Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Bob Henney, Susan Kott, Kent Strong, Steve Whittow and Chairman Tom Stelling. Absent and excused: Joe Busch and Judy Stone. Also present: Pat Scherrer, City of Burlington Building Inspector and Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC.

Citizens Comments: None

Approval of March 23, 2006 Meeting Minutes: Chairman Stelling stated a quorum of members who attended the March 23 meeting was needed for approval. A quorum was not available. Chairman Stelling entertained a motion to table approval of the March 23, 2006 Minutes until the July meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Henney, seconded by Commissioner Kott. All voted aye, motion carried.

Approval of May 25, 2006 Meeting Minutes: Chairman Stelling entertained a motion to approve the May 25, 2006 Minutes. Motion made by Commissioner Strong, seconded by Commissioner Henney. All voted aye, motion carried.

Approval of May 30, 2006 Meeting Minutes: Chairman Stelling entertained a motion to approve the May 30, 2006 Minutes. Motion made by Commissioner Henney, seconded by Commissioner Strong. All voted aye, motion carried.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Johnson Financial Group, 105 W. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Due to conflict of interest, Commissioner Whittow abstained from discussion. Certificate of Appropriateness Application submitted by Johnson Financial Group requested approval to install one additional awning over storefront window on Chestnut Street façade. Photo rendering was provided. After some discussion, Commissioner Kott motioned to recommend approval to Johnson Financial Group for their project located at 105 West Chestnut Street as presented, with color to match previously approved awnings, and minimum height of 7' 6". Seconded by Commissioner Strong. All voted aye, motion carried. Commissioner Whittow abstained from voting.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application - Emergency Request
Janey Hoerneman/Just Having Fun Music, 209 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Ms. Hoerneman was present for an emergency request for glass replacement on broken window at 209 E. Chestnut Street. The glass was recessed from inside and the replacement would be plate glass. No painting was to be done around the window. Chairman Stelling entertained a motion to recommend approval. Motion made by Commissioner Strong to recommend approval as presented, seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Discussion on notification of repaint, touch-ups, color change and seasonal timing of requests.
Chairman Stelling asked this portion of the Agenda be moved up to allow discussion for Ms. Hoerneman. Her property was painted less than a year ago, and rust from nails had run down the alley side of her building. Ms. Hoerneman wanted to touch up the paint using the same white color currently on the building. After some discussion, Chairman Stelling entertained a motion to recommend approval of painting white on white to paint over rusted nails as requested. Motion for approval made by Commissioner Strong, seconded by Commissioner Kott. All voted aye, motion carried.

Chairman Stelling asked the Commissioners for the opinions on touch ups for future HPC reference. The Commissioners felt new policy procedures were possibly needed and whether or not it was necessary for a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to be completed for touch ups as long as the touched up was being done with same color that had been previously approved for a specific project. Chairman Stelling stated the code regarding this was vague and the HPC Committee should review and possibly recommend if they determined changes were indeed required.

After a lengthy discussion, Chairman Stelling asked the Commissioners to give some thought to the idea for a touch up policy and to return their ideas at the July meeting. Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC will research policies of other communities. A new letter will go out to all HPC property owners and tenants in the near future reminding them of the requirements for buildings in the HPC District.

Discussion of new letter notification to the property owners/tenants as a reminder of their responsibilities.
The Commissioners discussed sending out a new letter to property owners/tenants regarding their responsibilities for their properties located in the HPC District. Chairman Stelling with work with Francesca Bumpurs to draft letter.

Questions and Comments concerning potential/future projects.
The Commissioner discussed the color of tuck-pointing completed on Mr. Rizzo's building. It was noted the color used to tuck point the brick looked less aesthetic than before the work being done. Chairman Stelling stated the owner could be notified when he comes back to HPC to request money for completion.

There being no further items for discussion, Chairman Stelling entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion made by Commissioner Henney, seconded by Commissioner Strong. All voted aye and Chairman Stelling adjourned the meeting at 7:04 P.M.

Minutes Respectfully Submitted by:
Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works