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Commission hears plan to remove Hubbs House water tank, add interpretive sign

5674786 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

Parks director presented staff recommendation to disassemble a deteriorated historic water tank at Hubbs House for safety, keep the tank or parts for possible preservation, and install an interpretive sign; item was informational and no formal action was taken.

City Parks Director Mike Meersman told commissioners that the historic water tank at Hubbs House has deteriorated and presents a safety hazard and that State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) staff advised removal would not strip the site of its historic designation.

Meersman described the tank as lacking a top and potentially hazardous for children and wildlife. He said his department recommends disassembling the structure and…

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