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Heritage Preservation Commission
What is the Heritage Preservation Commission?
The Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) was created by City ordinance in 1976 to protect and promote the heritage of the City of Saint Paul and became a Certified Local Government (CLG) in 1985. The thirteen-member citizen board is charged with protecting the City's historic resources.
Who is on the HPC?
The Commission consists of thirteen members who are residents of Saint Paul appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council.
One of the members is a representative of the Ramsey County Historical Society. At least three of the members are registered architects.
2009 HPC Member List
What does the HPC do?
The HPC provides the following services:
- Serves as an advisory body to the Mayor and Saint Paul City Council on municipal heritage preservation matters
- Identifies, researches, and recommends to the City Council structures and areas to be designated as heritage preservation sites or districts
- Reviews proposed alterations to designated properties
- Maintains a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties
- Enforces appropriate state and local legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties
- Provides education about the importance of preservation and encourages public participation in its preservation programs
- Promotes heritage preservation through annual awards and education projects
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