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Commission prepares annual report, proposes $1,200 line item for plaques and future projects
Summary
Commission members reviewed an annual report draft covering June 2023–June 2024, agreed to collect additions by Feb. 25, and discussed requesting a small FY budget ($1,200) to pay for commemorative plaques and other modest expenses.
Commissioners reviewed a draft annual report covering the June 2023–June 2024 period and discussed an FY budget request to cover small preservation projects.
Staff circulated a green-marked draft built from the department database and from language used in prior reports. Commissioners asked staff to identify any designations completed in the report period and to forward missing entries to a fellow commissioner (Joel) for inclusion. Commissioners set a target for members to send additions by Feb. 25 so the commission can finalize materials for city council presentations in March.
Budget and plaques: Commissioners discussed a proposed line item of $1,200 to purchase small metal plaques for existing library tree displays and to reserve funds for potential, modest future projects (for example, plaques or signage related to a property designation). Staff and commissioners said they would research vendors and pricing; one commissioner volunteered to price shop and report back. The commission agreed by consensus to request the $1,200 amount for the upcoming budget process and to confirm any maximum allowable amount with city finance staff.
Why it matters: The annual report informs city council about the commission’s work and the modest budget request would give the commission limited discretionary funds for community-facing items such as designation plaques.
Next steps: Commissioners will send missing accomplishments and vendor research to staff by Feb. 25. Staff will compile final annual report language and include the $1,200 request in the commission’s budget submission.
