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CITY OF AMES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER: Kim Hanna, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: (Dietzenbach/Hallock) to approve the Agenda for the meeting of May 8, 2017
MOTION PASSED: (7-0)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF March 13, 2017:
MOTION: (Hallock/Hovis) to approve the Minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2017.
MOTION PASSED: (7-0)
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PUBLIC FORUM: There were no public comments.
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Election of Officers
Kim Hanna was nominated by Jason Dietzenbach to continue as Chairperson of the Historic
Preservation Commission. Hanna accepted the nomination.
MOTION: (Dietzenbach/Hovis) to approve the nomination and election of Kim Hanna as
Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission.
MOTION PASSED: (7-0)
Jason Dietzenbach was nominated by Kim Hanna to continue as Vice Chairperson of the
Historic Preservation Commission. Dietzenbach accepted the nomination.
MOTION: (Hanna/Hovis) to approve the nomination and election of Jason Dietzenbach as
Vice Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission.
MOTION PASSED: (7-0)
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REVIEW OF BYLAWS
Ms. Hanna asked for recommendation to move the Historic Preservation Committee meeting
start time to 6:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm. Mr. Anderson stated that Zoning Board of Adjustment
has moved to 6:00 pm as well. This recommendation for the standing rules of the Bylaws will
be put on next month’s agenda to vote on.
MOTION: (Hallock/Dietzenbach)
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MOTION PASSED (7-0)
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COMMISSION COMMENTS: Ms. Hanna stated they recommend someone from the Historic
Preservation Committee attend the Preserve Iowa Summit from June 8-10, 2017 in Fort Dodge,
IA. Mr. Anderson stated it is not required but highly recommended and they do have about
$1,000 in budget. Ms. Hanna noted that the early bird registration ends this Thursday, May 11,
2017. Mr. Hallock stated he would consider going but needs to look at his schedule and will
notify Mr. Anderson tomorrow. Ms. Hunter also stated she has already expressed interest in
attending.
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STAFF COMMENTS: Mr. Anderson stated he will work with Vanessa Baker-Latimer to see
what can be reimbursed for the training. He stated it would definitely be registration and
mileage. Mr. Hallock stated he would plan on driving back and forth each day. Ms. Hunter
stated she could do either and will review what the cheapest option is. Mr. Anderson asked for
them to let him know what workshops they would be going to.
Mr. Hallock stated he would like Mr. Anderson to report out at each meeting what has been
approved by Planning Staff. Mr. Anderson stated he would be happy to.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN:
MOTION: (Hovis/Dietzenbach) to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION PASSED: (7-0)
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.
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Kim Hanna, Chairperson Amy L. Colwell, Recording Secretary
Historic Preservation Commission Department of Planning & Housing
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