City of Elgin Heritage Commission met August 5

City of Elgin Mayor David Kaptain
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City of Elgin Heritage Commission met August 5.

Here are the agenda provided by the commission:

A. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call

B. Approval of Minutes

      1. June, 3, 2025

C. Recognize Persons Present

D. Plaque Applications

      1. 739 W. Highland Avenue

E. Old Business

      1. Reports from Neighborhood Groups on Heritage Related Activities

      2. 2025 Elgin Heritage Commission Goals

            a. Historic Resources Survey

                  (i) Midwest Neighborhood Part 1 – Under Review

            b. Bungalow Website – No Update

      3. Design Review Subcommittee

      4. 2025 Marketing and Outreach Plan

            a. Educational Videos

            b. Gail Borden Library – Proposed Events

            c. Events

                  (i) 4th of July Parade Recap

                  (ii) Heritage Commission Car Show, August 3rd

F. New Business

      1. Gifford Park Association – Historic House Tour, September 6th and 7th – Volunteers Needed

      2. Elgin History Museum – 2025 Cemetery Walk, September 27th – 28th – Volunteers Needed

      3. Budget

            a. Memberships – NAPC and Landmarks Illinois

G. Other Business

H. Adjournment

https://il-elgin4.civicplus.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/9378



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