Meeting Brief: February 12, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission

The City Historic Preservation Commission, members discussed the financial status of the O’Connor Fund, noting a recent decrease but an increase in spendable money. They addressed the absence of a financial report due to bookkeeping adjustments at the start of the year. The commission explored strategies for community-wide engagement, particularly focusing on underrepresented groups such as African American, Latin American, and Native American communities. The Commission considered collaborating with the Kalamazoo Public Library on initiatives like ‘Untold Stories of Kalamazoo’. The meeting also covered the upcoming O’Connor Fund pre-application meeting, with discussions on logistics and budgeting. The passing of Dean Margaret Hawk, a notable community figure, is acknowledged. The meeting concluded with plans to enhance member training and engagement through city resources.