Historic Preservation Commission

MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission April 3, 2025 City Hall, 100 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 1) Call to Order B. Niequist called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. 2) Roll Call/Attendance The following Commission members were present: Zach Benkert, Ana Freund, Nancy Haskins, Brittany Niequist, Madison Sommerfield, and Bob Wyman. Bob Kosin was absent. City Planner, Elizabeth Maxwell, and Darrell Moore, Assistant City Planner, were present for staff. 3) Public Comment None. 4) Approval of Minutes of the March 6, 2025 Regular Meeting A. Freund made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2025 meeting as presented. M. Sommerfield seconded the motion. On voice vote all voted aye. Motion passed. 5) Trolley Tour 2025 B. Niequist was very appreciative that articles were turned in early. N. Haskins has started the layout. She still needs photos to go with the articles. B. Wyman said he can take some current photos. They will also need to work with the Historical Society on getting some pictures and giving credit to them for any historical photos. They talked through the “day of” steps. B. Wyman said his wife and N. Haskins will be at the table to take and sell tickets. B. Niequist said the tickets are live online and in person. They need a fourth tour group. They have B. Wyman and Z. Benkert, Brynn and M. Sommerfield, the young intern Sam and possibly another assistant or intern, and A. Freund and B. Niequist. The Park District will do the setup onsite. N. Haskins said there are four pages for ads. They have Dukes in for $150, the Knights for $150, and the Enclave for $500. They need to reach out to Water’s Edge and Georgio’s. Z. Benkert spoke with Conscious Cup and B. Wyman will talk with JC Licht. B. Niequist reminded everyone that they can take breaks if they are not doing a tour, but they should also stay around the house and help their groups on tours. B. Niequist said she will provide the articles and notes on the stop and non-stops. She went through the tour route and the turns. A. Freund noted the online ticket link has been posted a on the tourism sites. 6) Member Inquiries and Reports B. Wyman said they had a call with Andrew Heckenkamp at the State regarding the train depot. They are getting closer to having a suitable application for protection. This is one of the last stations of the same style so that may be why it qualifies. Also he asked about the plaque in 1 McCormick Park. Staff noted the Public Works Department will install it. Staff will get the date it will be installed so an event can be planned. 7) Adjournment There being no further business, B. Wyman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. A. Freund seconded the motion. On voice vote, all members voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m. 2