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Council adopts amendment to historic-preservation code aimed at certified-local-government status; minutes and check register approved
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 701-2024 amending Municipal Code 15.50 to support pursuing certified local government status, approved the June 25 minutes and the June 2024 check register on voice votes, and listed upcoming RDA steps for identifying historic buildings.
The council adopted Ordinance 701-2024, an amendment to Municipal Code 15.50 on historic-structure preservation, intended to let the town pursue certified local government status by changing which local group handles preservation responsibilities.
A council speaker summarized the purpose of the amendment as administrative: it reallocates local preservation responsibilities to a newly formed group so the town can move toward certified-local-government recognition; the speaker said additional work will follow before the town formally seeks certification and that the RDA and council will review later steps.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to approve the Town Council minutes of June 25, 2024: moved (mover not specified in the transcript), passed on voice vote. - Motion to approve the June 2024 check register: seconded by Robbie and Tim; approved on voice vote. - Ordinance 701-2024 (amend Municipal Code 15.50): moved by Tim, seconded by Robbie; adopted on voice vote.
Procedural context: The ordinance was presented at second reading; a speaker emphasized that the change is intended to allow the town to become a certified local government and that further months of work will be needed to identify historic buildings and set a process for designation.
Next steps: Staff and the RDA will continue work on identifying candidate historic properties and will return to the council with implementation details in coming months.
