30 S. Nevada Ave., Suite  
102  
City of Colorado Springs  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Historic Preservation Board  
Monday, October 7, 2024  
4:30 PM  
City Administration Building  
30 S Nevada Avenue, Suite 102  
1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
6 -  
Present:  
Chair Lowenberg, Board Member Musick, Board Member Baumgartner, Board  
Member Fitzsimmons, Board Member Beerbaum and Board Member Hines  
1 - Board Member Potter  
Absent:  
2. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
3. Communications  
William Gray - Senior Planner  
Chair Lowenberg said UCCS has an exhibit showing ancient stone tools  
highlighting one billion years of tools. She encouraged the board members  
to go visit the exhibit.  
4. Approval of the Minutes  
Motion by Board Member Beerbaum, seconded by Board Member Hines,to  
approve the minutes for the September 9, 2024 Historic Preservation Board  
Meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0. Board Member Fitzsimmons was  
not present for the Minutes vote.  
4 -  
Aye:  
Chair Lowenberg, Board Member Baumgartner, Board Member Beerbaum and  
Board Member Hines  
2 - Board Member Fitzsimmons and Board Member Potter  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
1 - Board Member Musick  
HPB 2294  
4.A.  
Minutes for the September 9, 2024, Historic Preservation Board Meeting  
Presenter:  
Christine Lowenberg, Historic Preservation Board Chair  
Attachments: HPB Meeting Mins 9.9.24 final  
5. Consent Calendar  
5.A.  
HIST-24-001 A Report of Acceptability for a new north side window and eastern facing  
door for the primary structure at 1317 North Tejon Street.  
4
Presenter:  
Johnny Malpica, Planner II, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Department  
Attachments: HPB Staff Report_1317 N Tejon St - North Window and Door Project  
Attachement 1 - Site Plan and Elevations  
Attachment 2 - Project Statement  
7.5.528 HISTORIC RESOURCE ALTERATION OR DEMOLITION  
Motion by Board Member Musick, seconded by Board Member Hines, to approve  
the Report of Acceptability for the 1317 N Tejon St. North-Side Window and East  
Door Project based on the findings that the review criteria for a Report of  
Acceptability are met, as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.528. The motion  
passed by a vote of 5-0. Board Member Fitzsimmons was not present for the  
Consent vote.  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chair Lowenberg, Board Member Musick, Board Member Baumgartner, Board  
Member Beerbaum and Board Member Hines  
2 - Board Member Fitzsimmons and Board Member Potter  
Absent:  
6. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
7. Unfinished Business  
8. New Business  
9. Presentations  
9.A. Historic Resource Survey Plan - Discussion - Ron Sladek  
Ron Sladek with Tatanka Historical Associates gave an update on the  
Historic Resources Survey Plan. He visited areas around the city and  
drafted a map to determine where historic buildings are located and ones  
that need to be identified. Board members gave a variety of suggestions  
of areas that should be considered. Mr. Sladek asked the board members  
to review the survey and provide input.  
9.B. HPB 2025 Work Program - Discussion - William Gray  
William Gray, Senior Planner, William Gray said City Council is asking the  
HPB to complete an annual report and create a workplan to support the  
HPB and mandate. Mr. Gray said the Preservation Plan for HistoricCOS  
was sent to the board members with action items to make HPB more  
prominent. Mr. Gray has asked the board members to look through it to  
see if there are items that can be accomplished in 2025. Chair Lowenberg  
said she did not have enough time to look through the information. Mr.  
Gray asked the members to give him feedback within the next ten days.  
Board member Musick asked if the graph indicated that some of the items  
have been done in previous years. He said no.  
Another idea is public outreach and education, and he would like to  
improve the website as a better resource for the community. He would also  
like to focus on workshops to include working with the Historic Preservation  
Alliance and the museum. He would like to coordinate with other boards  
and commissions and develop policies and procedures with other city  
entities. Mr. Gray suggested identifying resources and managing them. He  
suggested a review and update to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. He  
asked members if they would like to have a Minor Works Committee for  
smaller projects. The last idea was to have educational outreach for the  
public. He asked the board members to give responses over the next ten  
days.  
Chair Lowenberg asked what the board could do to quantify the board.  
Board member Musick asked if it is doable to work with collaborating with  
other historic board and schools. Board member Beerbaum asked if the  
2025 Plan is being requested by the Maor or City Council. Mr. Gray said  
City Council. She also asked if the board would collaborate with the  
Mayor’s office. He said they are a part of the City. Ms. Beerbaum asked  
how the board finds out if it is a part of the bigger picture, meaning  
administration. Mr. Gray said he could send a link to the strategic plan  
website to find the goals of the City.  
Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, said that several ideas were  
suggested, but not all of them are to be tackled. Board member  
Fitzsimmons asked if there is an item that is most important. Mr. Gray  
suggested the website. Chair Lowenberg asked if there are city resources  
that could be used to help with that. Mr. Gray said the web team could help.  
Chair Lowenberg asked the board members to take time to look at the  
items and find out which items are a priority.  
9.C. Cache Le Poudre 5H Mesa Rd Bridge Rehabilitation Project - Scott Vinton  
Scott Vinton, Senior Project Manager, City Engineering presented the plan  
to rehabilitate the Cache Le Poudre Bridge. He spoke about the pavement  
conditions and the unique art deco designs. Construction will take about a  
year and the bridge will not be in use during that time. Board members  
asked the potential cost. Mr. Vinton said they estimate about three million  
dollars.  
10. Adjourn