MINUTES
TOWN OF NORMAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM C, CITY HALL
100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE
NORMAL, ILLINOIS
SPECIAL MEETING
April 7, 2004
7 p.m.
Members Present
Anne Matter, Bruce Warloe, Nancy Armstrong, Kathy Burgess, Bob Ward, Kathy Smith Whitman
Members Absent
Tammy Griffard
Others Present
Mercy Davison, Town Attorney; Mark Peterson, City Manager
Call to Order
Ms. Matter called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Demolition of 200 E. College
The commissioners discussed the Town’s plan to demolish 200 E. College as part of a redevelopment of a majority of the block bounded by Fell, Mulberry, College, and the Constitution Trail. Mr. Peterson provided a brief summary of the status of the redevelopment project, which includes a redevelopment agreement with Bank of Illinois approved at the April 5, 2004 Town Council meeting. Demolition of 200 E. College is anticipated for 2004.
The commissioners discussed whether the structure is historically significant enough to merit a denial of the demolition permit when the permit is filed. Several commissioners agreed that the prominent location of the structure contributes most to the structure’s significance in the community. Mr. Ward moved that the demolition permit be approved when submitted with the stipulation that salvageable, appropriate elements from the structure be re-used within the new development or elsewhere in the downtown. Ms. Armstrong seconded. The motion carried 4-2, with Mr. Warloe and Ms. Smith Whitman voting in the negative.
Other Business
The commissioners asked Town staff about the status of 604 Broadway. Ms. Davison confirmed that the Town is evaluating the possibility of relocating the structure and will bring information before the commission when available.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Ms. Armstrong moved that the meeting be
adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m. Ms. Smith Whitman seconded. The motion
carried 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Mercy Davison
Town of Normal Staff