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ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Valerie Pullara, Chair
Ellen Guyer, Vice Chair
Ed Hannon, Member
Lois Nagy, Member
Dean Strandskov, Member
ALSO PRESENT: Ainsley Legner, Parks Recreation Library & Cultural
Resources Director
Steve Solomon, Town Council Member
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
There were no speakers.
1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 9, 2012 REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Guyer and seconded by Member Nagy to
approve the January 9, 2012 minutes as amended.
MOTION carried, 5-0
2. TRANSFER OF HONEY BEE CANYON PARK TO ORO VALLEY FROM PIMA
COUNTY - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Parks Recreation Library & Cultural Resources Director Ainsley Legner explained that
Honeybee Park is a 60 acre parcel on Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and it will be transferred
from Pima County to the Town of Oro Valley effective July 1, 2012.
Discussion followed regarding:
- Education could be provided on the petroglyphs.
A linear park could connect Honey Bee Village Archeological Site to Honey Bee
Canyon as well as Steam Pump Ranch.
- In order to increase participation at the ribbon cutting, it may be better to wait for cooler
weather and prepare for the celebration.
A good advertising budget is needed.
- Involve walkers, bicycles and equestrian.
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3. STEAM PUMP RANCH - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. RECOMMENDED LOCATION FOR NEW RESTROOM FACILITY
No report.
B. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Ms. Legner stated that the three requirements in order to receive the certificate of
occupancy are the restroom, the parking area and the fire hydrant.
C. DOCENT NOTES ON THE PUSCH RANCH HOUSE
These were emailed to the commission. Chair Pullara asked if notes are available to the
public. Ms. Legner stated that she would look into it.
4. REVIEW OF ORO VALLEY'S CELEBRATION OF THE ARIZONA CENTENNIAL -
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
The commissioners agreed that it was a successful event and there was a very positive
response from the public. The commissioners discussed the following:
- Letters of appreciation should be mailed out to those who worked on the event.
- The nearby businesses also benefited from the event.
- Partnering with the craft fair next year may increase traffic.
- The total cost was $2,000 which does not include the work they did on site.
- The vendors may pay to participate in the future.
The commissioners discussed ways to improve the event:
- Start the planning process six weeks earlier.
- Plan for crowds and tours.
- Tighten up the logistics.
A ticketing plan for the tour.
- Constant music.
- People in period dress interacting with people in line.
- Better signage on the street.
- Shade structures.
5. UPDATE ON RECRUITMENT OF NEW HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION MEMBERS - DISCUSSION
Ms. Legner reported that four applications have been received. Two applicants have been
interviewed and one is not eligible. There is one additional applicant to be interviewed.
6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE ON JUNE 13, 2012 - JUNE 15, 2012
- DISCUSSION
Information will be sent to the commission as the conference approaches.
7. SCHEDULING NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Signage for Steam Pump Ranch
- Possibility of an April or May Fundraiser
Work Plan
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Desert Archeology has changed their name to Archeology Southwest.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Hannon and seconded by Vice Chair Guyer to
adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
MOTION carried, 5-0
Prepared by:
L
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 Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley,
Arizona held on the 6th day of February 2012. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
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