City of Ames, IA
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CURRENT AGENDA & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The Commission meets in the Ames City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 PM on the second Monday of each month.
Historic Preservation Award Winners - 2024, 2023, 2021, & 2020
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBERS. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is comprised of seven residents of the city, with a positive interest in preservation, appointed by the Mayor and with approval of the City Council. The appointment is for three years (unless the appointment is filling an unexpired term).
It is desirable for HPC members to have a background in the areas of history, urban planning, architecture, archeology, law, sociology, or historic preservation. One member from among the residents of the Old Town Historic District is appointed to represent that district, which is the city's only local historic district. The Old Town Historic District is located north of downtown.
Those interested in serving on the Commission are invited to submit a completed City application.
Current Members:
Scott Huffman (2026)
Melissa Goodwin (2026)
Robert Ewald (2026)
Michael Murphy (2025)
William Walker (2027)
Dévon Lewis (2027)
Kate Gregory (2027)
Terms expire on March 31 of the year in parenthesis.
*Not available for reappointment. Reappointment is available to those who have not yet served two full consecutive terms. (A full term is 3 years.)
Ray Anderson, Staff Liaison, 515-239-5270
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE. The Historic Preservation Commission works to shape the future while respecting the past. Its mission is to promote the educational, cultural, and economic welfare of the City by preserving and protecting historic structures, sites, and neighborhoods that serve as visible reminders of its history and cultural heritage.
Historic preservation plays a role in encouraging civic pride, neighborhood identity, economic vitality, and community sustainability. Studies have shown that historic preservation stabilizes property values, contributes to quality of life, and encourages property investments by owners. This translates into economic development by creation of new jobs and retention of existing jobs, especially in the building trades, as well as stimulation of tourism and business growth.
The HPC reviews applications for both new construction and changes to the exterior of proposed or designated local landmarks and structures within the Old Town Historic District. The HPC also provides information to owners of historic properties, boards, commissions, and the City Council on matters affecting historically and architecturally significant properties, structures, and areas.
RESOURCES
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application- There is NO CHARGE for making application.
- HPC Application Processing Schedule