Historic Preservation Regular Meeting 10.12.2026

The City of Millwood Historic Preservation Commission held its regular meeting on October 12, 2026. The commission received confirmation that the city had been awarded a Certified Local Government grant, allowing it to proceed with preparing an RFP for a consultant. The anticipated survey scope includes approximately 700–900 properties, including areas adjacent to the current historic district, City Hall, and the park. No RFP award or spending vote occurred at this meeting. The commission also discussed the limited 2026 budget and requested cost information to support its 2027 budget planning; a $10,000 budget was raised as a possibility but was not approved.

Members reviewed proposed content for a historic trail sign and asked staff to obtain an estimate from the original sign company for design and production. Additional signage priorities include the remaining trail signs, historic-district street-sign toppers, and possible centennial banners. These were planning discussions, with costs and funding sources still to be determined. The commission also discussed possible future changes to the preservation ordinance, including reducing the current 100% property-owner consent threshold for creating a local historic district; no change was decided. The November public hearing for a local-register application will be rescheduled after the required notice period is repeated.