Historic Preservation Board
TL;DR
The Historic Preservation Board met to discuss neighborhood heritage mapping and future preservation efforts, with a focus on documenting local historical sites in Mesa. The meeting primarily centered on presenting story maps for the Lehi and Washington-Escobedo neighborhoods and exploring ways to better document and preserve the city's historical properties.
Key Decisions
- No formal decisions made Discussion Only
Agenda
- Call meeting to order.
- 2 Approval of the minutes from the April 2, 2024 Historic Preservation Board meeting.HP Minutes
- 3 Approval of the minutes from the April 23, 2024 Historic Preservation Board meeting.HP Minutes
- Discussion Items.*
- 4-a Hear a presentation and discuss the Lehi and Washington-Escobedo Heritage Neighborhood Story Maps, a web-based application using maps and text telling the history of the neighborhoods.HP Presentation
- Future Discussion items.**
- Monitoring Archaeological Sites.
- GIS mapping of historic properties in Mesa.
- Supplemental List.
- Developing a procedure to assess National Register of Historic Places property owners’ interest in MHPR designation.
- Hear reports from Board Members of current events and educational topics related to historic preservation.**
- Items from citizens present.***
- Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates.
- Introduce Matthew Kriegl – City of Mesa Historic Preservation Officer
- Confirm date for the July 2024 Historic Preservation Board Meeting.
- Adjournment.
- *These items are for Board discussion only – no Board action will be taken on the items. ** These items are not for Board discussion and no Board action will be taken at this meeting. ***Any citizen wishing to speak on an agenda item should complete and turn in a blue card to City staff before that item is presented. When the Board considers the item, you will be called to the podium to provide your comments. The Arizona Open Meeting Law (ARS § 38-431 et seq.) limits the Historic Preservation Board to discussing only those matters specifically listed on the agenda. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767.