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Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Study Session

TL;DR

The Mesa Historic Preservation Board held a study session to review recent preservation projects and discuss future initiatives. They welcomed a new City Archaeologist, Meghan Eaton, and reviewed quarterly preservation efforts for historic sites and buildings.

Key Decisions

  • Quarterly Preservation Project Review Reviewed
  • Historic Museum Donation Discussed commemorative brick/nameplate donation
  • January 2026 Board Retreat Planning Topics under consideration
  • Alston House Rehabilitation Update Status discussed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call Meeting to Order.
  2. 2 Approval of the minutes from the September 02, 2025, Historic Preservation Board meeting
    HP Minutes
  3. Introduction of New City Archaeologist – Meghan Eaton.
  4. Discussion Items:
  5. 4-a Quarterly report of projects evaluated between July 2025 - September 2025 for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) and Section 106 reviews (as identified under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966).
    HP Presentation
  6. The January 2026 Mesa Historic Preservation Board retreat and potential topics.
  7. Historic Preservation Board Purchasing a commemorative brick or nameplate as a donation for the Mesa Historical Museum’s capital campaign Step Up to the Plate.
  8. Updates regarding the rehabilitation efforts of the City-owned Alston House located at 453 N Pima, Mesa, AZ.
  9. Hear reports from Board Members of currents events and educational topics related to historic preservation. *
  10. Items from citizens present. **
  11. Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates. *
  12. Adjournment.
  13. * 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.