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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska February 17, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 114 CALL TO ORDER The February 17, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano. OPENING CEREMONY Ms. Martin led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and Bill Hearn Tim Sczawinski Kelly Martin Dan Seavey comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT were: Lee George (excused) Glenn Hart (excused) SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report In response to a question from the Planning Assistant, the Commission concurred that all of the regular meetings would be held at 6:30 p.m. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Seavey) Approve the Agenda. Motion Passed Without objection I I I I I I City of Seward. Alaska February 17. 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1. Page 115 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Seward Register of Historic Places Grant Project James reported that she had sent in the order for 25 local register plaques. and expected to receive a proof to review from the company. A draft of the guide to registering a Seward historic site was distributed to the Commission for review. Galvano requested that all of the Commissioners review and make comments on the draft. She noted that the manual needed to be submitted to the State Office of History and Archaeology at the end of March. A work session was scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. in order to work on the manual. Galvano also requested that Commissioners be prepared to discuss the agenda for the community meeting which will be held at the end of April. The Commission discussed holding the public meeting at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The Commission agreed to have a regular meeting on March 17, 1999, at which time all Commissioners would give their corrected local register applications to the Planning Assistant. A regular meeting was also scheduled for April 21, 1999 in order for the Commission to formally recommend the local register nominations to the City Council for approval in May. NEW BUSINESS None COMMISSION COMMENTS SEAVEY reported that the ninth annual Mayor's Cup Sled Dog Race would be held on April 3, 1999. He commented that Seward's centennial in 2003 was fast approaching. SCZA WINSKI expressed his disappointment that the City Council gave Frank Irick two more years to let the Jesse Lee Home continue to deteriorate. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. C"', ^,... ,'",',.' i', "",,11'....,.:') ~..i.-o (City Seal) ~...- \~" (I"" . .~,l.. " .: >~ ... City of Seward, Alaska March 17, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 116 CALL TO ORDER The March 17, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano, OPENING CEREMONY Hart led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and Glenn Hart Bill Hearn Kelly Martin comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT were: Lee George (excused) Tim Sczawinski (excused) Dan Seavey (excused) SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report. James apologized for not making sure that the meeting agenda was published. She stated that she intended to make time for the administrative responsibilities of the Historic Preservation Commission, CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Hart) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were included on the consent agenda: I I I I I I 117 City of Seward, Alaska March 17, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission MinUles Volume 1, Page 117 The November 18, 1998 and February 17, 1999 regular meeting minutes were approved as written; Information on the Phoenix Resurrection Foundation was noted; and The Heritage newsletter of the Office of History and Archaeology was noted for information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Seward Register of Historic Places Grant PrQject The commission discussed the status of the grant project. It was noted that at the commission's April 21, 1999 meeting the local register nominations would be recommended to the city council for official placement on the local register at the May 10, 1999 council meeting. The town meeting/workshop was scheduled for either May 11 or 13, 1999, during National Historic Preservation Week, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Resurrect Art Coffee House. A committee of the following commissioners was established to prepare the workshop agenda: Jeanne Galvano, Kelly Martin, Tim Sczawinski and Dan Seavey. James stated that she would contact Resurrect Art Coffee House to see about conducting the workshop at that location. NEW BUSINESS National Historic Preservation Week (J\by 9-15. 1999) The commission discussed recognizing individuals who have contributed to historic preservation during Historic Preservation Week in May. Galvano recommended that commissioner's prepare a nomination for individual(s) they believed should be recognized for local historic preservation efforts. COMMISSION COMMENTS MARTIN stated that she had been informed that the icons located in the Seward Community Library may have been stolen from the Russian Orthodox Church in Unalaska during W orId War II. She requested that the city administration investigate the issue in order to determine who was the rightful owner of the icons. HEARN noted that two commissioners terms would be expiring in May and questioned if the City should begin advertising to fill the vacant seats. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None 118 City of Seward, Alaska March 17, 1999 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ~<e:(r~ k:~ Assista 't ,\\l....."" (City S~ Of SE:W4~" ....ws"{...'4. ........ '. "'Y. <<, i/ c:} ,"o?'pO~'" ~ .. ...{) ~=".. :: l~. .-.- '0 \ ~ ... . . . :: : SE'~'AL :.: ~o: : = ~~... .....- i ~ ~ -. v: ,,"'l,. ~ .~.. U\~".~NE 1 ~?.,~~" ....~ :..;)--".:.....L. ~J~" ..~(~ .... OF p..~ ",.... ",".."", City of Seward, Alaska April 21, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 118 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 118 The April 21, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano. OPENING CEREMONY Hart led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and Glenn Hart Tim Sczawinski comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kelly Martin Dan Seavey Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Rachel James, Planning Assistant I I I I I I City of Seward, Alaska April 21, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 119 ABSENT were: Lee George (excused) Bill Hearn (excused) SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report. James noted that National Historic Preservation Week was May 9 - 15, 1999. She stated that she was preparing a preservation week proclamation for the Mayor to read at the May 10, 1999 Council meeting. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Seavey) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed Without objection The Chairman noted the following items on the consent agenda: The March 17, 1999 regular meeting minutes were approved as written; Letters regarding the Alaska State Parks Gold Rush Interpretive Sign Project were noted for information; and The 1998 annual Certified Local Government report was noted for information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Resolution 99-01, recommending that the City Council place the Harriman Bank Building (Ray Building) on the Seward Register of Historic Places Resolution 99-02, recommending that the City Council place the Cameron House on the Seward Register of Historic Places Resolution 99-03, recommending that the City Council place the historic Methodist and Lutheran Church (Resurrect Art Coffee House) on the Seward Register of Historic Places City of Seward, Alaska April 21, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 120 l Resolution 99-04, recommending that the City Council place Two Lakes Park on the Seward Register of ffistoric Places I Resolution 99-05, recommending that the City Council place the Johnston Building on the Seward Register of Historic Places Resolution 99-06, recommending that the City Council place the Holland House on the Seward Register of Historic Places Resolution 99-07, recommending that the City Council place the Stewart House on the Seward Register of Historic Places MOTION (Seavey/Martin) Commission approve Resolution No. 99-01 through .22:01, recommending that the City Council place seven buildings/sites on the Seward Register of Historic Places. Motion Passed. Unanimous The Commission discussed the agenda format for the Community Meeting. Due to I community scheduling conflicts, the Commission agreed to change the meeting date to either Tuesday, May 11, or Friday, May 14 depending on the availability of Resurrect Art Coffee House. Identification and selection of the 1999 Seward ffistoric Preservation Award recipient(s) MOTION (Martin/Galvano) Commission select Kerry Martin as a 1999 Historic Preservation Award recipient. Ms. Martin stated that she had permission from the City Manager to nominate Mr. Martin for the award. She added that over the years Mr. Martin had done a great deal to preserve local history, and noted his many hours of volunteer work in the city cemetery. Sczawinski questioned the appropriateness of selecting a city employee for the award. Mr. Martin stated that, although he appreciated the gesture, he was not comfortable with the nomination because of his position with the city. He added that there were many people in the community who volunteered their time to historic preservation and deserved to be recognized. I VOTE ON MOTION Motion Passed. YES: Galvano, Hart, Martin NO: Sczawinski, Seavey " ,- I I I 121 City of Seward, Alaska April 21, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Pa/?e 121 MOTION (Sczawinski/Martin) Commission select Mike Stallings as a 1999 Historic Preservation Award recipient. Sczawinski stated that Mr. Stallings was the author of the Index to the Seward Gateway which was an invaluable resource to Seward's first newspaper. VOTE ON MOTION Motion Passed. Unanimous Review of a geographic name proposal for Mt. Kennybaker, a :t3,300 foot peak located southwest of Seward at the edge of Phoenix Glacier MOTION (Martin/Hart) Commission support the geographic name proposal for Mt. Kennybaker. Seavey commented that proposals to name local geographic features should come from the community. Galvano expressed concerned that there was not enough information to support the commemorative name proposal. VOTE ON MOTION Motion Passed. YES: Hart, Martin, Sczawinksi NO: Galvano, Seavey COMMISSION COMMENTS MARTIN thanked Glen Hart for his time and work on the Commission. SEAVEY asked about the status of the centennial planning. GALV ANO recommended that the Commission discuss its role in the centennial planning at its next meeting. She thanked Glen Hart for his service on the Commission. HART thanked the group for the experience on the Commission. He noted that he would miss Seward. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS 122 City of Seward. Alaska April 21. 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 122 Mr. Martin asked if the Commission had any objection to changing its meeting night so that the Planning and Zoning Commission could begin having planning work sessions on the third Wednesday of the month. The Commission agreed to change its meeting night to the second Wednesday of the month. I The next regular meeting was scheduled for June 9, 1999 in order to review the Historic Preservation Plan, discuss an annual work plan, review the latest proposal for the Jesse Lee Home, and discuss the Commission's role in planning for Seward's centennial in 2003. ADJOURNMENT l/Z1AA.v (Ci~~""'", ...... or SE 1114 II", ..."..i"'::' ......... '~^~.... .. ~~ " "'OA."'1(", ~ ~ G ....b~~ . "11-;':., ~ ..::;}) '0 " ~ .. .~.....- .. : i EAL :-: at . . _ -.' S .. . . . .. 'S. \. ....- A_.... = .... ...V. ~~ '.. ' 1//, ^"' , .~ .ii: ... .ft '" V''''... ,\",..' ""'.... .... ,~ U.'lr.. ", ~ .,.,' ......-."....4tt '~1~' .r. ft,. ~~;~'>>t,.I'~... I Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 122 CALL TO ORDER The June 9, 1999 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano. OPENING CEREMONY The Commission met in the City Hall downstairs conference room where there was no flag to pledge allegiance to. ROLL CALL There were present: I Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and I I I 123 City of Seward, Alaska June 9. 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 123 Bill Hearn Kelly Martin Tim Sczawinski comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT were: Patsy Jones, excused Dan Seavey, excused CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Hearn) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Without objection The Chairman noted that the following consent agenda items: , The April 21, 1999 regular meeting minutes were approved as written; The Leirer Centennial Statue Information was noted for information; and The Historic Preservation Fund Annual Report FY 1998 was noted for information. SPECIAL ITEMS Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman Martin nominated Jeanne Galvano for Chairman and Bill Hearn for Vice-Chairman. MOTION (Martin/Sczawinski) Close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Jeanne Galvano for Chairman and Bill Hearn for Vice-Chairman. Motion Passed. Unanimous consent 124 City of Seward, Alaska June 9, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 124 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Status of Local Historic Register Grant Project James stated that the final activity remaining on the grant project was the completion of the guide to preparing a Seward Register of Historic Places application. She showed the Commission the Seward Register of Historic Places plaque that was received, and noted that the remaining 24 plaques should be arriving soon. Galvano stated that she would coordinate with Commissioner Martin and staff to complete the manual within the next week. NEW BUSINESS Historic Preservation Plan Annual Review and Development of an Annual Work Plan The Commission scheduled the next regular meeting for September 8, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. They agreed to review the Plan and discuss a work plan at that time. Commissioner Galvano stated that the Commission would meet sooner if it was necessary to act on a "hammer and nails" grant application. She noted that she would be willing to assist in coordinating an application for a restoration project provided the Commission was not required to provide a significant amount of volunteer time. A restoration grant for St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Hoben Park were identified as possible projects. Role of the Commission in Seward's 2003 Centennial Although the Commission supported playing a part in Seward's 2003 Centennial, it was agreed that it was not the Historic Preservation Commission's role or responsibility to be the centennial's organizing committee. Review of Hoben Park Lamp Post Alternatives Karin Sturdy, Parks and Recreation Director reviewed a proposal to place three concrete, fluted lamp posts with single round bulbs in Hoben Park. The Commission supported the proposal. COMMISSION COMMENTS None CITIZENS' COMMENTS None I I I I I I 125 City of Seward, Alaska June 9, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 125 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ~,/"f' ~ra#L4----' R el E. James / Planning Assistant ' Jeanne alvano Chairma .. ..,tiIlUr"" "c/' OF 812l11."",- ,~ .~~ .......... '1,(}~~~ Historic prie~~JT6I~'eS ~ /~ Volume f()tlfgeJi5 = iSEAL~: .0: :e- . . . - - . . - .. ~ ....... ... CALL TO ORDER ~ \'" "'/ i -:;..,~i;"'lf.'!.~.,S~>;~.i . The September 8,1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic PliJl~l(I)~ssion . I" ,,~ was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano. '......, ~jSeaIt)rd, Alaska September 8, 1999 OPENING CEREMONY Jones led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and Bill Hearn Kelly Martin Patsy Jones Dan Seavey comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Lynn Hohl, Planning Assistant ABSENT was: Tim Sczawinski, excused SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report Mr. Martin discussed proposed changes to eliminate the Community Development Department and place those functions under the city manager's office after his retirement at the end of the year. He suspected that historic preservation would not be 126 City of Seward, Alaska September 8. 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page126 I a high priority for the administration, and that the Commission would have to be more of a working committee. He reviewed the certified local government program. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Jones) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous consent The June 9, 1999 regular meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Status of Local Historic Rel!ister Grant Proiect The Commission reviewed and approved the local register property names, and agreed that . each plaque would be delivered to the property owner by the Commissioner who wrote the nomination. The Commission discussed having the Mayor hold up a plaque at a Council meeting, identify those being awarded and acknowledge that there was a reception earlier in the year where the property owners were presented with proclamations. It was noted that the final task of the grant was the development of the guide to completing the local register application. Historic Preservation Plan Annual Review and Development of an Annual Work Plan The Commission discussed various projects including: updating the historic resources survey, preparing geographic name nominations, updating and publishing the historic walking tour, aiding in the preservation of the Jesse Lee Home, identifying the tsunami high water line, and promoting the local register program. Commissioners agreed to discuss what they could contribute to the 2000 annual work plan at the next meeting. Identification of Commission Role in 2003 Centennial The Commission discussed sponsoring a community meeting in November to brainstorm centennial ideas and establish a 2003 centennial committee. NEW BUSINESS Geo~raDhic Name Nominations I I -I I 127 City of Seward, Alaska September 8, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Pafie127 Mr. Martin stated that at the Commission's next meeting he intended to have draft geographic name nominations prepared for the following sites: Clear Creek, Mt. Eva, First Lake, Godwin Creek, Grouse Creek, Jaap Creek, Kwechak Creek, The Lagoon, Preacher Pond, Salmon Creek, Sawmill Creek, Scheffler Creek, Second Lake, and Spring Creek. He requested the Commission's assistance in seeking letters or other documentation that indicate how long local names of the geographic features had been used. Seavey offered to write a letter in support of Box Canyon. Status of Cemetery Records Mr. Martin reported that he had created a list of over 2100 people who are buried in Seward cemeteries. He noted that he had compiled the information from death certificates, local and Anchorage funeral records, legion and mason's maps, Kenai Totem Tracers publication. He stated that there were between four and five hundred umnarked graves in the cemetery. The Commission agreed that a monument listing the names of people who have been buried in the cemetery would be a good centennial project. COMMISSION COMMENTS JEANNE GALV ANO and KELLY MARTIN welcomed Patsy Jones to the Commission. PATSY JONES congratulated Mr. Martin on his retirement and stated that she looked forward to working with the Commission. DAN SEAVEY reported that the Iditarod Trail has been identified as one of 16 National Millennium trails. He stated that the Iditarod Trail Blazers had received a $10,000 grant to upgrade the trail access at Bear Lake. He noted that a major goal of the organization was to have the trail constructed to Girdwood by 2008. 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