Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingMineral Point, WI · February 26, 2026
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF MINERAL POINT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 6:30 PM
City Hall Community Room
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Matthew Payne at 6:30 PM.
Matthew Payne (2025-28), Chair Present Alex Ramshur (Council Rep) Excused
Erik Flesch (2023-26) Present Gary Cisler (2024-27) Present
John Spady (2024-27) Present Tim Freeman (2025-28) Present
Mark Hogan (2025-28) Present
A quorum was present.
The Chair confirmed that the meeting was properly noticed in compliance with Open Meetings Law.
JANUARY 22, 2026 MINUTES
A correction was noted to amend the meeting year to 2026.
Motion (Spady/Cisler) to approve minutes of January 22, 2026 as corrected. Motion carried (6-0).
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
Intensive Survey Phase I. The Common Council approved the Commission’s recommendation to contract with Legacy
Architecture, Inc. to complete Phase I of the Architectural and Historical Intensive Survey for Mineral Point. A Public
Information Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Commission members were encouraged to
attend. The City will provide public notice, and the Chair will serve as host.
Discussion clarified that the survey is informational in nature, it may update classifications of properties (e.g.,
contributing and non-contributing), it will result in a formal written report, and it does not authorize expansion of the
local historic district. Additional discussion occurred regarding topics outside the scope of the survey, including
distinctions between local historic district boundaries and individual landmark designations.
Intensive Survey Phase II. A grant application for Phase II funding is currently under review by the Certified Local
Government (CLG) program. Approval is anticipated.
Social Media. A Facebook post has been made on the City’s page explaining the preservation guidebook and related
processes. Commissioners discussed the potential need for a more concise brochure or informational handout for
public use.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. The City Administrator confirmed that funding is available for
membership in the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. Benefits include access to a national listserv for
peer guidance and resource sharing.
Budget Request. The Commission discussed preparing a budget request for the City’s 2027 budget cycle. Potential
funding needs include organizational memberships, attendance at preservation conferences, public education and
outreach materials. Chair Payne will prepare a draft budget proposal for Commission review.
REPORT: CHAPTER 151 REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Chapter 151 Review Committee (Commissioners Payne, Ramshur, and Spady) has begun work on revisions to
Chapter 151. A draft revision is expected to be presented at the March 2026 meeting.
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REPORT: TWO-PERSON COMMITTEE
No Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications were reviewed by the two-person committee during this
reporting period. Commissioners Cisler and Flesch will continue serving on the committee through April 2026.
DISCUSS PROPERTIES WARRANTING NOTICE OF VIOLATION [§151.06]
The Commission held an extensive discussion regarding §151.06 (Notice of Violation and enforcement provisions).
Key points included:
• While formal enforcement actions and fines are expected to be used rarely, the authority remains an
important enforcement tool available to the City.
• Commissioners discussed examples of conditions that may constitute a “state of disrepair.”
• It was noted that portions of §151.06 lack clarity and specificity, and that these issues may be addressed as
part of the ongoing Chapter 151 revision process.
DISCUSS NON-COMPLIANCE RESPONSE (WORK WITHOUT A COA, VARIATION FROM APPROVED COA)
The Commission reviewed past experiences and established practices in addressing non-compliance situations. The
general approach includes:
1. Requesting that the property owner submit a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for work
already completed, to allow review under applicable standards.
2. Requesting an explanation for any deviation from an approved COA, and if necessary, requiring corrective
action where the work does not meet applicable criteria.
It was noted that instances of clear and unequivocal violations are uncommon. In cases where violations are
significant, enforcement may extend beyond Chapter 151 and involve other applicable sections of municipal code.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2026, in the City Hall Community Room.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business and no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM.
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Agenda
CITY OF MINERAL POINT 137 HIGH STREET, SUITE 1
MINERAL POINT, WI 53565
608-987-2361
AGENDA
CITY OF MINERAL POINT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:30 PM
City Hall Community Room
1. Call to Order
a. Roll Call.
b. Confirm compliance with Open Meetings Law.
c. Consider minutes of January 22, 2026 (see packet).
2. Report – HPC Chair
a. Council approval of Architectural and Historical Intensive Survey proposal to Legacy Architecture,
Inc. (Phase 1).
b. Status of Phase 2 (National Register eligibility as contributing or non-contributing).
c. Post to City Facebook Page – Preservation Book.
d. Membership in National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.
3. Report – Chapter 151 Review Committee.
4. Report – Two-Person Committee – no applications received prior to publishing packet.
Certificates of Appropriateness
5. Consider Certificates of Appropriateness Applications.
• 2026-COA02, 324 High St, Repair Façade, Sarah & Ash Kyrie – pending additional Information
Old Business
New Business (may defer to next meeting)
6. Discuss properties warranting Notice of Violation [§151.06]
7. Discuss non-compliance response procedure (work performed without a COA, variation from work of
approved COA).
Announcements
8. Next meeting: March 26, 2026.
9. Adjourn.
Historic Preservation Commission Public Information
a quasi-judicial body under Municipal Ordinance Chapter 151.
Members (terms): Matthew Payne, Chair (2025-2028); Alex Ramshur (City Council Rep);
Erik Flesch (2023-2026); Gary Cisler (2024-2027), Tim Freeman (2025-2028);
Mark Hogan (2025-2028); John Spady (2024-2027).
Two-Person Committee: (02/2026-04/2026): Commissioners Cisler & Flesch
Mayor – Danny Clark
Administrator | Matthew Honer | administrator@cityofmineralpointwi.gov
City Clerk-Treasurer | Christy Skelding| cityclerk@cityofmineralpointwi.gov
CITY OF MINERAL POINT 137 HIGH STREET, SUITE 1
MINERAL POINT, WI 53565
608-987-2361
General Information
Member –Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions (wisconsinahpc.org)
Historic Preservation Commission Training (wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS245).
Upcoming conferences
• Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions Conference, April 23-24, Sturgeon Bay
(wisconsinahpc.org/conference)
• Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program [CAMP], May 15-17, Fond du Lac, by the National Alliance of
Preservation Commissions (napcommissions.org/camp)
• Local History and Historic Preservation Conference, October 14-16, 2026, Milwaukee, by the Wisconsin
Historical Society
Summary - Municipal Code Reference
§ 151.03(C)(2)(a)…Any alteration or modification … shall first require a certificate of appropriateness from the
Commission.(b) …no owner or person in charge … shall alter or reconstruct all or any part of the exterior of such
property, construct any improvement upon any such designated property or cause or permit any such work to
be performed upon the property, unless a certificate of appropriateness has been granted by the Commission …
Without such a certificate, a zoning permit shall not be issued and the proposed alteration or modification shall
not be permitted.
§ 151.06 MAINTENANCE OF LANDMARKS, LANDMARK SITES AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
(A) Every person in charge of an improvement …in a historic district shall keep in good repair all of the exterior
portions and all interior portions, which, if not so maintained, may cause or tend to cause exterior portions of
the improvement to fall into a state of disrepair…
• deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports; roofs or other horizontal members; external
chimneys; exterior plasters or mortar; surrounding environment, such as fences, gates, sidewalks, steps,
signs, accessory structures and landscaping; any features so as to create or permit the creation of any
hazardous or unsafe condition or conditions; interior portions of a structure which may cause the exterior to
deteriorate or become damaged or otherwise to fall into a state of disrepair.
• ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs and foundations, including broken windows and doors;
boarding up of windows or doors; peeling of paint, rotting, holes and other forms of decay;
(B) Notices of violations shall be issued by the Commission Chairperson, after consultation with and approval by
the Commission. If the Commission determines that it is necessary to physically enter a landmark structure,
landmark site, or improvement to inspect the premises to determine whether a violation of division (A) of this
section has occurred, such physical entry and inspection shall be done by the City Engineer…notice of violation
shall specify that the violation shall be corrected within 30 days or that a plan of correction, acceptable to the
Commission be submitted within the 30-day period. If not corrected, the Chairperson may issue a citation
providing for forfeiture of $100, plus costs…each day the violation remains uncorrected shall be considered a
separate violation.
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