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:
Sonya Morgan, Chairman
Susan Blaser, Vice-Chairman
Charles Boothe
Darryl Couts
Rick DeFlon
Jody Pasalich
Anna Sue Spohn
Staff:
Joshua Garrett, City Planner
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:
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025 – Cancelled
January 2026 – Cancelled
February 2026
March 2026
Copies of previous meeting minutes are recorded in the CLG Annual Reports, located here.
For requirements of CLG’s, click here.