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Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
Public Policy and Purpose
The protection, preservation, perpetuation and use of places, areas, buildings, structures and other objects having
a special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value is a public necessity and is required in the
interest of the people. The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (hereafter ACHP) is to:
- Safeguard the cultural resources of the city by preserving sites, structures, districts and landmarks which
reflect elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history.
- Protect and enhance the city's attractions to residents and visitors.
- Foster civic pride in the beauty and notable achievements of the past.
- Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and interest of the city.
- Promote the use and preservation of historic sites and landmarks for the education and general welfare of the
people of the city.
Definition
The ACHP is an advisory group designated as the heritage preservation commission of the city who makes recommendations
to the City Council. Recommendations to the City Council include, but are not limited to, designations of historic
sites, landmarks, or historic districts. The committee shall conduct continuous surveys of cultural resources of the
City for which there is reason to believe are, or will be, eligible for such designations.
Duties
- The ACHP is responsible for the preparation and periodic review and update of the cultural resource management
plan of the City.
- The ACHP shall maintain a register of historic sites and landmarks in the City.
- The ACHP shall review and make recommendations to the Council concerning proposed alternations to a designated
landmark or historic site.
- The ACHP shall review all applications for building permits, preliminary and final plats that affect, or are
suspected of having an affect on, designated landmarks or historic sites.
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Boards & Commissions
 Human Services/Rights
Planning
Parks, Rec & Natural Resources
Public Safety, Health & Welfare
Public Works
Historic Preservation
Economic Development Authority
Minutes from 2005 Meetings
February 15
March 15
May 17
July 19
September 20
November 15
Perspectives in Cottage Grove History documents
Volume 5: Down by Grey Cloud: The Mississippi River in Cottage Grove History |
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