Historic placard project moves forward
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The commission continued work on six downtown historical site placards, with draft reviews tentatively planned for April and additional submissions expected in mid to late February.
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What this means
The project will document historic buildings in downtown Aledo through informational placards. Commissioners discussed adding historical photos, verifying source citations, and developing a walking tour with a map and QR code. The commission also approved corrected prior minutes and asked staff to seek applicants for vacant commission seats.
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- Approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes with one sentence removed.
- Continued development of placards for six downtown historical sites.
- Tentatively planned to review draft placards at the April meeting with assistance from Haven Creative.
- Asked city staff to generate a social media post seeking new Historic Preservation Commission members.
- Planned to continue discussion of a mural refresh or self-guided walking tour at the April meeting.
- Scheduled the next meeting for April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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