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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04052006 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska April 5, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 13 Call to Order ..... The April 5,2006 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice-Chair, Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Park led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Tom Swann Vice-Chair presiding, and Michaela Walker-Hettinger Valerie Park Shannon Huber comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Absent were: .... Shannon Kovac - excused Greg Carpenter - excused James Rowell - excused City Administration Report ...... Glenz reported on the following business items: · The Hoben Park National Register of Historic Places nomination was submitted to the State Office of History and Archaeology in time to be presented to the Alaska Historical Commission at the March meeting in Juneau. · Commissioner Kovac had written thank you letters to Lee Poleske and Dan Marshall for their help with the photos required for the Hoben Park nomination. She also thanked the Office of History and Archaeology for the assistance and work provided by intern, Jessica Benson. · A copy of the Certified Local Government report had been submitted to the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology and was included in the packet. · Commissioner Carpenter was expected back into Seward about the 22nd of April. · Commissioner Kovac was expected back into Seward on the 14th of April. · Seward Chamber of Commerce and the City Council were requesting ideas, or groups interested in sponsoring events in 2007 for the 80th anniversary of the Alaska City of Seward, Alaska April 5, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 14 State Flag. Staff was interested in knowing if this event was something the Commission wanted to participate in and wanted added to the May agenda. . A possible work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission was tentatively scheduled for April 18, 2006 on a Historic District Overlay Ordinance. . ~ .." Commissioner Swann followed up with information on the 80th anniversary of the Alaska Flag. He noted the Chamber was working to plan a celebration and wanted community input. He stated several ideas of celebration had been presented for around Alaska Flag day in July 2007. The Commission requested a discussion be added the May agenda for discussion. Kirsten Vessel, Assistant City Manager, Reported on the Friends of Jesse Lee Home meeting and the Rasmuson Tier n grant application. She stated the grant was to be approximately $180,000.00. She also noted she had been provided with the grant requirements of the City and the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home. She explained the requirements were the first $10,000.00 was to be from the City and the state wide interest groups and the City were to raise the next $70,000.00. The plan was to submit the grant application by the November 2006 deadline. She suggested working on the grant in August and September in order to meet the November deadline. Vessel stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had requested the Historic Preservation Commission hold a joint work session on April 18, 2006 to discuss the Historic Overlay District. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations f ....I Swann - update on any Jesse Lee Home activities Swann stated the report given by Assistant City Manager, Vesel was complete and he had nothing more to add. Rowell- progress report on the update of the Historic Preservation Website Rowell was unavailable to present a report. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing - None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Walker-HettingerlPark) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Staff noted the Consent Agenda included the February 15,2006 Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 24, 2006 Special Meeting Minutes. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Public Hearing - None ..J City of Seward, Alaska April 5, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 15 ... Unfinished Business - None New Business Resolution 2006-02 selecting "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" student picture contest as the Commission's project for National Historic Preservation Month of May 2006; and requesting City Council support for the project Glenz noted the Commission had held a work session February 21, 2006 to discuss and select a topic oflocal celebration for National Historic Preservation month during the month of May 2006. She noted the committee had chosen "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" as the local celebration topic with several events planned during the month of May. Staff recommended approval of Resolution 2006-02. Motion (parklWalker-Hettinger) Approve Resolution 2006-02 The Commission discussed the project and noted that due to the current time constraints and conflicts with other requirements several of the original events were unattainable. Motion (park / Swann) Amend Resolution 2006-02, strike event 1 and 4 from the work plan; add the words "civic organizations" following educators in the Third Whereas; Combine events 2 and 3, deleting the words "brown bag lunches". .... Motion Passed Unanimous Vote on the main motion as amended Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2006-03 selecting as a Commission project the research and development of a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants; and requesting City Council support for the project Glenz stated the Commission had held a work session on March 8, 2006 and had desired to move forward with the development of a Local Registers of Historic Trees and Plants as a Commission project. Motion (parklHuber) Approve Resolution 2006-03 Park voiced support for the project and reviewed the plan was to mirror the Seward Registry --- of Historic Places. City of Seward, Alaska April 5, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 15 Unfinished Business - None J New Business Resolution 2006-02 selecting "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" student picture contest as the Commission's project for National Historic Preservation Month of May 2006; and requesting City Council support for the project Glenz noted the Commission had held a work session February 21,2006 to discuss and select a topic oflocal celebration for National Historic Preservation month during the month of May 2006. She noted the committee had chosen "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" as the local celebration topic with several events planned during the month of May. Staff recommended approval of Resolution 2006-02. Motion (park/Walker-Hettinger) Approve Resolution 2006-02 The Commission discussed the project and noted that due to the current time constraints and conflicts with other requirements several of the original events were unattainable. Motion (park / Swann) Amend Resolution 2006-02, strike event 1 and 4 from the work plan; add the words "civic organizations" following educators in the Third Whereas; Combine events 2 and 3, deleting the words "brown bag lunches". f ..J Motion Passed Unanimous Vote on the main motion as amended Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2006-03 selecting as a Commission project the research and development of a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants; and requesting City Council support for the project Glenz stated the Commission had held a work session on March 8, 2006 and had desired to move forward with the development of a Local Registers of Historic Trees and Plants as a Commission project. Motion (parklHuber) Approve Resolution 2006-03 Park voiced support for the project and reviewed the plan was to mirror the Seward Registry . of Historic Places. . .J City of Seward, Alaska April 5, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 16 ..... Motion Passed Unanimous Selection of the 2006 Annual Historic Preservation Award winner Glenz noted that three nominations had been received by staff and were included in the packet. She also stated the nominations were allowed from the floor provided the Commissioner was able to provide ample information about the nominee. Glenz noted the Commission had previously requested the winner of the 2006 award be presented the award during May in observance of Historic Preservation Month. Swann opened the floor for nominations. Park nominated Doug Capra for the annual award. Swann nominated Past and Present Congregation of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Walker-Hettinger nominated Margaret Branson. The Commission discussed the nominations. It was noted that 2006 was the 100 year anniversary of the St Peter's Episcopal Church. Motion (park/Swann) Close the nominations and vote on the award winner. .... Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Ballots were distributed to the Commission; votes were placed and ballots picked up by the clerk. The clerk read the votes as follows: St. Peter's Episcopal Church 4. Motion (parklWalker-Hettinger) Select Past and Present Congregation ofthe St. Peter's Episcopal Church as the 2006 Historic Preservation Annual Award winner. Motion Passed Unanimous Informational Items - (No action required) Letter of resignation from Michaela Walker-Hettinger The Commission thanked Walker-Hettinger for her time on the Commission and wished her and her family the best in their move to Anchorage. ..... 2005 Certified Local Government Annual Repot City of Seward, Alaska April 5, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 17 Commission Comments i! ,~ :~ .... Park noted that her term was about to expire and requested information on the procedure to reapply. Staff explained she would be contacted by the City Clerk's office with the opportunity to reapply and then reappointed by Council. Citizens Comments Kirsten Vesel, Assistant City Manager. Thanked the Commission for all their hard work and noted what a pleasure the Commission was to work with. 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