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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC June 24 1993 minutesLoiv oo Historic Preservation Commission 621 CLEVELAND BLVD. CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 TEL.: (2o8) /L55-3o06 FAX 45s-3003 1 Caldwell Depot Facing Seventh Ave. ( 1906) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA June 24, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. ROI,I CAIT MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of May 27,1993 Meeting DOU,NTOWN PLAZA PARI( BI"AINE & KIMBAII: Representative from Leadership Caldwell (Pat Sullivan) will be present to discuss historic theme. UPDATE: Walking Tour Brochure - Report from Historic Consultant, Susan Stacy DO\,IINTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT: Bill cigray - arrangements for Nampa to participate in September 23 "town hall" Meeting HSToRIC COITPoNENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PI.AU: OREGON TRAIL SESQUGNTENNTAL I,JPDATE: AD'OI.'RNMENT 2. 3. 4. 5. 6- 7. 8. NOTE: All are invited to Madeline's house for refreshments after the meetine (1402 Blaine) ,oo Historic Preservation Commission 621 CLEVELAND BLVD, CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 TEL.: (2oB) /+s5-30o6 FAX 455-3003 Caldwell Depot Facing SeveDth Ave. (1906) MINUTES Meeting of June 24, 1993 Prresent Chair Madeline Buckendorf, Tom Ensley, Bill Gigray III, Elaine Leppert, Steve Maughan. Abs€nt: Carol Burbank, Vivian Mcl(ay; Others: Dennis Crools, Pat Sullivan - Leadership Caldwell; Susan Stacy, Historic Consultant The June 24, 1.993 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order in the City Council Conference Room at 7:10 p.m. The Minutes of the meeting of May 27,1993, were approved as submitted. The fust item on the agenda involved a discussion of the Downtown Plaza Park and, in particular, the historic theme related to the proposed lrjosk and the area to be dedicated to pioneeringwomen. Pat S-rllivan, representing Leadership Caldwell,provided an overview of the design concepts associated with the park. Some of the items discussed included panel design for the kiosk, historic photos, etchings and text, an overview of the history of Caldwell and also of Indian Creek with supplementary maps and other illustrations. The kiosk was viewed as the beginning pofurt or hub for informing individuals of historic walking tours throughout Caldwell. There was also discussion about the monument honoring pioneering women. Selection criteria was mentioned such as community contribution or achieving notoriety in a particular field or profession. Bill Gigray suggested that Leadership Caldwell may wish to encourage or solicit nominations from community organizations and service clubs to assist in the selection process. Susan Stacy commented that a variety of brick or plaque qpes may add some flexibility for expanding the commemorative concept to avoid the perception of major contributors not being recognized. The second item on the agenda was an update of the Walking Tour Brochure provided by Historic Consultant Susan Stacy. Susan presented a draft layout and three alternate brochure covers. After some discussioq the draft layout and the Bay Window cover design concept was approved by Commission members. The specific route of the walking tour was also reviewed and whether or not people should be encouraged to park at particular locations. After some discussion, the Commission gave MNUTES - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMSSION June 24, 1993 - P.l o Susan the flexibility to include some alternate routes or options into the walking tour such as the CoUege campus or the Carnegie Library. Susan indicated she would have a final draft within the next tlvo to three weeks. Dennis indicated the need to make contact with the State Historic Preservation OfEce prior to preparing the final product. Susan said that she would take care of that item. Madeline and Susan also suggested the formation of a subcommittee to review the final text for accuracy. Everyone agreed and Church Randolph and Lorene Thurston were nominated as possible candidates for the subcommittee. Bill Gigray then reported that arrangements had been made for Larry Bledsoe, Ken Harwood, from the city of Nampa and architect Stan Olsen to participate in September 23 "town hall" meeting. [t was agreed to have this time on the August agenda for further discussion of planning and promotional efforts. Dennis then asked for comments on the draft revisions to the historic component of the Comprehensive Plan. There were a couple of minor items identified; the Commission unanimously forwarded a positive recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission with the understanding that they would consider the revisions some time in September. There was some general discussion on the Oregon Trail Sesquicentennial and also on possible candidates for grant applications for 1994. Bill Gigray suggested that minutes from a previous meeting this year be retrieved and brought to the August meeting for further discussion. With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The Caldwell Historic Preseryation Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting is August 26, 1993. The July meeting will not be held. Prepared by, o t&^^O**- Dennis Crooks, Director Planning and Zoning MINUTES . HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION June 24, 1993 - P.2