HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 06.09.2026

The Historic Preservation Commission of Davenport met on June 9, 2026, to discuss several matters related to historic property maintenance and improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a request to replace the digital display screen on the freestanding monument sign at the Annie Whitmer Aquatic Center with modern technology, and approval of a rehabilitation project for the front porch of a historic Queen Anne style home at 510 West 7th Street, involving replacement of porch columns and restoration of wood features. The commission also approved storefront window replacements with bifold doors at 131 West 2nd Street, a locally listed historic landmark. A significant discussion focused on siding material for the Beck Rental House renovation, where the commission reviewed a contractor's request to substitute the previously approved LP Smart Side siding with a less expensive composite cladding system. After deliberation, the commission approved the substitution with conditions, emphasizing the unique circumstances of the property and the importance of affordability for revitalization efforts. No formal votes on budget allocations or contract awards were detailed, but several certificates of appropriateness were approved, reflecting procurement decisions related to historic preservation projects.