City Seeking Historical Board Members

The City of Sidney is seeking volunteers interested in preserving elements of the past with present architecture.

The Historic Preservation Board is made up of seven members, each appointed for a three-year term. The appointment is made by the city manager and confirmed by the city council.

In a recent city council meeting, Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard, who also serves as the administrator of the Historic Board, said the board is down four members, resulting in a board of three members; four are needed for a quorum.

The Historic Preservation Board works in cooperation with property owners and city officials to ensure the character and integrity of historically significant sites and structures are present for present and future citizens of the Sidney community. The board is responsible for the designation, preservation, protection, enhancement and structures within the historic district representing the heritage of Sidney. The Board also oversees projects that perpetuate structures related to the community’s history.

The Board meets at noon at City Hall on the second Tuesday of each month as needed.

The Board oversees the Facade Enhancement Grant Program, Signage Grant Program and Retail Rental Assistance Program.

Three of the new board members need to be property owners in the expanded district, according to Norgard, and one can be a citizen residing within Cheyenne County and registered to vote. The expanded district is generally from Twenty-third Avenue east to For more information, contact Norgard at 308-254-8455, or City Manager Ed Sadler at 254-4444. The board application can be found on the City’s website at https://cityofsidney.org/185/Boards-Commissions.