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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09122024 Historic Preservation MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024 Volume 3, Page 386 CALL TO ORDER The September 12, 2024 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Chair Tanguy Libbrecht. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Laura Erickson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Tanguy Libbrecht, presiding, and Sue Ward Dona Walker Laura Erickson Mary Ann Benoit Art LeMaster Todd Mashlan comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Allison Stacy, Museum Curator Ashleigh Lipsey, Executive Assistant to the City Manager Kris Peck, City Clerk Excused — None Absent — None Vacant — None CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT — None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ward/Benoit) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: The April 11, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS Proclamations and Awards - None City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024 Volume 3, Page 387 City Administration Report Museum Curator Allison Stacy said the grant station was up and running at the Seward Community Library. The library staff was trained to assist the public with the grant station. Chair Report Libbrecht provided a summary of the work session that immediately proceeded the meeting. He noted the format was a "Meeting in a Box" workshop from the State of Alaska Historic Preservation Office. It was quite interesting and very productive. He thanked Allison Stacy for facilitating the work session. Other Reports and Announcements Historic Preservation Facebook Page Report Benoit summarized the Facebook report as presented in the meeting packet. She explained the statistics regarding Facebook followers, interactions, and demographics. The most popular post continued to be the one about the Mount Marathon Race. Ward noted the list of countries in the statistics such as Thailand, Bangladesh, and France. Presentations - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Resolutions - None Other New Business Discuss Historic Preservation Award Nomination Deadlines & Process City Clerk Kris Peck recalled earlier this year how the nomination deadline of March 31 was extended and still no nominations were received. He asked if a deadline was necessary or if the nomination process could be open year-round. Peck noted people were more active in the summer working on historic preservation projects, and they might be forgotten by the spring of the following year. Libbrecht was open to a year-round nomination process. Mashlan suggested keeping the nominations open year-round, but the award should still be presented in May. 1 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024 Volume 3, Page 388 Ward noted May was Historic Preservation Month and that was why the deadline was in the spring. Motion (Mashlan/Benoit) Open The Historic Preservation Nominations To Be A Rolling Year -Round And Selection Will Be Made At The April Meeting Motion Passed Unanimous Hoben Park Updates Benoit provided an update on the Lee Poleske Memorial Bench and the dying lilacs on the ground. She recommended buying lilacs and finding an even bigger lilac for the park. Stacy noted the Commission had a rolling budget that could potentially cover lilac purchases. She would check with the Finance Department. Ward noted she had lost lilacs in her personal yard due to improper lawn care. Protective barriers would be needed for the lilacs. Libbrecht recommended a lilac with fencing and simple signage. The Commission directed Stacy to look into the budget for Historic Preservation. Stucco Johnson Homesite Sign Benoit said the sign was old, out of date and damaged. It was currently on the Commission's list of signs to replace. The idea would be to redo it in a style similar to the Historic Walking Tour signs. Benoit had researched additional information along with other interested individuals: Carol Griswold and Colleen Kelly. Benoit wanted all the signs submitted at the same time and shipped together at the same time. She hoped they would be ready by May of 2025. St. Peter's Episcopal Church Discussions Booklet on Jan Van Empel Benoit would be working on the cover and editing. Mashlan explained who would cover the cost for printing. Benoit said local author Doug Capra was willing to share excerpts from his book The Spaces Between for the St. Peter's Centennial Celebration in January 2025. Preservation Proposal Updates Mashlan provided an update on technical assistance, the rectory, and CAD drawings. Libbrecht asked for continued updates on this project by way of a recurring agenda item. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024 Volume 3, Page 389 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Reminder of Meetings Regular Meeting and Work Session on Thursday, November 14, 2024 Topic: HPC Priorities & Meeting Schedule The commission agreed that date worked for everyone. Other Items Seward Local Register Plaque Updates Libbrecht said this update would be coming at the November 14, 2024 meeting. City Administration to begin working on 2024 HPC Report Stacy encouraged the commission to send her material to be included in, the annual report. Libbrecht liked the format of all boards & commissions taking turns and reporting at one council meeting. CITIZEN COMMENTS -None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & 10(NSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS ,, Peck thanked everyone for a great meeting. Libbrecht thanked Ashleigh Lipsey for representing the City Manager's Office. Lipsey said she was glad to be here and thanked the Commission. Erickson thanked everyone for their time and for the robust conversations. Ward said it was lovely to have a full commission and she looked forward to working with everybody. Benoit said she enjoyed the "Meeting in a Box" workshop in the work session. It gave her a new sense of appreciation for historic preservation. It was wonderful to have those discussions and gain new insights. LeMaster said "Meeting in a Box" workshop was good. 1 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024 Volume 3, Page 390 Mashlan lamented missing part of the work session due to his schedule conflict with Community Choir. Libbrecht was excited about the high level of collaboration and cooperation from administration. He felt inspired and his spirits were lifted. It felt good to all be pulling in the same direction. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 1 1 otIllioll tO sit • SEAL 1 • f : Z -g_. • 1 �'�'�t r OF Ap' �.�. ;Fanguy Libb cht / Chair