Sioux Falls Board of Historic Preservation

The National Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 created a unique partnership of the Federal, state and local governments under the Certified Local Governments (CLG) program. The legislation promotes a working relationship among these entities for the purpose of identifying and protecting the historic properties and historic resources in the states, and extends many benefits of the National Historic Preservation Program directly to the local level. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of each state works with the National Park Service to administer the CLG program.

The Sioux Falls Board of Historic Preservation is part of the national CLG program. The Board is a group of ten city residents who serve in an advisory capacity, providing guidance and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters related to historic preservation and the City’s seven historical districts.

The Board of Historic Preservation members are appointed by the Mayor. The appointments are subject to the review and approval of the City Council. The appointments are for a three year term, and board members are limited to two consecutive terms.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Sioux Falls Board of Historic Preservation is to encourage the preservation of the cultural resources within its jurisdiction through the development of a comprehensive program of public education, and by its role as an advisory body to the City Council, Mayor, and other City government officials.

The Board meets monthly. The meetings are held in the former City Council chambers on the first floor of City Hall, 224 West 9th Street, at 4:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They receive staff support through the Sioux Falls Planning & Building Services department. The Board can be contacted through its city staff liaison:

• Planning and Building Services Dept.
  City of Sioux Falls
  224 West 9th Street
  P.O. Box 7402
  Sioux Falls, SD 57117-7402
  (605) 367-8888
  ebeck@siouxfalls.org