Medical Lake discusses historic preservation

MEDICAL LAKE – Historic preservation took center stage at the City Council meeting March 19, as council members discussed an ordinance to establish guidelines for the designation of historic properties as landmarks.

The proposed ordinance outlines the preservation process and assigns responsibility to Spokane County for processing landmark nominations and certificates of appropriateness. Additionally, it sets the framework for a local review board to oversee historic preservation efforts.

Councilman Don Kennedy raised concerns about the future implications of the ordinance, particularly regard...