Commission reviews plaque language for restored clock tower and plans sign-code work for 2026

Staff updated the Historic Preservation Commission Jan. 7 on plans to install a second plaque to commemorate the restored clock tower, bell and carillon. Draft language had been circulated in the meeting packet; staff said the carillon committee and Plan Commissioner Scott Moore and Trustee Fisher provided suggested edits and that a final proof will be shared with commissioners by email.

Staff said the plaque will be ordered from the same vendor who produced the first plaque and that a dedication ceremony will be scheduled at a later date. A commissioner suggested a small wording correction (change ‘‘in’’ to ‘‘on’’ in the dedication line); staff accepted the edit and offered to email the final proof to the commission for review.

Separately, staff reported no new updates on a sixth‑street matter and said the sign-code update work will ramp up this year with more information to follow. The meeting adjourned following a motion and unanimous roll-call vote.