Berthoud is a progressive community providing a quality of life enjoyed by past and present generations, while ensuring its position for the future within the dynamic Front Range economic corridor.
Berthoud provides a blend of graceful Victorian homes, new housing developments, tree lined streets, beautiful parks and an historic business district to create a warm, hometown environment.
The Town of Berthoud Historic Preservation Committee was formed in 2002 for the following purposes:
Adopt criteria for review of historic resources and for review of proposals to demolish designed resources.
Review resources nominated for designation as either a historic structure or historic district and designate those resources qualifying for such designation.
Review and make decisions on any application for alterations to the exterior of designated historic structures or historic districts.
Review and make decisions on any application for moving or demolishing a historic structure.
Advise and assist owners of historic properties on physical and financial aspects of preservation, renovation, rehabilitation, and reuse, including nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Develop and assist in public education programs including, but not limited to, walking tours, brochures, marker programs for historic properties, lectures and conferences.
Conduct surveys of historic properties for the purpose of defining those of historic significance, and to prioritize the importance of identified historic properties and areas.
Advise the Board of Trustees on matters related to preserving the historic character of the Town.
Actively pursue financial assistance for preservation-related programs.
Remove properties from the register for reasons the HPC deems appropriate including, but not limited to, acts of God, undue hardship and public health/safety concerns.
Establish and collect an application fee for applications made by citizens applying for historic designation or who are applying to alter or demolish a historically designated property.
The Committee consists of seven members, a Board liaison and one staff representative, as follows:
Member
Term Ending
Phone
Herb Meeker
August 31, 2013
970-532-4009
Ian Tinney
August 31, 2012
970-581-4603
Jeff Medanich
August 31, 2014
970-532-7454
Julia Magee
August 31, 2014
970-532-3673
Meinte Veldhuis
August 31, 2014
970-567-3111
Doug Carlander
August 31, 2013
970-532-0385
Diane Levy
August 31, 2013
970-532-1144
The Board liaison for the Historic Preservation Committee is Trustee Thomas Jones.
The Historic Preservation Committee meets monthly on the 4th Monday day of the month.
