Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - July 22, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - July 22, 2026
The Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission met on July 22, 2026, to receive updates on the Huntridge Theater public-private partnership and needs assessment, consider funding for new historical signs at Floyd Lamb Park, approve membership renewals, and discuss future preservation projects. The meeting took place in the afternoon.
Huntridge Theater Update
- Jay Dapper, owner of the Huntridge Theater, provided an update on the progress of a public-private partnership nonprofit stewardship model and the AMS needs assessment. He reported that AMS has completed extensive interviews and the first phase of the assessment is nearing completion, with the draft showing a tremendous need for theater space. The assessment aims to determine the need for a community theater space and will guide the restoration. Commission members expressed concerns about not having received the contract or questionnaire. Dapper clarified that the first phase focuses on market need, with financial feasibility to follow. Chair Laramie noted confusion about Dapper's role. Seth Floyd from staff clarified that the assessment is a separate city contract managed by Parks and Recreation, and Dapper's updates are required under a settlement agreement. Dapper also mentioned formation of an advisory board with candidates in categories like principal, community advocates, programming, legal, finance, marketing, technical, funding, and facilitation. Construction staging in the parking lot is ongoing. He noted a recent commercial shoot at the theater by Nike and the NBA. Commissioner Harper expressed concern about separating commercial properties and the need for financial analysis in the assessment.
Floyd Lamb Park Signs (Deferred)
- Discussion on funding $15,950 for COTS Environmental Consultants to review and revise existing historical signs and create 10 new signs at Floyd Lamb Park at Thule Springs. Commissioners suggested adding signs for non-extant structures (e.g., casino, gunhouse, cookhouse, tennis courts) and adjusting sign sizes to better highlight important structures like the Adobe Hut. Staff recommended deferring to the next meeting (August 26) to allow for a revised scope including these additions and potential cost changes. A motion to defer carried unanimously.
Membership Renewals Approved
- Approved $200 renewal for National Alliance of Preservation Commissioners. Motion carried.
- Approved $250 renewal for National Trust for Historic Preservation Preservation Leadership Forum. Motion carried.
Future Preservation Projects Discussion
- Staff presented potential projects for fiscal year 2027: historic context for the Arts District, Gateway District survey (including Naked City), update of Floyd Lamb Park National Register nomination (last updated 1981), Charleston Boulevard survey (focused on Googie architecture and surrounding neighborhoods like Merry Crest and Charleston Square), and strategic planning sessions. Commissioners prioritized the Arts District and Gateway District as time-sensitive because of ongoing development, followed by the Floyd Lamb Park update and the Charleston corridor. Staff will proceed with Arts District and Gateway District work, and will bring back a refined proposal for Charleston, including maps and cost estimates. The state camp training (September 25) and local Las Vegas camp (to be scheduled) are also ongoing.
Director's Updates & Media Report
- Staff reported progress on Old Mormon Fort nomination (edits in progress), Johnny Toko's Gym project (kickoff meeting held with SHIPO), and SHIPO approval for the Mob Museum expansion. Upcoming state camp training on September 25 (in-person and virtual options) and local camp to be scheduled. Commissioner Harper raised concerns about proposed federal changes to Section 106 regulations announced June 17, 2026, noting sweeping changes to definitions and processes. Staff will attend a related session at the National Alliance of Preservation Commissioners forum and report back.
Public Comment
- Commissioner Harper, speaking as a member of the public, highlighted resources from NAPC, Society for American Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage Partners regarding the Section 106 rewrite. He encouraged commissioners to review informational sessions.
Key Outcomes
- Huntridge Theater update received as information; no action taken.
- Floyd Lamb Park sign funding item deferred to August 26, 2026 meeting.
- Approved NAPC membership renewal ($200).
- Approved National Trust membership renewal ($250).
- Future projects direction: staff to prioritize Arts District and Gateway District; proceed with Floyd Lamb Park update; bring back Charleston corridor proposal.
- Discussion on Section 106 changes to be agendized for the next meeting as an action item.
- Staff to report on NAPC forum at the August meeting.
Meeting Transcript
How are you? I'm good. Excuse me, Commissioner Cosgrove. Hello. Commissioner Cosgrove, can you hear me? Yeah. Can you please mute your phone? Yeah, sorry about that. Good afternoon, everyone. We are ready to call to order the historic preservation commission meeting. And we will start with roll call. Thank you. Chair Laramie? Here. Vice Chair Levine. Commissioner Stodle. Commissioner Hodgkiss. Commissioner Serifast? Here. Commissioner Cosgrove. She's in. Thank you. Commissioner Palacios. Commissioner Moody. Here. Commissioner Perdue. Commissioner Grimmer. Here. Commissioner Harper. Here. Commissioner Cebrandt. Here. Thank you. We do have a quorum. Great. Thank you. Our second item is an announcement regarding compliance with the open meeting law. Are we in compliance? Yes, we are. Item number three is public comment. Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, please come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed may be limited. Do we have anyone from the public wishing to come forward? Seeing no one, we'll move on to item number four for possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the regular meeting of June twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-six. And so I uh provided uh update package uh to Diane recently and uh wondering if you all received it. I know that we're gonna look at it today, but just wanted to find out if everybody received it. I don't believe so. It's not in our backup material, but we do have your slides on our screens. Okay.
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