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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Updated July 2, 2009
 

Meeting Dates and Time
Second Thursday of every
month at 7:15 PM

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Packet

Meeting Location
City Hall - 1707 St. Johns Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois 60035

Meeting Schedule and Location Subject to Change. All Agendas are Posted at City Hall in Accordance with the Open Meeting Act.

Contact Information
Andy Cross, Interim Staff Liaison
Department of Community Development
Phone: (847) 926-1856

Architectural Surveys

The Historic Preservation Commission is engaged in completing a comprehensive architectural survey of the City. There have been seven surveys to date. The Green Bay Corridor Survey was most recently completed. These are great resources for learning about the history and architecture of Highland Park.

Did you know all residential demolitions in Highland Park are reviewed for historic significance by the Historic Preservation Commission? Read the Demolition of Dwellings Ordinance for an in-depth understanding of the process.

It is the responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to make recommendations to the City Council on matters concerning historic preservation.

Since its inception, the Historic Preservation Commission has actively researched local properties which may be eligible for landmark designation by the City Council. The Commission's other activities include the review of proposed exterior alterations to landmarks or to contributing features in historic districts, as well as promoting community awareness of historic preservation through public education programs such as tours and lectures, and sponsorship of the annual Highland Park Preservation Awards.

Do you think your home is eligible for landmark nomination? If you are a Highland Park resident and would like to have your home listed as a local landmark, please fill out our form. City staff will perform additional research and present the nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Rules of Procedure
The Open Meetings Act requires the members of the Historic Preservation Commission to discuss public business in an open, public forum. This law requires that, whenever a gathering of three or more Commissioners occurs during which public business is discussed, such meetings must be advertised (through a posted agenda) and be open to the public. The Historic Preservation Commission meets the second Thursday of every month.

Membership
The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven (7) voting members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Additionally, there are at least two ex officio non-voting members, one designated by the Director of Community Development and the second a City Council member. All Historic Preservation Commission members are Highland Park residents who are appointed for terms of four years and may be reappointed to a second consecutive four year term. No Commission member may serve for more than two full consecutive terms, however, terms will not expire until a successor has been appointed, confirmed, and qualified.

Current Membership List
James Fraerman, Chair Term expires 2009
David Robbin Term expires 2011
Jean Sogin Term expires 2012
Lewis Butterman Term expires 2011*
Mary Curran Term expires 2011*
Gerald Fradin Term expires 2012*
Lisa Temkin Term expires 2012*
Lawrence Silberman City Council Liaison
Mike Evans Park District Liaison
Julia Johnas Library Liaison
Leah Axelrod Citizen Advisor
Susan Benjamin Citizen Advisor
Andy Cross Interim Staff Liaison

*May be re-appointed to an additional four-year term