Summary

Historic Preservation Commission approves 2026 project teams and authorizes conference attendance

De PereFeb 23, 20262 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

At the February 23, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, members approved the August 25, 2025 minutes; assigned teams for four 2026 preservation projects (including two education programs, property nominations, and a potential CLG subgrant); approved attendance for Gene Hackbarth and City staff at the WAHPC annual conference; and adjourned at 6:46 PM. City Planner Peter Schleinz and six commissioners were present.

Committees mentioned

Open the committee coverage hubs tied to this summary.

Historic Preservation Commission

Topics discussed

EducationCommerce

View official document

Was this summary helpful?

Your feedback helps us prioritize what to improve next.

Key decisions

Follow the major takeaways from this briefing.

Approved minutes of the August 25, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Approved the 2026 project list and assigned teams: Education Program #1 - Fire Truck History (Patrick Boyd, Mark Reinhart, Mary Ann Schumerth); Education Program #2 - Walking Tour Launch (Gene Hackbarth, Jane Schueller, Ald. Jonathon Hansen); Nomination of 3 residential and 3 commercial properties, including Foxview Intermediate School (Gene Hackbarth, Patrick Boyd, Ald. Jonathon Hansen).
Deferred assignment for CLG Subgrant work until nomination interest and funding availability are confirmed.
Approved attendance of Gene Hackbarth and City staff at the Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions (WAHPC) annual conference in Sturgeon Bay, WI on April 23–24, 2026.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:46 PM.

Timeline & follow-ups

Action items flagged by the community.

No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.

Meeting information

Details and records from this meeting.