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Resident urges Post Falls to form historic-preservation commission and deepen planning outreach
Summary
Kim Brown, speaking during citizens issues, urged the council to strengthen historic preservation through comprehensive planning, a citizens advisory committee or a formal preservation commission, citing past efforts that saved the Chapin Building and the Water Tower.
Kim Brown, who has worked on historic preservation issues, told the council that comprehensive planning is critical to preserving Post Falls' identity and historic assets. She thanked the council for work that helped save the Chapin Building and the Water Tower and asked for a formal mechanism — such as an historic-preservation commission or citizen advisory committee — so preservation interests can participate more meaningfully than the five-minute public-comment window allows.
Brown argued that the city's history and small-town character add value and urged integration of preservation into planning, urban-renewal and park projects. Chair and councilors responded that they value the Chapin Building and Water Tower and said they will look at options; staff confirmed the council will consider preservation-related options in future agendas.
