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Commission discusses National Register priorities, funding and small preservation account
Summary
Staff outlined possible National Register nominations (Pacific Center, Airport Gardens, Aiken Park) and commissioners discussed whether staff or a consultant would prepare nominations; commissioners were told the commission has a modest line‑item funded by COA fees and that past nominations have used grants.
During new business the commission discussed possible targets for future National Register nominations, including the Pacific Center and Airport Gardens and a stronger district candidate in Aiken Park. Staff said they have walked the neighborhoods and begun eligibility work and asked for commissioners' input on priorities.
Commissioners raised budgeting concerns: drafting a full district nomination can be lengthy and, if contracted out to a consultant, would require funding. Staff said previous nominations were supported by grants (one earlier example referenced about $5,000) and that the commission's account contains fees from certificates of appropriateness, but the commission does not submit a separate city budget; DMD handles budgeting and could assist if the commission requests funds. Commissioners asked staff to compile the current line‑item balance and to recommend whether nominations should be staff‑led or contracted.
No funding decision was made at the meeting; staff offered to provide account details and options for moving forward.
