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Commissioners voted to approve the Feb. 19 minutes after a motion and second; the chair said the motion carried. Earlier in the meeting members discussed compiling continuing-education records for the CLG report and asked colleagues to submit webinars, workshops or training they attended.

The commission summarized recent preservation accomplishments, including an Indiana Landmarks workshop on hazardous materials (lead paint, mold and asbestos) delivered by Paul Hayden and a roundtable presented by Saint Joseph County code enforcement on enforcing historic-preservation decisions and districts. The commission said four members attended the hazardous-materials workshop and that museum staff provided historic photographs for outreach use.

Members also announced that a commissioner (identified in email as Janice/Jean) had resigned several weeks earlier, creating at least two open slots on the commission. Commissioners reiterated that the panel can have up to seven members and asked for nominations from across neighborhoods so the commission can maintain geographic representation. The minimum expected commitment was described as one evening a month.

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Members said the outreach will present a project timeline, explain property-owner resources, and try to correct misinformation circulating among residents. The commission plans to partner with state or local transportation contacts for technical information and to work with local preservation groups to promote the session.

Commissioners confirmed a windows workshop is being scheduled and that June 14 (Flag Day) was the tentative date discussed. They discussed logistics, locations and expected audience size: The Exchange building can accommodate roughly 50 people, while other venues such as the Health Foundation facility or the Civic Center can hold about 100, depending on table setup.

The outreach plan includes printed and online materials, local points of contact for homeowner questions, and use of historic photographs (provided by the county museum) in poster displays. The commission said it will coordinate advertising with the city media staff and that the Sunflower Fair, while listed among preservation accomplishments, typically has not counted toward the two required CLG outreach events.

Commissioners also discussed how outreach can introduce homeowners of historic but not locally designated properties to designation pathways and how demonstration programs might help build cases for future local districting.

Next steps were to confirm the tentative June date, finalize venue availability, coordinate with the Indiana Department of Transportation contact for technical input, and pair educational materials with online information on the city website.","The commission outlined an Indiana Avenue infrastructure informational event to counter misinformation about an infrastructure project, confirmed a windows workshop as part of the Certified Local Government requirement for two outreach events per year and tentatively scheduled a workshop for June 14 (Flag Day).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124890,"La Porte HPC discusses replacing worn historic-district signs on Indiana Avenue",481,477000,958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679322-41601399a0a4b9c7f70a73da9e4ddccb&start=477&end=958","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679322-41601399a0a4b9c7f70a73da9e4ddccb/thumbnail_477000.jpg","/articles/6124890/La-Porte-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/La-Porte-HPC-discusses-replacing-worn-historic-district-signs-on-Indiana-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124890-9e78fefc46b71b2df518a9eeb71e3ab5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161764&Signature=onjmkPbEny87nxGGrgRsswbgy6F0tD5JJLrmJDe-WZ9fAFrAp8Gth22Yrfgfh4RFPgTd8D4yRIvRZkfD~eQEa~1BqewbZHbE3xIX5CvdA~Lk1Zi19iZO-byPyhAJ726aBU4N5D680Om~eceVqQWqbZrzcZndImhD~B9Bz-LhfETaOmLJOWV4NZIXNAJZTj6EqjVPTM2VdVw-Z37lgUcesccpmCG1YpEyuYiFwFXjEMdlva1juGHH-Dv81jrsAoWqN2iaXGrPoMWcasJE9Rib1clL~VAacWwIwkzUuZyZklCMSA82tG32ZZydzqEk5dqQXxKcN7jWhIs6n8NM7SkBCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte Historic Preservation Commission discussed replacing an aging historic-district sign on Indiana Avenue near the George Wood Allen House and agreed to survey existing signage before selecting replacements.

Commissioners said the existing sign is in poor condition and that a coordinated signage program — including boundary signs for National Register districts and additional markers at neighborhood entry points — would present a more cohesive look across the city. Members proposed collecting photos, mapping current sign locations and documenting whether each should be replaced “in kind” or upgraded.

The commission discussed funding options, including grant-writing and local fundraising, and noted the work could be timed to tie into the city’s comprehensive plan process so preservation recommendations are included in consultant reviews. Members discussed placing at least one sign at each end of key avenues and adding banner or light-pole elements where appropriate as streetscape upgrades occur.

Commissioners proposed a small working group to produce cost estimates at several pricing levels (for example, two signs versus a dozen) and to recommend which neighborhoods or National Register districts should be prioritized. They also discussed avoiding downtown light-pole attachments that would conflict with seasonal operations on the streetlight system.

Next steps identified were a field survey of existing signs (photographs and mapped locations), a cost-analysis at multiple scales, and preliminary grant- or fundraising plans to cover design and installation costs. The commission noted the comprehensive-plan consultant may perform an independent survey to confirm their findings.

The sign-replacement conversation was part of broader discussion about improving the city’s historic-preservation branding and wayfinding ahead of future infrastructure updates on Indiana Avenue.","Members of the La Porte Historic Preservation Commission discussed replacing a deteriorated historic-district sign on Indiana Avenue, agreed to survey existing signage and explore grant or fundraising options to fund new, cohesive signs for multiple neighborhood entry points.","actionData","errors"]

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