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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
December 14, 2023 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, December 14, 2023
in the Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Matt Weiss, Janet Gritzner, Janet
Merriman, Jon Stauff, Tom Thaden, Nathaniel Condelli, Sam Krueger and Paula Carson. Also present was
Ryan Miller, City Planner.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Thaden added an item to discuss historic inventory in the City Hall basement. Carson removed an item
discussing brochures distribution. A motion was made by Thaden and seconded by Carson to approve the
agenda as amended. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Stauff and seconded by Thaden to approve the November 9, 2023 minutes with
changes. All present voted aye.
Election of Officers
A motion was made by Stauff and seconded by Merriman to nominate Matthew Weiss as Chair and Janet
Merriman as Vice Chair. All present voted aye.
11.1 Review Updates
616 5th Avenue – A case report has been requested by SHPO
723 Harvey Dunn Street – A case report has been requested by SHPO
819 Harvey Dunn Street – A case report has been requested by SHPO
517 7th Street – An application was received for windows and window well replacements at 517 7th Street.
SHPO has reviewed the request and has determined that there will be no negative impact on the district.
707 9th Street – An application was received for the replacement of a rear deck and addition of a
wheelchair elevator. The application was reviewed by SHPO who determined that there would be no
negative impact on the historic district.
312 8th Avenue – An application was received for the replacement of windows and front porch steps at
312 8th Avenue. Staff is awaiting SHPO review.
809 8th Street – An application was received for window replacements at 809 8th Street. Staff is awaiting
SHPO review.
Other Items & Reports.
a. Special Projects Updates:
i. University Residential Historic District Plaques
Gritzner has addressed letters to contributing property owners and dropped them off at
City Hall. Miller mentioned that they have been mailed. Gritzner mentioned that letters
to landlords that have agreed to install the plaques will also get mailed.
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ii. Mayors Awards
Weiss stated that the awards went well and were efficient. Weiss sent a thank you to
awardees along with an apology about not having the ability to make speeches after
receiving the awards. Weiss would appreciate giving awardees the option to make a
speech in future years.
b. Public Education Subcommittee Updates:
i. Work Plan Review for 2023/2024 Education Events
Merriman worked through quotes for proposed costs for the home show. Merriman
mentioned that SHPO will be at the home show. Ben Brunick is the preferred guest
speaker but may have a conflict. Merriman will follow up with Brunick but would like an
approved dollar amount to offer Brunick.
Merriman made a motion to approve $450 for a booth rental, $500 for a room, $1,000
for the guest speaker and $500 for incidental advertising materials (banner, etc.) and was
seconded by Condelli. All present voted aye.
Merriman stated that the BHPC website has a number of broken links. Miller stated that
he met with Sherry Fuller Bordweyk to discuss the website. There is a plan for software
programs that will assist with identifying and fixing broken links. Merriman asked if they
can be fixed before the home show.
ii. Facebook Efforts
Merriman stated that eight posts were made in the last month with a reach of 527. The
page currently has a total of 600 followers.
c. City Connections Subcommittee Updates:
i. Survey of Potential Resources
No update.
Weiss mentioned that the Downtown Master Plan steering committee held their first meeting. A
public input app will go live in January.
Thaden stated that he did an inventory of the City Hall historic preservation storage area. Thaden
presented some suggestions for materials and has spoken with an archivist from South Dakota
State University about the possibility of assistance. Miler stated that he will look into what
policies are in place regarding public records and materials in the storage room.
The commission spoke about the 150th anniversary of Brookings’ founding, which will occur in
2029.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting will be December 14, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Matt Weiss, Chair Ryan Miller, City Planner
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