HomeMy WebLinkAbout05122010 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
May 12, 2010 Volume 2, Page 192
Call to Order
The May 12, 2010 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice -Chair Linda Lasota.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Lasota led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present: Vice -Chair Linda Lasota presiding, and
John French Monica Hinders
Tom Swann
Absent was Jolund Luther, Dave Hamner (excused).
Comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Patricia Linville, Library Director
Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff
Amy Carney, Library /Museum Trainee
Special Reports —
City Administration Report-
• Linville reported that the Section 106 process relating to the Commission was: Federal
agencies must pursue the effects on any site, structure or district if using federal funds for a
project. When a project affects properties on a local government level, that government is
invited to participate in the 106 process as a consulting party. The decision to begin the
Section 106 process comes down from the Federal level.
• French and Swann questioned HP's obligation to a local Section 106 process and asked for
more information on when and if the HPC should become involved in the process.
• Linville responded that she would provide further clarification from the City.
• Linville reported that the Site Inventory is everything that is 50 years or older in town. The
local Historic Register is populated by nominations and must meet certain criteria.
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• The SeaLife Center Art Project — The review team is already in place and the HPC is
Project Y p
welcome to be involved in the project. No artists have been picked and the HPC would be
made aware as the project progresses.
• Council Work Session is scheduled on May 26 with the Library Museum BC to discuss the
4.7million capital budget allocation.
• Two terms for HP are expiring. One is Thomas Swann's and the other is vacant.
Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations -
Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann-
• None.
Website Updates- Luther
• None
Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota
• All Commissioners are working on taking photos and Lasota was working on the website. It
was decided that past owners should be included under the information on sites.
Historical Site Inventory — All
• None
Judith Bittner Dinner — Lasota
• Lasota remarked that the dinner was very informative.
Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing —
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (French /Swann) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
* The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the April 21
2010 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
Public Hearing — None
Unfinished Business- None
New Business -
A. Discussion of Current and Future Grants
a. Linville asked if the Commissioners would prefer to schedule a work session to
discuss Hoben Park priorities. Swann remarked that the priorities list included in
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r.. Resolution 2003 -85 was still relevant and that he believed the next project should be
the fencing and that some existing fencing would be appropriate on the West end.
b. The Commission decided to hold a work session immediately following their June 16`
Regular Meeting.
B. Hoben Park Planter Updates
a. Linville — Two responses were received from the initial quote request. Neither was
acceptable. Another request was sent out and one response was returned from
Harmon Construction that totaled $5000 for four planters.
Motion(Lasota/Hinders) Accept Bid from Harmon Construction
Motion Passed 4 Ayes 2 Absent
C. Historic Preservation Award Update
a. ADD TO AGENDA FOR JUNE MEETING
D. Historic Preservation Commission Priorities List
a. Amend List, add February as the date of Annual Work Session
E. April 21, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
Informational Items — (No action required) -
Commission Comments -
Hinders — Thank you to Swann, Reynolds and welcome to Carney
French — French will be unavailable from June 5 — 21
Lasota — Lasota thanked Swann for his service and leadership.
Swann — Swann remarked that he would not be applying once again to remain on the HPC.
Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to
speak] - None
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None
The 11 • • _ wa • ' *,;•• rned at 7:30 p.m.
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Ryan P'eynold• Linda Lasota, Vice -Chair
Library Staff
(City Seal)