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	Grand Forks Historic Preservation Commission 1405 First Avenue North P. O. Box 13876 Grand Forks, ND 58208-3876 701-772-8756 Minutes December 8, 2009 7:00 p.m. City Hall Present: Marsha Gunderson, Chair, Sharon Bures, Chuck Flemmer, Gordon Iseminger, Sylvia Kloster, Melinda Leach, Cory Lien, Dale Sickels, Sandy Slater, Judy Swisher Others: Joe O’Neil, Office of Urban Development Motion: to approve the minutes of the November 24, 2009 meeting as presented. (Sickels, Kloster) Motion carries. Red River Community Action – Kevin Severson 1529 Roberson Court – Pulled Office of Urban Development – Joe O’Neil Prairie Harvest Building Proposal, 300 Block S. 4^th Street – This area is currently a parking lot across from the former Post Office. O’Neil displayed pictures of the surrounding area and the old county office building at 201 S. 4^th St. Prairie Harvest plans to build a three-story structure to contain 14 upper level apartments, serving as temporary housing for Prairie Harvest clients, and administrative offices on the street level. Two million dollars of federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds will be used. The lot falls in the block between the Near Southside and the Downtown historic districts, abutting the NSS district. No drawings of the proposed building were available. Several concerns were expressed, including appearance of the building, possible use of existing empty buildings downtown instead of building new, notification of neighbors, lack of a site map, and others. Members expressed respect for Prairie Harvest and its programs but noted that there was insufficient information upon which to reach a determination regarding adverse effect. Members agreed to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall, to consider this matter. They requested that the architect and a representative of Prairie Harvest attend the meeting if possible, and that renderings of the facades and a site plan be available for review. Civic Auditorium, 615 1^st Ave. N., built 1956 – The city is seeking a determination of no adverse effect for the demolition of the Civic Auditorium. A plan is being developed to build residential units, including underground parking, at the site. The project will utilize federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds. The determination requested was for the for both demolition and new building; these are two separate issues that must be determined separately. Commissioners decided to delay this decision to the Dec. 15^th meeting also, asking for more and clearer information at that time. 430 S. 5^th Street – O’Neil said the contractor bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 15. Chair Report – Marsha Gunderson Infill Committee – Chuck Flemmer will continue to represent the Commission on the Infill Committee. There may be an upcoming review of proposals for 1815 N. 3^rd St. Downtown Design and Review Board – The DDRB sponsored meetings to provide a forum for the downtown owners/operators to discuss with city staff the possible changes to the signage regulations. Several attendees seemed to feel that the downtown wanted to police itself. Downtown Brochures – O’Leary has said that the brochure will be ready for the printer by the end of December. Coordinator Report – Provided by Marsha Gunderson Energy Efficiency Program – O’Leary will report on this at a later date. Granitoid Survey Report – Gunderson noted that the surveyor had been in town to check on discrepancies in the original survey. Coordinator Salary – Discussion postponed to Dec. 15, 2009 Motion: to adjourn. (Flemmer, Sickels) Motion carries. Meeting adjourned. 8:30 p.m. A special meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, in A101 City Hall. The next regular meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, in A101 City Hall. Respectfully submitted, Peg O’Leary Coordinator