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YAKIMA
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
CITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes for Meeting of April 26, 2017
Call to Order
Commission Chair Storrs called the meeting to order at approximately 5:35 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Present: Molly Storrs, Whitney Stohr, Nancy Kenmotsu, Leslie Wahl
Absent: Karl Pasten, Nancy Rayner, Joe Mann
Quorum: Quorum present
Staff: Historic Preservation Liaison Joseph Calhoun
III. Approval of March 22, 2017 Minutes
The meeting minutes from March 22, 2017 were presented for discussion. A
motion was made by Ms. Kenmotsu to approve as submitted, Ms. Wahl
seconded. Motion carried. Subsequent discussion prompted an addition to the
minutes to talk about the possibility of drone use — this note will be added to the
March 22, 2017 Minutes.
IV. New Business
A. Colonel Update
Mike Isaacs and Jan Lowell presented the history and ongoing efforts being
made to move the Colonel Weisenberger and Company E statue to the Museum
and replace with a replica. Originally dedicated in 1902, the sandstone statue has
not stood up well to the elements and is in danger of further disintegration if not
relocated. Donations to meet the approximate $100,000 funding goal can be
made to the Yakima Valley Museum.
B. Downtown Walking Tours Map
Mr. Calhoun distributed copies of the most recent version of the Downtown
Walking Tours Map. It is several years old and is in need of an update. The
question was posed to the commission if it is necessary to update the paper
version when the city hosts an interactive online historic walking tours map that is
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kept up-to-date. In the past, paper copies were distributed to the Visitor's Center
and would run out quickly. If paper copies are to be distributed, the map will need
to be revised — many business have changed names. There is currently no
funding dedicated. The map was originally created when Yakima was in the
process to become a Main Street City. A grant from DAHP paid for the
production of the original map. Staff will confirm with Yakima Valley Tourism if
any additional brochures would be desired.
V. Old Business
A. 2017 Work Program — Prioritize List
The 2017 Work Program will include:
1. Coordinate with Walking Tours — Invite Ellen Allmendinger to a future
HP meeting.
2. Produce letters to the editor that highlight historic sites, pictures, etc.
3. Consider a Facebook group or other social media outlet — Randy
Beehler will present on social media policy at the May meeting.
4. Join ventures with DAY or other partnerships.
5. Coordinate tours with downtown events like Fresh Hop, Downtown
Summer Nights, Farmer's Market, etc.
6. "Selfie with the Colonel"
7. Fruit Row
8. Block Party/Neighborhood Party - highlight historic homes/structures in
the area (Naches Avenue?)
9. Drone/aerial photos
Ms. Stohr provided a draft example of a letter to the editor/Saturday soapbox article.
It was moved by Ms. Kenmotsu and seconded by Ms. Wahl to provide the letter to
the YH R.
The list will be modified in the following categories:
In Progress/Continuing Projects:
1. Walking Tours
2. Letters to the Editor
3. Web Presence
4. DAY
Future Support:
1. Fruit Row
2. Support Colonel fundraising efforts
3. Coordination with other groups — Farmer's Market
To-do:
1. Photographs — drone/aerial
2. Interpretive signage for historic buildings
The list categories are not indicative of ranking — projects can move up/down
depending on timing and resources.
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B. Fruit Row Update
Nothing new to report.
VI. Other Business
A. General Discussion of other items not on the agenda
Ms. Stohr provided a recap of the Revitalize WA conference she attended in
Ellensburg. The "Young Preservationists" held their first event at the conference,
which was a very well -attended pub crawl. The location of next year's conference
is to be determined.
VII. Citizen Participation
None.
VIII. Adjournment
Ms. Wahl motioned to adjourn the meeting, Ms. Stohr seconded. The meeting
adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting which will be
held on Wednesday, April 24, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Prepared, Respectfully Submitted By:
Joseph Calhoun
Planning Manager
Historic Preservation Liaison
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