Historic Preservation Board
TL;DR
The Mesa Historic Preservation Board reviewed its 2024 accomplishments and outlined its strategic plan for 2025-2026, focusing on preserving the city's historical landmarks and districts. The meeting included detailed presentations on preservation efforts, legal requirements, and upcoming archaeological and community projects.
Key Decisions
- 2025 Historic Preservation Workplan Discussed
- Board Goals for 2025-2026 Initial Planning
- Archaeological Project Review Information Sharing
Agenda
- Call meeting to order
- Guest Introductions*
- Staff Discussion Items, Part 1
- 3-a Presentation and discussion on the Mesa Historic Preservation Office 2024 accomplishmentsHP Presentation
- Presentation and discussion on the Arizona Open Meeting Law
- Presentation and discussion on role, powers, and duties of the Historic Preservation Board as outlined within the Mesa Zoning Ordinance and City Code and how meetings should be run
- Break
- Staff Discussion, Part 2
- Presentation and discussion on the 2025 Historic Preservation Workplan, including, but not limited to GIS maps, historic landmarks and historic districts, text amendments and design guidelines, city projects, and community outreach
- Presentation and discussion on Archaeological Efforts for projects on City of Mesa Property
- Field Trip and Museum Update at the adjacent Mesa Historical Museum Auditorium*
- Lunch Break
- Discussion Items
- Identify and discuss Historic Preservation Board goals for 2025-2026
- Items from citizens present **
- Adjournment
- * These items are not for Board discussion and no Board action will be taken on the items. ** The public may address the Board on any item. 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.