Old Armco/AK Offices

It certainly appears that the Historic Commission has been derelict in their duty regarding these two structures, as their duties are defined in City Ordinance 1210:

General Powers and Duties. The Historic Commission shall have the following powers and duties, in addition to those otherwise specified:

(1) The Historic Commission shall conduct a continuous survey of all areas, places, structures, works of art, or similar objects in the City which the Commission has reason to believe are or will be eligible for designation as historic sites, landmarks or districts.

1210.05 DESIGNATION OF A HISTORIC LANDMARK OR HISTORIC DISTRICT

(a) Criteria. In considering any area, place, structure, work of art or similar object in the City as a historic site or historic district, the Historic Commission shall apply the following criteria:

(1) The structure or site's character, value or significance as part of the

development of the City, the State or the United States;

(2) Its location as a site of a significant historic event;

(3) Its identification with a person who significantly contributed to the development of the City;

(4) Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or type;

(5) Its exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or political heritage of the City;

(6) Its relationship to other distinctive areas or structures designated for preservation;

(7) Its unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar feature of the City;