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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11192008 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 147 Call to Order The November 19 2008 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Tom Swann presiding, and Jolund Luther Linda Lasota Greg Carpenter Doug Capra comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Patty Linville, Library Director Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff Absent were: John French - Excused Special Reports City Administration Report - Library Director Patty Linville reported on the following issues: • The City Budget Public Hearing was set for November 24 and slated for approval on December 8th • There was an update on the Jesse Lee Project at Dec. 8 Council Meeting • For the waterfront development, $350,000 was available for pavilions and the city administration was researching possible private /public volunteer options to get the work completed. • The city has $50,000 for a skateboard park. Parks and Recreation continued to solicit and research designs for an upgrade. • Linville distributed two handouts for Library Museum Project and explained $80,000 had been designated to the capital campaign fund in the City budget Linville asked for volunteers. Capra remarked that he is on the Library Museum Building Committee and can relay ..• questions and concerns. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 148 In response to Carpenter, Linville stated that the main entrance will face Adams St. In response to Lasota, Linville stated the Library was 7900 sq /ft, the museum was 2000 sq /ft and the new Museum would triple the amount of space. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations- Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann- Swann stated that the temporary plastic roof had been completed and they should be able to determine what can be saved within the building. . Website Updates- Luther - Luther stated that he has dealt with computer crashes and has not been able to work on the website. Alaska Statehood Experience Grant-Linville- Linville stated that artist Justine Pechuzal's design had been selected for the Mural, a letter had been sent to the Seward Post Office, requesting the mural be placed on the West side of it and the City of Seward would be responsible for the mural. Linville stated she was arranging accommodations for the symposium speakers and had contacted the Sea Life Center about scheduling the reception. She stated the event would be listed on the State of Alaska website and hoped the Commission would be handlers for the speakers. Luther explained the mural in further detail and stated they were waiting for official confirmation about the mural placement from the Post Office. In response to Lasota, Linville listed the speakers for the Symposium. Linville mentioned the Symposium would occur on May 1 -2, 2009 and further explained the Symposium events. Alaska Historical Society- Doug Capra Capra stated that Luther, Linville, French, Colleen Kelly and himself attended the Alaska Historical Society Conference (AHSC) in October 2008. Capra mentioned that the AHSC has been invited to Seward in 2012. He explained the 2012 was the 100 anniversary of Seward as a city and Alaska as a territory, and the proposed completion date of the new Library/Museum. Capra urged the city to get involved in this effort and encouraged the Commission to join the Alaska Historical Society. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 149 Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing — None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Carpenter/Luther) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: September 17, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes September 23, 2008 Historic Preservation Special Meeting Minutes Public Hearing — None Unfinished Business- None New Business - CLG Grant Discussion ism Linville gave an overview of the grant and asked about the status of the photos and website design. In response to Linville, Luther stated he was working with Mike Meeks to develop the scope of work and he was a behind on taking photos. Lasota confirmed the Commissioners were behind on taking photos and stated she was gathering information on the properties and a photo taking format had been created. In response to Swann, Linville stated that an RFP was not needed for purchases under $10,000 and the Commission needed to obtain three quotes. Bailey mentioned the notice for taking photos was not posted and the Commissioners should take photos on their own. Swann requested the CLG Grant Discussion be placed under special reports until the completion of the grant. The Commission continued to discuss the grant and agreed to take at least one picture before the next meeting to make sure everyone understood the photo format requirement. haw City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 19, 2008 Volume 2, Page 150 2009 HP Commission Meeting and Agenda Cut -Off Dates Linville stated that a clerical correction was needed to change the dates on the Meeting and Agenda Cut -off dates. Motion (Lasota /Carpenter) Approve the Meeting and Agenda Cut -off dates. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Informational Items — (No action required)- None Commission Comments- Carpenter stated that the sign at Hoben Park was great and he commended whoever was responsible. In response to Capra, Bailey stated he could get signage information from Donna Glenz with Community Development. Capra stated he was interested in placing a sign with new information on Alice Lowell. Carpenter noted there was a sign mentioning Mt. Alice in town and it could be a good spot to add more information. Lasota thanked everyone for their hard work and stated it was nice to see the fountain cover being made. Jolund thanked the Commission for helping him go to AK Historical Society Conference. He stated it was an excellent conference and recommended the Commission attend next year. Capra stated it was unknown where the conference would be next year. 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 meeting w adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Ryan Reynolds om Swann, Chair Library Staff (City Seal) «• � SEAL