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ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
May 6, 2013
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.
Chair Guyer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Ellen Guyer, Chair
Dean Strandskov, Vice Chair
Ed Hannon, Commissioner
Marilyn Lane, Commissioner
Connie Trail, Commissioner
ALSO PRESENT: Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director
Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation Manager
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler stated that the work plan requires funding and the Town
budget does not include money for historic preservation or the restoration of the Steam
Pump Ranch. He recommended that the commissioners contact the Town Council
regarding the importance of historic preservation.
1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 1, 2013 REGULAR
SESSION MINUTES
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Trail and seconded by Commissioner
Lane to approve the April 1, 2013 minutes as written.
2. INTRODUCE NEW BOARD MEMBER - DISCUSSION
Chair Guyer introduced new commissioner Connie Trail.
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Parks & Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan reported on projects relating to the
following:
- Steam Pump Ranch.
- Naranja Park archery range.
Trails.
- Bond Advisory Committee.
4. STEAM PUMP RANCH FEE SCHEDULE - DISCUSSION &
POSSIBLE ACTION
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reviewed the following regarding the proposed fee schedule:
The Master Plan identifies a revenue component and a facility rental.
- It is based on participant numbers.
There would be a staff person present during reservations.
- If there is alcohol, there is a security standard to follow. This would require Town
Manager and Police Chief approval.
- Supplemental information will include the following:
- Facility Use application.
- Rules/restrictions.
- Ordinances.
- Special Event permitting process (if applicable).
Chair Guyer requested that the group review the Master Plan and staff return with a
complete proposal including an application process and guidelines at the next meeting.
There is a preexisting document that may be used based on tours of the house.
5. STEAM PUMP RANCH - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. DONATIONS
a. PUSCH RANCH HOUSE DISPLAY OPTIONS
Ms. Dellerman explained that she is working to obtain the Pusch family furnishings.
b. DONATIONS FROM CATALINA
Ms. Dellerman stated that the donations from Catalina included a water tank, but it is
deteriorated. She asked about a 1900's dresser which could be donated to the Town.
Pat Spoerl has donated a display case to the Historical Society. The commission
agreed that the dresser would be a nice addition to the Pusch Ranch House.
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B. ENTRY GATES ON ORACLE ROAD
Ms. Dellerman reported that this is complete.
C. SPRING FESTIVAL AND FALL PLANNING
Ms. Dellerman thanked Bill Adler for his contribution toward the event. She announced
that there is a group planning for the Fall Festival and the commission is welcome to
participate. The fall event is October 26th. She added that the Town's 40th birthday will
be incorporated with Spring Settler's Day next spring.
D. PUMP HOUSE COVER
Ms. Dellerman stated that she is working to contact the architects that restored the
Ranch House for pricing.
E. ' SCANNED DOCUMENTS & PHOTOGRAPHS
Ms. Dellerman reported that the Oro Valley Historical Society would also like to have the
documents and photographs accessible on their website. She has a disk which includes
all of the documents and photographs in jpeg format. She suggested having relatives of
the families help identify the people in the photographs.
6. POSSIBLE SUMMER PROJECT SUBCOMMITTEE - DISCUSSION &
POSSIBLE ACTION
B. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS
Item B was discussed prior to Item A.
Chair Guyer discussed forming a subcommittee to review information and brainstorm
ways to share it. Commissioner Lane and Commissioner Trail volunteered to work on
the Educational Outreach subcommittee and they will have a report for the Commission
in September or October.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan suggested that Parks and Recreation work with a local school to
prepare a 30-minute performance based on a historical story from Steam Pump Ranch.
This performance could take place at the Spring Festival.
A. REVISE HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORK PLAN
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The Work Plan subcommittee will include Chair Guyer and Commissioner Hannon.
7. SCHEDULING NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING TENTATIVELY FOR MONDAY JUNE 3, 2013 TO BEGIN
AT 5:00 P.M. - DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hannon and seconded by
Commissioner Lane to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
Prepared by:
Danielle Tanner
Senior Office Specialist
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the regular session of the Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held
on the 6th day of May 2013. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held
and that a quorum was present.
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