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Home My WebLink About07162008 Historic Preservation MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 16, 2008 Volume 2, Page 130 Call to Order The July 16, 2008 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Acting Chair Tom Swann Opening Ceremony Commissioner Lasota led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Acting Chair Tom Swann presiding, and Linda Lasota John French Tom Swann Jolund Luther comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, Associate Planner Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Absent were: Doug Capra- Excused Greg Carpenter- Excused Special Reports City Administration Report- Associate Planner Donna Glenz reported on the following items: • Shannon Kovac submitted her resignation effective July 10, 2008. • Former City Planner Malcolm Brown had worked with Jerry Walton on a historical documentary that documents the origin of the Alaska National Guard. Glenz asked if the Commission would like to host a public presentation of the movie. • The agenda statement for agenda item l OB had been left out of the packet and the statement was provided as a lay down. • A potluck to welcome the Obihiro Exchange Program would be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Legend's. • The Silver Salmon Derby would begin August 9, 2008. • A Council Work Session was scheduled for September 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the City Efficiency Study done by John Bird. • An Economic Forum had tentatively been scheduled for September 23, 2008. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 16, 2008 Volume 2, Page 131 ... • City Council had set a Work Session on July 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Seward's future energy needs and costs. • The partners for the Mary Lowell Center would host an Open House on the revised schematic design alternatives on July 24, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Legends. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations- Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update-Swann-None Website Updates- Luther- None Hoben Park- Karin Sturdy- Swann noted that Karin Sturdy had provided the Hoben Park Report as a lay down. Swann mentioned that the fountain looked good and the project was moving forward. In response to Luther, Glenz stated Sturdy was trying to determine where to put the interpretative panel. Glenz stated that Sturdy had not heard back from the SeaLife Center on the issue. Alaska Historical Society- Capra- None Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing - Shannon Kovac, inside City Limits, apologized for her abrupt resignation from the Commission and she explained she was going to go back to school. Kovac mentioned the Commission had a lot of projects and she volunteered to help out with some of them. She discussed the Seward Historical Site Inventory and stated that Bailey had the updated information. Kovac suggested the Commission and the Library/Museum Steering Committee host the National Guard movie together. She stated she had enjoyed serving on the Commission. In response to French, Kovac stated the Library/Steering Museum did not have a time specified for special projects but they could discuss this further with Patty Linville. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Luther/French) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: June 11, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 16, 2008 Volume 2, Page 132 Special Items- Election of Chair and Vice Chair Swann asked if the Commission wanted to postpone the election to another date. Luther asked if Capra and Carpenter showed any interest in serving as the Chair or Vice Chair. He stated he thought the Commission should proceed with the election. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Swann opened the floor for Chair nominations. Luther volunteered to be the Chair or Vice Chair. Swann stated that he would be Chair unless someone else wanted the position. Motion (Lasota/Luther) Request for Unanimous Consent Motion Passed Motion (Lasota/Swann) Request for Unanimous Consent Motion Passed Public Hearing -None Nominate Tom Swann as the Chair. Seeing no further nominations, nominations were closed. Unanimous Consent Swann opened the floor for Vice Chair nominations. Nominate Jolund Luther as the Vice Chair Seeing no further nominations, nominations were closed. Unanimous Consent Unfinished Business- None ,,,,,,,, City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 16, 2008 Volume 2, Page 133 New Business- Revised Historic Preservation Priorities List 2007-2008 Motion (Luther/French) Approve the Revised Priority List Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 2008 Certified Local Government Grant Discussion Glenz requested the Commission refer to the Certified Local Government (CLG) agenda statement lay down. She stated the City of Seward was awarded the 2008 CLG Grant and the Commission was authorized to work on providing public access to the Seward Historical Site Inventory. She reminded the Commission to document the work done on the project and summarized the work that needed to be completed and the public notice process. She stated staff recommended the Commission set a Work Session to discuss how to proceed on the grant. The Commission discussed holding a work session to discuss the CLG Grant. By general consensus, the Commission set a Work Session to discuss the CLG Grant for July 30, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Resolution 2008-OS Recommending City Council Authorize the Commission to Aid in the 2009 Statehood Celebration Glenz reviewed Resolution 2008-OS and stated a few clerical errors would be corrected by staff. She stated the Statehood Grant was awarded and accepted by the City and Commissioner Luther would give a more detailed report. She stated staff recommended approval of Resolution 2008-OS to host the lecture portion of the Symposium and recommended the Commission set a Work Session to further discuss the project. Luther discussed the Alaska Statehood Grant project in great detail. He stated the project would entail a mural and a symposium with the focus on the Alaska State Flag. He noted the Commission should have a Work Session to discuss who should be invited and discuss the project in further detail. Swann stated he wanted to have all the Commissioners at the Work Session and asked if there was a timeline. In response to Swann, Luther stated the event would occur the first week of May and he mentioned other events that would occur at the Symposium. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 16, 2008 Volume 2, Page 134 In response to French, Luther stated the group had considered having two to four speakers at ~,,, the lecture series. Motion (Luther/French) Motion (Luther/French) Approve Resolution 2008-05 Amend Resolution 2008-OS by removing the "one act play" from the third WHEREAS clause Motion Passed Main Motion Passed As Amended Informational Items - (No action required) -None Commission Comments- Unanimous Unanimous In response to Luther, Swann stated Luther's inquiry about the concern about the last Fireside Chat would be discussed at the next work session. Lasota thanked Shannon Kovac for all her years on the Commission and would get the Seward Historical Site Inventory List from Bailey to prepare for the July 30, 2008 Work Session. In response to Luther, Glenz suggested the Commissioners write a letter to Council thanking Kovac for her services. Swann congratulated Luther on becoming Vice Chair and thanked him for stepping fore,,,. French congratulated Swann and Luther on their new positions. 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 7:10 p.m. ~ % C.=-lam, An e Bailey ''~~~~Ma~ry~~~~~ om Swann, Chair 4' Executive Liaison .•~-! ~,.,+K„~ ~'Ae; ~~ !'•;: (City Seal) s._ . . ~~ ~ S ~~ -;. u _ ~ ~ ~ y ~ 9 ~~ ~ ~ +~ •