City of Kalamazoo - March 11, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission
In the March meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, members discuss updates on the O’Connor Fund, including the need for a meeting between the city attorney and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to discuss fund structural changes. There is a reminder of the open registration for the MHPN annual conference and a need for volunteers. The commission addresses updates for the upcoming Preservation Month, focusing on nominations and awards, and details plans for historic tours of Mountain Home Cemetery and National Register sites. The commission also elects new officers, with Patrick Vail nominated as chair and Kyle Hibbard as vice chair. The commission acknowledges the departure of members Fred Edison and Melissa Paduk and emphasizes the need for new members. A report on the completion of the reconnaissance-level survey for several neighborhoods is presented, highlighting the importance of including historically excluded areas in preservation efforts. The meeting concludes with a discussion on membership and subcommittee participation.
00:00 Introduction
00:00:14 Call to Order
00:00:30 Roll Call
00:01:13 Approval of Agenda
00:01:27 Approval of Minutes
00:04:49 Public Comments
00:05:55 Financial Report
00:07:14 O’Connor Fund Report
00:10:45 Reports on Preservation Month
00:14:36 Historic Tours Report
00:17:02 Elections of Officers
00:23:33 Discussion Items
00:30:30 Administrative Reports
