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Hanksville work session: council opts to retain historic-preservation language for future grant eligibility
Summary
Councilors reviewed a historic-preservation chapter and a related cemetery provision; while members said the town has not consistently followed the preservation rules, they decided to keep the ordinance language in the code to preserve grant eligibility and future options.
HANKSVILLE
Town staff and councilors reviewed the proposed historic-preservation chapter and the cemetery-related provisions. Discussion focused on whether to remove the preservation language from the code, given that the town has not consistently enforced or followed the existing rules.
Why it matters: Historic-preservation ordinances can be a prerequisite for some grant programs and for accessing targeted preservation funding. Removing the language could make the town ineligible for certain grants without a later ordinance reinstatement.
What council discussed and the outcome: - Several councilors said the town currently does not fully follow the preservation provisions, and noted recruitment challenges for commissions (planning and historic preservation) that the code requires. - Staff noted that keeping the historic-preservation chapter in the code preserves the town's eligibility for applicable grants; removing it would mean re-adopting the ordinance at a later date if the town wanted to pursue grant funds. - Council consensus: keep the historic-preservation language in the code for now. Council members said they could revisit the chapter later and that staff would maintain a file of draft language for future reference.
Cemetery rules: The council briefly reviewed cemetery language mentioned earlier in the meeting; no substantive changes were adopted during the session. Members said the cemetery provisions were acceptable as written and that the preservation chapter could help with future projects such as restoration grants for historic church buildings.
Next steps: Staff will retain the preservation chapter language in the draft town code and keep supporting materials on file for future grant applications or ordinance re-adoption. No formal repeal or adoption vote occurred during the meeting.
