Historic Preservation Commission approves 2026 calendar, advances plans for Preservation Day and water-treatment plant review

At its Dec. 3, 2025 meeting, the Boulder City Historic Preservation Commission approved its 2026 meeting calendar and advanced planning for the city’s Historic Preservation Day and related preservation work.

Staff member told commissioners that “the nomination flyer has been completed and will be distributed in the January utility mailer to encourage the community to vote on the award for next year.” Staff said nominations will not be solicited until Jan. 15 and that the commission should identify who will lead individual event tasks and report back monthly on progress.

Commissioners discussed opening the historic water treatment plant as part of Preservation Day or during Historic Preservation Month, and asked whether the city should solicit public input on reuse options. Staff noted that when the plant has been opened…