TREMONTON CITY CORPORATION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 30, 2019

Members Present:
Steve Bench, Commission Member
Chris Breinholt, Commission Member
Larry Douglas, Commission Member
Diana Doutre, Commission Member
Shawn Warnke, Commission Member
Cynthia Nelson, Deputy Recorder

Commission Member Warnke called the Historic Preservation Commission Meeting to order at 10:18 a.m. The meeting was held October 30, 2019 in the City Council Meeting Room at 102 South Tremont Street, Tremonton, Utah. Those in attendance were Commission Members Bench, Breinholt, Douglas, Doutre, Warnke, and Deputy Recorder Nelson.

1. Approval of agenda:

Motion by Commission Member Doutre to approve the October 30, 2019 agenda. Motion seconded by Commission Member Bench. Vote: Commission Member Bench – aye, Commission Member Breinholt – aye, Commission Member Douglas – aye, Commission Member Doutre – aye, and Commission Member Warnke – aye. Motion approved.

2. Approval of minutes—December 12, 2018

Motion by Commission Member Bench to approve the December 12, 2018 minutes. Motion seconded by Commission Member Breinholt. Vote: Commission Member Bench – aye, Commission Member Breinholt – aye, Commission Member Douglas – abstained, Commission Member Doutre – aye, and Commission Member Warnke – aye. Motion approved.

3. New Business:

a. Discussion and consideration of recommending a Historic Preservation Consultant to perform a reconnaissance level survey with the intent to create a National Historic District nomination or Multiple Property Submission to the National Parks Service for an area at approximately 300 South to 600 North and from 400 West to 300 East

Commission Member Warnke said we put out a request for statement of qualifications along with a bid and received three submissions. They include a bid from Angie Abram from Storiagraph, who is the lead consultant and owner, Korral Broschinsky, a
one-person consulting team, from Preservation Documentation Resource, and SWCA, which is a larger company. The consultant we hire would look at the reconnaissance level survey we did in 2014 and update it to see if any changes were made to the structures and if they still qualify. They will also survey the new area, which includes four more blocks. They found 52% of the buildings within that first surveyed area were classified as either significant or contributing, which is on the low end when creating a historic district.

Commission Member Douglas explained the difference between a district and a multiple property nomination. I had to nominate the buildings individually, which is a slower process and contributing buildings do not qualify for the tax credits in that case. A contributing building is one that has been slightly modified. Commission Member Warnke said we want to create the district because it is an easier path for any building within that district that is contributing or significant to participate and receive the benefits. They would apply with the State and follow their historic guidelines for renovations and would then receive a 20% tax credit on anything above $10,000. Modern materials can be used. The State is more concerned about the form and shape.

Commission Member Breinholt said would people be restricted on what they can do with their homes? Commission Member Warnke said no because participation on getting tax credit is voluntary. Commission Member Doutre said a lot of the homes on 100 East have added metal roofs; will they qualify? Commission Member Douglas said they have relaxed that guideline a bit so maybe. We can discuss that with the new State architect. Once the district is outlined, people within that area will be notified of the public hearing. If they do not want to participate they do not have to, but more than 50% of the people in that district have to approve it before the State and National Park Service will. For that reason, it is important that we educated. We could create a one-page handout describing the benefits. Commission Member Warnke said the State told me they have never had a district not be approved by the people. Usually people are unsure about it until they have a better understanding. Commission Member Douglas said homeowners applying for the tax credit would have to do some research based on those who have lived there and the architectural history. The State has to have that extra information in order to approve the tax credit project. Commission Member Doutre asked if the museum on Main Street would qualify? Commission Member Douglas said the bottom storefront has been changed, but the upper level has stayed pretty original. The nomination would have to be written to include the modern storefront.

The Commission talked about the proposed boundaries and the need to create a higher concentration of contributing and significant buildings. The hired consultant would send the paper work to the State and National Park Service and then there would be a public hearing. Manager Warnke said if they cannot find enough concentration, which we anticipate they can, then they will do multiple property listing and submit those for the national register.

Commission Member Warnke said the State has worked with these consultants and they can do the work that is envisioned. This process does not require us to accept the lowest bid since there are qualifications to consider, but Ms. Broschinsky was least expensive ($7,000). Storiagraph was $9,860 and SWCA was significantly higher ($17,000) because they have two people working on it. Commission Member Douglas said Ms. Broschinsky has been hired to do the reconnaissance level survey in Garland and was suppose to begin in September, but there was a hang up with the County getting a contract. She has a lot more experience than the others. I have talked to Ms. Abram and Ms. Broschinsky, but Ms. Abram was more helpful with her bid and gave a lot of information about establishing a historic district in Brigham City. Commission Member Warnke read Ms. Broschinsky qualifications and accomplishments. She also talked about GIS mapping, which is a big part of this. I feel they are all comparable and could meet the timeframe. Commission Member Breinholt said Ms. Abram’s proposal is cleaner and based on these two proposals she has more of an eye for cleanliness and organization in her report. However, based on price and experience Ms. Broschinsky is better. Commission Member Warnke said we had them give a unit rate for the survey portion and Ms. Broschinsky was $8 a structure to update the reconnaissance level survey, while Ms. Abram was $10. For the new portion, Ms. Broschinsky would charge $12 per structure and Ms. Abrams charges $18. Commission Member Douglas said all the work is consistently good. If it does not meet the State standard and it not approved they do not get paid. They would have to use and fill out the same prescribed forms by the State.

Motion by Commission Member Breinholt to recommend to the City Council to award the bid to Ms. Broschinsky. Motion seconded by Commission Member Doutre. Vote: Commission Member Bench – aye, Commission Member Breinholt – aye, Commission Member Douglas – aye, Commission Member Doutre – aye, and Commission Member Warnke – aye. Motion approved.

Commission Member Warnke said if the City Council approves they would award the contract. It is scheduled to be done by June and the grant deadline is August 31.

4. Adjournment

Motion by Commission Member Bench to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by consensus of the Board. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

The undersigned duly acting and appointed Recorder for Tremonton City Corporation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the above referenced date. Minutes were prepared by Jessica Tanner.

Dated this 27th day of July, 2020.

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Linsey Nessen, CITY RECORDER

*Utah Code 52-4-202, (6) allows for a topic to be raised by the public and discussed by the public body even though it was not included in the agenda or advance public notice given; however, no final action will be taken.