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Commission plans October strategic planning session to guide multi-year preservation work

Marion Historic Preservation Commission · July 17, 2025
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Summary

Members proposed a short in-person retreat (possibly extending the October meeting) to set five-year priorities, guide funding requests, and coordinate future reconnaissance and nomination work across the county.

Several commissioners urged creating a short strategic plan to set priorities for the next five years and to guide how the commission spends limited funding and requests future budgets. Margaret suggested an in-person retreat or extended meeting to discuss priorities and the commission’s role.

Jocelyn recommended extending the October meeting by an hour to accommodate strategic planning rather than scheduling a separate date. "Maybe just extend an hour and a half," she said, to allow a more robust discussion without adding excessive separate meetings. Members agreed to provide availability to Joe so staff can propose dates and formats.

The retreat is intended to produce a prioritized list of areas for reconnaissance and intensive surveys, inform a 2026 budget request (members discussed asking for $20,000–$25,000), and help incoming members understand longer-term goals.