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Home My WebLink About01302025 Historic Preservation MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 30, 2025 Volume 3, Page 395 CALL TO ORDER The January 30, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:00 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 Mary Ann Benoit Dona Walker Aft—LeMaster Laura Erickson Todd Mashlan comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Allison Stacy, Museum Curator Kris Peck, City Clerk Ashleigh Lipsey, Executive Admin to the City Manager Excused — None . Absent — LeMaster 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 November 14, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 30, 2025 Volume 3, Page 396 Proclamations and Awards — None SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS City Administration Report — None Chair Report Chair Tanguy Libbrecht summarized the work session and discussed a new nomination to the local historic register, and the CLG grant for Hoben Park. Three Seward Historic Register plaques will be presented over the next few months. He encouraged nominations for historic properties and for the Historic Preservation Award. Other Reports and Announcements Historic Preservation Facebook Page Report Benoit summarized the Facebook statistics and noted 14 new followers for a 1,023 total. She was open to suggestions for new posts. Presentations Presentation by the City Clerk on City Website and E-Notifications by Kris Peck Presentation on City Manager Newsletter by Ashleigh Lipsey UNFINISHED BUSINESS Other Unfinished Business Hoben Park Updates - None Stucco Johnson Homesite Sign Benoit updated the commission on the Stucco Johnson Homesite sign. Rotary Park Interpretation Sign Benoit explained a grant extension for a whale sculpture to be installed at Rotary Park. By the end of May or early June would be a public presentation for the whale sculpture. Booklet on Jan Van Empel Update Benoit said the St. Peter's Episcopal Church had paid for the publishing cost. Local author Doug Capra would also be working on the booklet. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 30, 2025 Volume 3, Page 397 Mashlan said there would be a launch party and Capra would enjoy the opportunity to present his contributions to the project. St Peter's Updates Mashlan provided information on a survey for what was expected to be 2 to 3 year -long preservation project which included both the church and rectory. Museum Curator Allison Stacy said Alaska Remote Imaging (ARI) did a full 3-D model scan of the library & museum. This scan would become a virtual tour of the museum. ARI was interested in doing historic preservation work including St. Peters Episcopal Church. The quote was around $4,000 to scan St. Peters. ARI also expressed interest in a virtual historic walking tour. NEW BUSINESS —None Other New Business Select Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 Benoit nominated Tanguy Libbrecht to be Chair for 2025. Motion (Benoit/Walker) Select Tanguy Libbrecht as Chair for 2025 Motion Passed Unanimous Libbrecht nominated Sue Ward to be Vice Chair for 2025. Motion (Libbrecht/Benoit) Select Sue Ward as Vice Chair for 2025 Motion Passed Unanimous Nancy Drew and Mystery of the Half Moon Painting The commission discussed the businesses downtown where the painting was last sighted. This item was still a mystery. It was possible that the painting was located in the Tufted Puffin building. 2025 CLG Grant Application Libbrecht summarized the priorities for the CLG application. The Hoben Park fencing was a project worthy of consideration. He described the bent and twisted condition of the historic fencing that was currently in storage. There would be a lot of work involved in restoring the fence. Libbrecht also mentioned the rose bushes and lilacs as historic plants that were needed to return Hoben Park to its original glory. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 30, 2025 Volume 3, Page 398 Seward Local Register Nomination Review Benoit said the applicant was Flamingo Lounge. They submitted an application to be considered for the Seward Historic Register as a commemorative property. She reviewed the application and read verbatim from the application letter. The commission discussed the name of the business as it had operated under the names of: Gil's Lounge, Thorn's Showcase Lounge, and Flamingo Lounge. Motion (Libbrecht/Ward) Place Gil's Lounge/Thorn's Showcase Lounge/Flamingo Lounge On The Local Register Of Seward Historic Places Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Reminder of Meetings Regular Meeting and Work Session on April 10, 2025 CITIZEN COMMENTS -None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Peck encouraged the commission to submit photos of historic sites to go into the meeting packets. Lipsey thanked the commission and encouraged everyone to subscribe to the City Manager's Newsletter. Stacy thanked the commission for being open minded about Alaska Remote Imaging. Erickson was excited about all the modern technology that was available. She really enjoyed working with her fellow commissioners. Walker echoed previous comments. Ward said the commission was a great group and was excited about all the interesting projects out there. Libbrecht thanked Stacy for the preparation and work that goes into the meetings. He also thanked the city clerk and each of his fellow commissioners. 1 1 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 30, 2025 Volume 3, Page 399 Benoit was happy with the meeting. She thanked Libbrecht for the CLG grant updates and the two presentations that showcased modern technology. She was excited that a local business submitted an application to be on the historic register. She was also excited about the idea of a virtual Historic Walking Tour. Lastly, she thanked Mashlan for his work on St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Mashlan wished everyone a good night. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Kris Peck Tguy Libb City Clerk Chair tog 1IIi (City Seal) • OAS E 47 4 +0��. JG4AQO��O•�� • .• O ; .' -- SE AL • O : ., •fir ; I\ ' `- >t �NE1.\�.••�Q': ; CF• P St) ��• ec