Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet

May 12, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Tuesday, May 12, 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 April 14, 2026 5. Review Financial Reports 6. Annual Election of Officers a. Chairperson b. Secretary 7. Review of City Ordinances pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission 8. Discussion/Update regarding status of designation of the Lake Geneva Public Library and a Local Historic Landmark and historic plaque options 9. Discussion/Update regarding the HPC Website and Historic Walking Tour phone apps 10. Update regarding Historic Signs a. Historic Railroad Site b. Haskins/Crawford c. Lake Geneva Sanitariums 11. 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 9 Page 2 of 9 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Finance Worksheet - Historic Preservation Page: 1 Period: 04/26 May 05, 2026 10:20AM 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 1,590.00 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: 1,590.00 1,744.23 20,000.00 18,255.77 8.72 Total MISCELLANEOUS: 1,590.00 1,744.23 20,000.00 18,255.77 8.72 Total MISCELLANEOUS: 1,590.00 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: 1,590.00 1,744.23 20,000.00 18,255.77 8.72 Net Total GENERAL FUND: 1,590.00- 1,690.23- 19,900.00- 18,209.77- 8.49 Net Grand Totals: 1,590.00- 1,690.23- 19,900.00- 18,209.77- 8.49 Page 3 of 9 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Detail Ledger - Historic Preservation Page: 1 Period: 04/26 - 04/26 May 05, 2026 10:22AM Reference Account Debit Credit Date Journal Number Payee or Description Number Amount Amount Balance HISTORIC PRESERVATION DONATION 03/31/2026 (03/26) Balance 11-70-00-47210 54.00- YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual -54.00 Total -54.00 YTD Budget -100.00 Unearned 46.00 Total MISCELLANEOUS: .00 .00 54.00- Page 4 of 9 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Detail Ledger - Historic Preservation Page: 2 Period: 04/26 - 04/26 May 05, 2026 10:22AM Reference Account Debit Credit Date Journal Number Payee or Description Number Amount Amount Balance HISTORIC PRESERVATION 03/31/2026 (03/26) Balance 11-70-00-57200 154.23 04/15/2026 AP 340 TIMBER LINE SIGN CO INC 1,590.00 **Desc: LG PUBLIC LIBRARY SIGN YTD Encumbrance .00 YTD Actual 1,744.23 Total 1,744.23 YTD Budget 19,000.00 Unexpended 17,255.77 Total MISCELLANEOUS: 1,590.00 .00 154.23 Number of Transactions: 1 Number of Accounts: 2 Debit Credit Proof Total GENERAL FUND: 1,590.00 .00 1,590.00 Number of Transactions: 1 Number of Accounts: 2 Debit Credit Proof Grand Totals: 1,590.00 .00 1,590.00 Page 5 of 9 HISTORIC PRESERVATION 3 YEARS-7 total members INCLUDING Alder TERM EXP Kenneth (Ken) Etten, Chairperson 5/1/2029 Sonja Akright 5/1/2029 John Halverson 5/1/2028 Louise Rayppy, Secretary 5/1/2028 Emily Hummel 5/1/2027 Christine Brookes 5/1/2027 JaNelle Powers-Alder Annual Page 6 of 9 ARTICLE II HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Sec. 34-31. Creation and establishment; composition. [Ord. No. 96-2 , § III A., 1-22-1996; 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-25; 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08] The Historic Preservation Commission of the municipal government of the City of Lake Geneva is hereby created and established. The Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of seven members all of whom shall be citizens and residents of the City of Lake Geneva. To the greatest extent possible the Commissioners shall represent expertise in the fields of architecture, history, architectural history, construction, planning, archaeology, cultural anthropology, landscape architecture, and other closely related fields. The following persons, if available in the community shall be considered desirable for membership: an attorney, a registered architect, an educator, a historian or person active in historic or architectural preservation, an artist, licensed real estate broker, and local businessperson. In addition, the Commission shall include one member of the City Council of Lake Geneva. Each member shall have, to the highest extent practicable, a known interest and concern for historic preservation. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council of Lake Geneva by majority vote. Sec. 34-32. Terms; vacancies; removal; compensation. [Ord. No. 96-2 , § III B., 1-22-1996; 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08] Of the initial members so appointed to the Commission, two shall serve a term of one year; two shall serve a term of two years and two shall serve a term of three years. Thereafter, the terms of each member shall be for three years. The Alderperson member shall serve a one-year term and may be reappointed. Vacancies caused by resignation otherwise shall be filled by appointment for the period of the unexpired term. A member may be removed from the Commission by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the City Council of Lake Geneva. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Sec. 34-33. Election of officers; rules; records; meetings; quorum. [Ord. No. 96-2, § III C., 1-22-1996; 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-25; 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08] (a) Meeting. The Commission shall meet a minimum of four times per year. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson or by action of the members at a duly called meeting. All meetings shall be held at the Lake Geneva City Hall unless otherwise designated by the Chairperson. (b) Rules of order. The Chairperson shall call the meeting to order, shall preserve order and decorum, shall decide all questions of order, and shall conduct the proceedings of the meeting in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, unless otherwise provided by statute or by the rules stated herein. (c) Quorum. A majority of the membership of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (d) Organization. The members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall elect a City of Lake Geneva, WI Sec. 34-31 Sec. 34-33 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/LA3000 on 2026-05-08 Page 7 of 9 Sec. 34-34. Powers and duties. [Ord. No. 96-2, § IV, 1-22-1996; 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08; 4-28-2025 by Ord. No. 25-03] The Commission shall have the power to designate landmark structures, landmark sites, and historic districts within the City of Lake Geneva. Chairperson from amongst its members. The Commission may elect other officers necessary or appropriate to aid in the efficient running of the Commission. (e) Agenda. The Chairperson is responsible for the preparation of the agenda and shall provide a digital or electronic copy of such agenda to the City Clerk for posting and distribution to other Commission members and the public at least 48 hours prior to such meeting. Informational material for items identified on the agenda shall also be provided with the agenda when practical. (f) Submittal of minutes. The Acting Secretary shall submit in a timely fashion a digital copy of the meeting minutes to the City Clerk for posting and distribution. If action by the City Council of Lake Geneva is desired, such action shall be so noted in the minutes. (a) Designation of landmark structures, landmark sites, and historic districts. Designation of landmark structures, landmark sites, and historic districts shall be in accordance with Section 34-61 and pursuant to Section 34-63. (b) Nomination of properties as landmark structures, landmark sites, and historic districts. The Commission may nominate properties or areas of the city for designation as landmarks, landmark sites, or historic districts. Such nomination shall be in accordance with Section 34-61. The Commission shall also provide a nomination form which may be used by any resident of the City to nominate any property or area within the City for designation as a landmark structure, landmark site or historic district, which shall also be in accordance with Section 34-61. (c) Authorizing certificates of appropriateness. The Commission may authorize certificates of appropriateness. Such authorization shall be in accordance with Section 34-81 of this chapter. (d) Additional duties. The Commission: (1) Shall work for the continuing education of the public about the historic heritage of the City of Lake Geneva and the landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts designated under the provisions of this chapter. (2) Shall function as a resource, providing information and suggestions concerning ways in which modifications of landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts can be made in keeping with the provisions of this chapter. (3) May make use of the state historical preservation guidelines to facilitate the review of proposals received in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (4) May prepare or cause to be prepared a historic preservation master plan in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (5) Shall develop a historic district plan for each designated historic district in accordance City of Lake Geneva, WI Sec. 34-33 Sec. 34-34 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/LA3000 on 2026-05-08 Page 8 of 9 Sec. 34-35. through Sec. 34-60. (Reserved) with provisions of Section 34-62 of this chapter. (6) Shall provide assistance to residents in their efforts to obtain local, state or federal historic designation for their property. (7) Shall maintain a list of individual landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts designated under the provision of this chapter and shall make the list publicly available. (8) May prepare, or cause to be prepared at the City's expense, appropriate markers or signs to be placed upon or near landmarks, landmark site, and in prominent locations in historic districts. (9) Shall cooperate with the State Historic Preservation Office and the State Historic Preservation Review Board in attempting to include local landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts in the State Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. (10) May solicit and receive revenue for the purpose of historic preservation. (11) Shall research, maintain and distribute to the public information concerning tax and other financial incentives available for historic preservation. (12) The Commission shall encourage financial institutions to offer favorable loans for rehabilitation or restoration of historic properties. The Commission shall advise and assist property owners in obtaining information on special financing programs. 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