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Home My WebLink About12172008 Historic Preservation PacketSeward Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meetin j December 17, 2008 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 6:30 pm Seward Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting December 17, 2008 6.30 p. m. City Council Chambers Tom Swann Chalr Term Ezpires O5./10 Jolund Luther Vice-Chair Term Expires O5./11 John French Commissioner Term Ezpires OS/11 Greg Carpenter Commissioner Term Expires 5/09 Vacant Commissioner Term Expires OS/10 Linda Lasota Commissioner Term Expires 05/09 Doug Capra Commissioner Term Expires x/09 Phillip hates City Manager Patricia Linville Library Director Ryan Reynolds Library/A4useum Staff 1. Call to Order 2. Opening Ceremony A. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Special Reports A. City Administration Report B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations 1. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update-Swann 2. Website Updates -Luther 3. Alaska Statehood Experience Grant- Linville 4. Alaska Historical Society -Capra 5. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 5. Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Other Items Not Included on the Agenda. jThose who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item) 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. jApproval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.J Historic Preservation Commission December 17, 2008 Regular Meeting Agenda 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments [o .i minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak) -None 8. Unfinished Business -None 9. New Business A. Resolution 2008-07 of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission Supporting the Preserve America Grant Application .............................................Page 3 * B. November 19, 2008 Regular Meeting Minute ....................................Page 6 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) -None 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual -Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment r Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 17, 2008 2 Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Date: December 17, 2008 Through: Patricia Linville, Library Director From: Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff Subject: Resolution 2008-07, Supporting the Seward City Council to apply for the Preserve America Designation for the city of Seward. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Preserve America is an Administration initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the initiative include a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. Communities may apply for special designation as a Preserve America Community, which recognizes that communities that protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. Benefits of designation include White House recognition, a certificate of recognition, a Preserve America Community road sign, eligibility for Preserve America grants, authorization to use the Preserve America logo on signs, flags, banners, and promotional materials; listing in a Web-based Preserve America Community directory, national and regional press releases, and enhanced community visibility and pride. INTENT: Support the Seward City Council in their application for designation as a Preserve America Community. CONSISTENCY: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2008-07 supporting the Preserve America Community application for the City of Seward. 3 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SUPPORTING THE PRESERVE AMERICA DESIGNATION APPLICATION WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of communities; and WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to historic preservation; and WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community's ability to protect and promote its historical resources; and WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission supports the Seward City Council in applying for the designation of Seward as a Preserve America Community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section I. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission supports the Seward City Council in applying for the designation of Seward as a Preserve America Community. Section 2. "I'he Seward City Cow~cil will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission this l7`n day of December 2008. r THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Tom Swann. Chair 4 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 93 Call to Order The November 19`h, 2008 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Tom Swann presiding, and Jolund Luther Linda Lasota Greg Carpenter Doug Capra comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Patty Linville, Library Director Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff Absent were: John French -Excused Special Reports City Administration Report- Library Director Patty Linville reported on the following issues: • The City Budget Public Hearing was set for November 24`h and slated for approval on December 8th • "There was an update on the Jesse Lee Project at Dec. 8th Council Meeting • For the waterfront development, $350,000 was available for pavilions and the city administration was researching possible private/public volunteer options to get the work completed. • The city has $50,000 for a skateboard park. Parks and Recreation continued to solicit and research designs for an upgrade. • Linville distributed two handouts for Library Museum Project and explained $80,000 had been designated to the capital campaign fund in the City budget Linville asked for volunteers. Capra remarked that he is on the Library Museum Building Committee and can relay questions and concerns. s City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 94 In response to Carpenter, Linville stated that the main entrance will face Adams St. In response to Lasota, Linville stated the Library was 7900 sq/ft, the museum was 2000 sq/ft and the new Museum would triple the amount of space. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations- Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update-Swann- Swann stated that the temporary plastic roof had been completed and they should be able to determine what can be saved within the building. . Website Updates- Luther- Luther stated that he has dealt with computer crashes and has not been able to work on the website. Alaska Statehood Experience Grant-Linville- Linville stated that artist Justine Pechuzal's design had been selected for the Mural, a letter had been sent to the Seward Post Office, requesting the mural be placed on the West side of it and the City of Seward would be responsible for the mural. Linville stated she was arranging accommodations for the symposium speakers and had contacted the Sea Life Center about scheduling the reception. She stated the event would be listed on the State of Alaska website and hoped the Commission would be handlers for the speakers. Luther explained the mural in further detail and stated they were waiting for official confirmation about the mural placement from the Post Office. In response to Lasota, Linville listed the speakers for the Symposium. Linville mentioned the Symposium would occur on May 1-2, 2009 and further explained the Symposium events. Alaska Historical Society- Doug Capra Capra stated that Luther, Linville, French, Colleen Kelly and himself attended the Alaska Historical Society Conference (AHSC) in October 2008. Capra mentioned that the AHSC has been invited to Seward in 2012. He explained the 2012 was the 100`" anniversary of Seward as a city and Alaska as a territory, and the proposed completion date of the new Library/Museum. Capra urged the city to get involved in this effort and encouraged the Commission to join the Alaska Historical Society. City of~Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission l~linutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 95 Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing-None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Carpenter/Luther) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: September 17, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes September 23, 2008 Historic Preservation Special Meeting Minutes Public Hearing -None Unfinished Business- None New Business- CLG Grant Discussion design. Linville gave an overview of the grant and asked about the status of the photos and website In response to Linville, Luther stated he was working with Mike Meeks to develop the scope of work and he was a behind on taking photos. Lasota confirmed the Commissioners were behind on taking photos and stated she was gathering information on the properties and a photo taking format had been created. In response to Swarm, Linville stated that an RFP was not needed for purchases under $10,000 and the Commission needed to obtain three quotes. Bailey mentioned the notice for taking photos was not posted and the Commissioners should take photos on their own. Swann requested the CLG Grant Discussion be placed under special reports until the completion of the grant. The Commission continued to discuss the grant and agreed to take at least one picture before the next meeting to make sure everyone understood the photo format requirement. s City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 96 2009 HP Commission Meeting and Agenda Cut-Off Dates Linville stated that a clerical correction was needed to change the dates on the Meeting and Agenda Cut-off dates. Motion (Lasota/Carpenter) Approve the Meeting and Agenda Cut-off dates. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Informational Items - (No action required)- None Commission Comments- Carpenter stated that the sign at Hoben Park was great and he commended whoever was responsible. In response to Capra, Bailey stated he could get signage information from Donna Glenz with Community Development. Capra stated he was interested in placing a sign with new information on Alice Lowell. Carpenter noted there was a sign mentioning Mt. Alice in town and it could be a good spot to add more information. Lasota thanked everyone for their hard work and stated it was nice to see the fountain cover being made. Jolund thanked the Commission for helping him go to AK Historical Society Conference. He stated it was an excellent conference and recommended the Commission attend next year. Capra stated it was unknown where the conference would be next year. 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