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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
September 2, 2010
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday,
September 2, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Pam Merchant, Janet
Gritzner, Dennis Willert, Mary Bibby, Les Rowland, Ryan Hall and Pat Powers. Shari
Thornes, City Clerk, was also present.
Chairperson Willert called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m.
Agenda: A motion was made by Powers, seconded by Hall, to approve the agenda. All
present voted yes; motion carried.
Minutes: A motion was made by Bibby, seconded by Powers, to approve the July 2010
minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 14th @ 4:30 p.m.
New Business:
Pending National Register of Historic Places Listing of the H. Horace Sr. and
Cornelia Fishback House at 1001 Sixth Avenue. A National Register of Historic
Places nomination listing is pending for 1001 Sixth Avenue, the H. Horace Sr. and
Cornelia Fishback House. The Mayor and BHPC Chairperson have already waived
official comments to expedite the process. The State Historical Society Board will
take action on this nomination at its September board meeting.
Formal comment on the Draft South Dakota Statewide Historic Preservation Plan,
2011-2015 (9/24/10 deadline). The Commission reviewed the State’s proposed
plan and members were encouraged to submit their individual comments by the
deadline. The South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office is responsible to
develop and maintain an updated state historic preservation plan. Thornes noted
that the plan appears to be a complete rewrite and has several excellent new goals
and priorities for the next five years.
Request to for BHPC member to serve as ex-officio on Preserve Brookings. Thornes
suggested the Commission request a BHPC member serve on the Preserve Brookings
Board as an ex-officio member to facilitate communications between the two local
preservation organizations. The Commission agreed and asked Thornes to contact
Board President Stephen Van Buren to make the request. The Commission will take
formal action to appoint its representative at the October meeting.
Project & Issues Updates/Reports:
City Website (Willert & Merchant). No report.
Preserve America Signage. Thornes contacted the State Office regarding redesign
of the plaques and suggested working with the State’s Tourism graphics design staff.
Endangered Places Program. The Brookings Endangered Places Program was a
new public education proposed in 2007. A subcommittee was formed , but the
project has never gotten off the ground.
Its purpose is to spotlight historic sites and buildings that face imminent danger
through demolition, neglect or inappropriate public policy. Through this program
the BHPC would seek favorable outcomes that could be achieved through restoration
or creative re-use. (draft EPP guidelines)
Thornes asked if this was a program the Commission wished to re-evaluate and
consider for implementation. There was consensus to table until the facilitated
Board Planning Retreat.
Historic District Street Lights. No report.
(agenda addition) Campus Neighborhoods. Members expressed concern regarding
SDSU’s continued encroachment into the neighborhoods surrounding campus. A
motion was made by Bibby, seconded by Hall, to meet with SDSU President
Chicoine, or his representatives, to open a dialogue about what is happening with
historic properties near the university. All present voted yes; motion carried.
(agenda addition) Porch Tour. Bibby expressed concern about the bus
transporting the participants being 25 minutes late. Thornes will follow-up with a
call to the Brookings Area Transit director for additional information .
National Register Properties & District:
Central Residential Historic District
A. 512 Third Street. Thornes reported the house will be saved thanks to a
combined effort of private donors and the Brookings County Historical
Society. The house will be moved to museum grounds in Volga.
B. Brookings Children’s Museum (former Central Elementary). Thornes
said the Mayor Reed would like to give the Larson family a Mayor’s
Award for Historic Preservation in 2011.
C. City/County Governmental Center
1) Public Open House on Exterior Elevations – Sept. 1st @ 7 pm
2) Phase 2 – 11.1 Review – Exterior Site Plan & Elevations – The
Commission briefly reviewed the exterior site plan and elevations.
The City has not prepared the second phase case report yet. The
Commission will seek design input from SHPO prior to the October
meeting.
Brookings Commercial Historic District
A. Downtown Brookings Inc. (DBI) Report. Willert reported the DBI Board
participated in a planning retreat with the Chamber and BEDC boards. The
Board continues to seek funding options including more investors for downtown.
B. Pending Front Street Realignment. No report.
C. Masonic Temple, 225 Main Avenue. Willert was contacted by Jim Roden for
information about financial incentives and restoration options for the Masonic
Temple located at 225 Main Avenue. SHPO staff, local Mason members and city
staff recently toured the building.
Hall said he is a Mason and noted a division among members about the location
and financial reinvestment. Some are interested in a new lodge and others
would prefer the group remain in its current location.
Thornes said the Masons could apply for a National Trust grant to fund a
restoration feasibility study.
Announcements/Correspondence/Communications
Protecting Historic Properties: A Citizen’s Guide to Section 106 Review
South Dakota State Historical Society Press, 2010-2011 Catalog of Books
South Dakota History, Spring 2010 (check-out)
Calendar
Sept. 1st City/County Building – Open House – 7 pm, 1921 Building
Sept. 23rd City Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
November 1st Historic Tax Credit & Moratorium Deadlines
November 3rd Community Common Read – Author Presentation
Oct 26-30 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Austin, TX
December 9th Mayor’s Christmas Party – Children’s Museum
May 20-21, 2011 150th Anniversary of Dakota Territory
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes