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Preservation commission updates council on certification push, draft ordinance to follow
Summary
A preservation commission representative briefed the council on a new commission, its membership and goals to pursue Certified Local Government status and a National Register historic district; staff said a draft ordinance will be on the council agenda next month for ratification.
Representatives of the newly formed Historic Preservation Commission updated the Manti City Council on Aug. 12 about membership, goals and an upcoming ordinance needed to pursue a Certified Local Government designation and a National Register historic district.
A commission representative described membership including local preservation practitioners and volunteers and said the top priority is to become certified; staff noted the state provided sample ordinance language that staff has adapted and will bring to council for ratification at the next meeting. “That should hopefully be happening very very soon,” a staff member said about the certification process.
Council and commission members discussed how preservation work ties to economic development and tourism, and a council member and public commenter suggested seasonal lighting for the Pioneer Heritage Gardens as a community amenity. Staff described outreach activities the commission has done, including tours of local historic homes and engagement with statewide preservation experts, and said outreach will continue through upcoming open houses and a public survey related to the city’s master plan.
Council will review the draft ordinance at the next regular meeting and staff asked for council feedback on commission goals in the meantime.
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