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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Chairman Ryland Erdman called the Historic Preservation Commission to order on January 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm in City Hall in Garden Level Room 58. Members present were Ryland Erdman, Melissa Kneeland, John Sobota, Joshua Kohnke, Carl Rudenborg, and Sylvia Gengenbach. Tim Dotseth was absent. Also present were Dave Kowieski, Becca Schoenborn, David Schofield, Robb Jensen, and John Goetz. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2025 meeting by Kneeland, seconded by Gengenbach. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Public Comments: none. Introduction to LumberJax Bakehouse and Café Project at 230 Main Street: Jensen and Goetz introduced themselves and their proposed project in the former Mood Boutique/Coffins Department Store. They discovered that an opera house previously stood upon the property. They plan to replace the storefront windows and doors. They plan to install new doors in line with the storefront and construct a new interior entry vestibule. They plan to repair the existing kneewall, pilasters, and parapet. They plan to repair the existing east wall (previously shared with 244 Main Street) and waterproof it with some sort of exterior scratchcoat. They plan to install new signage. Schofield asked if the exact location of the eastern property line had been surveyed, to which Jenson said it had not. Kohnke asked if they had discussions with the owner of the former Gin Mill about repairs to the west pilaster, to which Jenson indicated they had not. Kneeland noted that their effort to repair the existing building is appreciated. Erdman noted that he would like to see the reeded glass kept if possible but understood if it wasn’t feasible. Schofield asked how they planned to repair the kneewall, to which Jenson indicated that they would like to remove the steel and repair the brick or replace with cedar. Kohnke suggested that they include a justification for the front door modifications in their application. Kohnke suggested that they investigate how to cap the parapet. Kowieski noted that the City has an approved color palette. Goetz indicated that they had been in contact with Ray French and others about possible grants. Jenson and Goetz indicated that they would be working with their designers and would submit a Certificate of Appropriateness application in the near future. No action taken. Preliminary Draft of Guide Book for Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness: Kneeland presented the draft that she had prepared with Chris Johnson. Schofield indicated that Cedar Corp can update the Historic District Map. Gengenbach suggested eliminating acronyms, such as “COA” and simply spelling out “Certificate of Appropriateness”. Rudenborg suggested updating the spelling of “color”. Kneeland noted that the “Discover Dunn County” app includes historical photos that may be of assistance to potential applicants. Schofield noted that avaialble grant programs frequently change and it may be better to provide a contact that can assist with grant identification but not the current grant programs. Kneeland indicated that she would continue to work with Chris Johnson. No action taken. Next regular scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held on Monday February, 2026 at 5:00pm at City Hall, Room 58. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Kohnke, seconded by Rudenborg. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Minutes prepared by David Schofield, Director of Public Works