Historical Commission

As a precaution against spreading COVID-19, the City will be conducting Historical Commission meetings remotely. Due to the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order, we are not able to provide a place for community to gather to view or attend the Historical Commission meeting.

August 25, 2020 Historical Commission

Select this YouTube link to view the Historical Commission discussion regarding the request from Housing Hope to amend the Norton-Grand historic overlay zone boundaries at the Sequoia play field.  

September 22, 2020 Historical Commission Meeting

Agenda includes a special valuation request for Phase 2 on the Lee House located at 1332 Rucker Avenue.  See the remote public meeting guidelines below to participate in the meeting.

Remote Public Meeting Guidelines and Procedures

The City of Everett uses Microsoft TEAMS to conduct public meetings. The public can access via phone, or online using the TEAMS App.

Via Phone:

To listen to the public meeting, call the conference call line (425-616-3920) and enter the ID# (480 968 510#) of the meeting. All external calls will be muted during the presentations. At the appropriate time, the Historical Commission Chair will open the meeting to public comments. Those wishing to speak may unmute their phones by entering *6 when their phone number is called. Speakers will need to state their name and address as introduction. 

Via computer/smartphone/tablet:

If you have a computer/smartphone/tablet and an Internet connection you can join via Microsoft Teams.

Follow this meeting link as early as 15 minutes before the meeting starts. It will open in a browser. You can choose to follow the instructions on that webpage to install the Teams app or join from the browser.

Once you are in the meeting, please mute your microphone. Please keep mic muted until the Historical Commission Chair opens the period for public comments. If you do not have a headset with microphone, or are unsure if your computer has an integrated microphone, you may also call in using the conference call line and enter the ID# of the meeting.

Regular Meetings

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • The 4th Tuesday of every month
  • Please note new location:
    William E. Moore Historic City Hall Conference Room
    3002 Wetmore Avenue, 1st Floor

Meeting Topics

  • Topics relating to the conservation of the city’s historic resources
  • Promotion of civic historical awareness

All meetings are open to the public.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Everett Historical Commission is made up of 9 Everett residents and 2 alternates who are appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council. These commissioners are responsible for the Everett Historic Preservation Program.

  • Andrea Tucker
  • Arnold Morrison
  • Neil Anderson
  • Steve Fox, Chair
  • Patrick Hall
  • Glenn Hunter
  • Jack O’Donnell
  • Dave Ramstad
  • Laura Cameron-Behee
  • Thomas Feeney
  • Amelia Hieb

About the Historical Commission

The Historical Commission advises the city on matters of history and historic preservation.

Duties

  • Nominating properties to the Everett Register of Historic Places
  • Reviewing State and National Register nominations
  • Approving projects for Special Valuation tax benefits
  • Providing design review in the Historic Overlay Zone
  • Sponsoring workshops
  • Publishing books and brochures on Everett heritage