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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04112024 Historic Preservation MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Volume 3, Page 382 CALL TO ORDER The April 11, 2024, regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Chair Tanguy Libbrecht. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Benoit led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Tanguy Libbrecht, presiding, and Sue Ward Mary Ann Benoit Dona Walker Laura-Eriecson Todd Mashlan comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Allison Stacy, Museum Curator Kris Peck, City Clerk Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk Excused — Erickson, LeMaster Absent — None Vacant — None CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT - None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ward/Mashlan) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approval of the January 11, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS Proclamations and Awards -None City Administration Report -None City of Seward, Alaska April 11, 2024 Chair Report Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Volume 3, Page 383 Chair Tanguy Libbrecht said he was thankful to have a full commission. Libbrecht noted the commission's support for the Brown & Hawkins CLG grant application. He said the Historic Walking Tour continued to gain popularity. The new walk tour QR code was being utilized for the digital version of the walking tour map. Lastly, Libbrecht thanked the new Museum Curator and the clerk's office for their assistance to the commission. Other Reports and Announcements Historic Preservation Facebook Page Report Benoit provided an update of the Historic Preservation Facebook posts, clink -links, content interaction, demographics, and followers. She said there was a jump of 170 new followers. There would be a new post going out shortly to congratulate the latest recipients of the Historic Preservation Commission awards. Lastly, Benoit said there would be posts for new events taking place during Historic Preservation Month. Presentations - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Approve the 2024 Historic Preservation Award Recipient Libbrecht noted there had been no nominations received. The commission recommended extending the deadline to April 25, 2024 and heavily advertise it to encourage nominations. Assign Council Date to present 2024 Historic Preservation Award Libbrecht said the May 28, 2024 council meeting would work if they received a nomination. Assign Council Date for presenting the 2023 HPC Annual Report Libbrecht said May 28, 2024 would be a good a date to present a report. Approve National Historic Preservation Month Activities Libbrecht said the commission had a vibrant work session discussion on Historic Preservation Month activities. 1 1 1 1 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Volume 3, Page 384 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Reminder of Meetings Regular Meeting and Work Session on Thursday, August 8, 2024 Other Items CLG Process Updates (Seward Historic Register & Historic Walking Tour) Libbrecht said there were so many other great applicants that the Historic Preservation Commission did not get awarded the CLG grants during this cycle. Libbrecht was thankful for the commission previously getting the grants and gave kudos to those who got the grants this time around. Grant Station Updates Museum Curator Allison Stacy said the city IT Dept would be setting up the grant station computers on April 16, 2024. These would be made available on any city computer in the library. Ward said she had always wanted a grant library and now here it was. Mashlan said the website www.grantstation.com provided tutorials and webinars. The longest tutorial was 52 minutes and provided an overview on how to use grant stations. Stacy said the library staff would also receive training on the grant stations so they could help others use the resource. Libbrecht said he was very happy about the new grant stations. Hoben Park Updates Ward said the commission typically handled the flower urns. There were particular plants that survived better than others. Benoit said the city had recently agreed to water the plants. Benoit said an anonymous donor had paid for a memorial bench for Lee Poleske. The plaque says: In memory of Lee Poleske, teacher, historian, Iditarod Trail Blazer. Seward Historic Register Nominations Benoit said it was important to let the property owners know about the awards before they found out about it in the media. She had contacted the owners for the three owners that were recently awarded. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Volume 3, Page 385 Historic Walking Tour Signs Benoit asked about applying for another grant and regarding the next top 10 properties. The next grant opportunity would be in the fall of 2024. She wanted to keep the top 10 properties in the loop on the Historic Walking Tour progress. Libbrecht said he would check when the next rounds of grants would be. He said the commission could discuss during the August meeting if there was an opportunity in the fall. The grant they had just applied for was a 60/40 split and they asked for $15,000. Benoit said each walking tour sign was roughly $1,500. Mashlan asked about corporate sponsors availability. Libbrecht said the commission could not accept any money or donations. Ward noted there was more demand for the walking tour signs now that people had seen what they look like. CITIZEN COMMENTS -None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Ward thanked the staff and support people for all the things that go on behind the scenes. Benoit echoed the previous comment. She was thankful for a full commission and supportive city staff. She liked all the ideas for Historic Preservation Month. Mashlan asked about the update on establishing historic districts. He also expressed interest in focusing on Alaska Native history in Seward. Stacy said the Qutekcak Native Tribe was collaborating with the library for some Alaska Native exhibits. She said some representation from the commission would be wonderful. Libbrecht thanked everyone for their support and was looking forward to the rest of 2024. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Kris Peck City Clerk .‘ 1 1