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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC December 5 1991 minutesLov aa Historic Preservation Commission 621 CLEVELAND BLVD, CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 TEL.; (208) 45t3oo6 FAX 455-3003 caldwell Depot Fff&htrrenth Ave. (1906) Historic Presenation Cornmission Meeting A meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission will be held on December 5, 1991., at 7:00 p.m. in the Caldwell City Council Conference Room. The agenda is scheduled as follows: 1. ROLLCALL: 2. MINUTES: A" Minutes from the Meeting of November 7, !991. 3. Final selection of sites to be suweyed for 1992 gant. 4. ADJOIJRNMENT: Prepared by LEtl,."^- Liz Yeary, Planning Aide Planning & Zonlrlg 1 oo Historic Preservation Commission 621 CLEVELAND BLVD, CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 TEL.: (2og)455-9006 FAX 45s-3003 Caldwell Depot Facing Severth Ave. (1i)06) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting of December 5, 1.991 Pfesent Chairman Chuck Randolph, Madeline Buckendorf, Carol Burbank, Elaine Carpenter, Tom Ensley, and Nathelle Oates. The December 5, 1991 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order in the City Hall Conference Room by Chairman Chuck Randolph at 7:00 p.m. Minutes from the November 7 meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted. The fust item on the agenda was the status of the 1991 grant funds. I i7 reported the misdirection of the funds to Cambridge and that Caldwell should, hopefully, receive the money by year end. The contract for the 1992 grant should be sent out after the first of the year. The second item on the agenda was discussion concerning the 1992 site selection. Chuck confirmed that Elizabeth Eggleston, State Historian, is in agreement that 1223 Cleveland has the best chance of National Historic Register status. This site will, therefore, be part of the 1992 historic survey. Chuck then recapped the decision making process around the ten sites outlined in the November 7 Minutes. For the benefit of those not present at that meeting he explained reasons for their selection, that an attempt to select a representative site from each block or to select a house which might be in danger of being lost to the community was made and is reflected in the sites chosen. It was the consensus of the Commission that 1016 Blaine and 1119 Blaine should be looked at again to consider rhis selection. Nathelle inquired if the house at 4th & Blaine might be included in the L992 survey as an alternative and it was agreed to add this to the list. Concern was also expressed regarding 1304 Cleveland. The house is an excellent representation of the historic period, and is virtually in its original form. Tom Ensley observed that this could be a vital role for the Commission to try and preserve such sites. The next item on the agenda involved future goals for the Commission for 1992. a Madeline observed that a move to encourage cultural tourism would be a positive role and would help improve Caldwell's image. She also advised the Commission that the Oregon Trail's Sesquicentennial happens in 1993 and we could make use of this event to promote Caldwell. Larry Jones, a Caldwell native, has an excellent presentation which might be offered to local civic groups, in order to raise funding for improvement of the historic sites connected with the Oregon Trail, the iron bridge and the river crossing. Funding could also assist in provision of improved signage concerning historic Caldwell, and in addition purchasing bronze plaques for all Historic Register sites. Madeline will bring the information to the January meeting. Liz is in the process of obtaining copies of the nominations for each site and these should be available by the February meeting. Chuck commented that, in attempting to promote the historical significance of the iron bridge/river crossing site, it might be constructive to ascertain property ownerships in that area in order to ensure preservation. Historic districts were also discussed. Nathelle commented on a visit through Yakima and the publicity information available in restaurants. Tom Ensley suggested that lve should post boundary markers around the borders of the historic districts, and Chuck commented that once the entrances to the City are redesigned markers should be placed appropriately. It was also agreed that details of a walking tour should be placed in city restaurants and the Chamber of Commerce. A slide presentation on historic sites might also be assembled and offered to community groups as a further incentive to provide funding and awareness of cultural historical roots. Before the meeting adjourned Liz distributed copies of Design Guidelines for Pocatello's Downtown Historic District. Other cities approached have not yet sent requested information. The date of the next meeting would normally be January 2, l992,but in view of the previous day holiday it was agreed to postpone the meeting until January 9, 1992. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Prepared by, o LizYeary, Recording Secretary oo