Design and Preservation Commission

PURPOSE AND INTENT.  It is hereby declared a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of those features of special character, beauty, or special historical interest or value are public necessities and are required in the interest of health, prosperity, safety, and welfare of the people. The purpose of this Section is to:

 

(a)          Effect and safeguard the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of our City’s cultural, social, natural, economic, political, and architectural history as embodied and reflected in improvements, historic or landmark structures, historic or landmark sites, and natural features.

(b)          Safeguard the City's historic, prehistoric, and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such historic structures, sites, and districts.

(c)          Stabilize and improve property values.

(d)         Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past and present.

(e)          Protect and enhance the City’s attractions to residents, tourists, and visitors, and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry.

(f)           Promote the use of aesthetic and historic resources for people’s education, pleasure, and welfare.

(g)          Strengthen the economy of the City.

(h)          Promote the use of historic structures, sites and districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the City.

 

Members (Term expires May 1)

  • Chad Fradette, Chair (2027)
  • Linda Munson (2027)
  • Janet Finn (2025)
  • Char Bender (2025)
  • Tom Swenson (2026)
  • Mark Bowar, Council Representative
  • Vacancy  

 

If you have questions for the Commission or need an item placed on a meeting agenda, please email City Planner Nate Gilberts .