Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Lower Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Mesa Historic Preservation Board met to discuss upcoming events and elect leadership for the year. A new board member, Jason Ludwig, was introduced, and the board began planning for their 2026 retreat and Historic Preservation Month student contest.

Key Decisions

  • Election of Board Chair Pending
  • Election of Board Vice Chair Pending
  • 2026 Board Retreat Planning Discussion Stage
  • Historic Preservation Month Contest Topics Under Consideration
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Introduction of New Board Member – Jason Ludwig
  3. 3 Approval of the minutes from the August 5, 2025, Historic Preservation Board meeting
    HP Minutes
  4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Historic Preservation Board
  5. Discussion items:
  6. Discuss the 2026 Mesa Historic Preservation Board Retreat and potential date, time, venue, and topics for the retreat
  7. Discuss the May 2026 Historic Preservation Month Student Essay and Visual Arts contest and potential essay and visual arts contest topics
  8. Hear reports from Board Members of currents events and educational topics related to historic preservation *
  9. Items from citizens present **
  10. Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates *
  11. Adjournment
  12. * 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.