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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
February 8, 2024 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in
the Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Matt Weiss, Janet Gritzner, Janet
Merriman, Jon Stauff, Tom Thaden, Sandra Callies, Samuel Kreuger, and Paula Carson. Also present was
Ryan Miller, City Planner.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Thaden to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Carson and seconded by Merriman to approve the January 11, 2024 minutes. All
present voted aye.
11.1 Review Updates
No updates.
Other Items & Reports.
a. Special Projects Updates:
i. University Residential Historic District Plaques
Miller stated that about two dozen plaques have been picked up at City Hall. Merriman
asked if there have been any questions about installation. Merriam suggested further
promoting the plaques later in the year.
ii. BHPC Inventory
Thaden mentioned that the City has approved digitizing files in storage. City Clerk Bonnie
Foster is ordering two flash drives to store items.
iii. Preservation Month Ideas for May
Merriman made some suggestions including a public open house and enhanced
Facebook content. Gritzner stated that there is a box of architectural elements that could
be displayed somewhere. Merriman, Gritzner and Thaden stated that they could help
coordinate a display in the Library.
b. Public Education Subcommittee Updates:
i. Home Show Booth and Breakout Sessions
Merriman described her vision for the booth which would include three tables, two
monitors, handouts, brochures, Bob Pengra models and candy. Merriman confirmed that
Katie Wasley from the South Dakota Historic Preservation Office will be in attendance
and speaking. Presentations will be held in Dakota Room C with Wasley speaking in the
morning and Ben Brunick speaking in the afternoon. Both presentations have been
advertised.
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ii. Website Updates
Miller has been coordinating with the Public Information Officer to update the website
with annual reports. The 2015 Annual Report has not been located.
iii. Facebook Efforts
The page currently has a total of 604 followers.
c. City Connections Subcommittee Updates:
i. Survey of Potential Resources
Gritzner has surveyed and photographed properties. The information will be sent to Katie
Wasley for review.
d. Other Announcements
i. Weiss provided an update on the Downtown Master Plan. There is a public input tool
available called social pinpoint. Users can access the link and provide ideas or
concerns through the tool.
Reports and Grant Applications
a. NPS Report Recap
Miller stated that the quarterly and annual reports were submitted to SHPO. Weiss asked
that the reports be sent to BHPC members.
b. City Council Retreat Recap
Weiss provided a debrief of the City Council Retreat. Weiss noted that there was interest in
updating district pamphlets to include better maps.
c. CLG Grant Application due March 31
Weiss mentioned that subcommittees met to discuss possible budget items. Weiss discussed
each of the proposed items. Weiss will prepare a draft list to include in the March meeting
packet.
Upcoming Events
a. Brookings Regional Home Show, February 16-17
b. SD History Conference in Pierre, April 5-6
c. CLC Meeting in Sioux Falls, May 22-24
d. NAPC Forum in West Palm Beach, FL, July 31-Aug 4
e. NAPC Webinar Incorporating Arts into Historic Districts – February 29
Next Scheduled Meeting
• The next meeting will be March 14, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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Matt Weiss, Chair Ryan Miller, City Planner
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