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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
September 7, 2021
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Biel called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Dan Biel, Chair
Stephanie Krueger, Vice Chair
Puntadeleste Bozeman, Commissioner
Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
Steve Hannestad, Commissioner
Auvie Lee, Commissioner
Michael Wilson, Commissioner
Staff Present:Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Matt Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director
Brandon Laue, Aquatics Manager
MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Paul Loomis, Oro Valley Historical Society
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No one wished to address the commission.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Member Solomon was absent.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Historical Society Update
Paul Loomis, Treasurer reported on behalf of Mr. Zipf. In future, Teri Colmar, Secretary will be the
Paul Loomis, Treasurer reported on behalf of Mr. Zipf. In future, Teri Colmar, Secretary will be the
presenter with Mr. Loomis as backup. Updates included the OVHS video program and interviews,
outdoor tours, indoor exhibits at the Pusch house, monthly heritage displays on the second and fourth
Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Upcoming months topics will include Hispanic-American,
German-American, Native American heritage and in December, Holiday and the History of Trains in the
Southwest. Outdoor tours will begin again in January. OVHS Board members will be meeting with Town
staff to update the Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement for the Tack Room and
Heritage Garden. He urged the Commission to attend OVHS events.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 7, 2021 MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Vice Chair Stephanie Krueger to approve the June 7, 2021
meeting minutes.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
ITEM ONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND HERITAGE EDUCATION
Vice Chair Krueger detailed the attached Item 8-1 handout which included the following:
Steam Pump Ranch
Second Saturdays1.
Tours - OVHS
Pusch Ranch House Displays - OVHS
Speakers - OVHS
Heritage Garden - demonstrations with Archaeology Southwest
Themes for 2021-2022:
September - Hispanic Heritage Month
October - German Heritage Month
November - Native American Heritage Month
December - Christmas / Trains
January - Life on the Ranch
February - Black History Month
March - American Women History Month
April - TOV Celebration / Horses
STEAM Summer Youth Camp2.
Heritage Garden Butterfly Waystation3.
Book Trail (ages 10 and under)4.
Oro Valley Public Library
Lecture series - OVHS1.
Rotating display on historic topics - OVHS2.
Online education
Oral histories1.
Videos - Facebook (OV Parks & Recreation Facebook)2.
Youth education
William Adler Historical Expository Writing Contest (open to all 4th graders)1.
STEAM Summer Youth Camp2.
Heritage Garden Butterfly Waystation3.
Book Trail4.
2.DISCUSSION REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION INFORMATION ON THE TOWN'S WEBSITE
Chair Biel opened discussion on the availability of information on the Town's website which included
complete essays from last year's writing contest. He asked for a volunteer to do additional research and
report what changes or additions could be made to the site. Commissioner Lee volunteered to
research and report at the next meeting. Vice Chair Krueger asked what can be done with broken links
or corrections to the site - they are to be sent to staff as they are found.
3.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE SELECTION OF (3) ESSAY TOPICS FOR THE 21/22 WILLIAM H
ADLER HISTORIC EXPOSITORY WRITING CONTEST FOR LOCAL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
Vice Chair Krueger offered the three questions for discussion. Questions #1 and #3 were satisfactory to
the Commission. Question #2 "What statues or pieces of art that reflect the history of the region, would
you recommend be displayed in public places in Oro Valley as part of the requirement to include Public
Art in construction projects? Are there any pieces in Oro Valley that have a connection to history?
Please describe where they are and how they reflect history" was noted to be a bit long and focus is to
be made on the second half regarding pieces in Oro Valley and their connection to history.
Motion by Vice Chair Stephanie Krueger, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to approve
questions #1 and #3 as written and to strike the first part of question #2 leaving the remainder, with staff
having the final authority to wordsmith any question for ease of understanding.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Mr. Jankowski reported that all summer camps were filled to capacity and gave statistics from the
STEAM camp. Fall break camps have been planned and registration is open. The Local Registry
project has gained momentum thanks to an article in the Tucson newspaper. First Friday Concerts run
through fall season, and there are many events planned at the Ranch in October. The Garage Project is
moving forward, Sellers and Sons was selected. It is anticipated the project will take 7 months to
complete. The next HPC meeting is Monday, October 4th and Mr. Jankowski concluded that all future
meetings will be held in the HOPI room, unless a public hearing is required, in which case it will move
to Council Chambers.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Motion by Vice Chair Stephanie Krueger, seconded by Commissioner Puntadeleste Bozeman to
discuss the possibility of a community outreach program that involves visual art.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
Motion by Commissioner Nicole Casaus, seconded by Vice Chair Stephanie Krueger to propose the
idea of creating a historically significant scavenger hunt for youth in Oro Valley.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to have commissioner Lee report
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to have commissioner Lee report
on the Town's website at the next meeting.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Puntadeleste Bozeman to adjourn at 5:45 p.m.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 7th day of September,
2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist