City of Newberg

Historical Preservation Commission Planning Session

March 22, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.

Commissioners Present:  

Charles Watson, Britta Mansfield, Bob Woodruff, Debbra Buerkle, Robyn Wheatley (Ex-Officio)

Staff Present:  Rachel Thomas, Clay Downing

PLANNING SESSION:

The goal of this planning session is to identify goals, stakeholders, and resources for the work of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Commissioners identified a list of organizations, businesses, individuals, and education programs that have a stake in Newberg historical preservation.

Commissioners then discussed various “historic treasures” around the Newberg community, followed by the areas of history that are not currently being preserved like historic homes and minority history.

Commissioners discussed which goals and activities would have the biggest impact in the community, and which could help Newberg residents become invested in historic preservation.

Commissioners closed the meeting by discussing goals and consolidating goals to provide a more focused path forward.

The final goals stated by the commissioners were:

•  Updating the historic resource inventory

•  Establishing a local history museum or repository

•  Increasing Communication and Education about local history

•  Preservation and Restoration of Buildings including Commercial and Residential

•  Gathering oral histories of our people

•  Awards Program

It was requested that staff develop a draft workplan further developing these goals for the next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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