Preserving significant parts of our past gives us a sense of our “roots,” and helps us remember where we came from and see where we want to go. Learn more about the Heritage Preservation Commission and what it does for the City.
The Parks Commission is advisory in nature, making recommendations to City Council concerning recreation areas, facilities, services, and programs to benefit the City. The Commission also advises City Council in matters concerning the development, management, operation, and maintenance of park and trail systems already in existence and those that may be acquired in the future according to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to advise the City Council on land use policies and laws, and to make final decisions on certain kinds of development and use permits.