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September 14, 2023 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, September 14, 2023
in the Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Nathaniel Condelli, Janet Gritzner,
Janet Merriman, Jon Stauff, Tom Thaden, Paula Carson, Sam Krueger and Kyle Nelson.
Call to Order
Nelson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Gritzner and seconded by Nelson to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Condelli and seconded by Carson to approve the August 23, 2023 minutes. All
present voted aye.
11.1 Review Updates
616 8th Street – an updated window design plan was submitted demonstrating compliance with the
additional information requested by the Brooking Historic Preservation at the July 13, 2023 meeting.
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Nelson to agree with the findings of the case report.
All present voted aye.
809 9th Street – a case report has been requested by SHPO for review by the Brookings Historic
Preservation Commission. The applicant will likely present this case report at the October meeting.
723 Harvey Dunn Street – the application for siding replacement was approved by SHPO.
Other Items & Reports.
a. Special Projects Updates:
i. Request of Downtown Tour
Tom hosted a tour of four honors college students on September 12. Condelli spoke with
the Honors College coordinator and they were pleased with the downtown tour.
ii. University Residential Historic District Plaques
Nelson stated that the current proposal is to deliver the plaques along with an installation
guide letter. Gritzner would like to mail homeowners individually and rental units could
pick there’s up at City Hall. Gritzner is willing to help draft letters.
iii. SDSU Tour Guide Brochures
Thaden stated that the previous quote fell through. Thaden has received additional
quotes and recommends proceeding with 500 copies of black and white prints from
Clean Slate. The turnaround time for the copies would be 10-12 days.
Condelli asked is we have a digital version. Thaden stated yes but it needs a home.
Thaden would like to consider getting a table at Hobo Day to distribute some of the
brochures.
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A motion was made by Nelson and seconded by Merriman to proceed with the quote for
500 black and white copies. All present voted aye.
iv. Work Plan Review for 2023/2024 Education Events
Merriman stated that the subcommittee discussed upcoming events such as the Home
Show, Homeowners Workshop and a homeowner meeting with SHPO. SHPO is interested
in participating in the homeowner’s workshop.
v. Mayor’s Awards
Miller stated that the nominations are in and the Clerk’s office will begin drafting press
releases.
vi. Flyers Distribution
Carson continues delivering walking tour flyers.
b. Public Education Subcommittee Updates:
i. Facebook Efforts
Merriman stated that the BHPC page now has 584 followers. 4 posts have been made in
the last month.
c. City Connections Subcommittee Updates:
i. Survey of Potential Resources
Gritzner photographed all of the structures in the potential survey area. Gritzner would
like to mee with SHPO to review.
d. Mt. Calvary Church
A letter was submitted to the BHPC with concerns regarding the potential expansion project
at the church that would include the removal of homes along 8th Avenue for a parking lot.
Miller stated that no formal plans have been submitted. Each of the homes mentioned would
need to go through an 11.1 Historic Review prior to removal and a separate 11.1 review
would be needed for any expansion including a parking lot.
The BHPC discussed the historic significance of the 8th Avenue homes.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting will be October 12, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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Kyle Nelson, Vice Chair Ryan Miller, City Planner
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