The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established in 1978 by the City of Excelsior Springs. In 1991, Excelsior Springs became a Certified Local Government (CLG). The role of the HPC is to assist the City in the administration of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The HPC consists of seven members, residents of Excelsior Springs or appointed to serve recommendation of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, all appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The term of each member is three years.
Current Members:
Jason Van Till, Chairman
Dennis Hartman, Vice-Chairman
Susan Blaser
Darryl Couts
Rick DeFlon
Sonya Morgan
Anna Sue Spohn
Staff:
Melinda Mehaffy, Community Development Director
Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Community Development Department to discuss questions or concerns about preservation, historic districts and local or National historic designation. The Community Development Department is able to provide information about the designation process, answer questions about the Certificate of Appropriateness application process and assist with technical resources for performing work on designated buildings.
Meeting Minutes:
October 9, 2024
November 13, 2024 – Cancelled
December 11, 2024
January 8, 2025 – Cancelled
February 2025 – Cancelled
March 2025 – Cancelled
April 9, 2025
May 14, 2025
June 11, 2025
Copies of previous meeting minutes are recorded in the CLG Annual Reports, located here.
For requirements of CLG’s, click here.