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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
July 11, 2024 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in the
Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Janet Gritzner, Janet Merriman,
Matthew Weis, Nathaniel Condelli, Sandra Callies, Tom Thaden, Sam Kreuger and Paula Carson. Also
present were Sarah Woodard, Steve Erpenbach, Barb Teal and Ryan Miller, City Planner.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Gritzner to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Condelli to approve the June 13, 2024 minutes. All
present voted aye.
11.1 Review Updates
820 9th Avenue
Steve Erpenbach from the South Dakota State University Foundation updated the BHPC with their current
proposal to move 820 9th Avenue to an adjacent community within Brookings County. The previously
approved case report approved by the BHPC required that the home be moved within the city limits of
Brookings.
Gritzner asked if the location would be within a city or in the country and if the lot with be similar set
within historic homes. Erpenbach mentioned that one option would be located within an adjacent
community on a compatible lot. Barb teal mentioned that there is another option that would be located
in a county area.
Merriman acknowledged that the applicant has done their due diligence and that losing the home from
within the district is already a loss of a resource. Amending the final location from within the city to
outside the city does not change the fact that the resource will be lost from the district and it has already
been approved to move outside of the district. Merriman asked that the University and Foundation
consider future purchases of historic resources before continuing to erode those resources.
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Kreuger to approve the updated case report to allow
the home to be moved outside of the city limits but within Brookings County.
State Case Reports
312 8th Avenue
Kreuger, representing the contractor on the project, mentioned that the plan is to replace one window on
the south and one window on the east from vinyl to a casement window. The front stairs have already
been replaced Merriman asked if the bullions would match. Weiss asked if the size would remain the
same.
Weiss stated that as long as the replacement windows are of the same size and matching styles, the
requirement to upgrade for egress is appropriate.
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Condelli to approve the case report with the following
conditions:
• The replacements windows match the current size
• Efforts are made to match the appearance with regards to casement and mullions
Other Items & Reports.
a. Subcommittee Updates:
i. Survey
Merriman has photographed about 80% of the area. Merriman will now begin
organizing the materials and going back to fill in gaps.
ii. Public Education
The subcommittee will be focusing on the Trolley Rides.
iii. Codes and Design
Weiss mentioned that the subcommittee met on June 25. The next steps are to
review the implementation matrix and identify priorities.
iv. Incentives and Partnerships
Weiss mentioned that the subcommittee is looking through existing downtown
programs that the BHPC could help promote and partner on. Weiss mentioned that
the City of Sioux Falls has a number of programs that were highlighted at a recent
historic preservation conference.
b. Trolley Rides:
The Trolley Rides are planned for Thursday, August 29. Weiss is working on the required
permits. A priority this year will be advertising and partnerships. Merriman met with Kelsey
Doom at the Chamber to discuss some ideas. Ideas included advertising at the kids’ booth on
the event one week prior to August 29, having a sign at the check-in booth and having signs
on street corners. Additional budget was granted this year for advertising.
c. Mayors Awards Planning:
Nominations are due to the City Clerk’s Office by September 1. Notices to recipients will go
out on October 1. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 4. Miller will follow up
with Bonnie Foster on the press release timeline. Weiss asked if there was interest in forming
a task force for the awards.
d. CLG 2023-2024 Report
Miller stated that the final expenditure report was submitted to the state. The 2024 -2025
budget has been approved by SHPO.
Upcoming Events
a. NAPC Forum in West Palm Beach, FL, July 31-Aug 4
Other Announcements
Miller mentioned the 2024 Preserve MN Conference which will be held September 18 – 20 in Red Wing,
Minnesota.
Carson mentioned a possible public arts project to collaborate with the Public Arts Commission on.
Thaden asked about maintenance to a retaining wall at the SDSU horse barn.
Next Scheduled Meeting
• The next meeting will be Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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Matt Weiss, Chair Ryan Miller, City Planner