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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04302008 Historic Preservation MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Apri130, 2008 Volume 2, Page 121 Call to Order The April 30, 2008 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Chair Shannon Kovac. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Shannon Kovac presiding, and Linda Lasota Jolund Luther Tom Swann Greg Carpenter comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Absent were: Doug Capra- Excused John French- Excused Special Reports City Administration Report- None Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations- Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update-Swann Swann reported the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home had received a million dollars from the State of Alaska and an agreement had been reached with the City of Sewazd to manage the money and act as the facilitator. Website Updates- Luther Luther stated he had placed mere items on the Website and it was a slow process. He asked the Commissioners to give him basic changes they would like to see on the Website. Hoben Park- Karin Sturdy City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 30, 2008 Volume 2, Page 122 Kovac explained that Sturdy was unable to attend and had provided a lay down for the Commission. Kovac reported that the Notice to Froceed had been issued, the fountain should be completed in August and there was not any news from the SeaLife Center. Alaska Historical Society- Capra- None Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Ezcept Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing -None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Swann/Carpenter) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: March 19, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes Public Hearing -None Unfinished Business- None New Business- May Fireside Chat Discussion Bailey reported Senator Stevens was unable to attend the Fireside Chat and Commissioner French booked Legends for the evening of May 16, 2008. Luther confirmed that Mike and Linda Brown would be on the panel and he would contact others for the panel. He discussed the video and stated he may be Late due to the P.A.R.K.S event. Swann recommended another work session be scheduled to finalize the Fireside Chat plans. Kovac said she had talked to Lee Poleske about reading the newspaper article but did not know if he would attend. In response to Luther, Kovac stated Hicks would be the moderator. The Commission discussed work session dates and fireside chat logistics. By general consensus, a Work Session was schedules for May 8, 2008 at noon in City Hall. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 30, 2008 Volume 2, Page 123 Discuss the 2009 Statehood Celebration Luther explained he had attended the Alaska Statehood Grant meetings. He stated that Patty Linville was putting the grant together and it should be online. Bailey interjected that the grant was not due until May 15, 2008 and she had sent it in to have the grant reviewed. Luther described the grant prof ect and suggested the Commission help with the symposium. He stated the Commission needed to decide as a whole whether they wanted to help with this. He continued to describe the themes of Statehood that would be incorporated in the grant project. Resolution 2008-04 of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission Supporting the Alaska Statehood Experience Grant Application Entitled Seward, Gateway to Alaska: Journey to Statehood and Beyond Motion (Swann/Luther) Approve Resolution 2008-04 Luther explained Patty Linville had requested this to provide support for the grant application. ,~~, Motion Passed Unanimous Approve the 2008 Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award Proclamation for Lee Poleske Motion (Swann/Lasota) Approve the Lee Poleske Proclamation In response to Carpenter, Swann stated the Commission had not made a decision on awarding the HP Award to a person twice. Lasota interjected that the Commission had discussed this but an official decision had not been made. Carpenter stated Lee Poleske deserved to receive the award twice. Motion Passed Unanimous Informational Items - (No action required) - Kovac stated Bailey had provided a letter about a KPB Statehood Celebration Committee meeting from the Kenai Peninsula Borough as a lay down. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 30, 2008 Volume 2, Page 124 Bailey stated that Party Linville had been invited but this letter was forwarded from Laura Cloward at the Chamber of Commerce. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, Authorizing the City Manager to Ezecute a Grant Agreement Between the State of Alaska and the City of Seward for the Purpose of Contracting with a Consultant to Perform the Jesse Lee Home Rehabilitation Project, Phase II and Appropriating $1 Million from State Funds List of Upcoming Events Kovac referred to the list of upcoming events and reminded the Commission about the May 20, 2008 HPlP&Z Joint Work Session. In response to Lasota, Bailey stated the Work Session would begin at 6:30 p.m. Kovac explained that Bailey was preparing historic district information for the Commissions review and the information would be available soon. Commission Comments- In response to Lasota, Kovac stated that Cloward would not be attending the Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting and Linville would attend. Lasota thanked Bailey for her work. Swann concurred with Lasota. In response to Kovac, Bailey stated she would send the Fireside Chat flyer to the Commission digitally once the Commission reviewed it. Kovac thanked the audience for attending. 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 6:55 p.m. Anne ailey ~~•!~ k,,~.~;~„~'s•••~., on Kovac, Chair Executive Liaison ~ ~~,.° ~ ~;~ (City Seal} w ~ ~ .. ~ . ~' .• ~ ,~, r ~3 ~' ~+uraurA'~ ~~