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ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Dan Biel, Chair
Stephanie Krueger, Vice Chair
Steve Hannestad, Commissioner
Auvie Lee, Commissioner
Absent: Puntadeleste Bozeman, Commissioner
Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
Michael Wilson, Commissioner
Staff Present:Joe Andrews, Deputy Town Attorney
Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn, Recreation and Cultural Services Manager
MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Steve Solomon, Council Liaison
Chair Biel called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Paul Loomis, an Oro Valley resident spoke regarding Steam Pump Ranch and the Budget.
Teri Colmar, an Oro Valley Resident, spoke regarding the Oro Valley Historical Society.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Member Solomon spoke to the Parks and Recreation statistically valid survey, the $25M bond
for Parks and Recreation to include golf, irrigation, community center and other programs, however, the
bond does not have any funds allocated for Steam Pump Ranch.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2021 MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to approve the October 4, 2021
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to approve the October 4, 2021
regular session meeting minutes
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY
CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN ITEM FOUR TOWN HISTORY RECORDS AND
REPORTS
Commissioner Hannestad recapped his experience and is impressed by the Town Management office’s
recordkeeping. He expressed his concern regarding historic preservation recordkeeping and spoke to
the attached presentation and how it effects historical records at each level of government. He
mentioned a Master’s student program he was involved with.
2.PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND PROPOSED CHANGES
TO STAFF REGARDING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE
TOWN'S WEBSITE
Chair Biel presented the attached. Oro Valley has a very organized and comprehensive website in
comparison to others. He spoke to Prescott, Arizona’s website and its visual engagement and
comprehension. He presented ideas to evaluate and opened for discussion. Commissioner Lee
commented that the Florence, AZ has an audio tour with an accompanying map, and separate pages
under different departments to enhance historical presence.
3.PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO:
RECOMMEND PROPOSED CHANGES TO STAFF REGARDING THE ORO VALLEY
CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN ITEM SIX HONEYBEE VILLAGE
ARCHEOLOGICAL PRESERVE AS IT PERTAINS TO PRE-HISTORIC FEATURES AND USES;
a.
POSSIBLY RECOMMEND THAT STAFF REQUEST TOWN COUNCIL PURSUE OWNERSHIP OF
THE PROPERTY WHERE THE PRE-HISTORIC FEATURES ARE LOCATED.
b.
Item 3A: Council member Solomon presented the attached comprehensive presentation regarding the
background and history of the Honeybee Village property. Vice Chair Krueger asked if there are existing
funds for cleanup of the site and there was discussion.
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Auvie Lee to table item 3B until a meeting in
2022.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
October was a very busy month at the Ranch with several successful events. The construction on the
Garage yielded degraded walls that will need to be repaired. Construction should still be complete in
April with a ribbon cutting in May. The Pusch House alarm and suppression systems are in this Fiscal
Year and next fiscal year the funds for the barbeque and bunk house will be requested. Please send any
need for budget items to Lynanne individually. The AZ Historical Preservation Conference was a great
success.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Chair Krueger asked for discussion about the possible uses of the Proctor Lieber house, and
consider requesting a study for the same.
Chair Biel asked for a discussion of bond money, excess funds, and Steam Pump Ranch.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to adjourn at 6:34 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 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 8th day of November
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