Members present: Jeanne Zirbel, Rick Burgsteiner, Betty Most, Ursula Peterson, Audrey Alton, Mike Woosley (arrived at 6:33p.m.) and Lori Kukuska

Members absent: None

Staff present: Dena Mleziva, Planner

Guests present: Marge Stokke

PUBLIC/CITIZEN COMMENTS – Marge Stokke presented to the Commission a picture of Rosh Freeman from his obituary.

1. Local Designation of the Swinging Bridge, location between W. Cascade Avenue and Glen Park Road over the South Fork River.

Chairperson Zirbel recessed the Historic Preservation Commission and opened a public hearing at 6:39 p.m.

With no one wishing to speak for or against this issue, Zirbel closed the public hearing and reconvened the Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 6:40 p.m. Burgsteiner made comments regarding the social history of the Swinging Bridge to the City and how it represents a time when being a pedestrian was the primary mode of transportation.

2. Mleziva and Planning Director Buddy Lucero discussed prior to the meeting the possibility for the Commission to meet with other historic preservation groups for the purpose of learning more about what other preservation groups are doing. Alton stated that the preservation group in Prescott is very active. They raised $130,000.00 for a clock tower. Peterson indicated that the Mississippi River Bluffs is also a very active preservation group. This will be put on the agenda for next month’s meeting.

3. Discussion of Historic Preservation Month Activities (May 2007)

Vintage Film Showing at Falls Theatre – The Falls Theater owner has not yet contacted Alton. Alton will continue to follow-up with the owner. Woolsey also volunteered to talk with the theater owner. Mleziva will arrange the advertising for the event when Alton has information to be published.

Building Abstract Summaries – Most is working on getting the abstract for the Benco building.

Special Recognition Awards - May 22, 2007 Council Meeting Mleziva spoke with each individual receiving the awards and they all responded that they could make the meeting. Mleziva brought up a concern about the verbiage on the Certificates of Achievement. It was decided to include the verbiage, "creation and historic enhancement of the Riverwalk". Also, there was discussion regarding presenting the award to the person who put the money toward the enhancement and improvements on Riverwalk. This would not include Joe Boles since he has already received an award but it may include others after Mleziva does some research.

Other Business - None

Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Molly McLagan, Recording Secretary