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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Public Works Director Schofield called the Historic Preservation Commission to order on May 11, 2026 at 5:03 pm in City Hall in Garden Level Room 58. Members present were Melissa Kneeland, John Sobota, Joshua Kohnke, Sylvia Gengenbach, and Tim Dotseth, and Carl Rudenborg. Leland Schwebs was absent. Also, present were David Schofield, Dave Kowieski, Christopher Johnson, Charlie Jones, and Wade Lambrigtsen. Selection of New Chairperson: Schofield noted that former Chairperson Ryland Erdman was not reappointed to the Historic Preservation Committee. Schofield asked if any members were interested in being the chairperson. No interest was expressed. Schofield offered to chair this meeting and place the selection of a New Chairperson on the next agenda. Motion to appoint David Schofield as the Chairperson Pro Tempore of the Historic Preservation Commission made by Dotseth ; Rudenborg 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2026 meeting by Sobota; Gengenbach 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Public Comments: Charile Jones commented that he was here if there were any questions regarding Agenda Item #5A. Lambrigtsen expressed appreciation for the city for their support of the Murals in Menomonie event, and indicated that he was here if there were any questions regarding Agenda Items #5A and #5B. Old Business: none. Kneeland arrived at 5:18pm. New Business: a) Revised Certificate of Appropriateness application from TWD Enterprise, LLC for a mural on, and repainting of, the west wall at Hygge Properties and Fiber Lab (616 3rd Street East and 301 Main Street East). The revised project was summarized as presented in the packet by City Staff, with the change being to revise the mural to include “Swiss Miss” specifically to the sign instead of “Original Hot Cocoa Mix”. The applicant also wants to repaint the entire west wall of the building to black. Discussion was had over if the black paint was going to be part of the mural. Lambrigtsen indicated that the black paint is not part of the mural. Lambrigtsen commented that mural upkeep funds would be for the mural itself not the whole wall, and that there will be funds raised for mural maintenance. Schofield noted that those funds will eventually run out and that the property owners are ultimately responsible for mural maintenance. Discussion was also had on if approval was need from Conagra for the use of “Swiss Miss”. Lambrigtsen commented that Murals in Menomonie received written approval from ConAgra. Motion to approve the revised certificate of appropriateness application from TWD Enterpise, LLC for a mural on, and painting of, the exterior of the west wall of 616 3rd Street East and 301 Main Street East, as presented made by Dotseth, Sobota 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. b) Certificate of Appropriateness application from TWD Enterprise, LLC for six (6) window signs and one (1) wall sign at Fiber Lab (305 Main Street East, Suite A) The project was summarized as presented in the packet by City Staff and Lambrigtsen. Fiber Lab is expanding to the storefront next door, which is getting a near repeat of the signage at the existing location to match. Motion to approve the revised certificate of appropriateness application from TWD Enterpise, LLC for six (6) window signs and one (1) wall sign at Fiber Lab (305 Main Street East), as presented made by Gengenbach, Dotseth 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Updated Guidelines Draft Feedback (Discussion Only): Johnson provided an update regarding the updated draft of the guidebook. Johnson noted that a section has been added on a reason for buy in from owners/businesses, a table of all the properties their time period and style and what their historic designation is local, national, or both. The first step by step section was completed for signage, will be used as the template for other guides if it is acceptable. It was also noted that reference was made to look at these things and follow the steps before spending any money on a project to ensure a smooth and successful project. Johnson and Kneeland will continue to work on the guidebook for discussion at a future meeting. No action taken. Supplemental Discussion: Schofield presented an updated CoA application, which includes an updated timeline and details for submission requirements to meet current review practices. Schofield asked for commissioners to provide comments to him. Setting next meeting date: Motion to schedule the next regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting on Monday June 8th, 2026 at 5:00pm at City Hall, Room 58 made by Rudenborg; Kneeland 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Motion to adjourn made by Kneeland; Rudenborg 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote; meeting adjourned, at 5:32 pm. Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk