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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03192008 Historic Preservation MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Yolume 2, Page 116 Call to Order The March 19, 2008 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:33p.m. by Chair Shannon Kovac. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Luther led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Shannon Kovac presiding, and Linda Lasota Jolund Luther John French Doug Capra Tom Swann comprising a quonun of the Commission; and Donna Glenn, Planning Assistant Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Absent were: Greg Carpenter- Excused Special Reports City Administration Report Planning Assistant Donna Glenn reported on the following items: • Bob Hicks was ill and Glenn would act as staff. • Welcomed Kovac back to the Commission. • An Alaska Statehood Experience Grant discussion occurred and the chosen topic was Seward Gateway to Alaska: Journey to Statehood and Beyond. The next discussion would take place on March 26, 2008 at noon in the library. • The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities would hold a public meeting at Legend's on March 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss planned improvements and potential environmental impacts on the Seward Airport. • City Offices would be closed on March 31, 2008. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations- Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update-Swann City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 117 Swann stated he had nothing new to add. Website Updates- Capra Capra stated that Luther would be in charge of this since he knows the website code. Luther explained he had submitted some more changes to Josh Estes and he needed guidance from the Commission in regards to the graphics. Capra suggested changing the basic things and hold a Work Session to discuss the final vision of the website. He recommended the Commission look at the Alaska Historical Website for some ideas. Hoben Park- Karin Sturdy Glenn stated the RFP for the fountain had been completed, the Council Resolution accepting Larry Harmon's bid had been provided as a lay down and would go before Council on March 24, 2008 and Sturdy had worked with SHPO on finding Section 106 information. Glenn explained that Sturdy was in communication with the SeaLife Center regarding a request for money to assist in the maintenance of the fountain and hoped an agreement would be met. In response to Kovac, Glenn stated she could consult with Sturdy and help with Section 106. She explained staff did not have a Section 106 to model after and Doug Gawk approved the fountain design and gave permission to move forward. In response to Lasota, Glenn stated she did not know if sign placement was included in the SeaLife contract. In response to French, Lasota stated the Hoben park interpretive panel would be moved from outside to inside. Glenn inter] ected that discussion in regards to the handicap pazking signs had also taken place and she would research this issue and report back to the Commission. Alaska Historical Society- Capra Capra provided the Alaska History News as a lay down and encouraged the Commissioners to join the Alaska Historical Society. He discussed the upcoming Historical Society Conference. In response to Glenn, Capra stated the conference would be held from October 16-18, 2008. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing -None City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 118 Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Capra/Swann) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: February 20, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes Public Hearing -None Unfinished Business- Fireside Chat Update Capra referred to the Fireside Chat Work Session notes in the packet. He confirmed Legend's as the location, discussed the panel and suggested making arrangements for rides for folks attending. The Commission discussed the logistics, presentations, refreshments, filming and advertising in great detail. Glenn asked if the Pioneers had been invited and suggested the American Legion be sent a personal invite. The Commission discussed in further detail the logistics for the March Fireside Chat. Luther volunteered to invite the Council Members to attend at the March 24, 2008 Council Meeting. French stated City Manager Oates thought it was a great idea to invite Senator Steven's for the May Fireside Chat, French had provided a Historic Preservation update to Council and a letter to invite Steven's had been drafted and was given to administration for review. Lasota offered the Sewazd Marine Center as the venue for the May Fireside Chat. New Business- Discuss the April 16, 2008 Regular Meeting Kovac stated she would be unable to attend the April 16, 2008 meeting and she suggested the Commission either hold their meeting as usual or change the date. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 119 The Commission discussed possible dates for the April Regular Meeting. By general consensus, the Commission changed the April 16, 2008 to Apri130, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. 2008 Historic Preservation Award Nomination Glenn stated one nomination had been submitted from two individuals and was found in the packet. Glenn recommended a Commissioner make a motion for the nominee to be recognized. She stated the Commission did not submit a nomination this year. Motion (Luther/Caps) Select Lee Poleske as the 2008 Historic Preservation Annual Award Winner Capra mentioned Lee Poleske had previously received the award but he thought Poleske deserved it and did not have a problem renaming people if they continued to contribute. Luther stated he was in favor of nominating and giving the award to Poleske. Motion Passed Unanimous May 20, 2008 Joint Work Session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to Discuss the Historic District Glenn stated the Historic District Discussion had been discussed at Planning and Zoning and Historic Preservation meetings several times. She clarified that Seward had two historic districts and stated she was unclear on the intent of the Commissions. She asked the Commission for clarification on what they Commissions wanted to accomplish. She stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had selected May 20, 2008 as the Historic District joint work Session with Historic Preservation Commission. Lasota requested historic district information be provided to the Commissions before the work session. The Commission discussed in great detail the historic district and what they would like to discuss at the work session. Commissioners had requested an expert on historical districts attend the work session. By general consensus, the Commission agreed to the May 20, 2008 joint work session with Planning and Zoning at 6:30 p.m. Informational Items - (No action required) - City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 120 Historic Preservation Commissions in Alaska- Alaska Certified Local Governments 2008 Directory Commission Comments- Luther gave an overview of what was discussed at the Alaska Statehood Grant Experience Work Session. Capra thanked administration for providing the Historic Preservation Commission information. Kovac thanked Bailey for preparing the Fireside Chat flyer. Citizens' Comments [Limit to S minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to speak) -None Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None The meeting was adjourned at 7:31p.m. ~~•~v+c.+~. 1G eua~._~ Anne Bailey Shannon Kovac, Chair Executive Liaison (City Seal) ••.•~ O~ S~~'Oi _/ V .P.':a .ra .ti s ---~- 1. ..