Live from City Hall - Historic Commission

This transcript is from a Historic Commission meeting held on July 7, 2026. The commission reviewed and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for restoration work at 119 Wisconsin Street, involving contractor engagement to replicate architectural columns. The meeting also featured a presentation on a local history initiative called "Project Cornerstone," aimed at preserving and promoting Rock County's history through various public engagement methods such as tours, presentations, and pop-up history events. The commission discussed outreach efforts including mailing materials to new property owners within historic overlays and potential mass mailings to promote historic tax credit programs. Updates on street sign replacements within historic districts were also requested. No formal votes on procurement or budget allocations were recorded beyond the certificate approval. The meeting concluded with announcements and scheduling of the next meeting.