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September 11, 2025 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, September 11, 2025
in the Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Audra Fullerton, Paula Carson,
Tom Thaden, Janet Gritzner, Matthew Weiss, and Janet Merriman. Also present was Ryan Miller, City
Planner.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Thaden and seconded by Merriman to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Fullerton and seconded by Gritzner to approve the August 14, 2025 minutes as. All
present voted aye.
Other Items & Reports
a. Subcommittee Updates
Survey
Weiss stated that the survey is currently in the design subcommittee's hands. A
homeowner's group may have concerns about expanding the district rather than
reinforce the standards in place for the existing district. Fullerton expanded that
there is a desire to resurvey the existing district. Thaden asked if there was desire to
resurvey the Central Residential Historic District only or both residential districts.
Fullerton believes both would be desired. Gritzner noted that if the standards for
contributing properties have changed, there may be more structures that are
eligible.
Weiss mentioned that a meeting with SHPO will be coordinated to discuss the
feasibility and initial steps of any survey work. Miller asked Weiss to include staff in
the meeting.
Public Education
Merriman and Carson are working on a welcome page for the website.
Thaden suggested sending educational materials to the new economic development
entity.
Carsen mentioned that she met with Visit Brookings and was asked if the BHPC had
any plans for the 250th anniversary in 2026. Thaden asked if the City was planning for
anything. Miller is not aware of any plans. Thaden mentioned that the Historical
Society was involved with planning for the 200th anniversary in 1976. Thaden has a
list of suggested activities.
iii. Codes & Design
Weiss mentioned that priorities may shift based on upcoming discussion with SHPO
on the historic district survey efforts.
iv. Incentives & Partnerships
Fullerton reached out to Rick Lee with the First Bank & Trust Community
Development Corporation.
b. CLG Funding Limit Updates
Miller stated that there is no update on CLG funding. The BHPC's request for City funding in
2026 remains a part of the proposed budget.
c. Brochures Distribution Updates
Thaden distributed over 100 additional university walking tour brochures. Carson will be
distributing again shortly.
d. Mayor's Awards Planning
Weiss mentioned that the deadline to submit pictures and scripts is roughly two weeks away.
e. Trolley Rides Recap
Weiss mentioned that the event went well. Fullerton estimates that roughly sixty people
participated.
Upcoming Events
• NAPC Webinar— Thursday September 25 — Historic Context Studies
Other Announcements
• Fullerton mentioned that there will be a free 5K run for suicide prevention at McCrory Gardens
on Saturday September 13.
• Carson asked what the process is to get a home listed individually on the National Register of
Historic Properties. Carson mentioned that she may have a candidate. Merriman mentioned that
the first step would be to reach out the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
• Miller mentioned that the Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge received a $50,000 American Express
grant for historic restaurants.
Next Scheduled Meeting
• The next meeting will be Thursday, October 9, 2025
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
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Matt Weiss, Chair
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Ryan Miller, City Planner