Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · April 7, 2022
Minutes
IDAHO FALLS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 7, 2022
12:00 p.m., Annex Conference Room
And WebEx
Minutes
Members Present: Rachel McMurtrey (Chair), Chris White (Vice Chair), Julie Anglesey, Hereschell Mynarcik, Kim Smith,
Tasha Taylor, Katherine Heiser
Also Present: Anas Almassrahy (Planner)
Meeting Called to Order: Chris called the meeting to order at 12:18 p.m.
Minutes: Hereschell made a motion to approve the minutes from November 4, 2021. Tasha seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Meeting Changes: Anas discussed moving the meetings to quarterly instead of monthly. The Commission had a
discussion and decided to have HPC meetings bi-monthly instead. Anas will consult with the legal department and make
sure there are no bylaws that need to be changed. Hereschell made a motion to hold HPC meetings Bi-monthly. Kim
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Election of Officers: Hereschell nominated Chris for Chair. Rachel seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Kim
made a motion to nominated Julie for vice chair. Hereschell seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Continuing Learning Sessions: Anas asked for feedback on future training sessions. The Commission had a discussion
and decided to continue with the videos and classes that Anas forwards to them.
Idaho’s Heritage Conference: Anas informed the Commission that the Idaho’s Heritage Conference is happening on
September 19-22, 2022. The Commission is interested in attending. Ann Peterson will gather the information and send
out an email with further registration details.
Update on Current Projects: Anas informed the Commission that the Police station is moving along. The HPC will have a
plaque with information regarding the historic nature of the police station. Kerry Beutler is working with Kerry Athay and
Catherine Smith for wording of the plaque.
There is no specific project, as of yet, for the S1W. Idea are still up in the air, and they would like the City and HPC to
participate in the process.
The Red Baron Hanger sought the support of preservation from the HPC and the City. The city, along with the Idaho Falls
Airport Association, submitted a grant to the Idaho Heritage Trust. They awarded a $15,000 grant to help repair the roof
of the Red Baron Hanger. The airport already fixed the roof so Anas is working with legal to see what else the grant
could pay for. Christopher asked if the HPC could take a tour. Anas will see if he can arrange a tour.
Roundtable: Hereschell asked about Compass Academy putting tours on the Idaho Falls website and putting together a
living history. Anas asked Hereschell to take the lead on this project. Hereschell also stated that we lost a historical site.
The wind blew over the Spud Theater in Driggs, Idaho.
Anas passed the Comprehensive Plan around to the Commission. He informed them that it is online, and we will have a
copy at the meetings each time.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Ann Peterson, Recording Secretary
Agenda
IDAHO FALLS HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, April 7, 2021
12:00 pm
City Hall Annex Conference Room and via WebEx
680 Park Avenue
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes: December 2, 2021
3. Meeting Changes
4. Election of Officers
5. Continuing Learning Sessions
6. Idaho’s Heritage Conference (Pocatello, September 19 – 22, 2022, $99.00)
7. Update on Current Projects (Police Station, S1W, Red Baron Hangar)
8. Roundtable Discussion
Idaho Falls believes in public participation and has identified two additional methods of participation.
1. Email: Public comments may be shared with the Historic Preservation Commission via email at
aalmassrahy@idahofallsidaho.gov. Emails or other written testimony must be received no later than
11:00 a.m. on the Thursday of the meeting.
2. Live Meeting Attendance: Members of the public wishing to participate in a live meeting that has
been legally noticed for this agenda may do so remotely through the WebEx meeting platform with a
phone or a computer. This platform will allow citizens to provide testimony at the appropriate time.
Those desiring meeting access may send a valid and accurate email address to
apeterson@idahofallsidaho.gov no later than 11:00 a.m. on April 7th so log-in information can be sent
to you prior to the meeting OR follow this link/QR Code which will also access the meeting:
https://tinyurl.com/IFHPC4722
If you have interest in a specific item, please contact the Planning Office at 612-8799. If you need communication
aids or services or other physical accommodations to participate or access this meeting or program of the City of
Idaho Falls, you may contact Ann Peterson at 612-8799 or the Grants Administrator, Lisa Farris at 612-8323 and
every effort will be made to adequately meet your needs.
HPC Board Members: Julie Anglesey, Carrie Athay, Katherine Heiser, Rachel McMurtrey (Chair),
Hereschell Mynarcik, Catherine Smith, Kim Smith, Tasha Taylor, Christopher White (Vice-Chair)
City Staff: Anas Almassrahy (Urban Planner), Ann Peterson (Recording Secretary)
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