Historic Preservation Commission

IDAHO FALLS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:00 p.m., Annex Conference Room And WebEx Minutes Members Present: Christopher White (Vice Chair), Hereschell Mynarcik, Catherine Smith, Kim Smith Also Present: CDS Assistant Director Kerry Beutler, Director Brad Cramer, and Planner Caitlin Long Meeting Called to Order: Kim called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Minutes: Hereschell made a motion to approve the minutes from January 7, 2021. Christopher seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Introduction: Caitlin long introduced herself as the newest Planner to join the City Planning team and stated she has come from a background with Historical GIS, Homebuilders HOA Association, and Neighborhood Works Pocatello. Comprehensive Plan Project: Catherine stated she believed Rachel was going to send the plan out to the group and Kim said they need to look into scheduling a separate meeting to make plans and assignments. Brad reminded the Commission that if they had too many people in the subgroup and formed a quorum they would have to publish the meeting and make it public. Brad asked what they were doing with the Northgate Plan and was told Catherine and Kim were on this committee. Going forward, Kim thought they would have a monument or a bench describing what used to sit on the property where the new Police Station was going. The sub-committee for the Comprehensive Plan consists of Hereschell, Rachel, Kim, and Catherine. Hereschell has done some research on the Northwest Territory and Kim and Catherine said they were waiting for a sub-committee meeting to see what assignments were needed. Historic Preservation Plan: There are no new updates and no further discussion. Grant Evaluation: Kerry received the standardized form from SHPO to fill out. The form is not due until May of this year. Once the cities new Planner, Anas Almassrahy, starts his position, Kerry will give it to him to complete. The staff will manage it and keep HPC updated in regular meetings. New Member Discussion: Brad has four names of potential new HPC members. Julie is a realtor and is currently building a home outside of city limits. The Commission thought her background was more important than her address and approved her interest in HPC. Brad stated that he will contact all four and get resumes from any interested parties and invite them to the next HPC meeting. Once approved by the Commission, Brad will have them fill out the Mayors form and forward them to the Mayor for appointment. Roundtable: Heredchell informed the Commission that the Methodist church just received a grant to redo two stained glass windows. Hereschell also shared that the Coltman house put up siding and painted it white, and said the Stone house has been purchased. Catherine let everyone know that if they have not gone to the Museum of Idaho it is incredible and a must see. Meeting Adjourned at 12:31 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Ann Peterson, Recording Secretary