City of Elgin Heritage Commission met June 3

City of Elgin Heritage Commission met June 3
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City of Elgin Heritage Commission met June 3

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

A. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call

B. Approval of Minutes

1. April 1, 2025 – Elgin Heritage Commission

2. April 8, 2025 – Historic Rehabilitation Grant Subcommittee

C. Public Hearing to consider the nomination and application for landmark designation of the property at 856 W. Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (Permanent Index Number: 06-14-155-009)

D. Plaque Applications

None

E. Old Business

1. Reports from Neighborhood Groups on Heritage Related Activities

2. 2025 Elgin Heritage Commission Goals

a. Historic Resources Survey

(i) Midwest Neighborhood Part 1 – Under Review

b. Bungalow Website – No Update

3. Design Review Subcommittee

4. 2025 Marketing and Outreach Plan

a. Educational Videos

b. Gail Borden Library – Proposed Events

5. 2025 Preservation Month Recap

F. New Business

1. Deliberations and Determination Regarding the Nomination and Application for Individual Landmark Designation of the Property at 856 W. Highland, Elgin, IL 60123 (Permanent Index Number: 06-14-155-009).

2. Resolution Regarding the Designation of the Baker House Property at 856 W. Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 as an Individual Landmark.

3. Chairman Appointment

4. 4th of July Parade

5. Heritage Commission Car Show, August 3rd

G. Other Business

H. Adjournment

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