Historic Preservation Commission — Minutes

1 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – February 4, 2026 Clerk’s Initials_________ CITY OF SHULLSBURG HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING February 4, 2026 4:00 P.M. A Historic Preservation Commission meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. February 4, 2026 in the Community Room of the Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, 190 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Chairperson Dan Morrissey called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Notice of the meeting was posted in the following locations: Shullsburg Post Office, Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, and Turpin’s Hometown Grocery. Roll Call – Dan Morrissey, Cory Ritterbusch, Ellie Landau, Gary Starck, Jay Berendes - Present. Others present: Kevin Leahy and Janelle Schumacher. Motion by Ritterbusch second by Starck to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting. All aye, motion carried. The Commission reviewed and discussed a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for renovations at 303 W. Water Street. The Commission discussed the changes and the approval process with Kevin Leahy who is a potential buyer for the property. Ritterbusch mentioned having historic pictures of the property he can provide for reference. The group discussed the brick façade and replacing the windows in the front with larger windows. Leahy stated he is open to suggestions from the group. Ritterbush said they would like to see paned windows and also suggested that the Main Street Community organization has someone who could help with design ideas. Ritterbusch will connect Leahy with Tyson Morrissey who can help utilize the Main Street services. Berendes asked about the air conditioner in front and what would happen with that; the group then discussed installing a mini split units inside the building. Dan Morrissey asked if an awning would be put onto the front of the building. Morrissey also reminded Leahy he will have to work with Scott Jelle to get a building permit for any work that is done. Berendes reiterated installing larger windows in the front of the building and moving the air conditioner. They discussed the garage door opening on the East side of the building. There was no motion; the commission requested Leahy return with plans for the building if/when he is ready to move forward with renovations. Certificate of Appropriateness Application Review – The Commission reviewed a list of applications submitted since 2022 and discussed the status of the work being done. Morrissey would like this ongoing list to be on each meeting agenda, as well as having the status of each project added to the spreadsheet. Public Comment: None At 4:37 p.m. a motion was made by Ritterbusch second by Berendes to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. Janelle Schumacher City Clerk/Treasurer