HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-16 HPC MinutesCITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minot as for Meeting of March 23, 2016
I. CaII to Order
Commission Chair Kenmotsu called the meeting to order at approximately 5:30 P.M.
II. RoII CaII
Present: Leslie Wahl • Karl Pasten • Nancy Rayner • Nancy
Kenmotsu • Joe Mann
Quorum: Quorum present
Staff: Historic Preservation Liaison Jeff Peters; Historic Preservation
Liaison Assistant Trevor Martin
III. New Business
A. Update on DAHP Grant Process
Trevor gave a brief update on the DAHP grant application. Trevor explained that he has been
in contact with Spencer Howard from Artifacts. Artifact was going to begin their interviewing
process for the Historic Preservation Element of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update.
Spencer has also indicated that he will be available and in attendance for the day of the
Comprehensive Plan open house to discuss the proposed Historic Preservation element.
IV. Other Business
A. General Discussion of Other Items Not on the Agenda
Nancy Kenmotsu and Joe Mann discussed the Yakima Farmers Market and when the
Commission members would like to represent the Historic Preservation Commission at the
Farmers Market. Leslie Wahl suggested having a Commission member at the Farmers Market
one Sunday a month from June to September. Nancy Kenmotsu motioned to be present at the
Farmers Market one Sunday a month from June to September. Motion carried 5-0
Nancy Rayner asked if there have been any new members appointed to the Historic
Preservation Commission. Staff mentioned that there were some applications, but we were
still waiting to officially here Councils decision.
Nancy Kenmotsu discussed Revitalize Washington and that all Historic Preservation
Commission members should consider going. Nancy Kenmotsu also discussed the idea of
potentially putting in a bid to host the Revitalize Washington Conference in the near future as
well as the Annual Northwest Anthropological Conference.
Nancy Kenmotsu discussed potentially writing articles about recent historical projects within
Yakima that could then be published.
Trevor Martin mentioned that the new City Council liaison is Avina Gutierrez, Mayor.
Commission Members
Nancy Kenmotsu * Joe Mann ■ Karl Fasten * Nancy Rayner * Leslie Wahl • Whitney Stohr
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Karl Pasten discussed that there was a recent landslide that occurred on the trolley route into
Selah, and that length of rail will shut down until further notice.
Nancy Kenmotsu asked about the William 0 Douglas trail. Staff responded that there have not
been any changes from the last update, but once there are changes, Staff will inform the
Commission.
Joe Mann discussed the excise tax that Yakima County has been receiving for Historic
Preservation and that he would like to start a conversation with the County on allocating some
of those funds to the City of Yakima Historic Preservation Commission for small budget
activities.
Joe Mann discussed potentially refinishing the lights along Naches Ave.
Jeff Peters discussed the new City Council structure and where the Historic Preservation
Commission falls within this structure.
Joe Mann Discussed the possibility of establishing a Naches Historic District.
V. Citizen Participation
No citizens participated in the meeting.
VI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting which will be
held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Prepared, Respectfully Submitted By:
Trevor Martin
Associate Planner
Assistant Historic Preservation Liaison
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Nancy Kenmotsu * Joe Mann ■ Karl Fasten * Nancy Rayner * Leslie Wahl • Whitney Stohr