2026-09-01 - Historic Preservation Commission

Summary

Built from the posted agenda; no minutes or recording have been read, so outcomes are not recorded here.

• Introduction of a new commissioner.
• Demolition permit applications for 1712 Riback Road, 113 W. Worley Street and 708 N. Fourth Street (assessor records attached).
• Staff reports on a Community Classroom presentation (Preservation Plan and Historic Property Viewer) and Central-City design guidelines and overlay discussions with neighborhood groups.
• Old business: Benton-Stephens NW survey consultant selection; follow-up on communications and Broadway Diner support letters.
• New business: officer elections; Missouri Preservation Conference in Lebanon, September 14-16 (register by 9/9).
• Next meeting October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Agenda

1. Call to order
2. Introductions: new commissioner
3. Approval of agenda
4. Approval of minutes: August 4, 2026
5. Demolition permit applications: 1712 Riback Road; 113 W. Worley Street; 708 N. Fourth Street
6. Staff reports: A. Community Classroom presentation; B. Central-City Design Guidelines and overlay discussions
7. Old business: A. Benton-Stephens NW survey consultant selection; B. Communications and Broadway Diner letters follow-up
8. New business: A. Officer elections; B. Missouri Preservation Conference
9. General comments
10. Next meeting: October 6, 2026, 5:30 PM
11. Adjournment

Sources

• Posted agenda (PDF): https://gocolumbiamo.legistar1.com/gocolumbiamo/meetings/2026/9/8741_A_Historic_Preservation_Commission_26-09-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
• Legistar meeting page (agenda and minutes links): https://gocolumbiamo.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=8741&GID=615&G=360B322F-B5D9-4E29-BE65-A6940441E0DD