA post-approval follow up pending Ordinance update. Without objection, it was determined to postpone discussion of post-approval follow-up procedures for COA applications until the Chapter 151 ordinance revisions are completed, allowing any future procedures to align with the updated ordinance. O LD BUSINESS N RHP Contributing Property Plaques Update. The Commission revisited the proposed National Register Contributing Property Plaque Project. The Chair presented a simplified project outline developed following discussion at the previous meeting. Commissioner Hogan reported of 88 contributing commercial properties in the historic district, 60 currently display plaques, leaving 28 without them. He proposed personally contacting owners of the remaining commercial properties to encourage participation, coordinate plaque orders, and arrange optional installation through a designated contractor. The Chair explained outreach to residential property owners would focus on informing them of the voluntary opportunity to participate. It was noted that the City can administer project funds through a dedicated account, with pricing structured to cover costs while allowing any remaining funds to be retained for future historic preservation activities. Motion (Ramshur/Reger) to move forward on plaque project outlined, understanding the Chair and Commissioner Hogan will take the lead on pulling it together. Motion carried (5-0). N EW BUSINESS W isconsin Historical Marker. Commissioner Hogan introduced the idea of relocating the Wisconsin Historical Marker currently located in Water Tower Park to a more visible downtown location, possibly near the entrance to the lower High Street public parking lot. He suggested the relocation, restoration of the marker, and installation of an appropriate landscape setting could become a Bicentennial-related enhancement project. C ommissioners expressed general support for restoring and increasing the visibility of the marker but differed on whether it should remain within Water Tower Park or be relocated downtown. Several members favored retaining the marker within the park while moving it to a more prominent location, particularly in conjunction with future improvements planned for the park. The Commission agreed that additional research is needed regarding restoration costs, relocation requirements, funding opportunities, and the marker's original installation before further consideration. Commissioner Hogan agreed to gather preliminary information for a Historic Preservation Commission Page 5 of 5 DRAFT Minutes 06/25/2026 f uture discussion. The broader concept of developing additional interpretive historical markers throughout Mineral Point was also discussed as a possible future preservation initiative. C onference. The Chair proposed a group excursion to the Wisconsin Historical Society's Local History and Historic Preservation Conference in Milwaukee. A one-day trip on Thursday, October 15 was suggested, noting that the conference features valuable workshops and excellent networking opportunities with members of other preservation communities. N EXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, in the City Hall Community Room. A DJOURNMENT With no further business and no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM. Description of Work for 152 High St COA Application 7/1/2026 Note: the building has two addresses, 152 and 154. Roof The roof consists of a gabled, shingled section over the two-story front of the building, a flat, black membrane roof over the one story back of the building, and a shingles roof over the side stairway. The roof is approximately 30 years old and shows significant wear, and there are currently three areas of the roof that leak. The plan is to redo the shingles and membrane with like-for-like materials (Dow Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles in Slate Gray and John Mansville EPDM black membrane). Due to the leaks, we expect to have some repairs to do to the roof decking as well. This work won’t change the appearance of the building at all. It’s hard to see in the photos, but the shingles have shed a lot of their granules, and much of the flashing is rusted. The membrane roof has been patched in many places, and the corner picture below is one of the other leaking spots. Product info for the shingles can be found here: https://www.owenscorning.com/en- us/roofing/shingles/trudefinition-duration And the membrane here: EPDM Roofing Systems | Johns Manville Chimney Removal All three roofing companies we have had look at the roof flagged the chimney as a potential hazard and suggested removing it down to the roofline. It is a big chimney: 3 feet wide, 1.5 feet deep, and approximately 15 feet above the roofline. The brickwork is not in great condition, and neither of the fireplaces attached to it are functional. It is also the source of one of the current leaks. You can’t see the chimney from the front of the building at all, and only slightly from the back, so visual impact will be minor. Windows Three double hung windows on the 2nd floor front wall, and six on the 1st and 2nd floor back wall need to be replaced. They are not particularly historic (from 1970), and they are badly rotted, and have multiple broken panes, and four of the nine no longer open. We have had two window restoration companies look at them and both said it didn’t make sense to try to repair them. Our plan is to replace them with Marvin Ultimate G2 metal-clad wood, double hung windows in a 2-over-2 configuration with external grills to match the historic window design found in old photos. (Note, the parapet wall on the front of the building was a later modification, the above is the original roofline.) We are proposing metal-clad windows because they will wear better, and the locations of these windows would be hard to access for painting/maintenance. None of the windows are on the ground floor (there is a walkout basement for the 1st floor windows are one story above grade). The window exteriors would be painted stone white, to match the storefront windows we redid a few years ago. We wouldn’t be installing storm windows with the new windows, so the look should be much closer to the historic photo than the current. This application is for the replacement of the deteriorating wooden fence at 149 Jail Alley with a new metal fence. (There is no building on this lot, and some maps confuse 149 with the neighboring building, which is 151 Jail Alley.) We originally began looking at repainting and repairing the existing fence, pictured here: But it was in such bad shape, it needed to be replaced. During the process to select a replacement, we ended up choosing a coated steel fence from Montage: This is a photo of the fence in place: June 2026 Page 31 2027 CLG Grant Program The 2027 CLG grant cycle is in full swing. CLG partners interested in applying for no-match grant funding for historic preservation planning projects should plan to submit a Letter-of- Intent to me by September 11, 2026. The full application is due December 18, 2026. The Letter-of-Intent can be a simple letter or email to me sketching out the scope of your project. Then, between Sept. and Dec. 18, I will contact you to discuss your project and help refine it to make a competitive application. CLG grants do not require a match. Typical grant awards are between $6,000 and $40,000. The maximum grant award is $50,000 for high- priority and thorough project proposals. Grants can be used for: • Surveys (of your whole community or an area of your community, to identify important historic places) • Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (to make those properties eligi- ble for historic tax credits) • Nominations for local designation (to pro- vide local protections to historic properties) • Historic Preservation Plans (a stand-alone plan or component of a Comp. Plan for the identification and conservation of historic prop- erties) • Design Guidelines (to guide property own- ers and your Historic Preservation Commission in designing alterations that will meet the stand- ards in your ordinance) Educational projects that focus on local history and historic places. As always, contact me with questions about the application process, project eligibility, or any- thing else related to the CLG partnership pro- gram. -Jason Jason Tish, Certified Local Government and Preservation Education Coordinator, State Historic Preservation Office 816 State Street, Rm. 305 Madison, WI 53706 608-264-6512 Page 12 Wisconsin Landmarks Newsletter The Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions is now accepting nominations for its Historic Preservation Excellence Awards for 2026. The Awards will be presented at WAHPC’s Annual Meeting and Spring Conference. Nominations are due several weeks before the conference. Due date for the 2027 WAHPC Awards program is: March 15, 2027. The nomination form is available on our website at: https://wisconsinahpc.org/award-nomination-form/. Be sure to include a narrative description of the pro- ject, available photographs (in jpg or jpeg format on- ly), and copies of available supporting documenta- tion. Please provide us contact information for your award nominee, so that we may contact successful awardees before the Annual Meeting and Confer- ence. To see the winners/projects receiving awards at the 2025 Conference , go to our website at https:// www.wisconsinahpc.org/past-award-winners/. Other year’s award recipients can also be found in past newsletters available in the members’ only section on our website. Awards are made in the following categories, as warranted. (Awards may not be issued in each category in every year.): • Identification and Designation This award would go to a historic preservation com- mission that sponsored a significant architectural or archaeological survey, the nomination of a property (or properties) to the State and National Register of Historic Places, or designation as a local landmark. • Economic Redevelopment/Revitalization This award would go to a private non-profit group or historic preservation commission that used ac- cepted preservation practices as tools in revitalizing an area or district. • Restoration/Rehabilitation This award would go to a private non-profit organi- zation or historic preservation commission for the significant restoration or rehabilitation of a local his- toric property. • Historic Preservation Commission This award would go to a historic preservation com- mission that, through the exercise of project review authority, made a significant difference in the out- come of a particular property or project. • Advocacy This award would go to a historic preservation com- mission, a private historic preservation organization, or an individual for advocacy work that had a real and beneficial impact. • Documenting Buildings This award category is open to Architects, Urban Planners, Historic Preservation Commissions, and Historic Preservation Institutes in Wisconsin. New developments in technology have become a more effective and accurate way to document, evalu- ate, and ultimately advance architectural education around the world. Laser scanning will have a pro- found impact on our challenges to be proper stew- ards of the past and to offer future generations the great structural treasures we now enjoy. The nominations for this Award will have utilized 360 -degree laser scanning, droning, and three- dimensional detail scanning for fast and accurate digi- tal architectural documentation. The digital infor- mation can be used for archival purposes as well as advocacy campaigns for groups trying to save historic buildings. Nominate a Commission, Project or Person for a Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commission Award? 2027 For further information and to submit nominations, go to our website at: https://www.wisconsinahpc.org/award-nomination-form/. For questions on nominations contact Gene Hackbarth: genehackbarth@gmail.com. Page 13 (continued from previous page) 2027 Historic Preservation Excellence Award Nomination Form The Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions is now accepting nominations for its Historic Preservation Excel- lence Awards. Nominations must be received by March 15, 2027. Awards will be presented at WAHPC’s Annual Meeting and Conference, in April 2027 (specific date to be determined). Each year WAHPC issues Awards of Excellence at its Annual Meeting and Conference to deserving projects throughout the state. Be sure to include a narrative description of the project, available photographs and copies of available supporting documen- tation. Please provide us contact information for your award nom- inee, so that we may contact successful awardees before the An- nual Meeting and Conference. Nominator Name ________________________________________________________________________ First Name Last Name Nominator Address ______________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code Nominator Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Nominee Name __________________________________________________________________________ First Name Last Name Nominee Address ________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code Nominee Email: __________________________________________________________________________ Award Category: (please check appropriate category) Describe why you feel the nominee deserves this award. Please include photographs, drawings, and/or other items that can help explain the nomination. (Please be sure to include information about the individuals who were involved and what their contributions were to the success of the project): _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Upload photographs, drawings, and/or other items that can help explain the nomination. Or use the nomination form online at https://www.wisconsinahpc.org/award-nomination-form/ Nominations are due by March 15, 2027 Historic Preservation Commission Advocacy Documenting Buildings Identification and Designation Economic Redevelopment/Revitalization Restoration/Rehabilitation Page 13 June 2026