Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 799
Myrick Park Drive. (Myrick Park)
3.
Staff provided an overview of the project and recommendation. Dan Trussoni
from the Parks Department added additional project details. CM Mindel asked
what project features were considered in respect to Native Americans. Paul
Nelson from ISG stated.that the project was design to fit into the existing
landscape. Davis Riel moved to approve as submitted. Mackenzie Mindel
seconded. The motion passed 4-0 by voice vote.
Nomination of the Noelke Building, located at 529 Main Street, to
designated as a Local Historic Landmark.
4.
Staff reminded the Commission of the process for designation and stated that
they felt it was a complete application. CM Mindel asked how the nomination is
viewed by the public. Staff stated it is usually by visiting City Hall but can
amend the notice to state that it can be viewed in online. David Riel moved to
open a public hearing. Laura Godden seconded. The motion passed 4-0 by
voice vote. Kathyrn Kesler, owner of the property, provided additional details
on the building. The Commission expressed their gratitude for nominating the
building and for very thoroughly researched nomination. Laura Godden moved
to close the public hearing. David Riel seconded. The motion passed 4-0 by
voice vote. Dacid Riel moved to accept the nomination and hold the public
hearing at the March 23, 2023 meeting. Laura Godden seconded. The motion
passed 4-0 by voice vote.
kATHRYN kESLER
moved to approve. seconded. The motion passed 4-0 by voice vote.
2024 Most Endangered Buildings List/Project.
5.
Staff reminded the Commission the Fire Station #4 will be removed from the
list. Staff updated them on the status of the Casino Bar. David Riel suggested
to add Lincoln Middle School to the list for consideration as it has recently
been approved by the School District to close. Laura Godden suggested
Longfellow Middle School due to its uncertainty and the Glory Days Building
as it is condemned. CM Mindel suggested 1218 Caledonia in Old Towne North
as it looks in deteriorated condition and the 3rd and Jackson old gas station.
Other suggestions included 1027 Johnson St and 520-522 13th Street S.
Mackenzie Mindel asked the Commission to bring back final suggestions to the
March meeting.
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Project.
6.
Staff update the Commission on the status of the project and stated that they
would be using the funding to apply for a matching grant from the Wisconsin
Historical Society.
Project Updates: (Lost La Crosse, WHS History Conference
7.
No progress was made on the Lost La Crosse Project and any suggestions for
session proposals for the WHS conference are to be sent to staff.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8pm.
