Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet

June 9, 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, June 9, 2026 - 4:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Conference Room 2C (2nd Floor) Members: Ken Etten - Chair, Louise Rayppy - Secretary, Sonja Akright, John Halverson, Emily Hummel, Chris Brookes, 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 May 12, 2026 5. Review Financial Reports 6. Discussion/Update regarding the dedication of the Lake Geneva Public Library as a Local Historic Landmark and the historic plaque 7. Discussion regarding potential proposed new National, State & Local Historic Landmarks 8. Discussion/Update regarding the LGHPC Website and Historic Walking Tour phone apps 9. Update regarding Historic Signs a. Mill Pond b. Lake Geneva Sanitariums 10. 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 5 Lake Geneva Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2026 -- 4:00 P.M. Lake Geneva City Hall Chairman Ken Etten called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. Lake Geneva City Hall; 2C (2nd Floor) Roll Call / Ken Etten, Louise Rayppy, Chris Brookes, Emily Hummel, Sonja Akright, John Halverson, Alderwoman Ja Nelle Powers. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda. No new information. Approval of the minutes from April 14, 2026. Motion - John, 2nd- Sonja, minutes approved. Review Financial Reports: It shows a balance of $18,209.77. Transfer $9,000.00, if we have it left for the Three Graces statue. Approved sign for Library. Annual Election of Officers a. Chairperson -- Ken -- motion to retain -- Emily, 2nd -- Ja Nelle b. Secretary -- motion to elect Chris -- Sonja, 2nd. -- Emily, motion passed. Review of City Ordinances pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission. Grace stepped down, so now we six members. Discussion / Update regarding status of designation of the Lake Geneva Public Library and a Local Historic Landmark and historic plaque options .It will take two or four weeks for the 16''x12" sign for the Public Library to be made. Museum next Historic Landmark, Sonja made motion, John- second--passed. Also The Riviera -- landmark -- motion --Emily, second-- Ja Nelle , motion passed. Discussion / Update regarding the HPC Website and Historic Walking Tour phone apps. We had discussions about website -- check with City -- working on it. Update regarding Historic Signs. a. Historic Railroad Site. Done, and has been installed. b.Haskins Crawford -Done, and has been installed. c. Lake Geneva Sanitariums - Sonja working on it. Page 2 of 5 Meeting adjourned at 4:53 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Louise M. Rayppy Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Finance Worksheet - Historic Preservation Page: 1 Period: 05/26 Jun 01, 2026 12:50PM 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 Total: .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 .00 1,744.23 19,000.00 17,255.77 9.18 11-70-00-57230 HISTORIC PLAQUE PURCHASES .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 MISCELLANEOUS Revenue Total: .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 MISCELLANEOUS Expenditure Total: .00 1,744.23 20,000.00 18,255.77 8.72 Total MISCELLANEOUS: .00 1,744.23 20,000.00 18,255.77 8.72 Total MISCELLANEOUS: .00 1,798.23 20,100.00 18,301.77 8.95 GENERAL FUND Revenue Total: .00 54.00 100.00 46.00 54.00 GENERAL FUND Expenditure Total: .00 1,744.23 20,000.00 18,255.77 8.72 Net Total GENERAL FUND: .00 1,690.23- 19,900.00- 18,209.77- 8.49 Net Grand Totals: .00 1,690.23- 19,900.00- 18,209.77- 8.49 Page 4 of 5 Page: 1Detail Ledger - Historic PreservationCITY OF LAKE GENEVA Period 05/26 (05/31/2026) Jun 01, 2026 12:51PM Journal Reference Number Payee or Description Debit Amount Credit Amount Balance 11-70-00-47210 HISTORIC PRESERVATION DONATION YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual 54.00- Total 54.00- YTD Budget 100.00- Unearned 46.00 11-70-00-47230 HISTORIC PLAQUE REIMBURSEMENTS YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual .00 Total .00 YTD Budget .00 Unearned .00 11-70-00-57200 HISTORIC PRESERVATION YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual 1,744.23 Total 1,744.23 YTD Budget 19,000.00 Unexpended 17,255.77 11-70-00-57210 EXP FROM HIST PRES DONATIONS YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual .00 Total .00 YTD Budget .00 Unexpended .00 11-70-00-57220 HISTORICAL GRANT-(PASS THRU) YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual .00 Total .00 YTD Budget .00 Unexpended .00 11-70-00-57230 HISTORIC PLAQUE PURCHASES YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual .00 Total .00 YTD Budget 1,000.00 Unexpended 1,000.00 Number of transactions: 0 Number of accounts: 6 ProofCreditDebit .00 .00 .00 Grand Totals: Page 5 of 5