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October 28, 2026 - Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

Public Meetings — Wednesday, October 28, 2026
BodyLas Vegas, Nevada
SessionPublic Meetings
DateWednesday, October 28, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Speaker 1

1:44

Good afternoon.

1:45

I'd like to call this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to order.

1:50

And our first item of business is to take roll.

Unassigned speaker

2:00

Chair

Speaker 2

2:00

Laramie?

Speaker 1

2:01

Here.

Speaker 2

2:02

Commissioner Levine.

2:04

Commissioner Stodel.

2:06

Commissioner Seraphiz.

2:08

Commissioner Cosgrove.

Speaker 3

2:12

Here.

Speaker 2

2:13

Commissioner Palacios.

2:15

Commissioner Moody?

Speaker 4

2:16

Here.

Speaker 2

2:17

Commissioner Purdue.

Speaker 4

2:18

Here.

Speaker 2

2:19

Commissioner Grimmer.

2:21

Commissioner Harper.

2:24

Commissioner C.

2:25

Brandt.

Unassigned speaker

2:27

Here.

Speaker 2

2:27

Thank you.

2:28

We do have a quorum.

Speaker 1

2:31

Thank you.

2:32

And our second item is an announcement regarding our compliance with open meeting law.

2:37

Are we in compliance?

Speaker 2

2:38

Yes, we are in compliance.

Speaker 1

2:42

Our third item today is public comment.

2:44

Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action.

2:50

If you wish to be heard, please come forward and give your name for the record.

2:54

The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed may be limited.

3:00

Do we have any members of the public wishing to speak at this time?

3:07

Seeing no one, we will move on to item number four for possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the regular meeting of September twenty-third, twenty twenty-six.

3:19

Do we have any comments on the minutes?

3:23

And if not, I would look for a motion to approve.

3:29

We have a motion to approve.

3:36

Aye.

3:37

Any opposed?

3:40

That motion carries with the chair also voting in favor.

Unassigned speaker

3:44

Item number five, two six-round four seven three-hpc one.

Speaker 1

3:51

A report by Jay Dapper, principal of Dopper companies regarding the status of the Huntridge Theater, located at twelve oh eight East Charleston Boulevard.

4:02

Good afternoon.

Speaker 5

4:03

Hi, how are you?

4:04

Great.

4:08

Um I am here to give an update today on the Huntridge Theater.

4:13

Um I don't have much of an update uh this meeting.

4:16

Not a lot has changed since the last meeting.

4:19

Um I believe that in uh Dr.

4:23

Siebrant, um, did you distribute out the AMS report after the last meeting?

4:30

Yes.

4:31

Okay.

4:32

So then you guys should have a copy of the AMS report.

4:35

And um, I don't know if you've had a chance to review it, but um I believe that the city has started the second phase of that in addition to the second phase.

4:46

I think that um the, you know, the desire for me to move forward under uh the public private part.

4:54

The public-private partnership that I described, you know, the last couple of times I'm I came uh is still what I intend to do.

5:02

Um, but in order for us to be able to go through all the way through that process, I believe that the next phase has to be complete.

5:09

Um the harbor the it's called How Halber Company, which is the public works um contractor that's been doing the large road construction project, um just recently notified me that their project is coming to an end, um, and I'm going to be meeting with them the first week of November to walk the property and go through you know the condition of the parking lot and the areas that they were using.

5:35

Uh they recently removed the fence that was around the Huntridge.

5:38

Um our plan is actually to put the fence back up around the perimeter in order to continue to protect the building.

5:47

And um, other than that, I don't think that I have any other updates and would be happy to answer any questions.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Historic Preservation█████████████████████████████████████████████74%
Legal Affairs████7%
Public Engagement██4%
Community Engagement██4%
Economic Development█2%
Procedural█1%
Budget Equity Analysis█1%
Parking Requirements█1%
Affordable Housing█1%
Summary of Proceedings

October 28, 2026 - Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

The Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) held its regular meeting on October 28, 2026. The commission received an update on the Huntridge Theater, approved the first draft of a National Register nomination for Johnny Toko's Ringside Gym, approved matching funds for an Arts District historic context study, and discussed recent conferences and proposed federal changes to the National Historic Preservation Act.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The commission unanimously approved the final minutes of the regular meeting of September 23, 2026, by reference.

Discussion Items

  • Huntridge Theater (Item 5): Developer Jay Dapper reported that no renovations have occurred in the last year, stating the city has initiated Phase II of an AMS study. Mr. Dapper stated he will not seek a reduction of liquidated damages this year. Commissioners Stodel and Grimmer expressed significant concern over the lack of financial feasibility data for restoration and operation, stressing the building remains at risk. Staff clarified the city will not make financial decisions until the fiscal year 2028 budget process begins in January 2027. Mr. Dapper stated the goal is to finalize a non-profit ownership structure for the property by 2027.
  • Johnny Toko's Ringside Gym (Item 6): Consultant Zoanne Camana presented the first draft of a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the gym, located at 9 West Charleston Boulevard. Commissioners Harper, Stodel, and Laramie requested specific clarifications regarding building integrity and historic features. Action: The commission voted to approve the first draft with edits to be submitted to staff by the end of the following day. The nomination will then be reviewed by the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
  • Arts District Historic Context Study (Item 7): Action: The commission voted to approve $13,333 in HPC funds to match a $20,000 federal SHPO grant for a total project cost of $33,333 to hire a consultant for a historic context study of the Arts District. An RFP will be issued, and a draft report will return to the HPC for review.
  • SHPO CAMP Training Report (Item 8): Commissioners who attended the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) training in Carson City shared key takeaways, including the strong need for a dedicated Las Vegas Preservation Plan, improved community outreach, and building relationships with state partners. Staff will survey the commission to select topics for a future local HPC training session.
  • Old Spanish Trail Conference (Item 9): Staff reported on the annual conference in Knab, Utah, noting a digital game is in development and the association may hold its next conference in Las Vegas. Commissioners Laramie and Stodel expressed strong interest in collaborating on trail markers and cross-jurisdictional preservation efforts.
  • Nevada Museums Association Conference (Item 10): Commissioner Nathan Harper reported on the conference in Mesquite, Nevada, where he presented on the collaborative exhibit of the Paiute dictionary at City Hall. He encouraged commissioners to actively share the work of the HPC with the public.
  • Section 106 Regulations (Item 11): The commission discussed proposed revisions to the regulations for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Action: The commission voted to approve a letter to Nevada's congressional delegation opposing the proposed changes. The letter will include the names and titles of the commissioners.
  • Project Updates & Outreach (Item 13): Staff announced an upcoming outreach opportunity at the Get Outdoors Nevada event on November 7, 2026, at the Civic Plaza. Commissioners were invited to volunteer at the HPC table. Two commission vacancies are currently being filled.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the final minutes of September 23, 2026.
  • Approved the first draft of the National Register nomination for Johnny Toko's Ringside Gym with edits.
  • Approved $13,333 in matching funds for an Arts District Historic Context Study.
  • Approved sending a letter to the Nevada congressional delegation opposing changes to Section 106 regulations.
  • The Huntridge Theater will be a standing monthly agenda item for future meetings.
  • A formal review of the process for the Huntridge Theater's covenant and liquidated damages will be placed on a future agenda.
  • Staff will issue a survey to commissioners to select four topics for a local HPC training session.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. I'd like to call this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to order. And our first item of business is to take roll. Chair Laramie? Here. Commissioner Levine. Commissioner Stodel. Commissioner Seraphiz. Commissioner Cosgrove. Here. Commissioner Palacios. Commissioner Moody? Here. Commissioner Purdue. Here. Commissioner Grimmer. Commissioner Harper. Commissioner C. Brandt. Here. Thank you. We do have a quorum. Thank you. And our second item is an announcement regarding our compliance with open meeting law. Are we in compliance? Yes, we are in compliance. Our third item today 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 any members of the public wishing to speak at this time? Seeing no one, we will move on to item number four for possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the regular meeting of September twenty-third, twenty twenty-six. Do we have any comments on the minutes? And if not, I would look for a motion to approve. We have a motion to approve. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries with the chair also voting in favor. Item number five, two six-round four seven three-hpc one. A report by Jay Dapper, principal of Dopper companies regarding the status of the Huntridge Theater, located at twelve oh eight East Charleston Boulevard. Good afternoon. Hi, how are you? Great. Um I am here to give an update today on the Huntridge Theater. Um I don't have much of an update uh this meeting. Not a lot has changed since the last meeting. Um I believe that in uh Dr. Siebrant, um, did you distribute out the AMS report after the last meeting? Yes.

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