Loading...
2021-01-28 Historic Preservation Commission HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81117792259 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 811 1779 2259 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE ____ Blaine Johnston, President ____ Josh Evarts, Vice President ____ Jacy Nary ____ Destinie Hart ____ Donna Lusignan ____ Jody Ault ____ Brian Fitzgerald ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from December 2, 2020 Special Meeting NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 2. Approve Monthly Financial Statement 3. President and Vice President Elections for 2021 4. Review and Approve Meridian Speedway Final Intensive Survey Report Submitted by TAG Historical Research 5. Preservation Month Planning for May 2021 6. Next Steps for the 2021 Student Initiative REPORTS 7. Update: Social Media Subcommittee 1 FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING: February 25, 2021 ADJOURNMENT 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at 4:30 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82996279341 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 829 9627 9341 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x___ Blaine Johnston, President _x___ Josh Evarts, Vice President _x___ Jacy Nary arrived at 5:00pm __x__ Destinie Hart _x___ Donna Lusignan ____ Jody Ault _x___ Brian Fitzgerald ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio Farewell to Dawn Cronk and Introduce New Commissioner, Destinie Hart B. Johnston welcomed Destinie Hart to the Commission ADOPTION OF AGENDA B. Johnston proposed that an introduction for Destinie Hart be added to the agenda as the first item under new business. J. Evarts made motion to adopt the agenda as amended, seconded by D. Lusignan All ayes NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 1. Introduce Destinie Hart D. Hart introduced herself briefly and was welcomed onto the Commission. 2. Approve Minutes from October 2020 Regular Meeting J. Evarts made motion to approve minutes, seconded by D. Lusignan All ayes 3 Item 1. 3. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement J. Evarts made motion to approve the financial statement, seconded by D. Lusignan All ayes 4. Presentation of Research by Barbara Perry Bauer, TAG Historical Research, and Approval of Payment for Intensive Level Survey B. Perry Bauer presented her research to the Commission, via attached PowerPoint. She taught the Commission the history of the Dairy Grounds and the Meridian Speedway, including its unique characteristic as being the location for both dairy stock shows and a raceway. In the end, B. Perry Bauer concluded that the Meridian Speedway is eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recommended moving forward with this process. The Commission expressed appreciation for all of B. Perry Bauer’s time and efforts. J. Evarts made motion to approve preliminary report and the expense of the invoice, seconded by J. Nary All ayes 5. Determine Next Steps for Listing the Meridian Speedway on the National Register of Historic Places The Commission agreed to move forward with this project and A. Belnap will apply for a new grant from SHPO by the end of the year. B. Nary recommended making a presentation to update City Council on the Commissions efforts. The Commission agreed and would prefer this presentation to be separate from the annual report. A. Belnap will arrange a time to meet with City Council. REPORTS 6. Update: Future Partnership with History of Meridian Idaho Facebook Group from the Social Media Subcommittee A. Belnap reported that the admin rights for the new Facebook Group will be reserved for the Social Media Subcommittee and that commissioners will be able to create new Facebook profiles for their interactions within the groups. The Social Media Subcommittee will continue meeting to create a transition strategy for the group and report back to the Commission with instructions for the new Facebook profiles. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION B. Fitzgerald reported that he has been thinking of ideas for the Student Initiative and will be ready to discuss at next meeting. B. Johnston requested that D. Hart provide input for writing the new grant to SHPO, given her experience as a grants manager. NEXT MEETING: January 28, 2021 ADJOURNMENT 4 Item 1. J. Evarts made motion to adjourn, seconded by D. Lusignan All ayes 5 Item 1. MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY Research Update 6 Item 1. SITE SURVEY Photos for intensive level form taken October 23, 2020 7 Item 1. Circle marks location of Speedway September 1951 8 Item 1. Preliminary Research Sources Hans Bruijn –Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows, Inc. Adam Nelson -Meridian Speedway Lila Hill Stan Fuller –Idaho Racing Museum Idaho Daily Statesman Meridian Times 9 Item 1. (Source: Meridian Historical Society) Meridian dairy center of the state. Consolidated Creamery built 1897 1929 Dairy Days established as showcase for livestock and dairy products when creamery built. Ada County Dairymen’s cooperative creamery began operation in 1929.10 Item 1. Idaho Secretary of State Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows, Inc. Incorporated April 12, 1948 11 Item 1. 1949 aerial view of Dairy show grounds. Note the canvas-covered livestock sheds on the right. The grounds were dedicated May 27, 1949 following Dairy Day parade. Photo: IDS May 28, 1949. “The association and these grounds are entitled to the support of all you farmers and Meridian townspeople. This is the first tree to be planted and it is a symbol of what we can build for the future and the boys and girls of Boise Valley and America.” W.L. Hendrix president of Idaho State Dairymen’s association and secretary of the American Dairy Association. May 27, 1949 12 Item 1. BUILDINGS Cattle Exhibit Building Cattle Exhibit Building 2020 Workman rebuilt a portion of cattle exhibit building when it was destroyed by fire in May 1958.13 Item 1. Planning for Dairy Days 1958Pancake breakfast 1956 14 Item 1. . 1950 –Meridian Athletic Association organized Dec. 13, 1950 1951 –dirt track built at dairy show grounds 1951 –Lights from old Boise Junior College (BSU) purchased to light track for races and softball and baseball games. 1953 –Meridian Racing Association organized as an affiliate of the MAA Midgets at Meridian Speedway circa 1955. Courtesy Idaho Racing Historical Society 15 Item 1. Advertisement for Midget Auto Race June 15, 1951 IDS Advertisement October 21, 1951 IDS 16 Item 1. Meridian Raceway July 1959 -Courtesy Idaho Historical Racing Society 17 Item 1. Receipts from the Speedway were divided between the MAA and racing association. The MAA used it’s share for the upkeep of the site and to support local youth activities for the entire community. Examples Little Leaguers only paid for their mouthpieces, uniforms were furnished as well as transportation to weekly games held in Boise. Local tennis players went to national championship meets at no personal expense Summer recreation programs provided to local youth 18 Item 1. THE CENTER OF COMMUNITY SINCE 1949 Meridian Dairy Days Photo)Meridian Speedway photo 19 Item 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Meridian Speedway is significant at the local level under Criterion A, Agriculture for its association with the agricultural history of Meridian and Ada County. A creamery was built in Meridian in 1897 , and other dairy- related businesses followed, establishing Meridian as a dairy center for the state. In 1929 Dairy Days was established as a showcase for livestock and dairy products. In 1948 the Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows was incorporated to support the annual event. In 1949 the corporation procured land for the permanent site of the event. Dairy Days is held annually for two days in June. 20 Item 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Meridian Speedway is also significant at the local level under Criterion A, Entertainment and Recreation, for its association with stock car racing. The Speedway is one of four paved quarter-mile tracks in Idaho. For 70 years the Meridian Speedway has attracted racers and fans from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada. The activities at the speedway have supported local businesses, attracting large crowds of fans to events throughout the racing season, as well as bringing nationally sanctioned racing events to southwestern Idaho. 21 Item 1. INTEGRITY Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance. To be designated historic, a property must not only be shown to be significant under established criteria, but it also must have integrity. The evaluation of integrity is sometimes a subjective judgment, but it must always be grounded in an understanding of a property's physical features and how they relate to its significance. Historic properties either retain integrity (this is, convey their significance) or they do not. 22 Item 1. SEVEN ASPECTS OF INTEGRITY •Location –place where historic property was constructed or where historic event occurred •Setting –the physical environment of a historic property •Design –the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property •Materials –the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property •Workmanship –the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during sany given period in history or prehistory •Feeling –the property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time •Association –the direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property To be eligible to the National Register of Historic Places a historic property must retain integrity of some but not all. 23 Item 1. The Meridian Speed way retains integrity of location, feeling, and association, and as such retains sufficient overall integrity to convey its significance under Criterion A and is recommended eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. 24 Item 1. Next Steps Finalize intensive survey form. Submit to HPC for SHPO review. If SHPO concurs with NRHP determination and propery owners agree move to drafting nomination. 25 Item 1. CITY of MERIDIANFY2021 (10/1/2020 thru 9/30/2021)Budget for Historic Preservation & Historical SocietyAs of: 12/31/2020Acct# AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2021 BUDGETFY2021 REVENUESFY2021 EXPENDITURESAvailable Budget01-1840-53801-11160 Budget 10/1/2020 Budget for miscHistorical Society budget for misc expenses-$ -$ -$ -$ Acct# AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2021 BUDGETFY2021 REVENUESFY2021 EXPENDITURESAvailable Budget01-1840-53801-11152 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Training1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 01-1840-53801-11153 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Supplies200.00$ 200.00$ 01-1840-53801-11154 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Memberships420.00$ 420.00$ 01-1840-53801-11155 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Printing/Promotional1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 01-1840-53801-11156 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Continuing Education Program700.00$ 700.00$ 01-1840-53801-11158 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Student Initiative150.00$ 150.00$ 01-1840-53801-11159 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Consulting/Photography Services10,050.00$ 4,028.52$ 6,021.48$ 01-1840-53801-11157 Budget 10/1/2020Budget for Historic Walking Tour App Maintenance1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ Historic Preservation14,520.00$ -$ 4,028.52$ 10,491.48$ TOTALS14,520.00$ -$ 4,028.52$ 10,491.48$ GL balance 12/31/20for expenses check MIP/Reports/PostedTransactions/Historical Detail account #01-1840-53801 - populate Fyxx Expense tabfor revenue check MIP/Reports/PostedTransactions/Historical Detail account #01-1840-34881 (shared acct with MAC) - populate Fyxx Rev tabRefresh Pivot table; verify accurately reflected in FY2021 tabAfter review of accurate reporting; email copy of file to Arts Culture Specialist: Audrey Belknap & Rachel MyersCity budget for both Society & Preservation in #53801Expenses to be approved by Arts Culture Specialist/ Bill Nary26Item 2. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena December 2020 Barbara Perry Bauer, M.A. TAG Historical Research & Consulting — P.O. Box 7333, Boise, Idaho 83707 27 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | i Abstract This survey was conducted to document the Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena and to determine its eligibilty to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission. CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS I certify that this investigation was conducted and documented according to Secretary of Interior's Standards and guidelines and that the report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Principal Investigator Date 12/15/2020 28 Item 4. Key Information PROJECT NAME Intensive level survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena PROJECT NUMBER(S) N/A LOCATION Ada USGS QUADS Meridian 7.5’ USGS LEGAL LOCATION OF SURVEY Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 1 East PROJECT AREA 10 Acres AREA SURVEYED 10 Acres Intensive Survey 0 Acres Reconnaissance Survey PROJECT DATA N/A Previously recorded cultural resources 35 New cultural resources located and/or recorded AUTHORS Barbara Perry Bauer FEDERAL AGENCY N/A REPORT PREPARED FOR Meridian Historic Preservation Commission REPOSITORY 401 W. Idaho, Boise, Idaho 83702 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Barbara Perry Bauer M.A. DATE 12/15/2020 29 Item 4. CONTENTS Abstract i CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS i Key Information Project Description Field Methodology Results Management Recommendations 1 1 7 Determination of Effects 7 Avoidance, Minimization, or Mitigation Options 7 Conclusions References 9 30 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 1 Project Description This intensive survey was conducted to document the Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena (Speedway) for the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission. Envionmental Setting The Speedway is located in the City of Meridian, Idaho at an elevation of 2,600 ASL. The tempertature in this area averages between 90 degrees Farenheit during the summer months to 20 degrees Farhenheit in the winter. The average annual precipitation is twelve inches, with snowfall typically between the months of November and February. The immediate setting is a commercial area where the site is bordered by a city park to the north; Main Street, a major transportation route, on the west; and the Meridian water tower, a city landmark, to the south. Cultural Setting History of Meridian Euroamerican settlers displaced Native Americans in the region beginning in the 1860s. The discovery of gold in 1862 in the Boise Basin, northeast of the Boise Valley, brought an influx of prospective miners. Farming settlements quickly appeared on the river bottoms where abundant water was easily accessible from the Boise River. Farmers grew crops of all types-- vegetables, grains and fruits--to supply to the miners. At first settlers who farmed land adjacent to the river simply dug ditches from the river or stream to lead water onto their lands. As additional farms were established, the ditches were enlarged Figure 1. View looking north of Main Street and sidewalk west side of Speedway/Arena. 31 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 2 to accommodate them. When the land closest to the river was taken up, settlers began to move to the bench land above the river bed. In time larger ditches and canals were constructed through community effort, private enterprise, and federal involvement opening up the bench lands to agricultural development.1 Meridian’s history, like the history of many southwestern Idaho towns, is linked directly to irrigation and the development of productive farm land from arid lands. The first settlement in the area was Five Mile Creek, the closest source of water. A little later, setters were also locating along Ten Mile Creek. By 1895 there were enough people in the area to support a school. The Idaho Central Railway constructed a line from Nampa to Bosie in1887. The following year, the U.S. Postal Service established a mail drop on the railroad at a point mideway from Nampa to Boise. The drop was named “Hunter,” after John Hunter, who was superintendent of the Idaho Central Railroad. A trading center began to develop at the mail drop. In August of 1893 C.G. Zenger filed a plat for a new town, to be named “Meridian,” after its location on the Boise Meridian. In April 1894, the name of the post office was changed to Meridian.2 As the community grew, so did efforts to bring water to the farms. The Settlers Ditch Company was established October 30th, 1884. The original locators of the canal and water right were Christian R. Purdum, Adolphus Purdum, and William H. Smith. They made their filing on October 17, 1884, claiming water to irrigate land west of Boise City. It was not until 1886 that the ditch began to take shape. Initially the ditch was constructed by the farmers in the western part of Ada County. Unfortunately the settlers were unable to complete the work themselves. In 1885 they signed a contract with Alexander McGee and James Stewart, organizers of the Phyllis Canal Company for the construction of the ditch. McGee and Steward failed to complete the work and the farmers took the ditch back. They were able to persuade a few local businessmen to purchase stock in the canal company. In 1887 John Lemp took over direction of the Settlers Ditch which then became known as the Lemp Canal.3 Under Lemp’s ownership the main gate was completed in 1891 and a system of laterals was constructed to furnish water to the farmers. By 1896 so many setters had taken up land under the Lemp Canal that even when running to its full capacity, the canal was no longer able to meet the demand for water. In 1901 Lemp sold the project to the newly organized Settlers Canal Company Ltd. who continued its operation. The name of the main canal was changed back to Settlers Canal. In 1899, the Idaho Legislature passed a law providing for the organization of irrigation districts to manage water delivery systems. Under the law, each district was given the authority to construct, purchase or otherwise obtain the necessary water rights, irrigation works, canals and ditches including those built or in the process of construction by private owners and to provide land owners with sufficient water for irrigation. This law led directly to the creation of the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) in 1904. NMID oversees water delivered by the Ridenbaugh Canal. The original townsite of Meridian is served by the Hunter lateral which extends from the Ridenbaugh Canal northwest through Meridian Cemetery and continues to the north where it meets the Settlers Canal. As more sophisticated irrigation systems were developed, settlers from Missouri, Iowa, and other midwestern farm states flocked to the open land around Meridian where they established new farms.4 Meridian and the Dairy Industry Idaho’s dairy industry thrived during the late 19th century after Idaho became a state. The population boomed, creating a large local market for dairy products.. Cooperative creameries, where dairy 32 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 3 farmers delivered their fresh milk for processing, were developed throughout southwest Idaho. The dairy business grew rapidly in the area surrounding Meridian, and in 1897 the Consolidated Creamery was established. Irrigation allowed Ada County farmers to produce alfalfa, clover, and other feed crops needed for milk cattle and the dairy industry thrived. By the1920s Meridian was the center of the dairy industry in Ada County. In late July 1927 the Ada County Dairymen’s Assocation incorporated. The association was a reorganization of dairymen formerly associated with the Boise Valley Co-operative Creamery. Establishedi n 1913, the Co-operative Creamery ceased operations in 1924. The new association adopted the slogan “Start Little and Grow Big,” intending to attract all dairymen in Ada County to the benefits of cooperation. Each member assigned a certain number of cows from his herd to the organization and subscribed $10 in capital stock for each cow. A goal of the organization was to build a state-of-the-art creamery and powdered milk plant in Meridian. When the nearly-completed plant was destroyed by a fire in January 1929, the group persevered, and rebuilt quickly. The plant was in operation by the following June. The first Dairy Days, now an annual event, was held in 1929 to celebrate the completion of the creamery. Dairy Days showcases local livestock and dairy products.5 At the end of the plant’s first year in operation sales from the creamery totaled more than $152,000 in four months. and over the next four decades sales reached in excess of $7 million annually. For over four decades milk haulers travelled Ada County collecting the milk in cans from dairy farmers. The milk was delivered to the creamer where the butterfat was seperated from the milk, churned into butter, and sold under the name Challenge Butter. The milk was processed into powdered milk. In the 1940s the Ada County Dairmen’s Co-operative creamery was processing more milk than any other creamery in North America.6 Figure 2. Ada County Dairymen’s Co-operative Creamery ( Meridian Historical Society) Over time, as the nature of farming changed to favor large-scale production, fewer small-scale farmers sold milk to the creamery. The creamery operations were moved to Caldwell in 1970. The Meridian creamery was shuttered and the building torn down in 2005. However, the importance of the dairy industry to the area remains the focus of the annual Dairy Days celebration, which has been held every year since 1929, with the exception of 2020 when the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. 33 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 4 Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows, Inc. In 1948 Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows was incorporated as a non-profit organization to promote the dairy industry. The group acquired 15 acres of land at the south end of Meridian in 1949 for use as a showgrounds. The grounds were dedicated in May 1949 and for the first time Dairy Days was held at the venue, attracting over 5,000 people to the event. That year, canvas-covered tents sheltered the livestock. In December 1949 fundraising efforts by the local 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) raised over $400 from sales of meat from hogs donated by the Meridian Feed and Fuel company. The money was raised to support construction of a permanent exhibition building.7 Figure 3. 1949 aerial view of Dairy show grounds. Idaho Daily Statesman May 27, 1949. Two buildings were constructed by the Dairy & Stock Shows board, including a cattle exhibit building which was built in 1953. The rectangular wood frame building was built with a central alley and space for cattle on both sides. A second wood-frame building was constructed by volunteers from the local granges as a food booth. Figure 4. Workman rebuilt a portion of the cattle exhibit Figure 5. View of cattle exhibit barn 2020. building when it was destroyed by fire in 1958. 34 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 5 The Dairy & Stock Shows organization was not only committed to promoting the dairy industry. Another objective, outlined in the Articles of Incorporation, was “To cultivate cooperative effort, and to inclucate the principles of community spirit, friendliness, and goodwill”. To that end the group worked with other non-profit groups in the community to provide recreation opportunities for the children in Meridian and the surrounding area. The group donated five acres of land to the city in 1951 for a city park, now the site of Storey Park. Dairy & Stock Shows also cooperated with a new organization formed in 1950. In December of that year, The Meridian Athletic Assocation (MAA) was incorporated to promote a coordinated athletic and recreational program for Meridian. Working with the Dairy Show Board, the MAA planned to develop the dairy show grounds for year-round use as a recreation and sports center. The MAA negotiated a ten-year lease on the show grounds with the exception of two days each year that were reserved for the annual dairy show.8 To finance these activities, a dirt track was built at the dairy arena for midget cars, a popular form of auto racing. Midget cars are high- powered small race cars that are driven on quarter-or-half-mile dirt or asphalt racetracks. Grandstands, lights, and other features were added to the facility to support racing activities. Ticket sales to the midget car races were used to fund more improvements at the Speedway.9 The MAA operated the track from 1951 to 1981 and revenue from the track supported youth sports and helped fund Storey Park and the community pool. The MAA’s fundraising efforts also supported the purchase of uniforms and equipment, as well as transportation costs, for the Meridian Little League Baseball teams. The preogram also covered expenses to send local tennis players to national championships, and summer recreation programs for local youth. The MAA set up a trust fund for profits from the Speedway, which funds between $20,000 to $40,000 a year into youth sports.10 Roots of Midge Car Racing As soon as there were automobiles, racing them became a nationawide pasttime. Midget car racing began in the Unied States when a group of racers wanted a less expensive avenue for racing. Racing historians agree that the first midget cars were unveiled in 1914 in Venice, California, where a small race was held and won by Al Franklin. A year later, a second race was held in Culver City, California. Other races were held in Los Angeles and San Francisco but midget racing ended in 1915. Midget racing was revived in 1933 when the Midget-Auto Racing Association (MARA) was formed in California and held a race on the Loylola High School Stadium track in Los Angeles. At first, racers were conducted on board racetracks that had been used for bicycle racing. After a speedway was built just for midget car racing, the sport spread across the county. In 1935 MARA was disbanded. A new organization, “National Midget Racing Association formed and sancted racetracks throughout California. The sport gradually spread throughout the country, and to Australia and England .11 Midget Racing in Southwest Idaho After WWII, midget racing became popular throughout southwest Idaho. In 1948 Vern Waits completed Speedway Park near Gowen Field in Boise. It became a popular place for midget racing but closed in 1950 for nonpayment of taxes. Other speedways were quickly developed to fill the void. Wilkins Speedway,constructed in 1951near Caldwell served racers for a few years. Avid midget racers built racetracks on available empty farmland, including a tract at the Ten Mile Rodeo Ground, in an empty field adjacent to Fairview Avenue, and other locations. Racing was a popular pastime on Sunday afternoons and the new Dairy Park ground offered a prime location for racing. The MAA built a quarter- mile oval and offered Sunday afternoon racing during the summer months.12 35 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 6 The Meridian Racing Association (MRA) organized in December 1953 as an affiliate of the MAA and managed races at the Speedway. The MRA membership was made up of owners and drivers of cars racing at the Speedway. The organization governed all the racing aspects and also officiated at the races. In conjunction with MRA a women’s auxiliary was established made up of the wives of the car owners and drives. This group ran the ticket and concession stands and also sold merchandise to finance special projects.13 At first specatators sat on hay bales to watch the races.The Dairy Board built bleacheres on the west side of the racetrack in 1954. The following year the MAA and MRA cooperated on building seating to accommodate an additional 500 spectators. Midget racing was followed by jalopy racing, and the Speedway attracted racers from all over Idaho and neighboring states.14 Races quickly moved from daytime to nightime in May 1951 when the MAA made arrangements to purchase the flood-lighting system formerly used at the Boise Junior College (today Boise State University) college stadium. The popular speedway hosted motorycycle races on Friday nights and car racing on Saturday afternoons and evenings. The MAA and the MRA also held benefit races for local charities. In the 1960s the track was paved, and open-wheel racing began the Meridian Speedway became a springboard for young racers to the Indianapolis 500.15 Bill Crow, a local racer, became the Speedway’s first promoter in the 1960s and ran the track duirng the 1970s. In 1981 the MRA turned over operations of the Speedway operations to Crow’s son-in-law, LeeRoy Nelson, another long-time racer local racer, who operated the track until 1988. In 1989, Kenny Hamilton, father of Indy 500 racer, Davey Hamilton, became operator and promoter until 2009. At that time Adam Nelson, son of Leeroy Nelson and grandson of Bill Crow, became the new operator and promoter. Under his leadership the Speedway was sanctioned by both the American Speed Association and by the National Assocation for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). Several capitol improvements were made to bring the facilty up to indsutry standards including repaving the racetrack and pit area.16 The Speedway, asignificant landmark in the community, has remained in constant use since 1949 due to the unique colloboration among local community groups, who have worked to provide a central location for recreation and entertainment in Meridian. Field Methodology Historian Barbara Perry Bauer conducted field work at the site on October 23, 2020. A pedestrian survey of the entire site was conducted and all the buildings, structures, race track and associated features were photographed. Results The survey documented one historic district which consists of 35 features. These features include ticket booths, restrooms, concession stands, grandstands and ADA seating, racetrack, tire sheds, Speedway office, Dairy Show Barn, Merchant Barn, Scoreboard, Central Pit area, staging area, flaggers’ tower, officials tower, and scales. The Meridian Speedway/Dairy Show Park Arena is located in Meridian within the commercial center of the community. When the Speedway was originally developed, Meridian was a rural community with an agriculture-based economy. Southwest Idaho and Meridian experienced a growth spurt in the 1990s 36 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 7 which has extended into the 21st century. Meridian’s population more than doubled between 2000 and 2007 and since has become a center of retail and commercial development in southwest Idaho. The public entrances for the Speedway are located along Main Street. The vehicular entrance and public parking areas are on the north side of the Speedway. The public parking area is dirt with no designated parking spaces. A pedestrian entrance is located on the south side, adjacent to Main Street. Ticket booths at both entrances allow entrance to speedway. The north end ticket booth is located along Main Street, across from the Merchant Barn and the Dairy Show Barn. Grandstand seating is constructed atop the Dairy Show Barn, facing south. The Merchant Barn and the Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands are two of the original buildings constructed by the Dairy Show Board in the 1950s. Restrooms and a concession stand are grouped near the north end ticket booth on the west side of the track. A souvenir shack, topped with seating for VIP’s, is located on an angle adjacent to the track. A second set of spectator seating is located on the west side of the track. An announcer booth is situated midway on the top row of the grandstand. A paved walkway separates the west grandstands from the tracks and the flaggers tower is located midway down the sidewalk and adjacent to the track. On the east side of the Speedway is the area known as the “central pit” where the speedway office, pit entrance road, staging lane, and scales are located. The officials tower is located between the central pit and the track. Restrooms and a concession stand are also located here. The ¼ mile track is surrounded by concrete barriers which separate the racing area from the spectators. There is a grass infield and oval dirt track inside the race-track oval. See attached forms for detailed descriptions of features. Management Recommendations N/A Determination of Effects N/A Avoidance, Minimization, or Mitigation Options N/A Conclusion Statement of Significance The Meridian Speedway is significant at the local level under Criterion A, for its historical association with the agricultural and social history of Meridian and Ada County. A creamery was built in Meridian in 1897, and other dairy-related businesses followed, establishing Meridian as a dairy center for the state. In 1929 Dairy Days was established as a showcase for livestock and dairy products. In 1948 the Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows was incorporated to support the annual event. In 1949 the corporation procured land on Main Street for the permanent site of the event. Dairy Days has been held annually at the same location since 1949. In 2020, due to the pandemic, Dairy Days was postponed but will be held again in 2021. 37 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 8 The Meridian Speedway is also significant at the local level under Criterion A, Entertainment and Recreation, for its association with stock car racing. The Speedway is one of four paved quarter-mile tracks in Idaho. It is the only continually running racetrack in the state. For 70 years the Meridian Speedway has attracted racers and fans from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada. The activities at the speedway have supported local businesses, attracting large crowds of fans to events throughout the racing season, as well as bringing nationally sanctioned racing events to southwestern Idaho. Integrity Discussion • Location – place where historic property was constructed or where historic event occurred • Setting – the physical environment of a historic property • Design – the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property • Materials – the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property • Workmanship – the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory • Feeling – the property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time • Association – the direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property To be eligible to the NRHP a historic property must retain integrity of some but not all of the seven aspects of integrity. The Speedway has diminished integrity of setting, materials, and workmanship, but retains integrity of location, design, feeling, and association, and as such retains sufficient overall integrity to convey its significance under Criterion A. It is recommended eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. 38 Item 4. Intensive Survey Meridian Speedway aka Dairy Show Park Arena N/A Page | 9 References Atkeson, Floyd Warnick. 1929. An Economic Study of the Dairy Industry in Idaho. Master of Science Thesis. Kansas Agricultural College. The Arrowrock Group. 2001. Patterns of the Past. Ada County Historic Preservation Council, Boise, Idaho. Davis, Belinda 1990 A Study of Irrigation and the Development of Ada County, Ada County Historic Preservation Council, Boise, Idaho. Lovin, Hugh 1991 Water, Arid Land, and Visions of Advancement on the Snake River Plain, Idaho Yesterdays Motorsport Magazine “The History of Midget Auto-Racing in America”. February 1936. Accessed online athttps://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/september-1936/29/the-history-of-midget- auto-racing-in-america Stevens, Jennifer 2016. Water in the Valley: A History of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. https://www.shraboise.com/docs/Water-in-the-Boise-Valley-NMID.pdf 1 The Arrowrock Group, Inc. Patterns of the Past 4-6.Ada County Historic Preservation Council. Boise, Idaho. 2 City of Meridian Preservation Plan. TAG Historical Research & Consulting, 2014 p. 4. 3 Belinda Davis. A Study of Irrigation and the Development of Ada County. 1990. 4 Jennifer Stevens. Water in the Valley: A History of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District. 17-18 5 “Senator Borah to Address Meridian Dairymen’s Meet” The Idaho Statesman, July 27, 1927 p. 10; “1200 Dairymen at Meet” The Idaho Statesman, July 29, 1927 p.2., “$50,000 Meridian Powdered Milk Plant Completed” The Idaho Statesman, June 16, 1929. p. 27. 6 “Treasure Valley Producers Increase Yield for Ada Dairymen’s Plan by 2.5 Million Pounds over’62. The Idaho Daily Statesman, June 4, 1964 p. 7.; “Creamery provided small-town stability” Idaho Statesman, July 14, 2003, p. 1. 7 Articles of Incorporation Meridian Dairy & Stock Show, Inc. Secretary of State office. “Meridian Dairy Show Closes Annual Event” The Idaho Daily Statesman, May 28, 1949, p. 5.; “4-H, Future Farmers Members Raise Funds” Idaho Daily Statesman, December 20, 1949, p. 11. 8 Idaho Daily Statesman, April 21, 1950; September 24, 2950 p.29, and May 4, 1951 p. 19 9 By the late 1950s the Dairy showgrounds was commonly called Meridian Speedway. 10 “Meridian grows and changes, but the Speedway remains” Idaho Statesman, July 2, 2008, p. 1 11 “The History of Midget Auto-Racing in America”, Motorsport, September 1936 p438 12 “Boiseans to See Midget Racers” Idaho Daily Statesman, June 20, 1948 p. 9; 13 Personal correspondence with Stan Fuller, Idaho Historical Racing Society, November 16, 2020. 14 Idaho Daily Statesman, May 4, 1951 p. 19. 15 Idaho Statesman July 2, 2008 p.1. 16 Holly Beech,“66-year-old Speedway helped shape Meridian’s legacy. March 13, 2017. 39 Item 4. Map 1 – Site Location Meridian Speedway 335 S. Main Street Meridian, Idaho 40 Item 4. Map 2 – Meridian Speedway Site Boundary Section 18 Township 3 North, Range 1 East Meridian U.S.G.S. 7.5’ N 41 Item 4. Map 3 Meridian Speedway Google map. Accessed December 2020 42 Item 4. Circle indicates location of Speedway. Aerial view of Meridian 1951. (Historic Aerials) Historic views and photos 43 Item 4. Aerial view of Meridian 1971. (Historic Aerials) 44 Item 4. Aerial view of Meridian, 1981. (Historic Aerials) 45 Item 4. 2018 Aerial view of Meridian (Google map) 46 Item 4. Midget race cars at Meridian Speedway circa 1955. Courtesy Idaho Racing Historical Society 47 Item 4. Advertisement for Midget Auto Race June 15, 1951 Idaho Daily Statesman Advertisement October 21, 1951 Idaho Daily Statesman 48 Item 4. Meridian Raceway July 1959 – Courtesy Idaho Historical Racing Society Meridian Dairy Days 2019 (Courtesy Meridian Stock and Dairy Board) 49 Item 4. Site Map 335 S. Main Street Meridian Idaho Boundary N Feature 1 Feature 2 Feature 3 Feature 4 Feature 5 Feature 6 and 7 Feature 8 Feature 9 Feature 10 Feature 11 Feature 12 Feature 13 Feature 14 Feature 15 Feature 16 Feature 17 Feaure 18 Feature 19 Feature 20 Feature 21 Feature 22 Feature 23 Feature 24 Feature 25 Feature 26 Features 27 and 28 Features 29 and 30 Feature 31 Feature 32 Feature 33 Feature 34 Feature 35 50 Item 4. Feature 1-Ticket Booth North Side Eligibility C Construction/Alterations 1971/ 2000 Description: This feature is located at the northwest corner of the site. It is is an irregular shaped building with a shallow metal corrugated shed roof and wood walls faced with stucco on the south and west elevations. The north elevation features three fixed windows used for ticket sales. The west elevation has no windows or doors and has a wood wall. On the south elevation the metal roof extends over a wood partition that covers the entry door to the booth. Top photo – view looking south Bottom photo – view looking northwest 51 Item 4. Feature 2-Restroom Eligibility Construction/Alterations 1970 Description: This feature is adjacent to the ticket booth. It is constructed of wood and is an irregular shaped building with a flat roof and solid walls on the west elevation. Top photo – view looking west 52 Item 4. Feature 3 – Concession Stand Eligibility Construction/Alterations 1970 Description: The concession stand was constructed circa 1970. The building is a rectangular wooden building with a flat roof. The façade (east side features three rectangular windows with roll up windows. The north side has a drop window. A shed roof extension right of the drop window is a spot for condiments. Top photo – view looking west 53 Item 4. Feature 4 – Bleachers West Side/Announce booth Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 1951 1964 2000? Description: Bleachers were installed on the west side of the track in the 1950s through a cooperative effort by the Dairy Board and the Meridian Athletic Association. The bleachers were added onto in the 1960s and in 1964 an announce booth was added when the speedway was revamped for use as a football field when Meridian High School was constructed. Although the original bleachers have been replaced, the location of the bleachers remains the same and they are a contributing feature to the overall historic district. Top photo – view looking southwest Bottom photo – view looking west 54 Item 4. Feature 5 – Restroom /southside Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations Circa 2005 Description: This shed roof, wood clad building is adjacent to the grandstand. It has no windows or doors on the north, and east elevations. There is an entrance on the north side. The building was constructed outside the period of significance and a non-contributing feature to the historic district. 55 Item 4. Feature 6 /– Ticket Booth/South side and Feature 7 Sign Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations Circa 2005 Description: This small rectangular building has wood cladding and a flat roof. The ticket window is on the south elevation. A drop-down wood plank covers the window when not in use. An outdoor changeable letter sign is attached to the roof of the Ticket Booth. The ticket booth and sign are estimated to have been constructed in 2000. They are outside the period of significance and do not contribute to the historic district. 56 Item 4. Feature 8 – Concession stand. Beer booth Eligibility N.C. Construction/Alterations Circa 2006 Description: This irregular shaped building is located at the south end of the district adjacent to a fence. It is a wood clad on a concrete pad. The façade (north elevation) features four drop down windows. The west side of the building has a flat roof and the east end has a shallow gable roof. There is a pedestrian door in the center of the building. The east and west elevations have no doors or windows. The south elevation has a pedestrian door. The south elevation features a vinyl slider window on at the west end of the building. There is a pedestrian door under the peak of the gable on the east end. The building is outside the period of significance and is does not contribute to the historic district. 57 Item 4. Feature 9 – ADA seating Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2015 Description: The ADA seating is compromised of concrete jersey barriers arranged in a rectangle on a concrete pad. It has no windows or doors . It is outside the period of significance and is non-contributing to the district. Photo – view looking west. 58 Item 4. Feature 10 Race Track Eligibility C Construction/Alterations 1951 Description: The quarter-mile paved oval race track was built in 1951 by the Meridian Athletic Association. Originally built as a dirt track it was paved in 1962 by Bill Crow who was the track’s first promoter. In 1969 the radius of two turns was shortened and the straightaways lengthened. However, these changes are within the period of significance. Although the track periodically undergoes maintenance for repair, the same materials and workmanship is used for repairs. The race track dates to 1951 and is within the period of significance and contributes to the historical appearance and overall integrity of the district. Photo – view looking south 59 Item 4. Feature 11 Dirt Track Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2016 Description: The dirt track was installed in 2016 as a training facility for young drivers. It is outside the period of significance and is a non- contributing feature to the overall historic district. Photo – view looking south. 60 Item 4. Feature 12 Flagger Tower Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2000 Description: The flagger tower is constructed of metal. It is attached to the asphalt walkway. The flagger’s job is to display track condition’s to drivers using a combination of colored flags and hand signals. The structure is outside the period of significance and is non-contributing to the historic district. Photo – view looking east. 61 Item 4. Feature 13 Concession Stand/East Side Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations Circa 1980 Description: This irregular shaped building is located on the northeast corner of the site. It features a flat roof with vents on the west end. A small “dog” house sits atop the west side covering a vent. The west elevation has no doors or windows. Drop down windows are located on the east and south elevations. A shed roof extends approximately 20 feet from the roof line on the south elevation. It is supported by three metal posts and provides a covered area for diners at the stand. The building is outside the period of significance and is non-contributing to the historic district. Top photo- View facing southeast Bottom photo – View facing north 62 Item 4. Feature 14 Restroom Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations Circa 2008 Description: This rectangular shaped building is located east of Feature 13. It is concrete brick construction with a gable roof. It has paired doors on the east and west elevation. It has no windows. On the west elevation the gable roof extends over an entryway to the building. The building is outside the period of significance and is non-contributing to the historic district. Photo- View looking northwest. 63 Item 4. Feature 15 Tire Sheds Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations Circa 2009 Description: This structure consists of two metal storage containers joined in an L-shape. The structure is outside the period of significance and is non-contributing to the historic district. Photo- View looking northwest. 64 Item 4. Feature 16 Speedway Office Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations Circa 2005 Description: The Speedway office is a rectangular building located at the northeast corner of the district. It is a gable-front building on a concrete foundation. The façade faces northwest. The gable-roof extends over the entry forming a porch supported by two metal posts. The façade features a pedestrian door at the west corner. Windows are double- hung vinyl. The building is outside the period of significance and is non- contributing to the historic district. Photo- View looking southeast 65 Item 4. Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands Eligibility C Construction/Alterations 1951 1958 1960 Description: The Dairy Barn/North Stands were constructed in 1953 by volunteers with the Dairy board. In 1958 a fire destroyed part of the barn which was quickly rebuilt for the upcoming Dairy Days event. In the 1960s a wood grandstand was constructed atop the metal roof to provide additional seating for both Dairy Day and Speedway events. The barn is sited east to west on the site and borders the 66 Item 4. north side of the race track. It is approximately 30 ‘ x 350’ long with a metal side gable roof with the name “Meridian” in black paint on the north elevation. The rafter tips are exposed. The north façade features a gable-front entrance with clock face in the gable peak. There are double-doors at the entrance. A series of drop down windows with metal hinges line the elevation. A second entrance is located at the east end under a gable front. Much of the elevation on the south side is obscured by the grandstand. However, the west end of the barn is visible and has a hinged pedestrian door for access to the west half of the barn. There is also an open entry adjacent to the stairs that lead to the grand- stand seating. Stairs on both the east and west lead to the red, white, and blue painted wooden bleacher seats. The Dairy Barn/North Stands is an essential part of the district. It is directly related to the original purpose of the site and was constructed to support Dairy Days activities. The site retains integrity of location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. The grandstand atop the barn is within the historic period and the building is a contributing feature to the historic district. 67 Item 4. Photo- top – view looking southeast. Photo – second – view looking east. Photo – third - view looking northwest. Photo-fourth- the Dairy barn and the grandstand are visible in the background in this circa 1975 photo. (Courtesy Idaho Historical Racing Society) 68 Item 4. Feature 18 Souvenir Shack/Candy/Coffee/VIP seating Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations Circa 1971 2000 Description: The building is located adjacent to the track and sited on angle. It is a two- story building, constructed of wood. The first story façade faces north and has a series of rectangular serving windows with removable wood panels. The has a pedestrian door at the east end and two vinyl windows west of the door. The west elevation is a solid wall with no doors or windows. The east elevation has a pedestrian door . Metal stairs lead to a deck that surrounds the second story on the south and east sides. The second story has a gable-roof and vinyl windows that line the south and east elevations. There is a pedestrian door on the east. Although a building appears on a 1971 map at this location, it is unknown at this time if the building dates from the historic period. However, the building lacks integrity of materials, workmanship, and design and is non-contributing to the historic district. Top – view looking south 69 Item 4. Middle – view looking east Bottom – view looking north 70 Item 4. Feature 19 Merchant Barn Eligibility C Construction/Alterations Circa 1955 Description: The Merchant Barn was constructed by the Dairy Board circa 1955 as a place to provide seating for food events for the salmon feed, chili cook off and pancake feed. The one-story building is north of Feature 17 and is sited east to west. It has wooden walls , a metal roof, and exposed rafter tips. The west elevation (facade has a roll- up metal door. The south elevation has rectangular openings for drink service. A gable-metal roof addition is attached to the east side. It is supported by wood posts, has a concrete floor and no walls. Like the Dairy Barn/North Stands, the Merchant Barn is directly related to the original purpose of the site and was constructed to support Dairy Days activities. The site retains integrity of location, setting, feeling, and association. Although a roll up door replaced the original door, it is not a significant change to the workmanship and design of the building and it is a contributing feature to the historic district. 71 Item 4. Top – view looking east Second – view looking northeast Third – view looking north Bottom – view looking northeast at metal roof addition 72 Item 4. Feature 20 Lighting Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 1980 Description: Prior to the installation of concrete barriers for safety, the course was lined with wood fencing. Although lights have been historically important to the success of the speedway, the current lighting system is outside the period of significance and non- contributing to the overall historic district. 73 Item 4. Feature 21 Concrete barriers Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 1976 Circa 2000 Description: Prior to the installation of concrete barriers as a safety device for drivers and spectators, wood fence was used. Concrete “Jersey Barriers” replaced the fence in the late 1970s. Barriers are a necessary safety device for the Speedway. The concrete barriers were constructed outside the period of significance and do not contribute to the overall historic district. Top- photo-view looking southwest. Bottom- View of wood fencing circa 1973. (Courtesy Idaho Historical Racing Society) 74 Item 4. Feature 22 Scoreboard Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2000 Description: A scoreboard has been located at the Speedway since the 1960s. The current electronic scoreboard was placed circa 2000. The concrete barriers were constructed outside the period of significance and do not contribute to the overall historic district. Top- photo-view looking south. Bottom- View showing earlier scoreboard. (Courtesy Idaho Historical Racing Society) 75 Item 4. Feature 23 North Parking Lot Eligibility C Construction/Alterations Circa 1960 Description: It appears that the North Parking Lot has been used since at least 1960.The Parking Lot is an open landscape and consists of an unpaved surface. Originally spectators parked around the race track but by 1960 this area was used for parking. The parking lot retains its historic integrity and contributes to the district. Top- photo-view looking south. 76 Item 4. Feature 24 Chicane Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2020 Description: The chicane is semicircle paved area on the west side of the race track as a slow down method for racers. It is a recent addition to the Speedway and does not contribute to the historic integrity of the overall district. to the district. Top- photo-view looking southeast. 77 Item 4. Feature 25 Officials Tower Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2009 Description: The officials tower is located on the east side of the track. It was originally used as the officials tower at Chaparral a track near Emmett built in 1973 -1974. The tower was moved to Speedway in 2009 by Adam Nelson, the current speedway manager. It is outside the period of significance and does not contribute to the historic integrity of the overall district. to the district. Top- photo-view looking southeast. Bottom- photo- view looking west. 78 Item 4. Feature 26 Scales Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2000 Description: Scales are an important part of stock car racing. Every racing series has a minimum weight restriction and the scales are an important part of racing. The Speedway scales were installed circa 2000 and are outside the period of significance and does not contribute to the historic integrity of the overall district. to the district. Top- photo-view looking southeast. Bottom- photo- view looking east. 79 Item 4. Feature 27 Storage and 28 office(confirm) Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2009 Description: These two utilitarian buildings serve as storage and a possible office. They are modern construction and are outside the period of significance and does not contribute to the historic integrity of the overall district. to the district. Top- photo-view looking northeast. 80 Item 4. Feature 29 Pit Area office and Feature 30 Pit area outhouse Eligibility NC Construction/Alterations 2009 Description: These two utilitarian buildings serve as a pit area office and outhouse. They are modern construction and are outside the period of significance and do not contribute to the historic integrity of the overall district. to the district. Top- photo-view looking east 81 Item 4. Feature 31 Pit Entrance Road and Feature 32 Central Pit area Eligibility C Construction/Alterations 1960 2009 Description: The pit area entrance road leads to the central pit area on the east side of the track where drivers park, stage, and weigh their cars. The road way was in place and is essential to the operations of the racetrack. The area was initially dirt and later paved. Although the materials have changed the location, design, and association remain intact and these features contribute to the overall historic district Top- photo-view looking south Bottom – photo- view looking west 82 Item 4. Feature 33 Staging Area Eligibility C Construction/Alterations 1960 2009 Description: The staging area is where drivers line up their cars for a race. Like the rest of the pit area, it was initially dirt and later paved. Although the materials have changed the location, design, and association remain intact and these features contribute to the overall historic district Top- photo-view looking south Bottom – photo- view looking west 83 Item 4. Feature 34 Infield Eligibility C Construction/Alterations 1960 2009 Description: The infield is a large grassy area within the race-track. It is associated with the first recreational events hosted by the Meridian Athletic Association and has been used continually for sports activities including a high school football field and soccer field. It was constructed during the period of significance and is a contributing feature to the overall historic district. Top- photo-view looking south 84 Item 4. Feature 35 Return Road Eligibility C Construction/Alterations 1975 Description: The return road leads cars back to the central pit area. Originally dirt, it was paved when the race track was paved. The roadway serves its original historic function and purpose and is a contributing feature of the overall historic district. Top- photo-view looking south 85 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To 10-20- 2020 Digital 200185 335 S. Main Street, Meridian Idaho/Temporary Site Number MS001 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Grandstand SW -186 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Grandstand SW -187 Feature 15 Tire Shed S -188 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Grandstand S -189 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Grandstand SW -190 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Grandstand S -191 Speedway office Feature 16 and Tire shed Feature 15 E -192 Feature 15 Tire Shed, east end Feature 17, and Feature 14 Restroom SE -193 Feature 19 Merchant Barn east end SW -194 Feature 19 Merchant Barn east end S -195 Feature 19 Merchant Barn east end S -196 Overview of north side parking lot E -197 Overview from parking lot to Feature 19 Merchant Barn and Feature 17/Dairy Show Barn/North End Grandstand S -198 Feature 19 Merchant Barn west end SE -199 Feature 19 Merchant Barn west end E -200 Feature 19 Merchant Barn west end E -201 Food corral SE -202 Food Corral with Feature 1Ticket Booth in background S -203 Feature 19 Merchant Barn west end S -204 Overview of site from Main Street E -205 Overview showing Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Grandstand and Feature 3 Concession Stand E -206 Feature 3 Concession Stand SE -207 West side fence SE -208 Feature 4 West side stands SW -209 View looking east to speedway from sidewalk E -210 View from sidewalk looking east to underside of Feature 4 West side stands NE 86 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To and Feature 3 Concession Stand -211 View looking north on sidewalk adjacent to Main Street N -212 West side of Feature 1 NE -213 View of food court E -214 View of Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands and north elevation of ticket booth E -215 North elevation Feature 1 Ticket Booth S -216 West elevation Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End stands E -217 West and south elevation Feature 19 Merchant Barn and Features 26 and 27 storage buildings SE -218 View of entrance to speedway, west side Feature 18 S -219 Same S -220 Concession Stand Feature 3 and West Side Stands Feature 4 SW -221 View of race oval from northwest entrance S -222 West and south elevation Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands NE -223 Feature 2 Restroom/North side south and east elevations NW -224 Feature 2 Restroom /North side W -225 Feature 3 Stand North side SW -226 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands west and south elevations NE -227 Feature 18 – Souvenir shack/candy/coffee W -228 Same northwest elevation SE -229 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn west end NE -230 View of walkway between Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands and Feature 18 Souvenir shack/candy/coffee/VIP seats E -231 Feature 29 Trackside storage building E -232 Feature 18 stairs to second story VIP seating W -233 Feature 18 second story VIP seating SW -234 View from Feature 18 to racing oval SE 87 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To -235 View from Feature 18 looking to Feature 4 West Side Stands/ and Announce booth SW -236 View from Feature 18 to Feature 3 Concession – North Side W -237 View from Feature 18 to Feature 4 West Side Stands/ and Announce booth SW -238 Same SW -239 View of Feature 10 track from Feature 18 S -240 View of Feature 10 track from Feature 18 SE -241 View of Feature 10 track from Feature 18 E -242 View toward track and North side Stands E -243 View from Feature 18 to Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands NE -244 View from Feature 18 S -245 View from Feature 18 to Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands NE -246 View from Feature 18 to Feature 17 N -247 Same NE -248 Same NE -249 View from Feature 18 to Feature 17 and Feature 10 NW -250 View of interior of Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End stands NE -251 View of interior of Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End stands west side NW -252 Feature 19 Merchant Barn east side NE -253 Feature 19 Merchant Barn west side N -254 Feature 19 Merchant Barn south side NW -255 Feature 19 Merchant Barn east side NE -256 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North Stands north elevation SE -257 Clock on north elevation Feature 17 S -258 View of drive/walk ay between Feature 19 and Feature 17 E -259 View of Feature 19 Merchant Barn NW -260 View of Feature 19 east elevation W -261 Same 88 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To -262 View from Feature 19 to Feature 17 SW -263 Closeup view Feature 17 north elevation wall S -264 Same notice hinges allow sides to be dropped for ventilation S -265 Closeup view of Feature 17 clock and entrance door north elevation SW -266 Feature 19 Merchant Barn NW -267 View of west end Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North Stands SW -268 View looking west roadway between Feature 17 and Feature 19 W -269 View of North Stands E -270 View from Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North Stands SW -272 Same SW -273 View of Feature 10 race track S -274 View of Feature 10 Race track S -275 Same S -276 View of Feature 4 West Side Stands from Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North Stands SW -277 View of Feature 17 North Stands E -278 Close-up of bleacher seating -279 View of Feature 17 North Stands W -280 View of Feature 17 North Stands and steps to sidewalk SE -281 View from Feature 17 North Stands to Officials/flagger tower SE -282 Feature 13 Concession Stand east side SE -283 View from North Stands Feature 13 Concessions stand east side and Feature14 Restroom East Side visible in photo E -284 View of metal roof on Feature17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands NE -285 Close-up of stands Feature 17 W -286 View from Feature 17 to Feature 25 Officials Tower and Race Track Feature 10 S -287 Same S -288 Feature 14 Restroom west elevation E 89 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To -289 View of east elevation Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands NW -290 View of Feature 15 Tire Sheds N -291 View of Feature 16 Speedway Office E -292 View of Feature 29 Pit Area Office and Feature 30 Pit Area Portable Restroom E -293 View of Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands W -294 Feature 31 Pit Entrance Road S -295 Feature 14 Restroom East Side SW -296 Feature 32 Staging Lanes S -297 View of Meridian Speedway flagger car N -298 View of Feature 29 Pit Area Office and Feature 16 Speedway Office N -299 Feature 14 Restroom East Side South and East elevations NW -300 View of Feature 15 Tire Sheds and Feature 31 Pit Entrance Road N -301 View of Feature 33 Central Pit Area and Feature 25 Officials/flagger tower SW -302 Same -303 View of Feature 13 Concession stand east side NW -304 Feature 32 Central Pit Area W -305 Feature 32 Central Pit Area close-up -306 Feature 32 Closeup SE -307 View of Feature 32 Central Pit area, Feature 13 Concession Stand East side, and Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands NW -308 View of Feature 13 Concession Stand East Side, south elevation N -309 View of Feature 13 Concession Stand East Side, Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North Stands and Feature 33 Central Pit Area NW -310 Feature 33 Staging Lanes W -311 Feature 25 officials Tower W -312 Feature 33 Staging Lanes W -313 Feature 21 Concrete Barriers and Feature33 Staging Lanes W 90 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To -314 View of Feature 21 Concrete Barriers and Feature 18 Souvenir Shack/Candy/Coffee/VIP seating N -315 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 4 West side/stands, and Feature 21 Concrete Barriers W -316 View of Feature 10 Race Track and Feature 21 Concrete Barriers S -317 Same -318 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 20 Lighting, and Feature 21 Concrete Barriers and Feature 22 Race Track Scoreboard S -319 Feature 25 Officials Tower North and West Elevations SE -320 View of Feature 32 Staging Road and Feature 13 Concession Stand east side N -321 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 17 North Side Stands, Feature 20 Lighting, and Feature 21 Barriers NW -322 Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North Side Stands N -323 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 20 Lighting and Feature 21 Concrete Barriers SE -324 View of Feature 10 Race Track and Feature 34 Infield S -325 View of Feature 35 Infield, Feature 11 Dirt Track, and Feature 4 Bleachers/West Stand W -326 Same -327 Overview of Feature 34 Infield, Feature 11 Dirt Track, Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands and Feature 18 Souvenir Shack/Candy/Coffee/VIP N -328 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 20 Lighting, Feature 21 Concrete Barriers and Feature 25 Officials Tower NE -329 View of Feature 10 Race Track an Feature 35 Return Road SE -330 View of Feature 35 Return Road and Feature 21 Concrete Barriers S 91 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To -331 View of Feature 10 Race Track SW -332 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 21 Concrete Barriers, and Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands N -333 Feature 21 Concrete Barriers SE -334 View of Feature 21 Concrete Barriers N -335 Same -336 Feature 35 Return Road to Feature 23 Central Pit area E -337 Feature 32 Central Pit area NE -338 View of Feature 35 Return Road W -339 View of Feature 35 Return Road and Feature 4 West Side Stands/Announce Booth NW -340 View of Feature 32 Central Pit area N -341 Tires S -342 View from Feature 36 Return Road to Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands, and Feature 35 Infield N -343 Feature 10 Race Track and Feature 21 Concrete Barriers W -344 Feature 4 West Side Stands/Announce Booth, Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 35 Infield W -345 Same -346 View from Feature 10 to Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands and Feature 35 Infield N -347 View from Feature 10 Race Track to Feature 4 West Side Stands/ Announce Booth W -348 View from Feature 10 to Feature 17 N -349 View from Feature 10 Race Track to Feature 36 Return Road NE -350 View from Feature 10 Race Track to Feature 5 Restroom south side and Feature 6 Ticket Booth south side W -351 View from Feature 10 Race Track to Feature 17 Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands. Feature 24 Chicane also visible N 92 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To -352 Overview NE -353 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 20 Lighting, and Feature 21 Concrete Barriers E -354 View of Feature 5 Restroom south Side and Feature 6 Ticket Booth south side W -355 View from Feature 10 Race Track E -356 View of concession area south side W -357 Same W -358 Same W -359 Same W -360 View of concession area NW -361 Feature 6 Ticket Booth south side NW -362 View of entrance south side W -363 View of Feature 8 Concession Stand W -364 Feature 6 Ticket Booth south side NE -365 Feature 6 Ticket Booth and Feature 7 Sign N -366 Same N -367 View of Feature 6 Ticket Booth NE -368 View from west entrance to Feature 8 Concession Stand E -369 Same E -370 Feature 8 Concession Stand S -371 Feature 8 Concession Stand SE -372 Feature 4 West Side Stands/Announce Booth N -373 Seating area South Side Concession W -374 Feature 9 ADA Seating W -375 Feature 6 Ticket Booth W -376 Feature 4 West Side Stands/Announce Booth NW -377 Feature 6 Ticket Booth SW -378 Same SW -379 Underside Feature 4 N -380 Overview from sidewalk south side E -381 Feature 4 West Side Stands/ Announce Booth N -382 Same N -383 Feature 4 West Side Stands/Announce Booth and Feature 21 concrete barriers N -384 Feature 4 West Side Stands/Announce NW 93 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To Booth -385 Feature 4 West Side Stands and Feature 12 Flagger’s Tower N -387 Feature 4 close up of Announce Booth W -389 Feature 12 Flagger’s Tower E -388 View from Feature 4 NE -389 View from Feature 4 SE -390 View from Feature 4 to Feature 24 Chicane E -391 View from Feature 4 N -392 Same N -393 View from Feature 4 NE -394 Feature 4 S -395 View from Feature 4 N -396 Same N -397 View from Feature 4 SE -398 Same -399 View from Feature 4 NE -400 Feature 4 S -401 Feature 3 – Concession North side view of east and south elevation N -402 Feature 18 Souvenir Shack/Candy/Coffee/VIP seat NE -403 Overview of west side of grounds N -404 Overview from sidewalk to racetrack S -405 Overview from west side of racetrack E -406 View of Feature 24 Chicane from racetrack SE -407 View of Feature 18 from racetrack N -408 Overview from track NE -409 View of Feature 25 Official Tower SE -410 View of Feature 10 Race Track and Feature 24 Chicane S -411 View of Feature 10 Race Track SW -412 View of Feature 18 Souvenir Shack/ Candy/ Coffee MVP seating N -413 View of Feature 20 Lighting W -414 View of Feature 35 Infield SW -415 View of Feature 35 Infield S -416 View of Feature 35 Infield and Feature 11 Dirt Track SE -417 View of Feature 10 Race Track and SE 94 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To Feature 25 Official Tower -418 View of Feature 35 Infield and Feature 11 dirt Track S -419 View of Feature 35 Infield and Feature 11 Dirt Track S -420 Same S -421 View of Feature 10 Race Track and Feature 25 Official Tower, Feature 21 Concrete Barriers SE -422 Same SE -423 View of Feature 4 West Side Stands and Announce booths S -424 View of Feature 11 Dirt Track, Feature 35 Infield, and Feature 4 West Side Stands W -425 View of Feature 10 Race Track, Feature 17, Dairy Show Barn/North End Stands, and Feature 20 lighting and Feature 21 concrete barriers NW -426 View from Feature 10 Race Track NE -427 View from Feature 10 Race Track E -428 Feature 25 E -429 Feature 25, Feature 21 N -430 View from Feature 10 to Feature 13 Concessions East Side NE -431 View of Feature 34 Staging Lane NE -432 View of Feature 34 Staging Lane E -433 Same W -434 View of Feature 25 Officials Tower W -435 View of Feature 25 N -436 View of Code of Responsibility on Feature 25 W -437 Feature 25 Officials Tower south elevation N -438 Feature 33 Central Pit S -439 Feature 33 Central Pit N -440 Feature33 Central Pit W -441 Feature 33 Central Pit W -442 Feature 33 Central Pit NW -443 Feature 33 Central Pit and parking area S -444 Feature 33 Central Pit N -445 Feature 33 Central Pit NW 95 Item 4. PHOTOGRAPH LOG Project: Meridian Speedway Photographer: B.P. Bauer Date Photo Address/Field or Site No Description Looking To -446 Feature 33 Central Pit W -447 Feature 33 Central Pit SW -448 Feature 33 Central Pit S -449 Feature 33 Central Pit parking area NW -450 Feature 33 Central pit N -451 Feature 33 Central pit W -452 Feature 33 Central pit S -453 Overview of trailers and cars parked in central pit NE -454 Dirt by Feature 25 -455 Same -456 Feature 10 Race Track SE -457 Same SE -458 Feature 10 Race Track W -459 Overview of area around tower S -460 Same NW -462 Hall of Fame on Feature 13 N -463 Same -464 Feature 26 Scales closeup -465 Feature 26 Scales NE -466 View of Building 17 W -467 View of Feature 16 Speedway office north elevation SE -468 Overview from Feature 16 Speedway Office SW -469 Overview from Feature 16 Speedway Office SW -470 Same SW -471 Overview from north side of speedway access road to Feature 23 North Parking lot S -472 Same S -473 Same S -474 Same SE 96 Item 4. MEMO TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Re: Next Steps for HPC Facebook Group Guidance/Boundaries set by the City: • Non employees may not hold admin rights to City affiliated pages/accounts • Secondary accounts are against Facebook policy • Any page/group associated with the City is a public forum and is protected by the first amendment, so any posts or comments cannot be removed • The City has a Terms of Use template that members must agree to when requesting to join the group Plan of Action Requested by Shandy Lam: 1. Subcommittee will develop content calendar on a monthly/quarterly basis 2. Belnap will post regularly, as scheduled 3. Commissioners are welcome to post their own posts, comments, or engage with group participants with their personal profiles 97 Item 7. SOCIAL MEDIA SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:30 PM MINUTES Meeting called to order at 3:41pm ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x___ Blaine Johnston, President _x___ Jacy Nary ____ Josh Evarts APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approve Minutes from December 21, 2020 Meeting J. Nary made motion to approve minutes, seconded by B. Johnston All ayes NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 2. Review City of Meridian Social Media Policy A. Belnap informed the Subcommittee that she received word that no commissioners will be allowed to have admin access on the Facebook group and that the City is adhering to Facebook’s policy against secondary profiles. The Subcommittee reevaluated their plans in relation to this news and discussed other avenues to take, such as sharing the City of Meridian admin responsibilities and going back to the original group. Ultimately, the Subcommittee did not want to take action with one Subcommittee member missing. The Subcommittee will return to the topic during the January Commission meeting. 3. Create Content Calendar with Hashtags and Photos REPORTS [ACTION ITEM] 4. Update: Personalized Commissioner Emails FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION 98 Item 7. NEXT MEETING: TBD ADJOURNMENT J. Nary made motion to adjourn, seconded by B. Johnston All ayes Meeting adjourned at 4:26pm 99 Item 7.