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CITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Council Chambers, City Hall
Date: November 30, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 129, N. 2nd St.
Staff: Albert Miller, Historic Preservation Liaison
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at approximately 5:35 P.M.
Roll Call
Commissioners Hall, Bussey, and Mann were present, with Commissioners King and Edmondson absent
Approval of Meeting Minutes from 10/26/2022
Minutes were approved unanimously
Staff Announcements
Update on Fruit Row Nomination
Staff gave the update that the Fruit Row nomination would not be considered in December, but it’s possible that the State Historic Preservation Office would consider the nomination in
January, or in March at the latest. Northwest Vernacular is currently working on updating the social history of the nomination, which was the cause for the nomination initially being
tabled.
Options for historical markers/plaques for downtown
Price options were given for interpretive signs/plaques for downtown buildings. The cost of each would be between $2,000 and $2,500, and would involve some matching time by staff (Community
Development and Engineering). Staff was also directed to speak with DAHP about the feasibility of this project, and as to whether or not private/public partnerships or matching funds
would help in the consideration of the grant application. The hope is that this project can be submitted during the next CLG grant cycle.
Audience Participation
One audience member participated, Tony Courcy of Yakima.
New Business
Other Business
Questions were brought up again about a potential portion of the county excise tax that could be directed towards historic preservation. The point was made that these efforts require
a budget, and the commission considered where potential sources of funding may come from.
A motion was made to cancel the December 28th meeting of the HPC. The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 P.M.