Historic Preservation Committee 7 16 2026 Video

The City of College Place Historic Preservation Committee convened on July 16, 2026, to review and discuss the historic preservation chapter of the city's comprehensive plan update. The meeting focused on reviewing the draft document section by section, including the inventory of historic properties, goals, policies, and objectives related to preservation efforts. Committee members provided feedback on language clarifications, property listings, and the inclusion of photographs. They also discussed the process for nominating properties to state and national historic registries and the use of a recently awarded Certified Local Government grant to support a district nomination. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the committee indicated plans to engage consultants for the district nomination work funded by the grant. The meeting concluded with updates on local historic building renovations and scheduling the next meeting for October 15, 2026.