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Heritage Preservation Commission Page 2 December 5, 2006 He then described the phased approach the task force will take. The first part will be an educational piece with the second being a visioning piece. One main question is if historical character is critical, how does the Ciry get there? Scott asked the commission what they would like to see from a policy standpoint. He described several options they could choose..r~;cly,~~iir;~~._a.. `.`r~c~__c;17;~i:~;c" s_t;~z:iciint~~~.t,,_;17fa;t;.._~cc;>.~_t; caut:i.otled ghat: lic: te~rsc~c~s <-hari~~c. tilircctx~cl 1tc.,cra t}u. "1'Gt~IL 1 e>.txx:l and what he saw as a potential advisory direction from the HPC to the task force. `icoir: su, se5tc:d that: the }-~,?{; idetztift~ what "sl?ecit~ccs" ~~-ere. im ~orr.,ctit rv ~reseri_i~_a«ch as which buile~in~s c~3r hc>nlew sllc>uld sta~~,,,~~~hat~Ccattare:~.._a.rc;..ir~~i>c3rt~x~_t;,ctc,._Other questions were posed to answer questions of what the Commissioners feel are critical to preserve (features, buildings, etc.), what programs should be implemented, and/or what should be re-introduced or re- established relevant to the historic character. Scott asserted his opinion that the HPC has the biggest stake in this process. He added that, with regard to the single family homes, the focus is not or may not be about redeveloping those areas but more about maintenance, rehabilitation, or code enforcement. Scott's suggestion would be to focus upon getting a polity position now rather than working on an ordinance. He feels that it's important for the HPC to establish a framework to work around. Commissioner Nadeau questioned whether the HPC should be working on these things concurrent with the Task Force. Scott responded "yes". Commissioner Kragness asked Scott to clarify what part of the old model for downtown isn't working. He questioned whether it concerns not maximizing the economic ends. Scott stated that he cannot speak for all the Task Force members, and his comments may not necessarily be the viewpoint of all. Scott stated, as an example, that current lease rates appear not to be reflective of the market and that private re-development may occur in the near future. Downtown as the town center may not be viable, but everyone wants to make sure that it survives. Questions are then raised such as "Does it need to be a different land use?", "Should there be less commercial business?" and "Should some of the retail give way to residential development?" These are discussion points for the Task Force. Commissioner Kragness questioned whether there is enough income to re-invest in the downtown buildings if there is a false economy there. Another question would be whether this is the time to make it down town. Commissioner Kragness asserted that it should be down town out of interest. Rebecca questioned whether Scott would be willing to come back and give updates periodically to the HPC on the project. He said he would be willing to do that. Commissioner Kragness questioned whether the HPC should put together a series of resolutions. He stated that he is trying to get a sense of what carries more weight. ~cc3t:i. :~tr.<~ssc:ci t:l~at: 1:lic~ 1:1).'C; shtrt.tlil 1:7c: 4 ~ccil::tc: a1~c:~xFt: t~ltat: tlic t~ 9:e:el is .rc:~tll .irn x:>.t-t~t.ttt to s%t~c~. 1lc' ad<.tc;d... Scott responded that everyone has sensitivity to what this is, which is not just designing buildings. The Task Force wants to create areas that can be attractive... which