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June 12, 2025 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in the
Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Audra Fullerton, Janet Merriman, Tom
Thaden, Janet Gritzner, and Sandra Callies. Also present was Ryan Miller, City Planner.
Call to Order
Merriman called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Thaden and seconded by Gritzner to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Fullerton and seconded by Callies to approve the May 8, 2025 minutes as. All
present voted aye.
Other Items & Reports
a. Subcommittee Updates
i. Survey
Callies and Matthew Weiss are working on categorizing the architecture types.
Gritzner has found some materials from the County Museum that include info on
some of the homes.
ii. Public Education
Merriman has worked on website update suggestions.
iii. Codes & Design
Callies mentioned that the City Council approved the future land use map
amendment request.
Callies mentioned that she will be attending a design standards webinar from NAPC.
iv. Incentives & Partnerships
Fullerton will now be leading the subcommittee. Callies may be interested in joining.
b. Budget Update
Merriman mentioned that SHPO has asked CLGs to cease spending and that there may be no
funding next year. Merriman and Weiss presented a priority list of priority items for funding
from the City in case SHPO is unable to fund them.
Miller mentioned that spending for the Trolley Ride tours and the Block Party were given
approval by the City. Miller mentioned that final spending from the CLG grant will total
roughly $6,870.
c. Brochures Distribution
No update.
d. Open House Recap
Callies mentioned that the open house at ID8 Architecture went well.
e. Preservation Month Recap
Merriman mentioned that the preservation month activities were successful, including
displays at the Library and the treasure hunt.
f. Block Party Planning
Callies mentioned that flyers have been sent out. A street closure permit has been approved.
The event will take place on Saturday June 28 with setup beginning at 3 pm.
Merriman asked that a notice of quorum be published.
g. Planning Commission Feedback
See Codes and Design update.
h. Trolley Rides Planning
Merriman stated that Weiss has reached out to McCrossan. Merriman asked if anyone knows
of a backup in case McCrossan is unable to provide horses.
i. Mayors Awards Planning
Miller provided a timeline for this year’s nominations. Merriman stated that a taskforce is
typically created to review a list of potential nominations. Gritzner agreed to participate.
j. SDSU Sustainability Committee
Merriman stated that the committee will not meet again until the fall.
k. SDSU Foundation – 820 9th Ave
Miller mentioned that the South Dakota State University Foundation has purchased a lot at
217 Medary Avenue South where a home was destroyed by fire. The Foundation will be
seeking a variance to move 820 9th Avenue to 217 Medary Avenue. The variance is required
due to 217 Medary Avenue not meeting the required lot width or lot area for a single-family
use.
Merriman asked if the BHPC should show up to support. Merriman is concerned that if the
variance is not approved the next step could be a request to demolish the home.
Upcoming Events
University Residential Historic District Block Party – Saturday, June 28, 2025, 4-9 PM
Other Announcements
Miller mentioned that NAPC is hosting a webinar on design standards for historic district.
Miller sent an email with instructions for free registration if interested.
Miller mentioned that Maddie Ferrell from SHPO is no longer able to travel due to a state
employee travel ban and will not be able to join the July 10 meeting. Merriman asked if there
is a virtual option. Miller will investigate virtual options.
Miller mentioned that the June meeting will also include multiple State Case Report reviews.
Next Scheduled Meeting
• The next meeting will be Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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Janet Merriman, Vice Chair Ryan Miller, City Planner