The Historic Preservation Commission shall have the following duties:
A. Survey And Inventory Community Historic Resources: The Historic Preservation Commission shall conduct or cause to be conducted a survey of the historic, architectural and archaeological resources within the community. The survey shall be compatible with the state inventory of historic and archaeological sites. Survey and inventory shall be maintained and shall be open to the public. The survey shall be updated at least every ten (10) years.
B. Review Proposed Nominations To National Register Of Historical Places: The Historic Preservation Commission shall review and comment to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed national register nominations for properties within the boundaries of the city. When the Historic Preservation Commission considers a national register nomination which is not normally evaluated by professionals in a specific discipline and that discipline is not represented on the Commission, the Commission shall, with prior approval of the City Council, seek expertise in that area before rendering its decision.
1. Public Hearing: Upon recommendation by the commission that property be nominated for inclusion on the national register, or upon recommendation by the planning commission that a site be designated as a landmark site pursuant to this chapter, the city council shall hold a public hearing preceded by giving sufficient written notice to the owners and occupants of the affected property and neighbors within 300 feet at least 14 days before the meeting. The notice shall designate whether the subject property is nominated for inclusion on the national register or whether it is being proposed as a landmark site because of its historical, architectural and cultural significance. The owners, occupants and any party known to be affected by a proposed historic landmark shall be given written notification of such recommendation or nomination as herein provided by utilizing the most current city and county records to obtain current addresses.
C. Provide Advice And Information: The Historic Preservation Commission shall act in an advisory role to other officials and governmental departments regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding historic and community history. (Ord. 2023-33, 12-6-2023)