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Historic Preservation Advisory Board
August 13th, 2019 | 6:00 pm
Commission Room - 121 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman MT
A. 06:02:36 PM (00:00:35) Call meeting to order and Roll Call
Present Were:
Jennifer Dunn
Jeanne Carter
Eric Karshner
Crystal Alegria
Phillipe Gonzales (Staff Liaison)
B. 06:02:59 PM (00:00:58) Changes to the Agenda (none)
C. 06:03:06 PM (00:01:05) Minutes Approval
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06:03:14 PM (00:01:13) MOTION to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2019 meeting: Crystal Alegria
06:03:21 PM (00:01:20) MOTION SECONDED: Eric Karshner
06:03:26 PM (00:01:25) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously
D. 06:03:35 PM (00:01:34) Disclosure of Ex Parte Communication (none)
E. 06:03:40 PM (00:01:39) Public Comment (none)
F. Action Items
1. 06:03:49 PM (00:01:48) Inventory Update (Discussion)
Historic Preservation Specialist, Phil Gonzales stated that the contract with Metcalf Archeology had been
signed by all parties and is now active. Meetings to set up a plan for the inventory are starting. The
contract will be ongoing and will continue after the initial inventory. The contract and summaries will be on
the website. There was discussion on priority areas studied by the inventory.
2. 06:19:19 PM (00:17:18) Wilson Project Update (Discussion).
Board members discussed their struggle to work on the Wilson Project. Questions about volunteers
working on this project came up and the group decided to reach out to Dr. Janet Ore of MSU to see if
students could help this project move forward in the spring.
3. 06:27:49 PM (00:25:48) NCOD Work Plan (Discussion) Mr. Gonzalez shared that the contract for the
NCOD has been completed and the Executive Summary document is a summary of what the City
Commission agreed to as action items. The short-term action items to implement first are training for
board members, changing code to allow the board to review any demolitions and further inventory in
the city. The board discussed possible steps to set the short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals.
4. 06:46:56 PM (00:44:55) Board Openings (Discussion) Board members discussed a way to fill openings
on the board. Board Member Michael Wallner has not resigned yet. The vacancy will be advertised
after he officially resigns. Members also discussed what the titles mean, specially the difference
between “At-Large” and “Professional Designation”.
G. FYI/Discussion
1. Board questions and general discussion.
a) 07:04:06 PM (01:02:05) Discussion on the annual retreat for the board and set the schedule
in November.
b) 07:12:29 PM (01:10:28) Board members discussed the Commission Liaison and the importance
of the liaison in assisting the board in their duties.
c) 07:14:25 PM (01:12:24) Board member Alegria asked Mr. Gonzalez about the demolition of the gas
station on N 7th Ave. Mr. Gonzalez explained the process that took place prior to the demolition of
the building.
d) 07:16:50 PM (01:14:49) Ms. Alegria expressed concerns about the Story Mansion condition. Mr.
Gonzalez said that the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is over the mansion’s maintenance and
Mr. Gonzalez would express the HPAB concerns to the Parks board.
H. 07:18:34 PM (01:16:33) Adjournment
For more information, please contact Phillipe González at pgonzalez@bozeman.net or 406-582-2940.
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