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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10132022 Historic Preservation PacketHistoric Preservation Commission Agenda Packet owwma Regular Meeting Thursday, October 13, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. The City of Seward, Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 13. 2022 Vacant Chair Term Expires May, 2023 Sue Ward Vice Chair Term Expires May, 2023 Tanguy Libbrecht Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Mary Ann Benoit Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Dona Walker Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Art LeMaster Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Vacant Commissioner Term Expires May, 2025 Vacant Chair Term Expires May, 2025 Stephen Sowell Assistant City Manager Bailey Sayler Library Museum Director Kris Peck Deputy City Clerk 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Council Chambers 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.] 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS A. City Administration Report B. Chair Report — None C. Other Reports and Announcements [Reports must be submitted to the city clerk no later than noon on the Tuesday preceding the Monday meeting for inclusion in the packet. Five (5) minutes speaking time will be allowed for each report.] 1. Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page. 2. Report on Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant 920005. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Agenda October 13, 2022 Page I 7. 8. a 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business Items * 1. Approve the May 12, 2022 HP Regular Meeting Minutes. *2. Approve the May 16, 2022 HP Special Meeting Minutes. *3. Approve a reimbursement for Cheryl Seese for the expense of plants and soil for Hoben Park in the amount of $147.45. 4. Elect a Chair and Vice Chair. 5. Discuss a proposal for assisting in writing a grant for St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 6. Discuss future meetings and the process for submitting documents. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS — None CITIZEN COMMENTS COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS It. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Agenda October 13, 2022 Page 2 Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: October 13 2022 To: Bailey Sayler Through: From: Mary Ann Benoit Agenda Item: Facebook Report (check which packet to place item in) ❑Work Session X Meeting- Special orders, presentations and reports Background and justification: The Facebook page report is a standing monthly report on Facebook page statistics for the month, poststhat have recently gone out and proposed posts forthe coming months. Commissioners review and are given an opportunityto add ideasfor additional posts. Ongoing posts about historic preservation, heritage tourism, events, awards, projects and other topics as part of HPC duties. HP Priorities This legislation is consistent with HP Priorities: (Please select all that apply) REPORTING ❑ Quarterly reports to council ❑ Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report to the State Historic Preservation Office (February) PUBLIC OUTREACH ❑ Coordinate efforts with Planning and Zoning regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. x Enhance understanding of the economic benefits of Heritage Tourism. X Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May by proclamation. X Award the Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in May. X Maintain the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence. SEWARD HISTORIC STRUCTURES & SITES ❑ Provide research about local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. ❑ Update, review, and submit the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites to the Offices of History and Archaeology according to the guidelines for the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey, with annual review. ❑Promote and continue to nominate structures and sites to Seward Local Register. ❑Support the historic Hoben Park by assisting with planters and working towards restoring its historic character. ❑Provide research regarding the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use. ❑Identify the Most Endangered Historic Properties in Seward. SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN X Provide historical preservation and education. ❑ Develop historic preservation initiatives and projects. OTHER COMMISSION TASKS ❑Generate ideas, set priorities, and submit an application for consideration, and take action on CLG grant opportunities that stimulate knowledge of local history, Certlfication of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable Attorney Administration Recommendation RYes Adopt Resolution Not applicable Other: Facebook Page Report October 2022 HPC Meeting Mary Ann Benoit Overview While on break from meeting during the summer, we continued to post on Facebook. The data below is from April through the end of August. We put out 29 posts, and reached 881 people. We had 179 visits to our page and received 73 new likes. We have 581 followers, up 63 since April. 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Post Boost unavailahl e 94 1 _ FOR Summer Posts We posted more than usual during the summer with the goal to educate the majority or even large minority of Seward about historic preservation, so that it will become an integral part of our community's planning to maintain the historic character that attracts visitors, provides an economic benefit, and gives our town the character that we love. We wish for people to have accurate information about what historic preservation is, how they benefit from it, and have knowledge to take action to protect our history. "A community that respects its history respects itself. The preservation of that history through the preservation of sites important to it can help a community realize its strengths and use them to improve the lives of all its residents." Phil Rabinowitz. See the list of posts in the May 2022 HPC Meeting Facebook page report. October Looking for a historic walking tour map? The Seward Community Library and Museum has all you need, as Protect well as many of the local businesses. Better yet, why _ the not just download it on to our hone right now, J Y p g i .. n _ Environment ■iamis��..._�.�:■;-� saving paper and protecting the environment. Thanks to the Seward Rotary Club, Coll Designs, the Seward Save aTree Community Library and Museum and the Historic Preservation Commission for promoting going paperless. Rotary •�• IMAGINE a Seward ROTARY Rotary Club .. This house is part of "Home Brew Alley," also called Alley A, which was home for a "whole bunch of moonshiners an M hangers-on," according to John Paulsteiner in his book, Seward Alaska, the Sinful Town on Resurrection Bay (1975) i Distilling whiskey and brewing beer are entwined with Seward's early history. Although Alaska's "Bone Dry law" o 1918 prohibited the sale and manufacture of alcohol, the bootleggers in Home Brew Alley kept churning out liquor and beer. Prohibition in 1920 was also generally ignored, with speakeasies existing all over town. Some ingredients t produce local booze, like sugar, were rationed. Famous bootlegger Sam Romack told Paulsteiner he had the foresight to have most of the sugar reserved from Brown & Hawkins, enabling his business to boom, making him a primary bootlegger. Sam Romack lived on Home Brew Alle and City Marshal Bob Guest also lived here and guarded Romack's booze in his basement. Marshal Guest was the entire Seward police force. He made nightly rounds to Home Brew Alley and the city designated Red Light District known as "The Line" located nearby (between Second Avenue and Third Avenue, and Railway Avenue and Washington Avenue). "Special Rounds" were made monthl to collect 10 dollars from each bootlegger and lady of the evening. Both Home Brew Alley and The Line were short walks from the dock, where ships likely provided much of these businesses' clientele. In 1945 the City Council decide to improve Seward's image and renamed Home Brew Alley to Champagne Avenue. The new street sign was uprooted and tossed on the ground by the rebellious residents. November Seward Hi5oriCal a��Cing Tour Are you interested in learning more about the history of Seward and the Seward Historic Walking Tour? Check out this short but fun video on the history and the 26 signs on the tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD9aUOGRT9M ��e �cw; � t�st<, _f iccsr v;irn7[en,sso� he {,i kai ��,`�cwnre "Imagine and Inspire". Brownell House. Don Carlos "Carl" Brownell, Sr. (1853-1915) was one of the Pioneers of Seward and part of the landing party in 1903. In 1903, for $100, he purchased the first commercial lot to be sold in Seward, at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street. Carl built the D.C. Brownell Hardware building on that site, where the Yukon Bar is presently located. He also owned and ' worked mining claims. Brownell built this house at 335 First Avenue in 1904. His son, Don Carlos Brownell, Jr., was a man of many talents and interests. He was the head of Seward's public utility company, held a patent for a device that kept bed clothing in place, served as Seward's mayor, and was an actor who built the original Liberty Theatre. Perhaps most importantly, Don Carlos Brownell, Jr. served as a Senator in Alaska's Territorial Legislature during World War II. He was a key figure in the passage of the Alaska Anti -Discrimination Act of 1945, which was the first anti -discrimination law in history that made it illegal to discriminate based on race. When artist and author Rockwell Kent visited Seward in 1918, he met Don Carlos Brownell, Jr., and they became lifelong friends. Kent was a frequent guest at the Brownell home and was given a house key to use the home for writing when in town. The house may have inspired the famous Rockwell Kent with his writing, and maybe it will inspire you if you decide to stay here at the Brownell Homestead Inn Historic preservation is safeguarding the existence and appearance of historic elements of the community. The Historic Preservation Commission helps do this by offering guidance to the city, by helping to educate our community on history, and by assisting people to find VAN GIL>7ER ®� resources to maintain, renovate, rehabilitate or restore their historic properties. mill 1 I I 1 I December , . , As you look up Jefferson Street, picture Lowell Creek raging down through Seward, wreaking havoc, destroying bridges, and blocking access to the north side of town. Seward is built on an alluvial fan, a geologic term for the accumulation of gravel, silt, sand, and other sediments deposited by water as it flows through mountains, hills, and canyons. As V s , glaciers receded and ice fields melted over thousands of years, massive amounts of rock and debris were —°' brought down to Seward's location by Lowell Creek's rushing waters. This perpetual movement of water and rock was such a problem that in 1927 the Alaska Railroad constructed a small diversion dam and flume (or wooden tunnel) that ran down what is now Jefferson Street to empty into Resurrection Bay. The flume couldn't handle the debris and would fill with rocks, and the floods continued. The flood of 1935 brought so much debris that it buried a house to its second story! This represented a tipping point for the Alaska Railroad whose property was threatened by these annual floods. The company recommended to the War Department that a diversion tunnel be driven through the adjacent mountain to carry the stream. The Army Corps of Engineers completed this diversion dam and tunnel in 1940. It was such a feat of engineering and so significant to Seward's history that it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed to last only 50 years, it continues to work to this day. However, fierce storms still cause major flooding, depositing massive amounts of debris at the bridge on Lowell Creek Road and cutting off access to Lowell Point. Suppose the tunnel gets blocked during another massive flood or earthquake. In that case, Lowell Creek may rush down Jefferson Street once again, potentially flooding buildings such as the hospital and causing more damage than ever done in the past. As Seward's floods intensify due to climate change, the dam construction will need to be revisited. January Historic preservation includes four possible activities: Preservation is preserving a place as it is in the present Rehabilitation fixes up a deteriorated historic property, often for a use other than its original one Restoration means putting a building or landscape back the way it was originally, or at a historically significant time in its past Reconstruction is the creation of a historically accurate copy of either a specific historic property that no longer exists or an example of one from a chosen historical period. There are many things you can do based on your interest and budget. The Government Cable House is an example that was rehabilitated and is now used for vacation rentals. Seward was born from the dream of a railroad. From the earliest days when Frank Ballaine came to Seward to start the town and build the Alaska Central Railway, the Seward Railroad Depot, constructed in 1917, was an essential part of that story. This building was moved to its current location following the devastating flooding of Lowell Creek in 1928. The Seward Depot, also known as the Seward Passenger Depot, was initially built at what is now Adams Street and Ballaine Boulevard to serve the railroad line that ran downtown at that time. Lowell Creek originally ran down what is now Jefferson Avenue. Before the Corps of Engineers built the diversion dam in 1939, Lowell Creek flooded two to three times each year, carrying debris that would damage the town. This led Otto F. Ohlson, General Manager of the Alaska Railroad, who owned the depot, to decide to move the depot to its present location. Many important visitors passed through the Seward Depot, including President Harding. On July 23, 1923, President Harding greeted residents from the station before proceeding to Nenana to drive the golden spike to commemorate the Alaska Railroad's completion. Other officials came through to inspect the Government Railroad and coal fields. The 1964 Earthquake and tsunami destroyed Seward's railyard. While the depot survived, it was no longer able to be used for its original purpose. The depot later served as the Marine Highway headquarters when the State ferry Tustumena was homeported in Seward. The Seward Depot is a good example of a hip -roofed, Craftsman -style railroad depot. It remains one of three surviving examples of eight depots built in Alaska. The Seward Depot was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Burning the remnants of houses that were destroyed by Lowell Creek in the 1917 flood. Photo from the Lezlie Wilfer Collection. r Demolition of one of the bridges crossing Lowell Creek during the 1917 flood. Debris against the bridges caused -" water to flood the main streets, and the bridges had to be demolished. Photo from the Lezlie Wilfer Collection Ak February Renovations often uncover clues about a house's history. t° a This property was originally owned by Frank Ballaine, a railroad man and one of Seward's founders. It may have initially been a warehouse, with its unique southfacing orientation that likely accommodated a loading dock. Clues found in the walls included Seward driver's license flli #57 issued to Robert Manthey in 1926, and a letter the same year to him and his brother. A tin advertisement for The Commerce: A Gentleman's Resort included a 1907 �i calendar. This business closed in 1918 due to Alaska's a "Bone Dry Law." The Manthey family was quite well known in Seward. Gustav "Gus" was a welcome addition to Seward when he arrived in 1909, known as an expert baseball player who played on the Valdez nines team against Seward in 1908. Gus was a town marshal, a baseball pitcher, a butcher, musician, and a pile driver, who built the early wharf. Gus and Clara Manthey bought the property in 1924 and lived there with their 4 sons: Robert, Raymond, Edmund, and Guy. In 1964, Frank Spadaro, a retired railroad yard foreman, lived here. On March 27, Frank went to the harbor for lunch with his friend Emil Elbe, a railroad conductor. Frank and Emil were two of the 12 that died during the Great Alaska Earthquake. The original cedar shakes were covered during renovations, and the front porch was replaced with modern materials that retain its historical look. The original house, built entirely of red cedar, remains standing. When the current owners bought the property, they were told it was unstable and should be demolished. Luckily, that wasn't necessary. Renovations resurrected the historic character and brought the history of the former residents to life by the clues they left behind. Historic preservation preserves the historic, architectural, and aesthetic character and heritage of a community and helps to provide a sense of place and continuity. The Resurrect Art Coffee House is a great example. It makes a connection as soon as you enter. It tugs at your g heart, and give you a sense of awe and inclusion. This building has connected with the community from when it was built as First Methodist Church in 1917 until now. it is an efficient use of resources and ultimate WIN ENCOURAGE IIISTORIC PRESERVATION?' recycling. Historic preservation conserves resources, reduces waste, and saves money by repairing and reusing existing buildings instead of tearing them down and building new ones. Seward's quonset huts ,:..:::..:::::::•:•:' are a great example. Re -purposed after the war, they .�::•:,,•, are still in use as homes, businesses and for storage. IT IS AN EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES. IT IS THE ULTIMATE RECYCLING' March Historic preservation preserves old methods of 'N'IIY EVClt�['I�"�GE I�It«TORIC PRESERVATION? workmanship. Many modern buildings are built to last F. a short time — 25 to 30 years. Workmanship and building methods are often not as careful or durable as methods used in the past, when buildings were w expected to last indefinitely. By working on historic buildings, new generations of craftsmen learn the techniques to improve modern buildings as well. Consider all the stucco buildings that still stand by locally renowned craftsman Gerhard "Stucco" Johnson. The Swetmman house, considered a jewel of Seward architecture, slid down and hill, tipped over and survived IT PRESERVES OLD METHODS OF WORKMANSHIP in one piece. It was built by as his residence in 1916. He was famous for his beautiful and long-lasting exterior stucco work during the early 1920s and 1930s. His stucco is beautiful and has preserved the wood underneath for many of our historic structures. Historic preservation adds character and/or charm Win ENcOrIUrE iuSToRic PRESERVATION? to a community, and emphasizes its uniqueness. Our old buildings make Seward unique, give Seward a lot r , of character and attract tourists. We are one of the few towns on the road system that still retains our - historic character. Did you know that Brown and Hawkins was the first bank and telegraph office in Seward, and you can still see the bank sign and the safe in the store? i ✓ 49 y S � �;ii r; K ` x IT CAN ADD CHARACTER AND/OR CHARM TO A COMMUNITY, AND EMPHASIZE ITS UNIQUENESS. April Brown & Hawkins is the oldest continuously operated business in Seward. T.W. Hawkins came to Seward in 1903 and went into partnership with Charles E. Brown, building what would become a general store, clothing store, and the Seward Commercial Club (now Sweet Darling's). They provided provisions to pioneers III ,lom throughout the territory and became the first bank and Ti telegraph office in Seward and more. Brown and Hawkins -. were also active in other ventures. Brown operated a r~ satellite store on a barge, the S.S. Bertha, at Ship Creek and the Brown & Hawkins store in Anchorage. Hawkins supported artist and author Rockwell Kent during his stay on Fox Island. The Brown & Hawkins store is mentioned several times in Kent's book Wilderness: A Journal of Quiet Adventure in Alaska. Kent even painted a portrait of Hawkins' daughter Virginia which can be seen in the Seward Community Library and Museum. In 1946, ill health forced Hawkins to lease the store to his son, James. T.W. Hawkins died later that year, and James ran the store for 10 years. In the 1920s, James had taken lessons from the famous Dutch painter Jan van Empel, who painted the unique Ascension painting at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church. There are several of James' original paintings upstairs in Brown & Hawkins. James turned the store over to his sister Virginia in 1956 and left Seward for San Francisco to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. Under Virginia's leadership, the buildings were recognized for their historic significance and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Virginia was instrumental in establishing the Resurrection Bay Historical Society in Seward. She hosted many high school dances upstairs in the famous ballroom and was always there for families in need of clothing, food, and money. In 1989 Virginia passed the torch to son Hugh Darling and his wife Iris, and they began a complete renovation to preserve the building and restore it to its original condition. Thanks to 100 years of family stewardship, Seward has retained a unique glimpse into the past carried on now by current artists and historians Michelle and Jeff Cobble. Historic preservation can provide an opportunity for the imaginative or creative use of a building that has stood empty because it outlived its previous use, and at the same time solve a community problem. For example, Old Solly's, which was vacant for many years, was renovated to solve their pressing need for yy SON space, and is now an office and visitor center for the -73 FA National Park Service. The building. CT CAN PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A CREATIVE USE OF EMPTY BUILDING AND SOLVE A COMMUNITY PROBLEM Historic buildings can be affordable for businesses to WHYENCOCIUCE HISTORIC PRESERVATION? rehabilitate because of the possibility of tax incentives, grants, and other support for that activity. They attract business, simply because people are often q fascinated by them. Ilu Setting up a business in a historic building is a great way to build a unique character for your business and attract customers. i' For example, Sweet Darlings in Brown and Hawkins is a really fun place to get gelato with so many interesting IT CAN BE A GOOD INVESTMENT things to see in one of our oldest Seward buildings. Additions from Commissioners? Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: October 13, 2022 To: Bailey Sayler Through: From: Mary Ann Benoit Agenda Item: CLG Historic Walking Tour Updates (check which packet to place item in) X Work Session X Meeting Background and justification: The CLG- Historic Walking Tour report has been a standing monthly report under SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS HP Priorities This legislation is consistent with HP Priorities: (Please select all that apply) REPORTING ❑ Quarterly reports to council ❑ Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report to the State Historic Preservation Office (February) PUBLIC OUTREACH ❑ Coordinate efforts with Planning and Zoning regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. ❑ Enhance understanding of the economic benefits of Heritage Tourism. ❑ Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May by proclamation. ❑ Award the Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in May. ❑ Maintain the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence. SEWARD HISTORIC STRUCTURES & SITES ❑ Provide research about local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. ❑ Update, review, and submit the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites to the Offices of History and Archaeology according to the guidelines for the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey, with annual review. ❑Promote and continue to nominate structures and sites to Seward Local Register. ❑Support the historic Hoben Park by assisting with planters and working towards restoring its historic character. ❑Provide research regarding the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use. ❑Identify the Most Endangered Historic Properties in Seward. SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN ❑Provide historical preservation and education. x Develop historic preservation initiatives and projects. OTHER COMMISSION TASKS ❑Generate ideas, set priorities, and submit an application for consideration, and take action on CLG grant opportunities that stimulate knowledge of local history, Certlfication of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable Attorney Review✓ Administration Recommendation RYes Adopt Resolution Not applicable Other: CLG Grant 20005 Update Historic Preservation Planning and Advocacy Committee Report Prepared 10-3-22- Mary Ann Benoit Maps We purchased 72.000 maps with the $7200 donation as planned. During the summer the maps were printed, and I worked with Corvis designs to determine how they would be delivered, and where to. We determined it would take a truck to deliver them all and a cost would be involved, and we were able to find a city employee to pick them up and deliver to the library where they are stored now. Future Map Needs, Protecting the Environment and a Collaborative Project with Rotary The 72, 000 printed maps filled a full pick-up truck with paper, all of which had to be loaded, delivered and unloaded. This will not meet the expected yearly need based on the Chamber of Commerce estimate, which is closer to 100,000 maps. This will likely require 2 truck -loads for delivery in the future, Not only is this time consuming and expensive for the city, who I assume will be paying for future maps and organizing delivery, but it impacts the environment by using a lot of paper, and has the potential to generate litter. Rotary has a new worldwide focus area to protect the environment. As their current president, and in collaboration with Resurrection Bay Historical Society's Colleen Kelly, we had an idea to promote downloading the walking tour maps at the library instead of taking paper copies to help protect the environment and reduce litter. In discussing with the Library and Museum staff, we thought a decal for the windows near the entry might promote the message. I worked with Peter Briggs of Corvis Designs, who designed our walking tour signs, to create a decal. He donated his time to do this. We came up with Design 1 (31.5" x 42"), which we determined would not let in as much light as we originally expected, due to the small text and so created another smaller (16" x 30") decal (Design 2) This will also work for the Chamber of Commerce, would also like a decal, and can have a huge impact in promoting downloading the maps. Just waiting for the Chamber to do a final review and then they can be ordered. Rotary is purchasing the decals for up to $300. The donated design costs value from Corvis Designs is $1,170. Rotary volunteered 6-7 hours. Total value is about $1700.00. The Chamber estimates that about 20-30% of the 100,000 people per season that will want maps may download maps instead of taking a paper copy., potentially saving the City of Seward up to $2000-$3000 per year in map costs. In addition, it shows our residents and visitors that Seward cares about protecting the environment. The decals list the Historic Preservation Commission as a partner with Rotary, as well as RBHS, the Seward Library and Museum, the Seward Community Library Association and Corvis Designs. Design 1 for Social Media marl st©rical alking _ Protect lur Mafia �� ,the T r re r � Rotary `010 IMAGINE Seward r ROTARY Rotary Club 4 . Design 2 for the Window Decals marci 000pitorical — ilkin.5 .. �Aow�t�� o� ■ ■ ■ e�.� TM 0 o ?ol��■■ ms� A• r Lt o Rotary Rotary CClub SCAN ME �Q• IMAGINE - ROTARY City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2022 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The May 12, 2022 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:44 p.m. by Chair Cheryl Seese. OPENING CEREMONY The commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Cheryl Seese presiding and Sue Ward T.,,,gtty T ibb -eeh Dona Walker Art LeMaster comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Elayna Yanusz, Museum Curator Brenda Ballou, City Clerk Excused — Libbrecht Absent — Benoit Vacant — One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING — None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ward/LeMaster) Motion Passed Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approve the April 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Approve the April 21, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report — None City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2022 Volume 3, Page Chair Report. Chair Seese stated she delivered the commission's first quarter report to council. She had attended the council meeting when they discussed the status of the Jesse Lee Home property; the commission was requested to provide input on ideas for the Jesse Lee Home Memorial, specifically there was a request for HP to provide a mock-up of a historic narrative sign. Seese stated that commissioners should attend at least one type of historic preservation training each year in order to stay in good standing with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). She reported that the owner of the Train Wreck property may be interested in applying to have the property added to the Seward register of historic places; Seese requested the property owner gather the documentation about the history of the property. She reported that the city council was not interested in pursuing a new zoning district downtown as HP had hoped; instead, she suggested the commission might consider creating a subsection to the already -approved Downtown Historic District wherein there could be constraints placed upon the properties to preserve the historical integrity, like along Fourth Avenue between Adams Street and Washington Street. She stated that Commissioner Benoit was underway updating the historic property inventory list, which would have to be expanded to include properties built 1971 since that was 50 years ago. Seese said for the next CLG grant the commission received that led to Phase 2 of the walking tour signs, she wanted to see attention paid to the original peoples of Seward. Other Reports and Announcements Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page. Seese referred the commission to the packet for Facebook activity information. Update on the Jesse Lee Home Memorial Park Project. Seese stated the city was dealing with the property remediation. Certified Local Government (CLG) Report. Seese said all the signs had been installed, council had approved the purchase and appropriated funds, and the only thing left to do was to order additional walking tour maps. Seese said she had receipts for flowers and supplies for Hoben Park that she wished to be reimbursed for. The commission scheduled a special meeting on Monday, May 12, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. to consider a resolution for the commission to purchase additional walking tour maps, as well as to approve expenses for the Hoben Park flower urns. Seese said she would submit a draft resolution for the walking tour maps, as well as the agenda statement for reimbursement of Hoben Park supplies, to the city clerk by end of day tomorrow. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Items City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2022 Volume 3, Page Review the nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award, discuss criteria for awards, and Vote on recipient(s). Nominees are: 1) Mary Tougas 2) Mary Ann Benoit 3) Doug Capra 4) Cheryl Seese, Tanguy Libbrecht, Sue Ward, Mary Ann Benoit. Clerk's Note: Two additional nominations were received before the deadline and were provided as laydowns. Nominations were for: 1) the Historic Preservation Commission, and 2) Gary & Cheryl Seese. Seese reminded the commission about the nomination submission for Mary Tougas which was carried forward from the last meeting. She said she nominated Tougas for her work preserving documents and photographs. Ward asked if each nomination could be reviewed. In response, Seese said that she didn't want to give awards to people who had already received one previously. Seese went to say that Doug Capra received an award in 2012, and Dot Bardarson had nominated him for this year. Ward said Capra had contributed greatly to the walking tour project by reviewing all the sign information. The next nomination was for Mary Ann Benoit, which was submitted by Elizabeth Dunn. Seese said she thought this nomination was in relation to the next nomination that was submitted by Doreen Lorenz and which was for herself, Commissioner Libbrecht, Vice Chair Ward, and Commissioner Benoit. She said, rather than having one commissioner recognized, she thought it should be all commissioners or no commissioners, in her opinion. Ward disagreed and said she was on the commission and had put in a lot of time, but felt that Commissioner Benoit had put in an extraordinary amount of time and should be recognized for that. Ward thought Benoit had gone above and beyond to pull off the walking tour project; Seese disagreed and said "we" pulled off that project. Seese didn't think the efforts of the commissioners should be quantified by the number of hours someone put into the project because it was a joint effort that accomplished this. Ward said she supported the nomination for Cheryl and Gary Seese that was submitted by Iris Darling, because Chair Seese had put in tons of hours outside of the meetings, and her husband was her support. Walker said Seese deserved it; Ward concurred. Seese said the last nomination was for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of 2021-2022, submitted by Iris Darling. She said, while Commissioners LeMaster and Walker were very valuable, 2022 was not even half over yet. Walker thought it should be the four commissioners who worked on the project. Ward had a hard time voting for herself. Seese said at the last meeting, the commissioners had declined the nominations because they had been submitted by fellow commissioners, but this time the nominations were submitted by members of the public. Seese thought that made the nominations acceptable. Motion (Seese/Walker) Award 2022 Historic Preservation Awards to: Doug Capra, Mary Tougas, HP City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2022 Volume 3, Page Commissioners Cheryl Seese, Sue Ward, Tanguy Libbrecht, and Mary Ann Benoit, and Cheryl and Gary Seese. LeMaster wondered how many awards were customary to bestow. Seese said there was no set number. Motion Passed Unanimous HP Agenda and Discussion Rules. Seese directed the commission's attention to page 46 of the packet for a memo from the city manager which outlined the role of the commission and their administrative contact. Seese said she wanted the entire commission to have this information. Discuss and possibly vote regarding the Jesse Lee Memorial and possible CLG grant application. The commission did not discuss this item. Duties of the Chair. Seese said she included a write up in the packet of her notes about being the chair, in case the next chair found it useful. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS 2022 Historic Preservation Meeting & Work Session Schedule CITIZEN COMMENTS — None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Ward said, with Seese leaving the commission, she did not want it to be assumed that she would be stepping into the role of chair, and so she intended to discontinue her role as vice chair going forward. She suggested the commission take a hiatus from June through August, and resume meeting in September. She also wished to take some time to recruit new members for the commission. Seese thought taking a hiatus was a great idea; it would provide everyone with a break to rest, and to recruit. LeMaster said taking a break made a lot of sense to him. He reminded everyone about the Board & Commission training on Saturday at the library. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2022 Volume 3, Page ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) Cheryl Seese Chair City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes May 16, 2022 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The May 16, 2022 special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Cheryl Seese. OPENING CEREMONY Cheryl Seese led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Cheryl Seese presiding and Sue Ward T.,,,gtiy T ibbfeeh Dona Walker Art LeMaster comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kris Peck, Deputy City Clerk Excused — Benoit Absent — Libbrecht Vacant — One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING — None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ward/LeMaster) Motion Passed Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Resolution 2022-004, A Resolution Of The Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, For The Purpose Of Expending The Remaining CLG 2021-20005 Donor Funds Of $7,200 For The Purchase Of Additional Seward Historic Walking Tour Maps. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Other Reports and Announcements — None City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes May 16, 2022 Volume 3, Page NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Items — None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS — None CITIZEN COMMENTS — None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS LeMaster offered to help transport maps from Anchorage to Seward. Seese responded that the quote included shipping. Seese announced this was her last Historic Preservation meeting as her term was ending May, 2022. She thanked the commissioners for all their hard work. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 p.m. Kris Peck Deputy City Clerk (City Seal) Cheryl Seese Chair Memorandum Date: October 13, 2022 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Brenda Ballou, City Clerk RE: Approve a reimbursement for Cheryl Seese for the expense of plants and soil for Hoben Park in the amount of $147.45 In May, 2022, Cheryl Seese purchased plants and soil for use by the Historic Preservation Commission in the planters at Hoben Park and the receipts for these expenses were subsequently submitted to the city clerk. The HP Commission has been on hiatus since mid -May, and so this request for reimbursement, on behalf of Cheryl Seese, is now coming before the commission for consideration and approval. Recommendation: Approve the request for reimbursement and direct administration to process a check request for Cheryl Seese in the amount of $147.45. vwv�^-.li-5 i ozn�44c) i�� R� Give us feedback � Survey.walmart. com Thank you! 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The Chair presides at the meetings and work sessions, and in the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair fills in as presiding officer. Below are guidelines you may wish to follow for the election of the Chair and Vice Chair positions. VOTING & APPOINTING PROCEDURE 1. The Presiding Officer opens the floor for nominations of Chair. 2. Any commissioner, including the Presiding Officer, may nominate one or more commissioner for the position. 3. If only one nomination is received, a motion is made to close the nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for the chosen person. That motion will need a second and can be approved by unanimous consent (no roll call is necessary). 4. If more than one nomination is received, paper ballots will be distributed for each commissioner to sign and vote for a nominee, or else the commission may conduct a voice vote. It takes four affirmative votes to be appointed. Once the Chair is elected, the same procedure is repeated for the Vice Chair. 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