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February 13, 2025 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in
the Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Janet Gritzner, Janet Merriman,
Matthew Weiss, Tom Thaden, Sandra Callies, Nathaniel Condelli, Paula Carson and Samual Krueger via
phone. Also present were Audra Fullerton and Ryan Miller, City Planner.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Callies asked to add an item to review the 2040 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map in relation to
contributing houses in historic districts.
A motion was made by Carson and seconded by Merriman to approve the agenda as amended. All
present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Carson to approve the January 9, 2025 minutes. All
present voted aye.
Other Items & Reports.
a. Subcommittee Updates:
Survey
Thaden and Gritzner have discussed taking more pictures of the area. Weiss spoke
with the SDSU Geography Department who may have some additional resources to
help.
Public Education
Merriman will begin looking into welcome packets.
iii. Codes & Design
Weiss reviewed the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and would recommend that the
commission approach the Planning Commission about an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map where the map conflicts with areas in
historic districts.
Miller provided a background on the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.
Merriman stated that there were conversations between the consultants and the
Historic Preservation Commission during the drafting of the comp plan.
Weiss reminded members that required state historic reviews still apply in the areas
in question.
Callies stated that the comprehensive plan creates questions and grey areas
pertaining to historic properties and is against the purpose of the commission.
Krueger noted page 192 of comp plan, which discusses the need to update the
comprehensive plan as needed. There are thirteen contributing properties in the
areas of concern including three in the central district and ten in the university
district. Krueger also noted page 163 of the comp plan and overall concerns with
development trends along the 6th Street Corridor.
Audra Fullerton, 842 9th Street, stated support of this action.
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Condelli to submit the proposal
to the Planning Commission.
iv. Incentives & Partnerships
Condelli met with Kirsten Gjesdal and Downtown Brookings about a letter to send
out with information on the new programs.
b. City Council Retreat:
Miller mentioned that a date has not yet been set for the Council Retreat.
c. CLG Quarterly and Annual Reports:
The 2025-26 CLG Grant application deadline is March 31, 2025. Condelli asked if there are
other ways that committees spend grant funding. Thaden mentioned that all grants are
posted on SHPOs website.
CLG Grant Application:
Weiss stated that the executive committee has prepared recommendations for a budget
based on year 4 of the Preservation Plan's implementation plan.
Weiss asked the survey subcommittee if there are any anticipated survey costs for the next
year. Weiss proposed allocating $400.
Merriman asked the commission about their desire to continue attending the Home Show.
After discussion, Weiss recommended allocating $2,500 to attend the 2026 Home Show.
Weiss and Merriman will draft a final version of the proposed budget for review at the March
meeting.
Brochures Distribution Updates:
No Update.
SDSU ID Home Tour Request:
Callies mentioned that Melissa Otteson, 804 6th Ave, hosted a tour of 20 architecture
students. The tour lasted one hour.
g. 2025 BRBA Home Show Recap
Merriman mentioned that the Home Show booth went well.
h. Volunteer Board Applications Process
Miller asked if the current process for identifying new board members is acceptable to the
commission or if the commission has any desire to be more involved in the process.
Merriman stated that she was interviewed before getting appointed. Callies is interested in at
least having awareness when an application is received. Weiss would like the Executive
Committee (chair and vice -chair) to see applications as they come in.
Upcoming Events
a. South Dakota History Conference — May 8-9 — Deadwood, SD
b. 2026 CLG Conference
Weiss stated that the Executive Committee brainstormed a potential agenda if the
commission is interested in hosting the 2026 CLG Conference. Merriman mentioned that the
last time Brookings hosted in 2016, they hosted an NAPC Camp in tandem with the
conference.
Next Scheduled Meeting
• The next meeting will be Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Ryan Miller, City Planner