Final 02.03.2026 HP Meeting Minutes with Presentation Materials

Historic Preservation Board 
 
 
 
 
 
Minutes 
 
 
Mesa City Council Chambers – Lower level, 57 E 1st Street 
Date: February 3, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MEMBERS PRESENT: 
James Babos, Chair 
Jocelyn Skogebo, Vice Chair 
BJ Parsons 
Jessica Sarkissian 
Jason Ludwig 
 
MEMBERS EXCUSED:  
Bruce Nelson 
 
STAFF PRESENT: 
Matthew Kriegl 
Charlotte McDermott 
Meg Eaton 
Kellie Rorex 
Dawn Dallman 
 
CITIZEN SPEAKERS: 
 
 
 
(*Board members and staff participated in the meeting through the use of telephonic and 
audio conference equipment.) 
 
 
1. Call Meeting to Order. 
Chair Babos declared a quorum present. The meeting was called to order at 5:05 pm.  
 
2. Approval of the minutes from November 04, 2025 Historic Preservation Board meeting 
 
It was motioned by Boardmember Sarkissian, seconded by Boardmember Parsons, that the 
minutes from November 4, 2025 Historic Preservation meeting be approved.  
 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed:  
 
AYES – Babos-Skogebo-Parsons- Sarkissian 
 
NAYS - None  
 
EXCUSED – Nelson 
 
ABSENT – Ludwig (arrived after this vote at 5:07 pm)

MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEETING 
 
 
 
  
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3. Discussion Items: (See attachment 1 for the following discussion items) 
 
3-a. 
Discussion on the National Park Service Preservation Briefs that include but are 
not limited to Brief No. 14 (New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: 
Preservation Concerns), Brief No. 16 (The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic 
Building Exteriors), Brief No. 22 (The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco), 
Brief No. 25 (The Preservation of Historic Signs). 
Matthew Kriegl, Historic Preservation Officer, explained the importance of preservation 
briefs in regulating historic preservation in the United States. Brief 14 focuses on new 
exterior additions to historic buildings, with examples showing appropriate and 
inappropriate additions. Brief 16 discusses the use of substitute materials on historic 
building exteriors, with examples of cementitious siding and new materials emulating 
historical ones. Mr. Kriegl continued with examples from preservation briefs, including a 
church addition and a residential house addition. The importance of maintaining the 
original massing and design of historic buildings was also discussed. Brief 22 addresses 
historic stucco preservation, with examples of appropriate and inappropriate stucco 
repairs. Brief 25 on historic signs preservation is discussed, highlighting the importance 
of preserving signs that are significant to a community's history. 
 
3-b. 
Discussion on the National Park Service National Register of Historic Places 
Bulletins that include but are not limited to Guidelines for Evaluating and 
Registering Archaeological Properties and Guidelines for Identifying, Evaluating, 
and Documenting Traditional Cultural Places. 
 
Meg Eaton, City Archaeologist, introduced the National Park Service's bulletins on 
Guidelines for Evaluating and Registering Archeological Properties and Traditional 
Cultural Places. The Updated Traditional Cultural Places bulletin from December 2024 
was discussed, focusing on the significance of places to a living community. Examples 
of traditional cultural places include landscapes or geographic and cultural stories, 
archeological sites, and urban neighborhoods. In response to Chair Babos’ question, 
Ms. Eaton explained that if something is nominated, accepted,  and then identified as a 
Traditional Cultural Place (TCP), it must also follow the same guidelines as other historic 
properties (buildings, sites, structures, objects, or a district). A discussion ensued related 
to The Alston House as well as existing TCPs that currently exist in Arizona. 
Ms. Eaton went onto explain the Guidelines for Evaluating and Registering Archeological 
Properties bulletin, with a focus on understanding past cultures and their interactions 
with the landscape. She specifically reviewed the 5 steps used in evaluating 
archeological properties.  In reply to Chair Babos’s subsequent questions, Ms. Eaton 
explained there is a 50-year age requirement for consideration and she stated the Park 
of Canals is considered a nationally registered district.

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3-c. 
Discussion on the City of Mesa’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Interactive 
Map and Active Development Sites Map. 
Ms. Eaton presented the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) interactive map, which 
displays current city initiatives and construction projects. The map allows users to search 
by address, project name, and filter by project type, with each project including the 
current project manager, status, budget, and construction dates. The Active 
Development Sites map was also introduced, providing information on current and 
planned developments in the city.  The map allows users to toggle place markers by the 
construction process stage, with examples of projects in different stages. After some 
discussion by the Board, it was suggested this map could use updating to remove 
outdated projects that did not move forward. 
 
 
3-d. 
Discussion on 2026-2027 Historic Preservation Board goals including but not 
limited to the Supplemental List, recognition of people who were a part of Mesa’s 
history, and reinstating the historic preservation awards for people or places or 
projects that contribute to preservation. 
Mr. Kriegl started the discussion of the goals of the Historic Preservation Board, by 
inquiring about the Boards suggestions for recognizing people and places that have 
contributed to preservation. Suggestions for recognition of people included Architect 
Victor Shill and longtime historic preservation advocate Vic Linhoff. Suggestions for 
recognition of places included Architect Victor Shill’s office on McKellips Road as well as 
The Studios. The possibility of honoring people and places during Mesa's Preservation 
Month was considered. Mr. Kriegl suggested the Board email staff with any future 
recommendations for recognition and goal suggestions. 
 
4. Hear reports from Board Members of current events and educational topics related to 
historic preservation.* 
Boardmember Sarkissian noted the upcoming opening of the Arizona Baseball Museum on 
February 21, 2026. 
 
Chair Babos complimented the Board on the success of the January 10, 2026, Historic 
Preservation Board Retreat and gave kudos to Boardmember Nelson’s for his walking tour. 
 
5. Items from citizens present.** 
 
No citizens were present.

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6.   Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates.* 
 
Mr. Kriegl shared the following items with the Board: 
• 
The Board members were thanked for attending and participating in the Historic 
Preservation Retreat. Mr. Kriegl emphasized the need for ongoing discussions on historic 
preservation and archeology. He offered to continue presenting these types of discussion 
topics at future Board meetings. 
• 
An update was given on the Office of Urban Transformation's grant application to re-survey 
the Downtown Main Street Light Rail Corridor. 
• 
The 2026 Historic Preservation Mesa Student Art & Essay contest was mentioned. Entries 
are due March 24, 2026.  
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An update was also given on the upcoming Historic Preservation Text Amendments and 
Design Guidelines changes. 
 
       7.  Adjournment. 
It was motioned by Boardmember Ludwig, seconded by Vice Chair Skogebo, to adjourn. The 
meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm.   
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
  
 
AYES – Babos-Skogebo-Parsons- Sarkissian-Ludwig 
 
NAYS - None  
 
EXCUSED – Nelson 
 
ABSENT – None 
 
 
Respectfully submitted,  
 
 
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James Babos 
Historic Preservation Board Chair 
 
 
* These items are not for Board discussion and no Board action will be taken on the items. 
** The public may address the Board on any item. The Arizona Open Meeting Law (ARS § 38-431 et seq.) 
limits the Historic Preservation Board to discussing only those matters specifically listed on the agenda. 
The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For 
special accommodations, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at 
least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o traducción en Español, favor de llamar 
al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767. 
An audio recording of the meeting is available at www.mesa.gov.

Historic Preservation Board
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Historic Preservation Board
Call to Order
Agenda Item: 1
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Historic Preservation Board
Approval of the minutes from 
the November 04, 2025, 
Historic Preservation Board 
meeting
Agenda Item: 2
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Discussion Items
Agenda Item: 3
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Historic Preservation Office
Discussion on the 
National Park 
Service Preservation 
Briefs
Agenda Item: 3-a
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National Park Service
Preservation Brief No. 14
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National Park Service
Preservation Brief No. 14
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National Park Service
Preservation Brief No. 16
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National Park Service
Preservation Brief No. 16
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National Park Service
Preservation Brief No. 22
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National Park Service
Preservation Brief No. 25
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Historic Preservation Office
Discussion on the 
National Park 
Service National 
Register of Historic 
Places Bulletins
Agenda Item: 3-b
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National Park Service
Identifying, Evaluating, and Documenting TCPs
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updated in 2024, replaced 
1998 bulletin
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provides guidance for preparing a 
nomination of a traditional cultural 
place (TCP) for inclusion in the 
National Register of Historic Places.
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National Park Service
Guidelines for Archeological Properties
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published in 2000
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used to assist in the 
documentation of 
archeological properties for 
the National Register
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Historic Preservation Office
Discussion on the 
Capital Improvement 
Project (CIP) 
Interactive Map and 
Active Development 
Sites Map
Agenda Item: 3-c
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Historic Preservation Office
CIP Interactive Map
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Map of current Mesa 
initiatives and 
construction projects
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Projects aimed at 
enhancing infrastructure, 
improving public spaces, 
and fostering growth
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Historic Preservation Office
Active Development Sites Map
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Information about 
current and planned 
developments
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Follows process from 
submission through 
completion of construction
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Historic Preservation Office
Discussion on 
2026-2027 Historic 
Preservation Board 
Goals
Agenda Item: 3-d
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Historic Preservation Board
Hear reports from Board 
Members of currents events 
and educational topics related 
to historic preservation
Agenda Item: 4
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Items from citizens present
Agenda Item: 5
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Historic Preservation Office
Historic Preservation Officer’s 
Updates
Agenda Item: 6
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Historic Preservation Board
Adjournment
Agenda Item: 7
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