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Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes March 20, 2025 Page 2 future open house in April and will outline all the varying options for the public to consider and provide feedback. Mr. Carlton stated the plan does propose redevelopment of the church building, and he has spoken to the pastor at the church. He explained to the pastor that the city is not proposing to purchase any building at this time but rather, should the church decide to change locations in the future, the city would consider redevelopment at that time. The King Avenue parking lot would probably be an area that would see some changes in the nearer future. He stated the goals would be to create an area to bring people in and encourage them to stay for longer time periods. The major area of redevelopment would take place on Railroad Drive and plan incorporates a few different design plans. The last component of the plan to envision a link over Highway 10 to tie the areas on either side is the grade separated bridge or a tunnel. The commissioners asked further questions regarding some of the proposed redevelopment. 5.3 Other Business Mr. Carlton asked if the commissioners would be interested in attending a Thursday Farmers Market event to promote the HPC. Suggestions would be to do Plinko trivia, explain the future water tower park project, and other relevant ideas. The commission landed on July 31 as the date to attend the Farmers Market and Mr. Carlton will confirm the date with Parks and Recreation staff. Mr. Carlton asked about advertising a walking tour during the summer months. Chair Lindberg stated it was best to have smaller groups and they seem to work better as it invites better conversations. Mr. Carlton will work with Chair Lindberg setting up some walking tour dates. The Preserve Minnesota Annual Conference is scheduled for September 10-12 in New Ulm. Commissioners Campbell, Griffiths, and Tuckey expressed interest in attending. Mr. Carlton updated the commission members with details about the proposed Capstone housing development on the Specht Farm, a 500+ residential housing development. Commissioner Dietz suggested the downtown hitching posts be installed at the water tower park. The HPC discussed the population records on Wikipedia. Chair Lindberg left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 6. Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Campbell and seconded by Commissioner Dietz to adjourn the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. I �IMER�EI 11