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October 10, 2024 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 in
the Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Janet Gritzner, Janet Merriman,
Matthew Weiss, Nathaniel Condelli, Tom Thaden, Paula Carson and Sandra Callies. Also present was Ryan
Miller, City Planner.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Condelli to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Condelli to approve the August 8, 2024 minutes. All
present voted aye.
11.1 Review Updates
919 4th Street
Miller stated that an application was submitted to demolish the residential dwelling at 919 4th Street. The
garage is proposed to remain. If approved for demolition, the applicant would like to work with a nearby
property owner at 415 Medary Avenue to move the dwelling from that location to the lot at 919 4th
Street.
912 6th Street
Miller stated that the property owner would like to replace a majority of the first-floor windows with the
exception of one front facing and two west facing windows. Merriman asked if the awnings would be
removed.
501 8th Street
Miller explained that the property owner would like to replace the foundation on a barn located on the
property. The failing foundation is causing structural issues that they would like to resolve, beginning with
a new foundation. Merriman stated that the work does not appear to harm any historic feature.
629 9th Avenue
Miller stated that the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is proposing an expansion of the church that would
require the removal of two residential dwellings and two accessory structures. The applicant is seeking
approval to demolish the structures. The removal of the structures would allow for a major expansion of
the church along with an expansion off street parking. Merriman asked if exterior building materials have
been chosen. Gritzner asked if the plan would meet parking and if there would be a change to access
drives. Miller stated that the access drive locations would move slightly. Merriman explained the
differences between noncontributing and contributing structures and what they both mean. Callies asked
if existing trees located on the 6th Street properties would remain and what the future expansion plans
are. Weiss suggested that there may be an opportunity to move the residential dwelling at 611 9th
Avenue to a location between the 6th Street houses to the south.
Other Items & Reports.
a. Subcommittee Updates:
i. Survey
Thaden mentioned that the survey work is done. Gritzner said that the next step is
forward the information to the State Historic Preservation Office for feedback.
ii. Public Education
Merriman stated that she will be attending an upcoming Regional Home Builders
Association meeting.
iii. Codes & Design
Callies mentioned that the subcommittee has been discussing parking reform in
historic areas.
iv. Incentives & Partnerships
No Update.
b. Mayor’s Awards Planning
Weiss mentioned that all of the requesting information for the awards has been submitted
with the exception of 315 Main Avenue. Weiss stated he will be working to provide that
information.
c. Walking Tour Planning
Weiss stated that a walking tour will be held for a local home school group. The tour will be
held on October 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Upcoming Events
a. Mayor’s Awards – December 4
Other Announcements
Gritzner mentioned that she has given the Central Residential Historic District plaques to Deb Dominiak
and Diane Kosbau who have agreed to deliver to properties in the district.
Thaden mentioned that new documents have been archived and added to the State Historic Preservation
site. The documents can be found here:
https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/collection/HistBrookings/search
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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Matt Weiss, Chair Ryan Miller, City Planner