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Commission holds first reading of historic‑preservation ordinance adding Jefferson School and Havoc building
Summary
City planner presented first reading of Ordinance 2281‑25‑7 to add Jefferson School and the Carl and Helen Havoc building to Huron's list of individually registered National Historic Register properties; second reading set for March 16.
City planner Mr. Cranston presented the first reading of Ordinance 2281‑25‑7 on March 2, which would add Jefferson School and the Carl and Helen Havoc building (location of Pop Ice Group) to the city's list of individually registered National Register properties.
Cranston described the change as largely "cleanup language" to add the two names to an existing list of nationally registered properties — examples cited included the Octagon House, Grace Episcopal (Stone) Church and Dakota Land Museum. He told commissioners that listing typically does not prevent use or normal repairs but can create additional planning requirements and can make properties eligible for grant programs that support preservation work.
A motion to approve the first reading was made and seconded; the commission set a second reading for March 16, 2026. No formal objections were recorded in the discussion; commissioners asked clarifying questions about whether listing prevented use (planner said it does not) and about eligibility for preservation grants (planner said listing can make properties eligible).
