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August 14, 2025 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in
the Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Audra Fullerton, Paula Carson, Tom
Thaden, Janet Gritzner, Matthew Weiss, Diane Kosbau, and Sandra Callies via conference call. Also
present were Robert Hall (805 4t" Street) and Ryan Miller, City Planner.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 Gritzner to approve the July 10, 2025 minutes as. All
present voted aye.
State Case Reports
8054 1h Street — Robert Hall stated that he has updated his plans to include grids between glass that will
match the design of the existing windows.
The BHPC thanked Mr. Hall for making the effort to find a solution quickly.
A motion was made by Kosbau and seconded by Carson to accep the findings of the case report with the
changes made to include grids between glass. All present voted aye.
Miller stated he would update SHPO with BHPC's comments.
Other Items & Reports
a. Subcommittee Updates
i. Survey
No update.
ii. Public Education
No update.
iii. Codes & Design
Callies mentioned that the subcommittee will be looking into design standards.
iv. Incentives & Partnerships
Fullerton met with a mayor's award nominee and some community outreach and
incentive ideas were mentioned. Fullerton plans to set up meetings with potential
community partners.
Callies has reached out to Sioux Falls regarding their funding program.
b. CLG Funding Limit Updates
No update.
c. Brochures Distribution Updates
Carson mentioned delivering brochures twice last month. Thaden has distributed 165 more
SDSU brochures.
d. Mayor's Awards Planning, Review of Nominations
Weiss mentioned that Shaw Storhaug (708 8th Street) has declined the nomination. Weiss
also mentioned that the Ag Heritage Museum has been nominated. Miller also noted that
Debra Spear declined the nomination.
e. Trolley Rides Planning
Weiss stated that McCrossan Ranch has agreed to participate. The rides will be held on
Thursday, August 21 as a part of that week's Downtown at Sundown.
f. BHPC Representation at DIRT
Miller explained that the Development Review Team is a group of City employees that review
development projects as requested or as needed for projects advancing to Planning
Commission and City Council. Callies asked if the Development Review Team reviews the
Comprehensive Plan. Miller confirmed they do. Fullerton asked if Miller serves as the historic
preservation representative at DIRT. Miller confirmed he does.
g. Thaden asked for an update on 820 9th Avenue. Miller mentioned that there is no update.
Upcoming Events
0 Trolley Rides —Thursday, August 21
Other Announcements
• None.
Next Scheduled Meeting
• The next meeting will be Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Ryan Miller, City Planner