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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
February 6, 2014 (amended)
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at
4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Holly Fetzer-Fickler (left @ 5 pm), Janet Gritzner, Leah Brink
(left @ 6 pm), Mary Bibby, Tom Agostini, Dennis Willert and Les Rowland. Shari Thornes, City Clerk, was
also present.
Chairperson Rowland called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. A motion was made by Bibby, seconded
by Brink, to approve the agenda. All present voted yes, motion carried. A motion was made by Bibby,
seconded by Gritzner, to approve the January minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Next meeting: Thursday, March 13th at 4:00 p.m.
COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
11.1 Review for 307 Third Street –Official Comment. Rowland and Thornes provided a summary
overview of the project. Brian Gatzke has applied for a demolition permit for 307 3rd Street, which is
the former Brookings Locker Market, circa 1920s, located adjacent to the Brookings Commercial Historic
District. The owner purchased the property with the intent of demolishing the structure. Plans
include a 3 level building with mixed use commercial retail on the main floor and loft-style apartments
on the upper two levels. The proposed timeline is completion in three years.
The applicant was asked about the fire that occurred in the building. Gatzke said the fire occurred in
1948 or 49 and charred the east half of the structure. He purchased the property in August 2013 and
didn’t know about the previous fire damage.
No one from the public gave testimony or commented.
A motion was made by Bibby, seconded by Gritzner, to agree with the findings of the case report dated
February 7, 2014. No discussion. All present voted yes; motion carried.
UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
11.1 Review on 616 7th Avenue - PENDING. Cala LLC (David & Tasha Jones) has applied for a
demolition permit for the house located at 616 7th Avenue. The house is listed as a contributing
property in the Brookings University Residential Historic District. It should be noted that the official
National Register nomination listed this property as 616 7th Avenue; however, the city’s official address
for the property is 614 7th Avenue.
This property is located directly behind the owner’s primary residence. Jones has successfully
completed several restoration and rehabilitation projects in the University District; however, he has
determined this home has a number of structural and design problems and rehabilitation would be cost
prohibitive. It was originally a farmhouse that was moved onto this site with various additions
thereafter.
The owner wishes to remove this structure and move in the house located at 417 9th Avenue. An 11.1
review was recently completed on the 417 9th Avenue home. In summary, the Kosbau family is
removing the house located at 417 9th Avenue, which is located directly south of their primary
residence of 824 5th Street (historic C.A. Skinner house) and was part of the original Skinner home yard.
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They will remove the “417” house, keep the “417” garage, and move the “824” single car garage to the
back of the lot (see enclosed plan). The 417 9th Avenue house was moved onto the lot in the late 1960s
and is not a contributing structure in the District.
Jones plans to move the circa 1910 house onto a new basement, remove the existing portico and
replace with an appropriate front porch, and build a new garage behind. The original barn was
damaged in a fire and removed.
The City’s letter of notification has been sent to SHPO and the City is awaiting a reply.
CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
11.1 Review - 912 6th Street - PENDING. Tom Bozied (Cokato Inc.), owner of 912 6th Street, has applied
for a demolition permit for the residence and garage located on this property. The building is located in
the Brookings Central Residential Historic District and is listed on the National Register. The owner
plans to remove the structure in order to construct a 40 foot expansion to his gas station/convenience
store located to the east. The design will be similar to the existing commercial structure with access to
the rear car wash provided on the west lot line.
Mr. Bozied was present at the meeting and had questions about the process. He was advised that the
BHPC was on hold until a case report was completed and he was responsible to provide the report’s
content. He was encouraged to schedule a meeting with Thornes to discuss his project.
11.1 Review on 417 9th Avenue - CLOSED. Dave and Diane Kosbau applied for a moving permit to
remove the structure and expand the yard for their primary residence of 824 5th Street. The 9th
Avenue house was moved onto the lot in the late 1960s. UPDATE: SHPO issued a determination of no
adverse effect and this project is closed.
Report on National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference. Rowland attended the 2013 National
Trust for Historic Preservation Conference in Indianapolis along with Jenn Brosz from SHPO and
provided an overview of the conference.
Discussion on 2014-15 Goals & Objectives and 2014-15 Funding Application. Members finalized the
2014-2015 Goals & Objectives and identified projects to be included in the funding application. The
2014/15 National Park Service funding cycle is from June 2014 to May 31, 2015, with extension options
until 9/1/15. The funding application and criteria will be available in March 2014 with a March 31st
deadline.
Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
2014/2015 Goals & Objectives
Adopted February 6, 2014
PUBLIC EDUCATION/AWARENESS
A. Develop formal Public Education Campaign for 2014/2015
B. Monthly Newspaper Feature
C. Brochure Distribution
D. Sustainability Poster Campaign
E. Community Workshop (required)
1) 2014: Bob Yapp four day event
2) 2015: Workshop that provides assistance to historic property owners
i. Post question on Engage Brookings to solicit input on workshop topics
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F. History & Garden Festival
1) May 2-3, 2014 – Cross Promote with Bob Yapp & Earth Day
2) May 2015 - Walking Tours & other educational events
G. Preservation Month - May 2014 & 2015 – suggested activities:
1) Radio show
2) Mayor’s Proclamation
3) Daily Photos – Website & FB
4) Weekly Picture Features – Newspaper
5) Community Wide Event Photo
H. Mayor’s Award Event - September 2014
I. Central Historic District Trolley Rides during Festival of Lights Parade – December 4, 2014
J. Website & Social Media Development
1) Post questions on Engage Brookings
2) Facebook/Twitter
3) YouTube video promoting a local renovation project that would appeal to younger audience.
4) Photos of other district properties
K. Continued Partnership Building: DBI, CVB/Chamber, SDSU
1) BHPC staff attend DBI meetings
L. Realtors Workshop (State holding September 2014)
M. Threatened Properties “Places In Peril” Awareness
1) Rammed Earth Wall and Building
2) WPA Armory on Main Avenue
3) Sexauer Seed Elevator
N. Porch Tour***
HISTORIC RESOURCE RECORDATION & PRESERVATION
a. National Register Nominations
1) Hillcrest Tree Claim
b. National Register District Survey Updates
i. Central Residential (reconnaissance this year, budget for 2015)***
ii. Commercial (update maps) ***
iii. University (update maps) ***
c. Preservation Plan
1) Update Action Plan
2) RFP for New Plan ***
d. Continuation of Local Register Ordinance & program expansion
e. Review of all procedures and materials pertaining the SDCL 1-19A-11.1 review process
f. Additional Signage:
1) Pioneer Park Band Shell
2) Replace District Signage as needed
COMMISSION DEVELOPMENT
A. In-house:
• Member handbook and training materials available on city website
• Volunteer training by City Attorney, if offered by the City
B. Quarterly Training by SHPO (teleconferencing is now available). Available topics include:
C. Statewide CLG Training Workshop – May 29, 2014
D. Regional:
• MN Annual Conference (if funding permits)
E. National:
• National Alliance of Preservation Commissions-Philadelphia – July 16-20 - funded for staff & one
member (amendment needed)
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• National Trust Conference – Savannah – Nov. 10-14, 2014
• National Trust Conference – DC – November 2-5, 2015 ***
*** 2015/2016 Funding Application
PROJECT & ISSUE UPDATES:
3D Laser Scanning. Sara Lum contacted the BHPC to thank them for allowing her to present
about the potential of using 3D laser scanning in community projects. She will be submitting grant
proposals related to her presentation with hopes of working in and around Brookings. One proposal
with be about using 3D laser scanning to develop an innovative method to commemorate and reuse
important historic structures that are beyond restoration or rehabilitation. She asked the commission
for suggestions about a structure to use in the study. They are very interested in using a barn, but are
open to other possibilities. They also believe that having a specific structure in mind would make the
grant proposal much stronger.
The Commission suggested some of the buildings in the Sexauer Seed Historic District. They aren’t
beyond rehabilitation, but are considered threatened due to a fire from last year.
“Now You See It” Column. No responses were received for the January column. Gritzner has prepared
the column for February. Staff will coordinate with DBI. Gritzner said Mary Lou Berry has a scrap book
of former BHPC columns. Kristin Heismeyer has also written several columns that are available to use.
6th Street (Main to Medary) Project. SD arborists have been in town evaluating the condition of the
trees. The emphasis needs to be maintaining the tree canopy, not the retention of those specific trees.
BHPC members will contact city leaders and interested parties to encourage protection of the two
historic neighborhoods. Submitting a letter to the editor was also suggested.
Brochure Distribution. The distribution list of the BHPC’s four walking tour brochures (Central Historic
District & Urban Arboretum, SDSU Walking Tour, Brookings Commercial Historic District – A Walking
Tour, University Residential Historic District) has been updated.
Location Volunteer
1 Chamber Heismeyer
2 Student Union Fetzer-Fickler
3 Public Library Heismeyer
4 Briggs Library Bibby
5 Ag Heritage Museum Heismeyer
6 Community Cultural Center Heismeyer
7 SDSU Alumni Center Bibby
8 SD Art Museum Heismeyer
9 McCrory Gardens Visitor Center Fetzer-Fickler
10 Children’s Museum Heismeyer
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11 Downtown & Hotel Locations Heismeyer
PRESERVATION PARTNERS:
1. Sustainability Council & DBI:
Bob Yapp Workshop Update.
• May 4th Location: Earth Day and the Bob Yapp classroom seminars will be held in the McCrory
Gardens Visitor Center on Sunday, May 4th.
• May 1, 2 & 3 workshop locations: The BHPC needs to select project houses for the 3 hands-on
workshops pertaining to window restoration, exterior wood restoration and exterior paint. A
few offers have already come in from property owners: 728 Main Avenue (Kyle Fergen), 903
3rd Avenue (Kevin Grunewaldt), 316 Medary Ave (Kevin Grunewaldt), and 202 6th Street
(Dorothy Ishol). The Commission reviewed and approved a draft press release soliciting owner
nominated properties as workshop locations. Rowland and Thornes will evaluate potential
locations and make a recommendation to the Commission.
• Logistics Subcommittee: A subcommittee will be formed to handle all the logistics pertaining to
the 4 events. Janet, Mary, Holly and Leah were suggested.
• Registration Fee - $50 per day regular fee and $25 per day student fee for May 1, 2 & 3.
• Proposed Sponsor – Willert will ask Homestead if they are willing to be an event sponsor.
• Promotion – Staff is working on promotional items and will finalize once fee is determined.
2. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
• Statewide CLG Meeting – May 29th . The Statewide CLG Meeting will be held on Thursday,
May 29th in Pierre, SD. SHPO is working on the exact details and hopes to get registration out
soon. Travel expenses are reimbursable for anyone wishing to attend.
• New Reporting Requirements. SHPO is now requiring all grant recipients complete a brief
progress report three times per year to track grant activity. Timing of the reports will vary a
little depending on when pass-through funds are received and grants awarded. They are
implementing this system to ensure that projects are being completed within the award period
(31 May 2014) or within a reasonable extension period. This will allow them to track grant
progress and make adjustments, if needed, in funding by estimating how much each
commission is spending. This will allow them to reallocate money in a reasonable amount of
time.
• Annual CLG Performance Evaluation. Thornes received the BHPC’s National Park Service annual
evaluation and the Commission met all of its requirements.
• SDSHS Annual History Conference and registration:
http://history.sd.gov//aboutus/HistoryConference/Education/default.aspx The State Archives is
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organizing the event this year. Their director, Chelle Somsen, indicated that online registration
should be available later this week.
• National Trust grant opportunities – The Trust’s grant program has changed slightly, mostly in
its management, which is now all done through the D.C. office. The most up-to-date
information on the program can be found here:
http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/preservation-funds-guidelines-
eligibility.html#.Us2KhvRDt4U. The SD Lamont Grant Fund is still alive but is now referred to as
the National Preservation Fund. A description of this and the wording used to explain the
purpose of the grant can be found at the link provided above. They’ve received zero applications
in the past year and some months and there is a fair amount of funds available. Grants from
the National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the
local level by providing seed money for preservation projects. These grants help stimulate public
discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects,
introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial
participation by the private sector. NTPF competitive matching grants generally start at $2,500
and range up to $5,000. Application deadlines are Feb 1st, June 1st, and Oct. 1st each year. For
more information visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation website:
http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/preservation-funds-guidelines-
eligibility.html#.Us2KhvRDt4U
3. Downtown Brookings Inc. (DBI)
• Annual Meeting Report. Bibby and Rowland attended DBI’s annual meeting held on January
28th. Bibby said it was a great event and the Director gave an excellent report. DBI’s primary
focus in 2014 will be the public art alley project.
• Monthly Board Meeting Attendance. The DBI Board is considering a new meeting date/time.
Thornes is planning to periodically attend some board meetings.
• Brookings History & Garden Festival. DBI is planning a different format for the 2014 History
and Garden Festival to include historic walking tours of local businesses, celebration of the
Masonic Temple’s 120 birthday, geocaching, and gardening workshops. This year the BHPC will
focus on the Bob Yapp workshops and will plan to be more involved with the H&G Festival in
2015.
• Central District Trolley Rides – December 4th, 5-7 pm. Staff has signed the contract with the
horse trolley owner and provided a $100 deposit for the event on December 4th. DBI, Chamber
and CVB officials have also been notified.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS/CALENDAR
February 17th City Annual Report Deadline
February 28th Grant Mid-year report
March 31st Grant Deadline
April 3-5 State Historical Society Board of Trustees Meetings, Pierre
May 1-4 Bob Yapp Workshops
May 2-3 Brookings History & Garden Festival
May 29 Statewide CLG meeting – Pierre, SD
July 16-20 National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, Philadelphia
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Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes