MINUTES
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
March 4, 2019
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Huff called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Dan Huff, Chair
Gail Munden, Commissioner
Susan Kalasunas, Commissioner
Steve Hannestad, Commissioner

EXCUSED: Dan Biel, Vice Chair
Mchael Wilson, Commissioner
Tim Bohen, Commissioner
 

STAFF PRESENT:     Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager


CALL TO AUDIENCE

Speaker Terri Colemar, resident and volunteer at Historic Preservation Commission requested Council, Staff, and the Commission donate funds to Steam Pump Ranch.  She provided reasons supported by the community and her own observations.

1.

Educational opportunities for Historic Preservation Commission members to attend


Ms. Dellerman suggested different methods of how the educational opportunities submitted each month may be handled and possibly place it on a future agenda item. She also reminded the Commission that the Historic Preservation Conference will  be held in June this summer in Prescott, AZ.  She encouraged Commissioners to attend.  A link will be provided to the Commissioners at a future date.  She further discussed the Celebrate Oro Valley celebration and its plans.

CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Approval of February 4, 2018 Minutes 


MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Munden and seconded by Commissioner Hannestad to approve minutes as written
 
MOTION carried, 4-0
 
REGULAR AGENDA

1.

PRESENTATION BY THE ORO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO CLARIFICATION)


2.

PRESENTATION ON CREATING A LOCAL REGISTRY OF ORO VALLEY HIGHLIGHTING THREE MID CENTURY MODERN NEIGHBORHOODS IN ORO VALLEY; SHADOW MOUNTAIN ESTATES, ORO VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, AND SUFFOLK HILLS.


Ms. Dellerman provided two power points that explained the meaning of the term "mid-century modern". The presentation included descriptions and photos. She showed three possible homes in the neighborhoods. Among the slides was a document describing the process for creating a local registry.

3.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON 2015 ASSESMENT SURVEY OF STEAM PUMP RANCH AND RECOMMENDATIONS IT CONTAINED.


Ms. Dellerman explained in detail, the status of particular items pertaining to the Ranch, allowing the Commissioners to follow along on the provided spreadsheet. The Commissioners sought answers to questions.

4.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON STEAM PUMP RANCH PHASES COMPLETED TO DATE


Ms. Dellerman described the phases that have been completed and are currently in process. She continued to explain future phases, their plans and funding options.

5.

DEPARTMENT REPORT (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO CLARIFICATION)


Ms. Dellerman reported that former President of the Historic Society, Jim Williams, will be presenting his vast knowledge of Oro Valley at a meeting next month. She also explained that the budget process is taking place at the Town which included items for Steam Pump Ranch.  Ms. Dellerman described all the events that have been occurring in the area, emphasizing that the use of the Ranch is quite successful.  Finally she mentioned the numerous activities that are on the upcoming up event calendar.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

The Historic Preservation Commission may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Discussion must be limited to clarification. Next Historic Preservation Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2019 to begin at 5:00 p.m.


1. Request an outline for the HPC registry process discussion
2. List Steam Pump Ranch priorities for submission to Council
3. Status on the Essay Contest
4. List of what needs to be done at Leiber House interior structure, improvements, and possibilities
5. Hold an HPC study session and tour at the Ranch
6. Review other agencies websites of similar size for comparison to Oro Valley
7. Review archeology, design, and history of HoneyBee
8. Presentation of records policy at Town and the CLG policy
9. Discuss ways to provide education opportunities

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hannestad and seconded by Commissioner Munden approve future agenda items
 
MOTION carried, 4-0
 
ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Kalasunas to adjourn
 
Chair Huff adjourned the meeting at 6:10 pm.