The city of Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission met Feb. 1 to discuss preservation award ideas.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the commission:
"Consists of nine citizen members, with a range of expertise in law, real estate, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, city planning, anthropology, history, art, building construction or finance. The Commission serves to preserve, enhance and restore for use those properties and areas that have special historical, architectural, community or aesthetic significance in the community, in the interest of promoting the public health, safety and general welfare of Park Ridge."
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 BUTLER PLACE
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017 AT 6:00 PM
Chair Barclay called the meeting to order at 6:02pm.
A. Roll Call
Present
Judy Barclay, Chair
Paul Adlaf
Sharon Bollinger
Joan Mattingly
Julie Tiu
Absent
Barb Christopher
John Mackin
Shel Newman
Eileen Sergo
City Council
Alderman Shubert
Staff
Jon Branham, Senior Planner
Mary Beth Golden, Administrative Assistant
Others Present
1 audience member
B. Approval of Minutes – January 4, 2017
On a motion by Commissioner Mattingly, seconded by Commissioner Bollinger, the
Commission approved the minutes from the January 4, 2017 meeting, as submitted.
This motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
C. Citizens Wishing to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items
D. Designation Review Cases
E. Other Items
1. Action Items - none
2. Discussion Items
i. Poster Contest
Commissioner Tiu stated there were 11 schools currently on the roster list.
There was discussion regarding including all schools in Park Ridge as well as all
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residents in Park Ridge. It was decided that all children living in and/or attending
school in Park Ridge are eligible to participate in the contest.
Important Poster Contest dates include:
Thursday, February 23, 2017: Notice to all schools will be sent via the
District 64 news release and to the local papers
Wednesday, March 1 - Friday, March 3, 2017: Contest rules and entry
forms will be available on the City’s website, at the Park Ridge Public
Library and City Hall, and Park Ridge schools
Thursday, March 30, 2017: Reminder to schools and teachers
Monday, April 2, 2017: All entries must be submitted
Wednesday, April 5, 2017: Historic Preservation Meeting (judging to
take place at this meeting)
Monday, May 5, 2017: Winners presentation at City Council Meeting
Prizes were also discussed. Commissioners Mattingly and Adlaf offered to
collect possible prizes and Chair Barclay added she would contact local
establishments for possible donations.
ii. Preservation Award Ideas
The Commission discussed the Preservations Awards that could mimic the
program initiated in Winnetka. It was decided that a certificate rather than a
medallion would be an appropriate prize. Staff provided criteria in a similar
program in Wilmette, which included awards for Stewardship, Restoration,
Sympathetic Addition, and Streetscape Compatibility. The Commission
discussed how applications would be reviewed, and that photos should be
submitted. It was noted that owner consent should be required and that interior
of homes would likely not be reviewed.
Chair Barclay suggested a voluntary homework assignment to research other
communities to further assemble criteria for the awards.
F. New Business
Commissioner Tiu brought forward a promotional idea to the Commission. She
presented a program from a Manhattan, NY neighborhood entitled “My Preservation
Journal”. The booklet highlights historic districts, landmarks, and architectural terms,
which help children understand historic preservation. The Commission decided this
would be an ideal program aimed at middle school students. Commissioner Barclay
suggested sending the link to the booklet to staff.
Alderman Shubert raised the point that the City Council was approaching their budget
meetings in late March / early April and reiterated that any additional Commission items
should be acknowledged as soon as possible. Chair Barclay suggested that the
Commission budget remain as it has been in previous years.
G. Adjournment
On a motion by Commissioner Mattingly, seconded by Commissioner Bollinger the
Commission agreed to adjourn the meeting.
This motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.
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