Sometimes, local government works on important issues that dramatically impact people’s lives. Other times, not so much.

Resolution 12-20, introduced last week by Councilman Tom Berg, probably falls into the latter category. It would urge Mayor Peter Carlisle to change the rules so that owners of historic homes can designate their properties with plaques made from materials other than bronze.

The rules as written today require a 10-by-14 solid cast bronze plaque on the property, according to the reso, but bronze is expensive and therefore prone to theft. The resolution says the rule is “unduly burdensome” and should be changed.

What do you think?

(Photo by Flickr user Mykl Roventine)