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Home My WebLink AboutHPC Strategic Plan 2004-2005 David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 1 City of College Station Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan 2004 -2005 , Logo Slogan ( , ,,, ,,,I, - '1 , , * Y Taking time to CITY OF COLLEGE STATION link the Historic Preservation Committee past with the present. Introduction This strategic plan was prepared based on the direction provided by the Historic Preservation Committee during their March 9, 2004 workshop, April 20, 2004 general meeting, and September 28, 2004 workshop. The purpose of the strategic plan is to outline the Committee's work projects and determine project priority. Strategic Plan Components The strategic plan incorporates a mission statement, Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats analysis, and six strategies. Strategies are supported by tasks, in which lead person, task team, summary, time frame, and resources are specified. Mission statement The City of College Station Historic Preservation Committee strives to collect, preserve and share the history of the College Station area. This includes recognition of historic buildings, structures and subjects; educational programs and training for committee members, staff and neighbors. David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 2 S.W.O.T Analysis Strengths (internal) 1. Enthusiasm 2. Experience 3. Locally born members 4. Vision & insight 5. Commitment 6. Lazerfiche software 7. Staff Support 8. Tolerance 9. Training Weaknesses (internal) 1. Time 2. Organization 3. Man-power 4. Limited experience in preservation Opportunities (external) 1. TAMU 2. Budding neighborhood support 3. Training 4. Texas Historical Commission Visionaries in Preservation (VIP)program http://www.thc.state.tx.usivisioninpres/vpdefault.html 5. Texas Historical Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) program http: / /www.thc. state. tx. us /certifiedlocgov /clgdefault.html 6. Brazos Heritage Society 7. Neighborhood Issues Ad Hoc Task Force 8. Historic Preservation at Work for the Texas Economy document http: / /www.thc.state.tx.us/ publications /reports/EconImpact.pdf 9. Carnegie Center for Brazos Valley History & staff Threats (external) 1. Community apathy 2. Parochial attitudes 3. Lack of historic preservation code 4. Young City 5. City Council has no historic district awareness 6. City staff limited awareness David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 3 Identified strategies for 2004 -2005: 1. Develop a Project HOLD volunteers program. 2. Establish relationship with City Council and City staff. 3. Continue Exploring History Series. 4. Support neighborhoods and local preservation efforts. 5. Continue historic marker program. 6. Continue training. David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 4 Strategy #1 Develop Project HOLD. a. Develop a volunteer program Lead: Colleen Risinger Task Team: Hillary Jessup Summary: Recruit, Mini -Bio, Scanning Time Frame: Resources: b. Market Project HOLD to the public. Lead: Marsha Sanford Task Team: Summary: TV (KAMU), KBTX, Service Organizations, Radio, Post cards, Insite magazine, newspaper — ad campaign, Reunions, Utility bill insert, Bumper stickers Time Frame: Resources: c. Foster TAMU relationship that would benefit Project HOLD Lead: Matthew Lee Task Team: Summary: Time Frame: Resources: David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 5 j Strategy #2 Establish relationship with City Council and City staff. a. Email Council and staff regular progress reports & presentation. Lead: Marsha Sanford Task Team: Tom Taylor Summary: Time Frame: Resources: b. Invite Council and staff to events Lead: Marsha Sanford Task Team: Summary: Invite 1 member to meeting Time Frame: Resources: David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 6 Strategy #3 Continue Exploring History Series a. Continue working with Senior Advisory Committee Lead: Neal Nutall Task Team: Summary: Cross promoting, Compliment each other's activities, Advertise events Time Frame: Resources: b. Complete calendar schedule for 2005. Lead: Tom Taylor Task Team: Bill Lancaster, Hillary Jessup Summary: Spring — Ice Breakers, Fall — History, Summer - Regionals Time Frame: Resources: David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 7 Strategy #4 Support neighborhoods and local preservation efforts. * *Coordinate with Strategy #5 ** a.) Disseminate information to neighborhoods. Lead: Task Team: Summary: Email, Neighborhood partnership program Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: b.) Study National Park Services website to become knowledge of historic preservation districts within one month's time. Interview neighborhood representatives to discern their need for support. http: / /www2 .cr.nps.gov /workingonthepast/ Lead: Carl Shafer Task Team: Marsha Sanford, David Chester Summary: Time Frame: Resources: David C Ruesink - Historic Preservation Committee Strategic Plan.doc Page 8 Strategy #5 Continue historic marker program. a.) Follow up with individuals working on marker applications every other month. Lead: Carl Shafer Task Team: David Chester Summary: Time Frame: Resources: b.) Advertise in utility newsletter /door hangers (cross promote Project HOLD) Lead: Task Team: Summary: Time Frame: Resources: c.) Continue relationship with TAMU Lead: Task Team: Summary: Time Frame: Resources: d.) Recognize sacred sites and work to landmark. 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Strategy #3: GET MATERIAL! Lead person: Colleen Risinger Resources: "The Eagle," Bill Youngkin, Tom Turbiville Time Frame: By Dec. 31, 2006. Action Steps: Contact "The Eagle" regarding special Family supplement; continue to scan Brazos Valley Heroes; acquire tapes of "Veterans of the Valley." Strategy #4: GET GOING! (With Heritage Month Activities) Lead person: Anne Boykin Resources: City of Austin Time Frame: By May 1, 2006. Action Steps: Customize the City of Austin Trivia Treasure Hunt to suit our needs; design a lapel pin or button; host an Open House in the Planning Library and Lobby. 2005 -2006 Strategic Plan Worksheets Strategy #5: GET FUNDING! Lead person: Anne Boykin Resources: Mary Hamlin Time Frame: By Dec. 31, 2006. Action Steps: Work with Mary Hamlin to apply for grants. 2005 -2006 Strategic Plan Worksheets Goal #5: Continue heritage and preservation education training Committee: EDUCATION, Marguerite Anthony Strategy #1: Gather information for preserving older neighborhoods. Lead person: Resources: Study National Park Service' website to become knowledgeable of historic preservation districts: http: / /www2 .cr.nps.gov /workingonthepast Time Frame: Ongoing — monthly 5 -10 minute reports to committee Action Steps: a. Visit website b. Share 5 -10 minutes of information on how to begin process c. Compile information for interested neighborhood groups Strategy #2: Offer training to HPC Lead person: Resources: Time Frame: On going Action Steps: a. Gather information on training possibilities from Texas Historical Commission and other sources b. Share information with the group c. Select representatives to attend d. Representatives to report information to HPC Strategy #3: Begin planning for a National Preservation Month Event Lead person: Resources: Time Frame: By May 1, 2006. Action Steps: