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August 6, 2015 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at
4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Janet Gritzner, Dennis Willert, Leah Brink, Les Rowland, Jessica
Garcia Fritz, and Greg Heiberger. Angie Boersma, Mary Bibby and Janet Merriman were absent. Shari
Thornes, City Clerk, was also present.
Chairperson Rowland called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Brink, seconded by Garcia
Fritz, to approve the agenda. All present voted yes, motion carried. A motion was made by Brink,
seconded by Garcia Fritz, to approve the minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd at 3:00 p.m.
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR “BEAL HOUSE” PROPERTY PLAQUE. The Beal House was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1992, but had seriously deteriorated and was removed from the site for
development. Brian Gatzke has redeveloped the site for a multi-use structure. He has promised the
Beal family that a plaque would be installed regarding the house. Gatzke has asked for Commission
assistance in writing the plaque text. Brink volunteered to draft the plaque text.
11.1 REVIEWS:
Summary of completed and pending reviews:
• 414-416 Main Avenue, 7/25 – Commercial District, exterior brick repair, replacement 2nd floor
windows, upgrade/repair to mechanical systems, roofing repairs - PENDING
• 307 Main Avenue, 7/15, Commercial District, exterior addition – COMPLETED
• 719 8th Street, 7/14, University District, foundation replacement, basement window replacement, rear
addition – COMPLETED
• 803 4th Street, 6/15, Central District, front step replacement – COMPLETED
• 712 7th Avenue, 6/12, University District, basement egress windows – COMPLETED
• 502 8th Avenue, 6/3, Central District, replace front steps and pour new pad – COMPLETED
• 908 5th Street, 6/2, Central District, lift house, replace foundation, replicate porch – COMPLETED
• 610 3rd Street,
• 610 3rd Street, 6/1, Central District, porch door replacement – COMPLETED
Rapid City Inquiry. Thornes was contacted by the Rapid City Historic Preservation Commission staff
requesting a summary of the BHPC’s 11.1 review process and an outline of the Commission’s reasoning
for making its final decision. Rapid City is considering changing their process to be more similar to ours.
PROJECT/ ISSUE UPDATES:
Public Education Committee Report. The committee is considering including definitions for
“contributing” and “non-contributing” properties in a National Register District. The committee and
staff will seek examples and further review is needed.
Suggested new education topics include technical assistance on windows, paint/siding care, restoration
of exterior wood and including more photos on the historic districts. A large educational campaign on
what a local register and district is and its benefits was suggested.
Statewide CLG Meeting. Thornes is working with CLG staffers to come up with dates for a fall 2015
meeting and a spring/summer 2016 meeting. Deadwood has agreed to host the 2015 meeting.
Tentative dates under consideration are 9/30-10/2, 10/14-10/16, 10/21-10/23, or 11/11-11/13.
Suggested format: Wednesday night social, Thursday morning – Tour Deadwood historic preservation
projects, meet Thursday afternoon, meet Friday morning and adjourn by noon.
Suggested agenda topics: Show & Tell, State Main Street Program, Minimum Maintenance &
Demolition by Neglect, Commissioner training, Real estate disclosure on historic listings, Conflict of
Interests with Commissioners, Recognition and award programs, Keeping politics out of decision making,
and Conservation Easements and other protection tools.
Brookings would host the 2016 meeting and it would be held in conjunction with the NAPC CAMP.
Central Residential District Trolley Rides. Guided tours of the Central Residential Historic District on a
horse drawn trolley are scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd, prior to the Festival of
Lights parade. The Commission reviewed the last year’s letter to residents and didn’t make any
changes. The route can’t be finalized until the holiday decorations are installed. A subcommittee is
needed to secure the guide, finalize the route, write a script and promote the event. Garcia Fritz
volunteered to work on the script. A contest for the best decorated house and carolers were suggested.
Central Residential District Markers Subcommittee Report. The Brookings Historic Preservation
Commission received funds for National Register Markers for the Brookings Central Residential Historic
District. Garcia Fritz and Willert are on the subcommittee working on this project. Garcia Fritz will work
on the marker design and Willert will be in charge of notifying property owners for a spring 2016
installation.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions CAMP. The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
has received funding to sponsor an onsite 1 ½ day National Alliance of Preservation Commission’s
“CAMP” training for the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission and any other interested South
Dakota Commission members and staff.
The Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) is the signature training offered by National
Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC). CAMP® is led by qualified preservation professionals in
support of local preservation commissions. The NAPC’s mission is to build strong local preservation
programs through education, advocacy, and training. The goal of CAMP® is to provide high-quality,
engaging and informative training to preservation related boards and commissions of all types through
presentations, hands-on exercises, group discussions and networking (mentoring) opportunities via live
training. Trainers include commissioners, local, state and national staff members, attorneys and
commission partners.
The program will consist of one day focusing on the basics that would include Chair Training, Legal
Basics, Meeting Procedures, Building Public Support, Reading Plans, Identifying and Designating Historic
Resources, Standards and Guidelines and a Hands-on Design Exercise. An additional half day would be
dedicated to long range preservation planning. A copy of their session menu is attached.
Other CLG members may attend the training; however, they will be asked to pay a nominal fee to cover
the cost of their meals. The training will also be videotaped to be used as a training tool for future
members or other CLG staff/members in South Dakota.
Staff will poll members to find a date that works for everyone. Suggested dates are either early May or
August. Late May, June and July have already been eliminated as options.
Mayor’s Award Event. The BHPC annually awards property owners who have done exceptional
restoration or rehabilitation projects on historic homes and businesses. For the last three years the
BHPC has combined the recognition event with two other city committees. This year’s event is
scheduled for Thursday, October 29th at the SDSU Performing Arts Center. In addition to rewarding
property owners, awards will also recognize the architects, consultants, designers, and contractors for
their work on these projects.
Members will submit final photos to Thornes. Staff will arrange a meeting of all presenters to coordinate
the event.
Preserve America Signs at SDSU. Thornes reported that SDSU officials have located the signs and plan to
have them installed by this fall.
Park & Recreation Building Adaptive Reuse. Rowland and Garcia Fritz are serving on a committee that is
writing a draft RFP. The former Armory is an anchor building in the city and downtown. The RFP would
relate the armory to the rest of the surrounding urban context.
Mayor’s Volunteer Coffee. Rowland and Brink attended informal coffees hosted by Mayor Reed on
June 18th & 30th. Each group provided an overview of the projects and activities over the past year and
what is planned for 2015.
PRESERVATION PARTNERS:
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
∗ CLG grants: All CLG grants have now been switched over and are running through accounting at the
Department of Education (Lisa Rae and staff) instead of Department of Tourism (Paul Mehlhaff). Lisa has
toured the State Historical Society and we have been working through her to close out some Deadwood grants
and startup new CLG grants. In August, SHPO will be closing out the first round of CLG grants with the
Department of Education.
∗ Closing out Brookings 2014-15 CLG grant ($7,292.00) in August.
∗ Brookings 2015-16 CLG grant is signed and in place. SD-15-024 $19,720.00
∗ Deadwood Fund Grant Deadline: October 1st
∗ Moratorium Apps due: Nov. 1st
∗ National Preservation Conference 2015 (D.C) – Nov. 3-6. Cindy Snow plans to attend for SHPO.
∗ Nov 23-ish – mid-Feb. –Jennifer Brosz, our CLG Coordinator, is on maternity leave.
Chris Nelson (W) and Liz Almlie (SE) will be able to assist anyone with National Register/Deadwood Grant/CLG
Grant/ Survey questions in her absence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS/CALENDAR.
• October 29th- Mayor’s Awards Event, Performing Arts Center
• November 5-6, Bob Yapp Window Workshop, Sioux Falls
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes