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Meeting of March 18, 1993
Present: Chair Madeline Buckendorf, Carol Burbank, Elaine Carpenter, Elaine Leppert,
Vivian McKay. Guests: Keith Allcott, Rodeo Board; Dennis Hardziej, Chamber of
Commerce; Alma Pethtel, Fair Board. Absent: Tom Ensley, Steve Maughan. Staff: Dennis
Crooks, Liz Yeary
The March 18, 1993 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order
in the City Hall Break Room at 12:00 noon.
The Minutes of the meeting of February 4 and the Minutes of the meeting of March 2 were
approved as submitted.
The next item on the agenda was the appointment of a historic consultant to prepare a
walking tour brochure of the residential neighborhood between the School District office
and the College. Staff reported that on January 28, 1993, a letter was sent to nine
historians listed by the Idaho State Historical Society, together with pertinent information
on the proposed brochure requesting applications. Susan Stacy was the sole applicant.
Mernbers had received a copy of Susan Stac�s resume and supporting documentation.
Elaine Leppert offered a morion to approve the appointment of Susan Stacy based on the
following findings:
• There was only one applicant for the position.
• The Historic Preservation Comnussion is interested in the use of traditional Planning
and Zoning techniques such as zoning and the Comprehensive Plan as a means to
aid historic preservation. Susan's background and experience as a City Planner
provided a perspective and advantage over other candidates.
• For the past two years Susan served as a historic consultant to the City and
performed extensive site survey work in the area. Her experience and familiarity
with the historic sites in the area makes her the logical candidate to complete and
fuush this study through preparation of the walking tour brochure.
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• Susan has had extensive experience in preparing and writing brochures in the past
on a variety of topics. Samples of past work were reviewed and examined by the
Commission and determined to be of excellent quality.
Carol Burbank seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Commission felt that
the staff, the Chair and the consultant could come to an agreement informally as to which
approach would best provide the appropriate work method.
The Commission then moved on to discuss arrangements for the Oregon Sesquicentennial
Wagon Train visit to Caldwell over July 26 and 27, 1993. The train leaves Boise at 9:00
a.m. and is expected in Caldwell by early afternoon of July 26. After Caldwell it is
scheduled to move on to Parma. Madeline reported that it had been arranged for the
wagons to be placed in the Rodeo Grounds, and the horses in the accompanying stable
area. Associated barbecue and educational type displays would be in the Stadium which
has an adjoining gate to the Rodeo grounds. Everyone agreed that this is an excellent
opportunity to advertise itself. Dennis Hardziej offered to contact other locations that are
hosting the wagon train to ascertain what activities are being planned.
A speaker system will have to be provided for the rodeo arena, although there is already
a system for the stadium. Madeline felt that the celebration is both cultural and
educational and if information could be available it should address those features, i.e.
history of the local area, history of the trial and Caldwell history.
Alma has contacted the Old Time Fiddlers and the Cloggers to entertain and will see if the '
native dancers who are appearing in the Caldwell Night Rodeo later in the week will be
able to participate, but this is doubtful. Elaine Leppert will help Madeline try and find ',
some people to demonstrate old time crafts.
Steve Maughan and Chuck Randolph will look after some educational events such as
interpretive exhibits. It would be appropriate to provide tours to the Ward Massacre site,
Curtis Park, the Crossing and where the memorials are. Fifteen minute presentations on
local history by people such as Don Shannon and Lorene Thurston might be appropriate.
Chuck asked if some of the trees near the River crossing location might be trimmed back
to expose the wagon ruts.
It was suggested that a Flea Market be held downtown. The Boy Scouts will help with
clean up etc at the Wagon Train site. The Bureau of Land Management has offered to
provide signing but it is not clear how much will be done. Alma will ask the Sign Shop
to produce some signs and there need to be signs downtown.
Madeline will check with Larry Jones to see what Middleton are doing as part of the
celebration. The question was asked as to what the State of Oregon might be willing to
provide in the way of signage since this event is providing plenty of publicity for Oregon.
The wagon train will be accompanied by trail historians.
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The possibility of producing a map was discussed. Dennis Crooks felt we should be able
to produce a small map, with a schematic of the city, showing various points of interest
and distribute in large amounts. Madeline, Chuck and Elaine will see what they can come
up with. Elaine Carpenter said she could provide an artist to do the artwork.
Dennis Hardziej of the Chamber of Commerce had also received notification of another
wagon train coming through over September 7. Since the meefiing, Lany Jones notified
Madeline that the September Wagon Trai.n is not sponsored by Wyoming but is a private
for profit enterprise. No detaiLs are available.
For those interested in the Oregon Trail Wagon Train visit to Caldwell, it was agreed to
meet on Thursday, April 8 at 12 noon at O'Connor to tour the facility and see what is
available. Among those to be invited are: Don Hardenbrook, Jim Oates, Lorene Thurston,
Don Shannon, LeAnn Simmons.
With no further business the meeting concluded at 1.00 p.m.
The Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting is April
22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room at City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
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Liz Yeary, Secretary
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