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July 7, 2005
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Meridian Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Mayor’s Conference Room
July 7, 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 Steve Turney
Members Absent: Commissioner Carol Harms
Others Present: Brad Hawkins-Clark (staff)
Item 1: Roll-Call Attendance:
Roll-call
___X___ Walter Lindgren ___X___ Frank Thomason
___O___ Carol Harms ___X___ Tom Hammond
___X___Steve Turney
Item 2: Adoption of Agenda: Approved
Item 3: FY06 HPC Budget Update
- Walter will present HPC’s proposed FY06 budget to City Council on July 25th
@ 9:15am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
- Walter reviewed a handout that summarized the proposed FY06 budget. The
total amount being requested is $11,700. The commission briefly discussed
training needs and opportunities and supported this line item. Walter will
clarify to City Council that HPC wants some flexibility but will likely send 1 or 2
members to a regional or national training next year.
Item 4: Discussion of FY05 Expenditures
- The commission discussed the timing and implementation of Emily Peeso’s
contract. Walter spoke with Emily and she may be able to continue the
Reconnaissance Survey for another month beyond the current August
contract date, which would allow for more properties to be surveyed and allow
for spending more FY05 funds.
- Motion: Walter made a motion to have Brad seek an amendment to Emily’s
contract for additional hours to equal $1,250 for continued Reconnaissance
Survey work. Unanimous approval.
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- Assuming this amount is approved, it leaves approximately $2,100 to spend
for FY05. Walter suggested pursuing signage for our existing structures on
the national register. He spoke with Boise Foundry and presented some
options of different sign styles. The cost averages $2/sq. inch. The
commission agreed that we need a consistent, uniform design throughout the
city. We could go with plaques or do a ground-mounted sign (yard
monument). Monument pedestals are closer to the sidewalk and may catch
the pedestrian’s eye and attention better. But the property owner may prefer a
wall-mounted sign. Steve noted that a well-designed sign could be an
incentive for other owners of historic structures and to create community
interest. Members discussed size and felt a maximum of 18”x18” would be
appropriate. We need to work closely with the property owners.
- Walter committed to work with Boise Foundry to draft a sign design and route
it to members via e-mail before the next meeting. The intention is to vote on a
price and style on August 4th.
- Steve suggested a newspaper article about HPC and the national
registrations. Frank noted that the “Something Special” and “Image West”
registered buildings are businesses and the other two are private residential.
Steve said that should not be a distinction and we should recognize both
commercial and residential structures. Frank noted he can write a story for
the Valley Times and include photos. The owners, Larry and Gail Jones
(Image West) Gwen and Brent Alger (Something Special) will be contacted.
- The commission discussed ideas regarding national register sign content:
o date of construction
o builder
o original owners
o logo of City of Meridian
o possibly include interesting facts or text from the nomination
applications
- Brad will research other jurisdictions for ideas and ask National Park Service
for any sign guidelines.
- Steve volunteered to take a photo of the Moses Alexander home plaque in
Boise and e-mail to members as an example.
- Brad will look for the original registration applications of existing buildings and
recommend any appropriate text for the sign content.
Motion: Walter made a motion to proceed with the above actions. Unanimous.
- Frank will work on articles for the next meeting.
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- Walter will contact each property owner to ask for their permission to place
the historic signs on their property. He will let Frank know their position.
Option for how the plaque is mounted will be left up to owner.
Item 5: Other Business
- Brad announced that the Western Heritage Byway Commission has completed
their sign (which was presented to the HPC in April) and they propose to erect the
sign in Storey Park near the Chamber of Commerce parking lot. The Meridian Parks
& Recreation Commission will review their proposal next week. It will then proceed
to City Council for final approval.
Next regular meeting: August 4, 2005
Adjourned: 6:55 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