--- ## author: Cindy Moulton date: D:20260417112303-05'00' --- ## C ## ITY OF SAINT PETER ## HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ## AGENDA AND NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING ## T ## UESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 @ 5:30 PM ## VAULT ROOM @ KAVO ITALIAN EATERY ## 225 SOUTH MINNESOTA AVENUE ## I.CA ## LL TO ORDER ## I ## I.APPROVAL OF AGENDA ## II ## I.APPROVAL OF MINUTES A.March 31, 2026 ## I ## V.UNFINISHED / OLD BUSINESS ## V.NE ## W BUSINESS A.Review and Consider Approval of Two (2) New Signs for the Four Seasons Mall Building at 208 South Minnesota Avenue (Glitz Salon & Spa and Laina & Co Salon) ## VI ## .REPORTS & UPDATES •City & Project Updates ## V ## II.ADJOURNMENT ## V ## III.TOUR •Tour of the First National Bank Hotel (upstairs) ## B en Baker ## Community Development Director 1 ## HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ## Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ## Community Center – Governors Room A regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) was called to order by Community Development Director Ben Baker at 5:30 pm. Commissioner members Brian Oviatt, Colleen Jacks, Sahni Moore, Dustin Sharstrom, David McGuire and Claire Woebke were in attendance. Member Robert Weisenfeld was absent. City Staff present ## were Baker, Community Development Specialist Hayden Lacher, and Community Development Intern Laura Sunnarborg. A visitor, Blake Johnson of Painting & Masonry LLC, was also present. ## Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Oviatt, seconded by Jacks to approve the agenda as presented. With all members voting aye, the agenda was approved. ## Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Oviatt, seconded by Sharstrom to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026 meeting. With all members voting aye, the minutes were approved. ## Unfinished Business Update on Building Elevation Plans and Proposed Improvements for the Ne ## SouthPoint Financial Credit Union Building at 103 North Minnesota Avenue ## (Previously Taco Johns) and 119 West Broadway Avenue (Previously Jake’s ## Pizza) – HTG Architects Baker provided an update on the SouthPoint project, noting that the SouthPoint board approved the brick wainscot recommendation from the previous HPC meeting. ## New Business Review and Consider Approval of a New Sign for the Building at 209 West Mulberry Street/ 424 South Minnesota Avenue (Saint Peter Laundry Co / RE/MAX / 1998) Oviatt noted that several existing signs on the building feature notched corners and suggested the new sign follow that design. 2 Jacks pointed out that the Maytag Laundry sign does not have notched corners. Sharstrom stated that he did not have strong feelings about requiring notched corners. Woebke, McGuire, and Moore expressed support for keeping the new sign consistent with the other signs on the building. A motion was made by Oviatt, seconded by Woebke to approve the proposed sign with the condition that notched corners be added. Members Jacks, McGuire, Moore, and Sharstrom voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. ## Review Proposed Exterior Improvements for the 222/224 South Minnesota Avenue (Reflections Salon / Erbert & Gerberts) Applicant Blake Johnson, of Painting & Masonry LLC, described the proposed exterior improvements, noting discoloration of the stone and plans to use acid washing for cleaning. He also described tuckpointing work to repair failing brick and mortar. Oviatt expressed concerns regarding acid washing and asked about Johnson’s experience. Johnson stated that he has performed acid washing on multiple projects. Johnson explained that on the Reflections Salon storefront, the existing tiles would be replaced with Kasota Stone and referenced similar work completed at The Dork Den in Mankato. He also noted that the wood above the storefront would be repainted in the same color to obscure the name of the previous business. Oviatt clarified that the only structural change proposed was replacing the tiling on the Reflections Salon building, and Johnson confirmed this. A motion was made by Oviatt, seconded by Moore to approve the Kasota Stone replacement material for the entryway to the Reflections Salon building. Members Jacks, McGuire, Woebke, and Sharstrom voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 3 ## Reports ## Project Updates Baker provided updates on ongoing City projects. He noted that the building at 101 S. Minnesota Avenue is currently undergoing remodeling, but the owner has not yet made public what the business will be. Oviatt asked whether ownership of the building had changed. Baker confirmed that it changed in 2025. ## CLG Grant Baker updated the Commission on the Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant application submitted by City staff. ## FORUM 2026 Minneapolis – National Alliance of Preservation Commission Baker shared information on the upcoming FORUM 2026 conference in Minneapolis and encouraged members to attend. ## Next Meeting Baker reminded the Commission that next month’s meeting will be held at Kavo Italian Eatery, 225 S. Minnesota Avenue, in the Vault Meeting Room. A tour of the First National Bank Hotel will follow the meeting. ## Adjourn There being no further business, a motion was made Oviatt, seconded by Sharstrom to adjourn. With all members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:03 pm. 4 1 | Page ## Memorandum ## TO: Heritage Preservation Commission Members ## DATE: 4/16/2026 ## FROM: Hayden Lacher ## Community Development Specialist ## RE: Wall sign for 208 South Minnesota Avenue ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of a wall sign for 208 South Minnesota Avenue. ## BACKGROUND ## Location: The subject property is located at and described as follows: ## • Address: 208 South Minnesota Avenue • Parcel ID: 19.412.3880 • Legal: Lot 6, Block 177 ½, Amended Plat of Saint Peter ## Property Size: The subject property is 11,470 sq. ft (0.26 acres). ## Building Size: The building is 2-stories tall, and the main level size is: • 66’ x 120’ (7,920 sq. ft.) ## Zoning/Use: The subject property is zoned as follows: ## • CBD, Central Business District ## • Heritage Preservation Overlay District ## Use: ## • Main Level: Retail, Office, and Residential ## • Upper Level: Residential Apartments 5 2 | Page ## Commercial Historic District: The subject property is located within the “Saint Peter Commercial Historic District” designated by the National Register of Historic Places [Reference No. 00001610 - January 12, 2001] and listed as “Contributing”. A Contributing Structure means a building that contributes to the historic character or architectural qualities of the district, was built during the district’s period of significance, and retains its appearance from that time. ## Property Owner/ Applicant: Four Ever Plaid is the property owner and Malaina Krueger of Laina & CO Salon is the applicant. ## Existing Building Conditions: (see attached pictures) ## Proposed Project: The applicant is proposing to erect a new exterior wall sign on the existing wall along Minnesota Avenue. The sign will state: “Laina & CO Salon”. ## Request: Since the subject property is located within the Heritage Preservation District, the applicant is requesting approval of the proposed project (described above). ## History: According to the Historic Resources Inventory, the building was constructed in the 1920s. ## [S ee Attached Historic Resources Inventory and Pictures] ## Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the proposed project. 6 200 202 204 220 214 216 209 212 ## W Park Row St ## S Minnesota Ave ## 208/ 212 South Minnesota Avenue ## Address Links to Masterfile ## Street Names ## City Limits Parcels (5-28-2025) ## 4/16/2026, 3:22:03 PM 00.010.010mi 00.010.020.01km 1:564 ## City of Saint Peter Web GIS ## Source: City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Esri 7 8 9 The “LAINA & CO. SALON” sign fits naturally with the historic feel of Saint Peter, Minnesota. Its simple black-and-white design and classic lettering reflect the timeless style seen on many older storefronts in town. While it’s modern, it still feels connected to the area’s traditional architecture that is clean, straightforward, and built to last. It blends in rather than stands out, which helps it feel like part of the community’s history. My h 10 1 | Page ## Memorandum ## TO: Heritage Preservation Commission Members ## DATE: 4/17/2026 ## FROM: Hayden Lacher ## Community Development Specialist ## RE: Wall sign for 208 South Minnesota Avenue ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of a wall sign for 208 South Minnesota Avenue. ## BACKGROUND ## Location: The subject property is located at and described as follows: ## • Address: 208 South Minnesota Avenue • Parcel ID: 19.412.3880 • Legal: Lot 6, Block 177 ½, Amended Plat of Saint Peter ## Property Size: The subject property is 11,470 sq. ft (0.26 acres). ## Building Size: The building is 2-stories tall, and the main level size is: • 66’ x 120’ (7,920 sq. ft.) ## Zoning/Use: The subject property is zoned as follows: ## • CBD, Central Business District ## • Heritage Preservation Overlay District ## Use: ## • Main Level: Retail, Office, and Residential ## • Upper Level: Residential Apartments 11 2 | Page ## Commercial Historic District: The subject property is located within the “Saint Peter Commercial Historic District” designated by the National Register of Historic Places [Reference No. 00001610 - January 12, 2001] and listed as “Contributing”. A Contributing Structure means a building that contributes to the historic character or architectural qualities of the district, was built during the district’s period of significance, and retains its appearance from that time. ## Property Owner/ Applicant: Four Ever Plaid is the property owner and Alicia Andrews of Glitz Salon & Spa. ## Existing Building Conditions: (see attached pictures) ## Proposed Project: The applicant is proposing to erect a new exterior wall sign on the existing wall along Minnesota Avenue. The sign will state: “Glitz Salon & Spa”. ## Request: Since the subject property is located within the Heritage Preservation District, the applicant is requesting approval of the proposed project (described above). ## History: According to the Historic Resources Inventory, the building was constructed in the 1920s. ## [S ee Attached Historic Resources Inventory and Pictures] ## Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the proposed project. 12 200 202 204 220 214 216 209 212 ## W Park Row St ## S Minnesota Ave ## 208/ 212 South Minnesota Avenue ## Address Links to Masterfile ## Street Names ## City Limits Parcels (5-28-2025) ## 4/16/2026, 3:22:03 PM 00.010.010mi 00.010.020.01km 1:564 ## City of Saint Peter Web GIS ## Source: City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Esri 13 ## ARTWORK PROOF ## Company Name | Glitz Salon & Spa ## Contact: ## Aiicia Andrews ## OAdam OBen ®Brian OJo ## Size 6x3 Panel, 43x58 Windows ## Phone 507-345-3388 x2041 ## Quantity 1 Panel, 3 Windows ## Email brianh@signpromankato.com ## File ID ## Storefront GlitzSalon 26 This artwork: Q Has been approved. [_] Needs revisions.Approval Signature: ## Date: Please review your artwork and text carefully. Byapproving this proof, you confirm that ail speiiing,iayout, and design eiements are correct. Sign Pro is notresponsible for errors discovered after fina! approval. Production begins once final artwork is approved. Your order includes up to 3 design revisions; additional changes will incur a fee. 14 6 0 TRfi propel ^or^ cc^is^ 0-^-4^, ^kM^ ^ -hr mnsaJon fc^//^ 'to b^ placej^f (^ 44^ ?7^. 5^^Tn^kJ)h^S^s 6^ ^s /^ ^C^ oC CQ^ietvw-^y S)^y ^c^ ^-/-^ ^)Hc)(N 5'^. ^ ^my u}illL •ry\vU^^Sc^ ^de^t^d {o -^-h ioitk'^ ^AQ e^^ ^c^^r^ ^rffjy^^ fff- ^U bm lot^s ste -fionh. N D S^r^^rc^ a^-era-^o^ W/ ^ madff ^^° b^[dt^ - Tk^jrA^ ^)/ ^//& ^ GLTO^ \4^ fcKS{b^, n/um m^ ^ pk^icaS '^achr) ^^'c /^/M, ( ^ C 6^icL^^^ ^-^ 4U^ ^i y( -z^ ^'^1 iAr<i^ ^^iak^ ## <ST / ^€ C^n,5'/<^ OLn^^cg^y>c^ 6^^ S'^h^^ ^1 ^//i(nn. ^^ ^ ^scaki ^ tf-p ^^orcfc. "T^ "O^ e^fefi LO , H r;o(- Oh^f& or da^qc w\( /W^ ^ ^ rll h^urt^nU^ ^W? ^-f^r^ -T^V^iS reVer^bte ;n r^c^re ^^Sc^^c^^ w^ c^\ ^ r^^d te ^6nymJ) CQ^d,^ \^\^ fawn^ql.to^, Tto /^fe.f /^ ^ e^mmwi- o-f ^3(bili+^ -^bf ryvn .h^cis^^S pro 15 16 17 18 19 ## MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURE - HISTORY INVENTORY FORM ## County: Nicollet inventory #: NL-SPC 108 p^#:. Property Name: J-c- Penney s_ Address: 206 S. Minnesota Ave. ## City/Township: Saint Peter Compliance#:. TWP 11CN RNG 26W SEC 21 USGS Quad: St. Peter UTM: 15 423710 ## Zone East ing 4908170 ## Northing Architect:. Date Constructed:. 1929 ## Ccmnercial Vernacular ,py ; Cccmerce/RetaTl ## Style:.Survey Name: St. Peter Architecture/History Survey Date Survey ed: _2/28/1992_ Photo Number (s) : 05/16 (011146) _ Form Prepared bv: B' Kooiman, U.S. West Research ## Description: Two story brick Commercial Vernacular building. Stone and wood trim, rectangular plan and flat roof. One bay wide, with one storefronts. Lintels accented by stone key stones,and concrete sills. Corbeled dentils under simple comice. Storefronts have beensomewhat altered. South side of second story is accented by an oriel bay. This buildingwas constructed at the same time as the adjacent building at 212 S. Minnesota Avenue. ## Significance: Andrew Cook had this buUding constructed to adjoin his cafe at 212 S. Minnesota Avenue,for the purposes of the local J.C. Penney store. By 1930 J.C. Penney's was hiring six salespeople, selling men's and women's clothing, shoes, dry goods and general merchandise. By 1951 the store was still occupied by J. C. Penney's. ["Diamond Jubilee": ## 96; St. Peter Telephone Directory, 1951.] Historic Context :^Commerce, 1854-1945/Railroads and Agricultural Development, 1870-1940 ## National Register Eligible: ## Yes ## No ## Not Enough Information ## Date Listed on National Register: ## Saint Peter Commercial Historic District 20 City of ## Saint Peter Historic Resources Inventory n- nn- ## Identification1. Street Address: ^^_^-<2,3, 4 Lot # ^i ^ -vV^ :!'•<..- ^ Block # ^ ? ^v^-c^ ^-k^ rvi^ !/"• ## Type of Property <(^uilding,^ District, Site, str^S^-,uft^i,^,gJ,^Q^ . Current Owner(s): \, ^r1(_L^ hi V^lv,\-<r- ^l ^ ## Earlier/Ori^inal Owners (Note: Private or Public - Local, State or ## W^^^ F^raU. V- _^.__' _^/.- : l-^r~ i^^p^r^ ^fcLC ## Historic Name:__6. Current Name: ^ ## 7. Original Use ## Grd Fir:Up Fir: Description ; ## 9. Construction Date: 10. Style: ## 8. Current Use ## Grd Fir: ,., •A! Up Fir: m^ ---' '7 ^_ /< ^ ^/ ,^9 Source of info :^n.,.A/ AS^SS;/"S £ 11. Architect/Builder:12. # of Stories: <~\15. Structural System: Source of info: ## 13. Roof Style:- j;^T 14. Window Style: 1617, ## Condition of Building (Appearance):Excellent Good \ Fair Poor ## Integrity of Building: ## Excellent Good ## Fair Poor /<_ 18. Photo (Current Appearance) : 19. Map (Locational):1" = Approx. 150' 21 22 10? 5. NN ^,u 20. Materials Foundation: ', \ - "v''.^ Trim: 'f • 'f^^-r.^ -'^...-^.-^•y \^ Walls (Exterior) :{J".\- \C '<' Roof: 21. Related Outbuildings:22. Interrelationship of Buildings and surroundings:23. Description of Physical Appearance:24. Accessibility to Public :C^''~^f^-~ ^-^'- ,.--—-- ,-',^.- 'i -^ ^^.., .^> I ^^ i--Y;^^5 ## Significance ## 25. Historical Background and Source of Information: ## 26. Historical and Architectural Significance and Source of Information: ## (Events, Persons, Architectural Style, Special Architect/Builder...) 27. District StatusC (contributing^or non contributing) ## 28. Alterations/Physical Descriptions: ## 29. Potential Threats: ## Documentation ## 30. Representation in Previous Surveys: 31. Sources of Information:32. Photographs (On File - What and Where Located):33. Legal Oesc.iption, ^ ^ ^ ^y^ ^^ P^rfT-34. Historic Contexts: Religion _ Industry ## Commerce ResidentialGovernmental Additional Context which may be apparent (specify) 35. Date of Field Work: [ r-ZJZ.~(^'} Person: -|-\A-:-^v \{ •' U ll ## 36. Date of Research Work: _ Person: 23