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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
March 9, 2023 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in the
Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Janet Merriman, Janet Gritzner, Paula
Carson, Tom Thaden, Nathaniel Condelli and Chair Matt Weiss. Also present were Erin Wagner, Barb Teal,
Steve Erpenbach and Ryan Miller.
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Weiss suggested to add an update on the Communications Plan to the agenda.
A motion was made by Carson and seconded by Condelli to approve the agenda as amended. All present
voted aye.
A motion was made by Carson and seconded by Thaden to approve the February 9, 2023 minutes. All
present voted aye.
11.1 Review Updates.
Open:
819 7th Avenue – An application has been received to replace three windows in a side facing bay
window.
State Case Report:
816 & 820 9th Avenue. Steve Erpenbach from the SDSU Foundation introduced the project, which
involves the demolition of 816 9th Avenue and the removal or potential demolition of 820 9th
Avenue. The lots would then eventually be home to future office space for the Foundation.
Gritzner asked if an immediate reuse has been determined. Erpenbach suggested that initially the
site would be landscaped until future plans could be finalized for something compatible with the
neighborhood. Gritzner asked about two bungalows that were removed nearby on 8th Street. The
two homes were moved out of town.
Merriman asked about the potential to rezone the lots after demolition. Miller explained the
process for seeking a rezone. Merriman asked if the use could be a conditional use rather than
need a rezone. Miller mentioned that the use would not meet the requirements for a conditional
use.
Merriman asked if there are any thoughts yet on design. Erpenbach mentioned that there are no
design concepts yet. Merriman would like to see a plan for 820 and hopes that it could stay in the
University Residential Historic District. Teal mentioned the difficulty in moving due to potential
lead contamination.
Gritzner asked if they have spoken with neighbors. A few neighbors have been engaged. Gritzner
asked if they are aware of the timeline. Erpenbach mentioned that they are aware. Teal
mentioned that the Foundation has also purchased another home on 9th Street.
Condelli made a motion to table the item until it can be determined whether or not 820 9th
Avenue can be moved within the University Residential Historic District. Carson seconded the
motion. All present voted aye.
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Upcoming Events
a. Miller mentioned the upcoming South Dakota History Conference to be held April 21 – 22 in
Pierre. Miller will forward registration information.
Other Items & Reports.
a. Communications Plan
Wagner discussed target audiences on Facebook. Suggested materials include highlighting
Mayors Awards recipient properties. Wagner has drafted a spreadsheet of past recipients
and has designed some sample posts and template scripts. Wagner mentioned the us e of
Canva, a free design program which also has a pro version that is free for nonprofits. Wagner
suggested using design guidelines for ‘Did you know’ posts. Merriman mentioned also using
the 11.1 contractor guide. The BHPC discussed analytics and best practices. Merriman
suggested future subcommittee work sessions could help brainstorm posts. Miller asked that
the full list of Mayor’s Awards recipients be included in the final report and asked if samples
posts could also be pulled from information found in the historic surveys.
b. 2023 – 2024 CLG Grant
Miller presented the draft grant application. Merriman asked how the BHPC could advertise
their events like the transportation open house did. Miller will follow up with the City’s Public
Information Officer. Merriman asked what the survey results show about how attendees
found out about the event.
Merriman made a motion to approve the grant application with an additional $200 added to
the homeowner meetings and input session. Thaden seconded the motion. All present voted
aye.
c. Special Projects Updates:
i. SDSU Tour Guides Brochure
Thaden mentioned that Clean Slate has finished their work. An invoice was sent to the
City for payment.
ii. University Residential Historic District Plaques
Gritzner mentioned that 56 homeowners have requested plaque installs. Of the 56, 16
were non homeowners. Gritzner had the most success from face-to-face visits.
iii. Flyers Distribution
No update.
iv. Work Plan Review
Weiss has made a few updates.
d. Public Education Subcommittee Updates:
i. Facebook Efforts
No update.
e. City Connections Subcommittee Updates:
i. Survey of Potential Resources from SDSU Geography Department
Gritzner has heard back from the faculty member that she has been coordinating with.
Gritzner has also spoken with Katie Wasley from the State Historic Preservation Office
about the potential project.
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Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting will be April 13, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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Matthew Weiss, Chair Ryan Miller, City Planner
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