Historic Preservation Commission

Regular Meeting

Rock Island, IL · November 20, 2025

Minutes

Rock Island Historic Preservation Commission Minutes City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor 1528 3rd Avenue November 20, 2025 5:30 PM Voting Members Present Diane Oestreich Alan Carmen Jeff Dismer Bruce Peterson Zach Campbell Voting Members Absent Addison Kimmel Estlin Fiegley Linda Anderson Mark Schwiebert Staff Present Eunice Amissah-Mensah Tanner Osing Call to Order and Roll Call Chair Oestreich called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Public Comment None. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes Carmen moved to approve the meeting minutes for August 27, 2025. Dismer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Other Business/ New Business New Business Discussions a. Centennial Bridge Update Carmen provided a detailed update following the October 30th meeting of the Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) and the Technical Advisory Group (TAG). b. Annual Post Card Reminder to Landmark & District Owners Commissioners discussed ways to better engage with local landmark owners. The Rock Island Preservation Society (RIPS) offered to fund annual reminder postcards to landmark property owners; the City will provide mailing addresses. c. New Landmark Plaque Creation Commissioners discussed replacing discontinued terracotta plaques with durable, cost- effective alternatives and enhancing design details. d. City Landmark Certificate Commissioners discussed bringing back paper certificates signed by the Mayor and Commission Chair for landmark owners to display inside their home. e. Upcoming Training Workshops Chair Oestreich reported on upcoming NAPC workshops beginning in February. Members expressed concerns about the workshop format, which consists of a one-hour video followed by discussion, noting limited access to recordings and dissatisfaction with the quality of some webinars. f. Outreach List for Potential Landmark Properties Commissioner Peterson suggested that the city should more actively promote the ongoing restoration of the Lagoon and Conservatory at Long View Park to raise awareness of the city's commitment to preservation. Staff will coordinate with the city's community engagement representative to highlight these efforts. Staff also provided Commissioners with an update on the Historic Design Guidelines. g. Updating the MoSUS List Online Commissioners discussed updating the Most Significant Unprotected Structures (MoSUS) List. Staff stated that a formal policy draft for submissions and standards by the January meeting. Approval of the 2026 Public Meeting Schedule Commissioners approved the public meeting schedule for the year 2026. Other Business Staff and Commissioners discussed canceling the December meeting due to holidays and limited agenda items. Commissioners briefly discussed the Open Meetings Act compliance for the commission and confirmed that they will continue attending regional events. Adjournment Chair Oestreich called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting. Carmen seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM. Minutes submitted by Eunice Amissah-Mensah.

Agenda

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Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda November 20, 2025 - 5:30 PM City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd Floor, 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Commissioners: Jeff Dismer, Addison Kimmel, Diane Oestreich, Bruce Peterson, Mark Schwiebert, Alan Carmen, Zach Campbell, Estlin Feigley 3. Public Comment 4. Minutes a. Approval of the August 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes Motion: Move to approve the August 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes VV Voice vote is needed. 5. Other Business/New Business Discussions a. 1. Centennial Bridge Updates 2. Annual Postcard Reminder to Landmark & District Owners 3. New Landmark Plaque Creation 4. City Landmark Certificate 5. Upcoming Training Workshops 6. Outreach List for Potential Landmark Properties 7. Updating the MOSUS List Online b. Approval of the 2026 Public Meeting Schedule 6. Adjourn This agenda may be obtained in accessible formats by qualified persons with a disability by making appropriate arrangements from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (309) 732-2010 or visiting in person at: 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Page 1 of 4 Rock Island Historic Preservation Commission Minutes City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor 1528 3rd Avenue August 27, 2025 5:30 PM Voting Members Present Diane Oestreich Alan Carmen Jeff Dismer Mark Schwiebert Bruce Peterson Estlin Fiegley Zach Campbell Linda Anderson Voting Members Absent Addison Kimmel Staff Present Eunice Amissah-Mensah Tanner Osing Call to Order and Roll Call Chair Oestreich called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. Public Comment Director of Operations & Administration for the Butterworth Center & Deer-Wiman House, Jan Stoffer, invited Commissioners to participate in the annual porch party at the Wiman House on Sunday, September 21 from noon to 5:00 PM. She hopes commissioners will attend to help raise public awareness about the role of Historic Preservation Commissions. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes Schwiebert moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 25, 2025. Dismer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Public Hearing Public Hearing 2025-01: Landmark Designation Application for Joseph Cameron House at 516 23rd Street Staff presented the report, noting that the Preliminary Determination Subcommittee reviewed the application, found it complete, and recommended that the Commission approve the request for designation. Chair Oestreich asked for a motion to approve the landmark designation for 516 23rd Street. Peterson moved to approve the request. Schwiebert seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously on a vote of 8 to 0. Other Business/ New Business Page 2 of 4 New Business Recommendation on contract award for the Historic Design Guidelines Amissah-Mensah provided background information on the update to the Historic Design Guidelines. She stated that staff received five (5) bids in total and recommend awarding the contract to McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc., an architectural firm in Evanston, Illinois for an amount of $15,492.00. Peterson moved to recommend that the City Council award the contract to McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc, for an amount of $15,492.00. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Upcoming Historic Preservation Commissioner Training Series Jan Stoffer proposed a regional series of commissioner trainings beginning in 2026, organized in partnership with the Moline and Davenport HPCs and held at the Deere Wiman House. The trainings would use NAPC resources and reduce the need for commissioners to travel to cities such as Des Moines or Springfield. Five sessions are planned. Commissioner Dismer recommended including content on the economic benefits of historic preservation. The Commission expressed general support for participating in the series. Other Business Commissioner Carmen reported that the State has posted a summary of public comments on the Centennial Bridge project. Commissioner Schwiebert highlighted that the document refers to the bridge as “eligible for listing on the National Register,” not formally listed, emphasizing the importance of this distinction because full listing would trigger additional protections. Adjournment Chair Oestreich called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Campbell moved to adjourn the meeting. Schwiebert seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM. Minutes submitted by Eunice Amissah-Mensah. Page 3 of 4 City of Rock Island Historic Preservation Commission 2026 Public Meeting Schedule Submittal Public Meeting Deadline Date January 21 January 28 February 18 February 25 March 18 March 25 April 22 April 29 May 20 May 27 June 17 June 24 July 22 July 29 August 16 August 26 September 17 September 23 October 21 October 28 November 12 November 19* December 10 December 17* Meetings are generally held the last Wednesday of every month, beginning at 5:30 PM and are held in the Council Chambers (Third Floor) at City Hall, 1528 3rd Avenue. *Due to the holidays, the November and December meetings are one week earlier and on a Thursday. Page 4 of 4