Title
Volunteer Shifts
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Discussion of volunteer shifts for upcoming events, such as the Window Workshop, Arts Walk, and a Veterans Day event celebrating the Legion Way Trees.
Staff Contact:
Brittany Gillia, Historic Preservation Officer, Community Planning and Economic Development, 360.753.8427
Presenter(s):
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Background and Analysis:
The Heritage Commission has multiple events coming up and additional information is needed to go over coverage for the upcoming events.
Climate Analysis:
This discussion will encourage the Heritage Commissioners to volunteer at their upcoming Window Repair and Restoration Workshop. Restoring historic windows provides an opportunity for structures to be more energy efficient, while still maintaining the quality of design and the historic nature of the structure. Following the NPS guidelines encourages repair of historic material as much as possible, which reduces the introduction of more waste to landfills. If repair is not feasible, use of historic, often natural, locally sourced materials is then encouraged, which reduces the environmental impacts of the work.
Equity Analysis:
By having Heritage Commissioners volunteering to attend events, they are promoting historic preservation to the broader Olympia community. The Olympia Heritage Commission is dedicated to improving the education and outreach opportunities to underrepresented communities. Every listing to the Olympia Heritage Register, Special Property Tax Valuation application, and design review project, is an opportunity for education and outreach.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
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Options:
1. Discuss volunteer shifts for upcoming events
2. Do not discuss volunteer shifts for upcoming events
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
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