Historic Preservation Commission

IDAHO FALLS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:00 p.m., Annex Conference Room And Teams Minutes Members Present: Chris White (Chair), Hereschell Mynarcik, Kim Smith, Katherine Heiser, Tasha Taylor, Rachel McMurtrey Also Present: Caitlin Long (Planner), David Peterson (Planner) Meeting Called to Order: Chris called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Election of Officers: Caitlin explained we need to re-elect officers or stay with the CURRENT officers. It was discussed and unanimously decided that the Commission officers should stay the same. Minutes: Hereschell made a motion to approve the minutes from December 1, 2022. Kim seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. St. Johns Church NRHP Update: Caitlin informed the Commission that she has been working with SHPO and the consultant that was hired. There is a grant agreement signed with SHPO, and the consultant agreement has been signed as well. There has been a kickoff meeting with staff, the consultant, and the representative from St. Johns Church. She let the Commission know that there is a schedule now with a meeting in the fall. There will be a tentative presentation to the HPC in June from the consultant. Caitlin said that hopefully by the end of the year there will be a review and approval for this nomination. April HPC Meeting Date: Caitlin explained that staff won’t be available on April 6th for the posted HPC meeting as staff has a conference they are attending. The Commission discussed and decided to change the meeting to April 13th. QR Codes for HPC Website/Walking Tours: Caitlin passed out a QR code she made that will link directly to the walking tour on the HPC website. She showed the Commission the updates she made on the HPC web page. The Commission would like to put up QR codes at different downtown buildings that will provide information about that building. Katie said she knows a couple that do video editing. She asked them how much it would cost if they did a quick two-minute video with a link to a longer video. They said to do the interviews, the video content, edit a two-minute video, and do a thirty second promo video that would link you to that two-minute video, it would cost $2,325.00. Caitlin suggested asking for those funds next year from SHPO. The Commission discussed private donors and Tasha questioned if the Yellowstone Teton Territory (YTT) would take on a project like this. YTT Tourism Grants is the sole recipient for Eastern Idaho and works with several tourism related businesses, organizations, attractions, and event coordinators to utilize these funds to increase the tourism industry in the region. Stockyard Interpretive Sign Project: Chris said he has not had time to re-read it. Tasha asked Caitlin to resend the information. Chris said that he will try to draft something and send it to be read prior to the next meeting. Roundtable: Hereschell asked if the HPC could get badges. Chris said that Friends for Learning, who is tied to ISU extension, for people over 50 has a whole series of presentations on things like the gang unit at the police department, touring the Fire Department, discussions on Afghanistan, etc… Chris has set up a walking tour on May 11, 2023, that Herschell will run. Chris will send out information before the tour and let them know that everyone is welcome to attend. Kim said the HPC used to have a tent at the farmers market on Saturdays. Chris suggested setting up a booth at the duck race. Katie asked what the primary goal would be with a booth? Kim said they had pictures and pamphlets and were there to answer questions. Caitlin explained that it was also a way to promote the walking tour. It’s a way to get awareness and education out to the public. Meeting Adjourned at 1:27 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Ann Peterson, Recording Secretary