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May 5, 2005
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Meridian Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Mayor’s Conference Room
May 5, 2005
Minutes
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 5:45 P.M. by Chairman Walter Lindgren.
Members Present: Commissioner Walter Lindgren, Commissioner Frank Thomason,
Commissioner Tom Hammond, Commissioner Carol Harms
Others Present: Brad Hawkins-Clark (staff)
Item 1: Roll-Call Attendance:
Roll-call
___X___ Walter Lindgren ___X___ Frank Thomason
___X___ Carol Harms ___X___ Tom Hammond
___X___Steve Turney
Item 2: Adoption of Agenda: Approved
Item 3: Discussion of Reconnaissance Survey and Amendment to Emily
Peeso Contract
- Brad confirmed with the city attorney that the existing contract with Emily (for the
National Register) could be amended rather than entering into an entirely new
contract.
- Walt said he spoke with Emily and that she would prefer the contract allow for
hourly billing. Her proposed range is $20-25/hour for a minimum of 25 sites and
potentially up to 50 sites. The question was raised to check with Ann Swanson to
see what is a typical amount for a per lot survey. Walt said he thought the
proposed hourly rate would be competitive.
- Emily will deliver the National Register nominations at the June 2nd meeting and
set groundwork for contract. She needs good weather to take photos for the
National Register applications, which is the main outstanding item. She will then
submit them to the state board. She could begin the reconnaissance survey work
at that time.
- If SHPO funding needs to be spent by August 15, Emily would have
approximately ten weeks to conduct the survey if we can finalize the contract by
the June 2nd HPC meeting.
- HPC originally talked about focusing the survey in the 20 block core area of town.
It’s uncertain how many historic properties are within this area, but that remains
the direction we want to give to Emily.
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- Steve commented that he agreed with the approach outlined by Walt and that it
will be a good year since we’ll be receiving two work products out of her contract
and are spending the city and state money wisely.
- Walt confirmed that Emily will present the applications to the state review board.
They only meet twice a year to review nominations. Their next meeting is in
October 2005.
- Steve suggested Emily prepare e-mail updates of her progress to HPC and other
interested parties.
- Walt made a motion that the City renegotiate Emily’s contract @ $25/hour for the
reconnaissance survey. A minimum of 25 properties will be surveyed and
completed. The contract should be resolved prior to the June 2, 2005 meeting.
The deliverable to HPC will be data entry into SHPO’s program and format.
- Steve seconded. Unanimous.
Item 4: Other Business
Onion and Orchid Award
- Steve provided an update of his work on the Onion and Orchid Award that Lila Hill
discussed at the April meeting for the J.M. Anderson Home at 731 N. Meridian Rd.
He returned the photos that Lila gave him at the last meeting. After reviewing the site
with SHPO, their consensus was that the house was not reconstructed in a manner
worthy of being nominated for the award. He presented a disk with original photos
and two slides. Walt concurred that, from an architectural standpoint, it’s not a viable
candidate.
- Frank asked if HPC could recognize the “spirit” of the effort the owners made in
their renovation project.
- Steve proposed that HPC write a letter to the owner that notes we appreciate their
efforts. He confirmed the owners did not know their property was being considered
for the award. Walt said he could draft a letter on behalf of HPC. Carol suggested
some wording and that we don’t mention the Onion and Orchid Award. Keep the
letter positive and a recognition of their renovation efforts. Such letters help with
enhancing HPC’s image.
- Frank reminded everyone that Meridian does not have sufficient housing stock to
meet national standards to qualify for a historic district.
Announcement
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- Brad announced that Barbara Perry Bauer, h istorian and co-founder of Arrowrock
Group, will give a talk at the Idaho Historical Museum on May 25 th @ 7:00pm.
Everyone is invited.
Spending SHPO Money
- Walt asked for ideas on spending the balance of the SHPO $3,000 grant. Carol
suggested promoting the national register nominations as part of Dairy Days.
Designing and erecting signs for the existing registered houses was another idea.
The Western Heritage Byway sign in Storey Park was another idea.
- Brad was asked to check with the city on the potential of placing a Western
Heritage sign in Storey Park (an upgrade to the “Initial Point” sign).
- Frank and Tom suggested looking at boilerplate examples. Walt did not think there
were any restrictions from SHPO. There were three important elements me ntioned
that HPC wants to incorporate into such signs: bronze material, good visibility and
permanent.
Miscellaneous
- Walt suggested revisiting short and long term goals for the budget process.
- Tom will take photos of the Double D building by the next meeting.
Walt motioned to adjourn. Everyone seconded.
Next regular meeting: June 2, 2005
Adjourned: 7:05 pm
(TAPE ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS.)
APPROVED:
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WALTER LINDGREN - CHAIRMAN DATE APPROVED
ATTEST:
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WILLIAM G. BERG, JR, CITY CLERK