Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

The City of Newberg's Historic Preservation Commission met on March 3, 2026, to discuss several initiatives related to historic preservation and community engagement. Key procurement-related topics included the submission of a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application for up to $16,000, with a city match of approximately $3,000, aimed at updating the historic resource inventory to include mid-century modern properties. The commission also reviewed an ODOT-funded determination of eligibility study for designating Newberg's downtown as a historic district, which could unlock federal grants and tax incentives. While no contract awards or vendor selections were made during the meeting, the discussion highlighted potential future grant-funded projects and the importance of community involvement before pursuing historic district designation. Additionally, the commission touched on the need for a modern database to manage historic property information and explored opportunities to enhance public education and display spaces in downtown areas, though no direct procurement actions were taken on these items.