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Pella commissioners consider $150 membership in preservation alliance; chair to attend Preserve Iowa Summit

City of Pella Historic Preservation Commission · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Chair Rhonda Kermode proposed the City of Pella join the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions for an annual fee of $150 to secure member benefits such as discounted Preserve Iowa Summit tickets; staff will research feasibility and report back. Kermode plans to attend the June 2–3 Preserve Iowa Summit in Ankeny.

Chairperson Rhonda Kermode brought forward the possibility of the City of Pella joining the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, noting an annual membership fee for Pella would be $150 and that membership would provide a discount for Preserve Iowa Summit tickets.

Planning and Zoning Director Gerald Buydos said he will investigate whether the city could join. Kermode also reported that she plans to attend the 2026 Preserve Iowa Summit in Ankeny on June 2–3.

No formal membership decision was made at the meeting; staff will report back with information about feasibility and any budget implications.