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CITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes for Meeting of February 22, 2017
CaII to Order
Commission Chair Storrs called the meeting to order at approximately 5:35 P.M.
II. RoII CaII
Present: Molly Storrs, Nancy Kenmotsu, Leslie Wahl, Nancy Rayner
Absent: Joe Mann, Karl Pasten, Whitney Stohr (all excused)
Quorum: Quorum present
Staff: Historic Preservation Liaison Joseph Calhoun
III. Approval of January 25, 2017 Minutes
The meeting minutes from January 25, 2017 were presented for discussion. A motion
was made by Ms. Kenmotsu to approve as submitted, Ms. Rayner seconded. Motion
carried.
IV. New Business
There were no items on the Agenda for New Business.
V. Old Business
A. 2016 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Ms. Kenmotsu read the proclamation and presented the award for Research to Jo Miles
for his extensive research on the Yakima Valley, and his most recent publication
"Kamiakin Country."
Ms. Storrs read the proclamation and presented the award for Person/Inspiration to John
Baule for his many years of service and recent retirement as the Executive Director of the
Yakima Valley Museum
Mr. Eaton was not available to receive his award for Project related to his recent
rehabilitation efforts on the Emporium/Lee Semon building.
B. 2017 Work Program — Continued Discussion
As only four commissioners were present, this item was tabled to the March 22, 2017
meeting.
Commission Members 1
Molly Storrs • Whitney Stohr • Nancy Kenmotsu ■ Joe Mann • Karl Pasten • Nancy Rayner • Leslie Wahl
C. Fruit Row Update
Mr. Calhoun provided an update on the Fruit Row Historic District. A stakeholder kickoff
meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2017 at Hop Nation (5:30 pm). Efforts to raise the
necessary funding to hire a consultant to write the nomination are still ongoing.
VI. Other Business
A. General Discussion of other items not on the agenda
Ms. Kenmotsu provided some background on participation and meeting attendance in the
past. Also, April 24-26, 2017 the Revitalize Washington conference will be held in
Ellensburg, WA through the Main Street Program.
VII. Citizen Participation
None.
VIII. Adjournment
Ms. Wahl motioned to adjourn the meeting, Ms. Rayner seconded. The meeting adjourned
at approximately 5:55 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting which will be held on Wednesday,
March 22, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Prepared, Respectfully Submitted By:
Joseph Calhoun
Senior Planner
Historic Preservation Liaison
Commission Members 2
Molly Storrs • Whitney Stohr • Nancy Kenmotsu ■ Joe Mann • Karl Pasten • Nancy Rayner • Leslie Wahl