Historic Preservation Commission

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Brighton Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

When: BHPC meetings convene the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Where: BHPC meetings are held at Brighton City Hall, located at 500 S. 4th Avenue.

Agendas and Minutes:

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission seeks to preserve the heritage of Brighton for future generations.

Our Purpose: To oversee the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of historic sites and structures in Brighton. To encourage and promote general interest and collect data for the history of Brighton.

Our Vision: To develop a community where preservation is an integral part of community and economic development and where the economic benefits of preservation are celebrated.

Goals:

The goals of the Brighton Historic Preservation Commission are to:

designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate those sites, structures, objects, and districts of the City;
foster civic pride in the beauty of the past;
stabilize the economic vitality of such sites;
enhance the City’s attraction to tourist and visitors;
promote the use of outstanding historic or architectural sites;
cooperate with state and federal historic preservation efforts; and,
maintain Certified Local Government (CLG) Standards.

Commission Responsibilities:

The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for:

reviewing resources designating historic sites and making decisions on alterations to historic sites
assisting owners of historic properties on physical or financial aspects of historic preservation
developing and assisting in public education programs focused on historic preservation

Sub-Committee Meeting Schedules:

Grants Committee - meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month - 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at City Hall in the Eagle Conference Room on the 2nd Floor, 500 South 4th Avenue.
Events Committee - meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month - 6 p.m. in the Historic Preservation Commission Office at Historic City Hall, 22 South 4th Avenue.
Historic Properties / Outreach Committee - meets on the 4th Thursday of the month - 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Preservation Commission Office at Historic City Hall, 22 South 4th Avenue.

Members:

Member contact information is available to download from the member listing document (PDF).

Sara Dawson
Dick Hodge
Catherine Johnson
Jo Elizabeth Pinto
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant - Alternate
Vacant - Alternate
Ken Kreutzer - City Council Alternate
Mark Humbert - City Council Representative
Vacant - Emeritus
Vacant - Youth Liaison

If you are interested in being a member of the Brighton Historic Preservation Commission, please click on the Vacancies tab in the left column and you will be redirected to a page with the requirements, vacancy information, and application.

Historic Preservation Commission Application Questions (PDF).

Historic Preservation Office and Staff:

Kimberly Bauer, Historic Preservation Coordinator
Aja Tibbs, Long Range Planner
Mark Heidt, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director/Grants
Sheryl Johnson, Administrative Assistant