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Aug 14, 2026

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Historical Commission Advances Preservation Projects

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Historical Commission Meeting Summary

The Commission will schedule a public hearing on proposed exterior work at 533 Main Street, the former YMCA building, in the Monument Park Local Historic District. Commissioners also unanimously approved the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes and continued work on preservation funding, demolition review, and historic district resources.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Commission advances historic preservation planning

The commission discussed creating a formal demolition review process for historic buildings, which would allow preservation alternatives and public input before demolition permits are issued without prohibiting demolition.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Historical Commission Advances Preservation Projects

The Commission is preparing a map and building profiles documenting downtown historic properties, with a possible City Council presentation during May Preservation Month. Members also reviewed a potential demolition-delay ordinance and agreed to monitor a proposed Theater Block redevelopment involving housing and retail; no plans have been submitted to the City.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Historical Commission Advances Preservation Projects

The commission unanimously approved changing its regular meeting time to 5:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month and continued planning for Monument Park repairs and a demolition review process.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Historical Commission Advances Preservation Projects

The Commission is gathering consultant fee estimates and planning a qualifications request for restoration of Monument Park’s cast-iron fencing, while considering a future matching-grant application because the project may not be ready for the March 13 deadline.

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