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April 15, 2009 Volume 2, Page 165
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Call to Order
The April 15 2009 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chair Jolund Luther.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Swann led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present: Chair Thomas Swann presiding, and
Jolund Luther John French
Greg Carpenter Doug Capra
Linda Lasota
Absent was John French (excused)
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Patricia Linville, Library Director
Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff
Special Reports
City Administration Report -
Library Director Patty Linville reported on the following issues:
• City staff had been reviewing the Stimulus Package information to take advantage of any
opportunities Seward qualifies for.
• The April 8 work session with City Council was productive. Council members Bardarson
and Keil were appreciative of the meeting.
• Linville discovered files on Historic Districts discussed during 4/8 work session and would
have them available.
• Linville added that a proclamation was written for City Council celebrating National Historic
Preservation Month in Seward. She asked that Chairman Luther attend the meeting with
Council, to which Luther agreed.
• The Seward Community Library Museum Building Committee announced that Senator Gary
Stevens had requested $5million for the Library Museum project, but that amount did not
`,. make it into the capital budget.
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Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations-
Friends .r
of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann-
• None
Website Updates- Luther-
• Luther stated he had problems logging in to the website and was locked out for a while but is
now back online. The Symposium has been added to the Events page.
Alaska Statehood Experience Grant - Linville-
• A walk through of AVTEC facility was done to determine evening layout for Symposium.
• Linville sent out memo of responsibilities for people helping with Symposium by Monday.
• The statehood mural is complete and ready to be displayed.
• Capra stated would not be available to be a handler for Jackie Pels.
• Commissioners chose to call the presenter assigned to them to introduce themselves and
inform presenter of availability to help.
• Lasota informed she had lined up a substitute handler, Stephanie Moreland, to fill in for her
on Friday night of the Symposium.
Alaska Historical Society- Doug Capra
• Capra attended a teleconference and a motion was passed to have lobbyists work on
Senate Bill 119.
• Commissioners can make suggestions to Capra and he will pass them along to AHS ..
lobbyists.
Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota
• Lasota stated that she had not been taking photos but would in the future. She was almost
finished with typing the photo details.
• Luther brought a list of photos he had taken.
• Lasota reminded Commissioners to keep track of the time they spent on taking photos.
Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing —None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (Swann/Lasota) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the
March 18th, 2009 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
Public Hearing — None
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City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
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tm Unfinished Business- None
New Business -
1. Meeting Minutes from March 18 2009 Seward Historic Preservation Commission
Informational Items — (No action required) -
Commission Comments -
Capra apologized for missing the meeting with City Council.
Lasota asked about picking HP award recipient and establishing 2009 priorities.
Luther agreed and requested those two items be added to next meeting's agenda.
Swann expressed his appreciation for the work done on the Symposium.
Carpenter expressed regret for missing the City Council meeting as well.
Luther stated he was thankful for the work of all Commissioners.
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 m • • `ng wa ourned at 7:05 p.m.
Ryan Reynol • s Jol uther, Chair
Library Staff
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