CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
6:00 PM

A Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of 
Peoria, Arizona, was convened at 8401 W. Monroe Street in open session at 
6:08 p.m. in the Peoria City Council Chamber.

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Priscilla Cook, Mark Hackbarth, William Schindler, 
Harold McKisson and Gary Nelson.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Jodey Elsner, Ken Feldman

Others Present:  Chad Daines, Planning Manager, Glen Van Nimwegen, 
Community Development Director, Karen Flores, Planner, Hal J. Bander, Alex 
Betke

COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None


REGULAR AGENDA

NEW BUSINESS:

1.	Approval of Minutes, October 11, 2006
 
Corrections to the Minutes
a.	Strike next to last paragraph “Chairman Cook advised she is the 
president of the historical society and they gave us the amount to move the 
Women’s Club and they will not move the jail.”
b.	Correct the spelling of Pircilla to Priscilla on signature line.

Motion by Commissioner Schindler, second by Commissioner Hackbarth to 
approve the Minutes, with the corrections, and absences for Commissioners 
Gary Nelson and William Schindler, for October 11, 2006. Motion carried

2.	Research Design for Proposed Archaeological Demonstration Dig at the 
Peoria Women’ Club

Commissioner Hackbarth presented an overview of the Research Design. 
Commissioner Hackbarth explained that the Dig was designed to be 
demonstrative, and not definitive, in nature. Chairwoman Cook asked what 
would expect to be found during the dig. Commissioner Hackbarth said, 
“Small things forgotten” – that the trash and discards by time periods would 
provide an indication to the types of activities that took place at the Club 
House. Glen VanNimwegen noted that the Research Design overview was 
very interesting and the project would be an opportunity to get a good picture 
of the history of the Women’s Club before the building is moved to its new 
location.

Motion by Commissioner Nelson, second by Commissioner Schindler to 
approve the Research Design. Motion carried.

 
REPORT FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Chairwoman Cook read excerpts from the Women’s Club minutes from decades 
prior to emphasize the history and significance of the Women’s Club and the 
Club House building.

REPORT FROM STAFF

Chad Daines reported upon the delay in the formation of the Madison Street 
Historic District, caused in part by the passage of State of Arizona Proposition 
207 in the November 2006 elections. Proposition 207 requires governments to be 
liable for diminished property values resulting from land use actions taken by 
the governments. For this reason the Historic District has been delayed while 
the city staff studies alternatives to the City’s present procedures. Mr. Daines 
said he will keep the commission informed as matters progress.

Karen Flores provided an overview of preparations for the Archaeological Dig.
1.	Fencing will be set up on Wednesday.
2.	Tents/canopies/table/chairs and porto-potties will be set up on Thursday.
3.	Mayor to issue Proclamation for Peoria Archaeology Week at next Council 
Meeting.
4.	Introduction of Hal Bander as Peoria Arizona Historical Society’s Project 
Manager.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Commissioner Nelson, second by Commissioner Schindler to adjourn. 
Chairman Cook declared meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.




Priscilla Cook, Chair



Harold McKisson, Acting Secretary