Title
HLC#24-005: Consideration of the Annual Vision and Preservation Goals of the Historic Landmark Commission for 2024-2025
Requested Action
To consider the Commission’s goals for 2024-2025.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the vision and goals for 2024-2025.
Description/History
Each year, the Commission approves a vision statement and preservation goals for the fiscal year beginning October 1 and ending September 30. The goals include items the Commission would like to accomplish during the year.
Based on the discussion at the July 11, 2024, meeting, staff revised the annual vision and goals for 2024-2025 as follows for the Commission’s consideration:
• Vision: “The Historic Landmark Commission will use the power of preservation to save our cultural landscapes and living heritage, create a sense of place, and protect and promote the unique identity of Mansfield through education.”
• Preservation Goals:
1) Identify and prioritize Mansfield's historic resources.
a) Expand on the windshield surveys taken by the Volunteer Program and Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
b) Request funding from Council for a formal Downtown Historic Resource Survey in conjunction with a CLG grant.
2) Coordinate the historic preservation program with other City agencies.
a) Request a joint work session with the Downtown Revitalization Subcommittee to discuss the historic preservation program.
b) Keep other City departments and boards abreast of the Commission’s policies and actions so they may act in a mutually supportive fashion.
3) Promote the work of the Historic Landmark Commission.
a) Produce an annual report of the Commission's activities to educate the public on the Commission's role and the need for historic preservation.
b) Seek local, state, and federal recognition for the City’s preservation efforts.
4) Increase the Commission's public engagement programs.
a) Promote events to celebrate the City’s heritage.
b) Work with the Museum on ed...
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