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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 Historic Preservation Minutes I I I 91 City of Seward, Alaska September 17, 1997 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 91 LEE POLESKE, Apt. 2 Seward Trading Building, recommended that the Historic Preservation Commission take the lead in planning for Seward's centennial celebration in 2003. COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS Kowalski stated that the Commission should not be responsible for the centennial planning. The Commission requested that centennial planning be included on the November agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. c,/. d'/ f 7i!::.. /Mil be UI E. James / Planning Assistant,,\~ ,:IH:il,t,. ......,-{ O~. St:-/:.-: "~". ~""6'...o??(;i:"..~11~ \ ~ .' fj '~/.;. V \:1 (City Seal):: ....:.... __ \::;-. ~, ..- : ...... ~~ . ,...... ~ T : .: U_~.d:;.L.I : 0 ~ ~ \ : :: ... .. I.. , : '" () .~ . .I~ (":,'" ;... ~.... '_. ,. "':I~, ,,--:.;'........~ ~ ....... /'1- . :,' :::,.,.1 ~ ':':.\):;>' . ' tifL - Bill Hearn Chairman . - ~ . - -' City of Seward, Alaska January 21, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1. Page 9/ CALL TO ORDER The January 21, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hearn. OPENING CEREMONY Hearn led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Bill Hearn, presiding, and Jeanne Galvano Glenn Hart Dan Seavey Lee George Kelly Martin 92 City of Seward, Alaska January 21, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 92 comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Rachel James, Planning Assistant SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report. Mr. Martin expressed his sorrow over the loss of Donna Kowalski. He noted that the Commission would meet next on February 18, 1998 to choose the annual Historic Preservation Award recipient(s). He welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Kelly Martin. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/George) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous consent The September 17, 1997, regular meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Local Historic Register Pniject - FY '98 CLG Grant James reported that the State Historical Commission awarded the City of Seward a matching grant with a federal share of $6,798.00 in order to complete eight to ten local register nominations and purchase plaques for property listed on the Seward Register of Historic Places. Galvano requested that all of the Commissioners be provided with in-kind sheets so that they could keep track of the time they spend completing the local register applications. In response to a statement from Galvano, Mayor Bob Satin agreed to complete a local register application for the 1964 tsunami high water line. He added that he also intended to work with Pat Williams to complete a local register application for the Ray Building. Commissioners identified the following sites that they intended to complete local register applications for: Galvano - home(s) on Millionaires Row: Hearn - old Spruce Top Apartments; George - Solly's Building; Seavey - Resurrect Art Coffee House (old Lutheran and Methodist Church); Hart - First and Second Lake. Galvano recommended that the Commission have a work session in April or May to discuss research strategies and identify sources of information. I I I I I I City of Seward, Alaska January 21, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 93 Curation of the Artifacts Discovered During the Alaska SeaLife Center Excavations George informed the Commission that artifacts had been recovered from recent excavations under the Solly Building. He stated that he intended display the artifacts in the building once the renovation project was complete, and offered to display and store the SeaLife Center artifacts as well. He added that those artifacts that were not displayed could be stored in the basement. He noted that the building was not climate controlled. Ms. Martin supported plans for the artifacts to remain in Seward. Seavey recommended encouraging the SeaLife Center to take the artifacts, since they were responsible for removing them. TIM SCZWINSKI, 611 Monroe, advised the Commission that the artifacts were public information and needed to be accessible to the public. He added that the field notes, photographs, reports and other research documents needed to remain with the artifacts. MIKE WILEY, 219 Sixth Avenue, stated that there appeared to be plenty of storage space available in the SeaLife Center. He added that the researchers at the facility might be interested in studying the recovered marine mammal bones. MOTION (Galvano/Martin) Recommend that the SeaLife Center artifacts be temporarily stored at City Hall until a better location is identified. Motion Passed. Unanimous NEW BUSINESS 1998 Historic Preservation Award Mr. Martin commented that in the past the Commission has been responsible for nominating individuals for the Historic Preservation Award. He stated that a list of individuals who have contributed to historic preservation in Seward was included in the agenda packet to assist the Commission in identifying individuals to nominate for the annual award. Galvano recommended that Commission members request the assistance of private citizens to complete nominations. She stated that she intended to ask Beverly Dunham to assist in completing a nomination for Donna Kowalski. James noted that the nomination forms needed to be submitted to the Community Development Department by February 10, 1998 in order to be included in the February 18, 1998 agenda packet. City of Seward, Alaskn January 21, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 94 Priorities for FY 1999 Historic Preservation CLG Grant Program I MOTION (Galvano/Seavey) Recommend that the Alaska Historical Commission identify goal #5 and #6 of Saving Our Past: Alaska's Historic Preservation Plan as priorities for the FY 1999 CLG grants. Galvano stated that a grant project that would provide incentives for historic preservation and/or encourage historic preservation appeared to be the next type of project for the Commission to undertake. Seavey noted that the Commission had discusst:d many times the need for additional storage space and the proper treatment of local historic rt:sources. Motion Passed. YES: George, Galvano, Hart, Hearn, Seavey NO: Martin COMMISSION COMMENTS MS. MARTIN, stated that she was happy to be on the Commission. She stated that one I of her goals was to take an active role in saving the Jesse Lee Home. She opposed to the City's plan to demolish the hospital building. SEAVEY, stated that Seward had lost a valuablt: historic resource in the loss of Donna Kowalski. He reported that the Iditarod National Historic Trail committee would be phased out by November, 1998 and that a private non-profit corporation was being established to replace the committee. He noted that the corporate headquarters would be located in Seward. He added that the Historic Iditarod Trail Corporation had nothing to do with the Iditarod Dog Mushing Race. HEARN, noted that he had given the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation, 1998 Endangered Historic Properties application to Dave Crane for the Chamber of Commerce, Railcar Information Cache. He reported that the Phoenix Log would update the Downtown Historic Walking Tour for next years Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide based on written comments from Donna Kowalski. CITIZENS' COMMENTS TIM SCZWINSKI, 611 Monroe, advised the City of Seward to ensure the protection of potential archaeological resources along the waterfront and on city owned property. BOB SATIN, 425 Fourth Avenue, recommended that the Commission send a letter of support to Governor Knowles regarding the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Alaska I L____. I I I City of Seward, Alaska January 21, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 95 Central Railway. He reported that a committee of the Kenai Peninsula Historical Association was looking into establishing a National Heritage Area on the Kenai Peninsula. MR. MARTIN stated that he had completed a database with over 1,500 names of people buried in the Seward cemeteries. COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS MS. MARTIN thanked Mr. Martin for his work on the cemetery burial list. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ~H~ el E. James Planning Assis Rj);) Bill Hearn Chairman -' \l."'~:;~:'!~'~'~"'''''' ~.." '" ~ ,. "" (City Seal) ~...", ~~ \.:~,::, ~ c} ."0(; !( . ~ ..:.(J' :: ........ :: ! ::e:. F. "" . ~" _;1 . , . , .> r-,,\'" . , " '. \. '" ," .....\ ,~ \ .~ ~ o ,.1 ~41 ~ 0; : :'. II ;', : '} '" . . J ;~.,~ -" . , " City of Seward, Alaska February 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 95 CALL TO ORDER The February 18, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hearn. OPENING CEREMONY Seavey led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: City of Seward, Alaska February 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Palfe 96 Bill Hearn, presiding, and I Glenn Hart Tim Sczawinski Kelly Martin Dan Seavey comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT were: Jeanne Galvano, excused Lee George, excused CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Sczawinski) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. I James noted that the January 21, 1998 regular meeting minutes should have been identified on the consent agenda. Motion Passed Without objection Hearn noted that the January 21, 1998 regular meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Selection of the 1998 Historic Preservation Award Recipient(s) MOTION (Martin/Seavey) Select Lee Poleske as a recipient of the 1998 Historic Preservation Award. Ms. Martin stated that she nominated Lee Poleske for the historic preservation award for all of reasons included in the nomination, although she noted that the nomination did not address I all of his local historic preservation efforts. In response to a question from Seavey, Ms. Martin stated that Mr. Poleske was aware that she had nominated him for the award. I I I City of Seward, Alaska February 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Pa/:e 97 Seavey added that Mr. Poleske initiated the annual Library Photography Contest, which included a history category; served on the Library and Senior Citizens boards, was a member of the Iditarod Trailblazers organization since its inception in 1981; currently served on the State Gold Rush Centennial Commission; taught numerous Alaska History college courses; and has been the president of Resurrection Bay Historical Society for approximately 25 years. He noted that the Seward Museum was Lee Poleske. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION Motion Passed. Unanimous MOTION (Seavey/Sczawinski) Select Donna Kowalski as a recipient of the 1998 Historic Preservation Award. Motion Passed. Unanimous MOTION (Martin/Hart) Select Herman and Winifred Leirer as recipients of the 1998 Historic Preservation Award. James stated that if the motion passed, she would need assistance from the Commission in preparing a proclamation. Ms. Martin stated that Herman Leirer I s primary contribution to local historic preservation was the oral history he provided of Seward's early days. Sczawinski agreed to provide the administration with additional information to include in the proclamation award. Motion Passed. YES: Hearn, Martin, Sczawinski NO: Hart, Seavey MOTION (Martin/Sczawinski) Select the Gage Family as a recipient of the 1998 Historic Preservation Award for their work on the Woodlawn Cemetery. Ms. Martin reported that the Gage family had been caring for the historic Woodlawn Cemetery on Salmon Creek Road for over ten years. She stated that their work has included clearing brush and trees from the cemetery, restoring grave markers and fences and researching the history and biography of more than 20 people who were buried in the cemetery. She noted that Mary Lowell, one of Seward's first settlers was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Sczawinski expressed concern with giving the award to the family of a City Council member. City of Seward, Alaska February 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 98 VOTE ON MAIN MOTION I Motion passed. Unanimous MOTION (MartinlSczawinski) Select Mike Calhoon for the 1998 ffistoric Preservation Award. Sczawinski stated that individuals should not be awarded just for taking care of their homes. He recommended encouraging Mr. Calhoon to complete a local register nomination for his property at 611 Fourth Avenue. Motion Failed. Unanimous NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 98-01, recommending that the City Council establish a Seward 2003 Centennial Planning Committee MOTION (Martin/Sczawinski) Approve Resolution No. 98-01. Ms. Martin volunteered to attend the City Council meeting and speak in support of the ad I hoc centennial planning committee. Motion Passed. Unanimous Resolution No. 98-02, recommending that the City Council place the Seward Commercial Company building on the Seward Register of Historic Places. MOTION (Seavey/Martin) Approve Resolution No. 98-02. Motion Passed. Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Kenai Mountain National Heritage Area Hearn reported that the Kenai Peninsula Historical Association was looking into the establishment of a National Heritage Area on the Kenai Peninsula. Seavey questioned the purpose I for a National Heritage Area designation. Hart stated that, since he worked for the National Park Service, he would find out more information on heritage corridors. L I I I City of Seward, Alaska February 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Pa~e 99 COMMISSION COMMENTS MARTIN requested that the City Clerk provide a rules of procedure training for the Historic Preservation and Planning and Zoning Commission. She welcomed Tim Sczawinski to the Commission. SEAVEY commented that the non-profit Iditarod National Historic Trail corporation headquarters would be located in Seward. HART supported a training on meeting rules of procedure. He noted that Seward was experiencing a large number of winter visitors this year. SCZA WINSKI reported that the Downtown Business Association was organizing a Seward's Day celebration. HEARN stated that the new owner of the Dreamland Bowl property was willing to work with anyone who was interested in the bowling alley building. CITIZENS' COMMENTS BOB SATIN, reported that Seward would have a role in the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Alaska Central Railway. He spoke in support of the Kenai Peninsula National Historic Area. COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS In response to a question from Tim Sczawinski, BOB SATIN stated that the Alaska Railroad Corporation was concerned about preserving the historic aspects of the Alaska Railroad. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. tJfJ Jt-- Bill Hearn Chairman (City Seal) ",,!"t!ii~1' """'.. ~.., r:t: 1:10\ '''- ~. ".... ~.. ~ .)' '0 " ~ ~ ..'".~ ,~. ') .:.. $ CJ ."~.r.}r\' :~. '., ~..\ ~ .....~.'!"J- ~~~o\, ':~ ~ ....~\' -<t-." "j... ~ = : ~ Si!l ..... . 10- ~;: ". : ^ "','~ .. 0 <. ~.J 0''''''; ~~ \ i ~ '.:", ,,.... '\ ,,11,;':\.... 7"". i,~:? ,._' ,,.1 ;' ., ." , , .' . ~ City of Seward, Alaska April 15, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Paf{e 100 CALL TO ORDER The April 15, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Hearn. OPENING CEREMONY Hearn led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Bill Hearn, presiding, and Jeanne Galvano Glenn Hart Tim Sczawinski Lee George Kelly Martin comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT was: Dan Seavey, excused CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING STU CLARK, 1129 Cliff View Place, reported that the City Council had amended Resolution No. 98-035, authorizing the issuance of a contract to Chugach Engineering, Inc. to install a new retaining wall at Hoben Park, in order to ensure that the existing historic retaining wall be salvaged. BOB SATIN, 425 Fourth Avenue, reported that a committee of the Kenai Peninsula Historic Preservation Commission continued meet regarding establishing a National Heritage Area on the Kenai Peninsula. He showed a map which identified the preliminary boundaries of the proposed area. He read the National Park Service definition of a National Heritage Area. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/George) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. I I I I I I City of Seward. Alaska April 15, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 101 Motion Passed Without objection James read the titles of the following consent agenda items approved by the Commission: The February 18, 1998 regular meeting minutes were approved as written; and The Annual Certified Local Government Report for 1997 was noted for information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Seward Register of Historic Places Grant PrQject The Commission scheduled a work session for June 17, 1998 in order to provide guidance in completing the Local Register applications. Ms. Martin agreed to complete a local register application on the Liberty Theater. Sczawinski stated that he would prepare an application for the Ray Building. Alaska SeaLife Center Archaeology Sczawinski explained that he had requested that this item be placed on the agenda because the final archaeology report for the Alaska SeaLife Center was not yet completed. He noted that representatives from the Alaska SeaLife Center had previously stated that the report would be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office and National Park Service m February. Ms. Martin requested that the administration send a letter to the Alaska SeaLife Center requesting an update on the status of the final archaeology report. There was no objection from the Commission. Hoben Park Renovation PrQject Martin explained that the Hoben Park renovation project was a result of all the attention the south end of Seward had received since the Alaska SeaLife Center project was initiated. He noted that the project was in line with the Council approved plan for the Park. He reported that there had not been enough time for the Commission to review the project before it was initiated because the contractor was only in town for a limited time. Sczawinski stated that the Commission should have reviewed the project before it was approved. He explained that the Alaska SeaLife Center archaeological monitoring and testing, provided information about the archaeological resources in the area of Hoben Park. He stated that the City should have addressed the potential archaeological resources in Hoben Park prior to any excavations. City of Seward, Alaska April 15, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 102 Galvano stated that over the past few years the Commission had discussed and supported I restoring Hoben Park to its original state. She stated that she was pleased that funding was available for the project Hearn suspended the rules to allow Stu Clark and Bob Satin to address the Commission. There was no objection from the Commission. Stu Clark stated that when the Hoben Park/Railroad Depot ad hoc committee prepared its report, archaeological issues were not considered because the Alaska SeaLife Center archaeologi- cal monitoring and testing had not taken place. Bob Satin stated that Mark Luttrell was monitoring the excavations in Hoben Park. He added that the administration was coordinating with the State Historic Preservation Office in order to protect the historical integrity of Hoben Park. Resolution No. 98-03, recommending that the City Council place Hoben Park on the Seward Register of Historic Places MOTION (Galvano/Martin) Approve Resolution No. 98-03. Hearn expressed concern with the proposal because a local register application was not I completed for Hoben Park. MOTION (Hearn/George) Postpone until a Local Historic Register Application is presented to the Commis- sion. Motion Failed. YES: George, Hearn, Sczawinski NO: Galvano, Hart, Martin VOTE ON RESOLUTION NO 98-03 Motion Failed. YES: Galvano, Hart, Martin NO: George, Hearn, Sczawinski NEW BUSINESS National Preservation Week The Commission supported the preparation of a National Preservation Week proclamation I for the Mayor to read at the May 11, 1998 Council meeting. Galvano stated that she would look into setting up a display at the Library for the event. Satin recommended that the Commission prepare an insert for the Seward Phoenix Log which includes historic photographs of the National I I I City of Seward, Alaska April 15. 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 103 Register of Historic Places sites in Seward. The Commission discussed ideas for National Preservation Week, 1999. COMMISSION COMMENTS GALV ANO stated that since she was working in Seward again it would be easier to be involved in Commission activities. HART shared information he had received from Janet McCabe of the National Park Service regarding the National Historic Heritage Areas. SCZA WINSKI questioned if there was a plan for submitting the local register applications, which the Commission was going to complete for the grant project, to the City Council. GAL V ANO recommended that the local register presentations for the grant project take place during next years Historic Preservation Week. HEARN asked if the City Council had appointed a planing committee for Seward's 2003 centennial anniversary. CITIZENS' COMMENTS STU CLARK, 1129 Cliff View Place, requested that the Commission provide an annual report to the Council. BOB SATIN, 425 Fourth Avenue, stated that Commissioner Sczawinski had succeeded in raising the awareness of the City Council and the public regarding the archaeological issues in the Hoben Park area. He provided additional information on the Kenai Peninsula Historical Association's committee meetings on the proposed Kenai Mountain National Heritage Areas. STU CLARK, 1129 Cliff View Place, encouraged the Commission to focus on planning. COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS GAL V ANO reviewed the Local Historic Register grant project. MS. MARTIN thanked Councilmember Clark and Mayor Satin for attending the meeting and providing input. City of Seward, Alaska April 15, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Pal{e 104 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. e)j}~ Bill Hearn Chairman (City Seal) ~~Hur'. ........t. <:: r ~., I (> '- ~L"'" '," ' ~ ,;:, .' !Ii ".. ."("(' ~ ........a) :: .."",iO ... :" - :: : C' :.! u:. .. . \~-; \. \;~\ ,f"': .!I. I"'. , , ; , "~". '; \ ~ i;) ;: .~ .1 ! :: ~ '";' ~'I~,/, - ..~1 .. \". ,f..", " , ,....,~ . . fj~~~ '........0<... City of Seward, Alaska June 24, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 104 CALL TO ORDER The June 24, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hearn. OPENING CEREMONY Hearn led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Bill Hearn, presiding, and Lee George Kelly Martin Tim Sczawinski Dan Seavey comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director I I I I I I City of Seward, Alaska June 24, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume I, Page 105 Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT were: Jeanne Galvano, excused Glenn Hart, excused SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report. Mr. Martin reported that Mike Yarborough had completed the archaeological report for the Alaska SeaLife Center project. He stated that the State Historic Preservation Office had offered the City of Seward a travel grant to send two people to the National Commission Forum in Denver, Colorado at the end of July. He added that, based on the recommendation of SHPO to send one Commissioner and one staff member to the conference, Commissioner Martin and Planning Assistant, Rachel James, would be attending. Report on Essex County National Heritage Transportation Corridor. Hearn reported on a recent visit to the Essex County National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts. He noted that Heritage Corridor's were not regulatory but supported efforts to preserve and interpret the designated areas. He commented that Moose Pass, Cooper Landing and Hope would benefit the most from the proposed Kenai Mountains National Heritage Corridor. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING LOUIS BENCARDINO, 1103 Second Avenue, reported that the Kueuit Foundation was developing plans to rehabilitate the Jesse Lee Home as a hotel with associated conference rooms and a gift shop. He stated that the Kueuit Foundation consisted of the property owner, and Dan Claugus, who had previously obtained a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission to develop the property as a hotel. He commented that this may be the last opportunity to save the historic buildings before they deteriorate to a condition beyond repair, and requested a letter of support from the Commission. The Commission requested that the administration prepare a letter expressing the Commission's support of efforts to save the historic Jesse Lee Home, provided that it maintains its National Register of Historic Places status. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Seavey) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Ms. Martin requested that the April minutes be corrected to reflect that she was present at the meeting. She noted that Bob Satin was incorrectly identified as a Commissioner at the April meeting. City of Seward, Alaska June 24, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission MilUltes Volume 1, Page 106 Motion Passed Without objection I James stated that the April 15, 1998 regular meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda as corrected by Ms. Martin. SPECIAL ITEMS Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman Seavey nominated Bill Hearn for chairman. Hearn declined the nomination. Sczawinski nominated Jeanne Galvano for Chairman and Bill Hearn for Vice-Chairman. MOTION (Seavey/Sczawinski) Close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Jeanne Galvano for Chairman and Bill Hearn for Vice-Chairman. Motion Passed. No objection UNFINISHED BUSINESS I Resolution No. 98-04, recommending that the City Council place Hoben Park on the Seward Register of Historic Places MOTION (Martin/Sczawinski) Approve Resolution No. 98-04. Hearn noted that the Commission had failed to recommend that the City Council place Hoben Park on the local register at the last meeting because the completed application had not been presented to the Commission. Sczawinski objected to recommending that the City Council place Hoben Park on the Local Register because it was in a state of disrepair. Motion Passed. YES: George, Hearn, Martin, Seavey NO: Sczawinski Geographic Names Proposals Mr. Martin stated that he had prepared draft applications to officially name the following I geographic features: Mount Eva, Scheffler Creek, and Jap Creek. He requested the Commissions assistance in obtaining letters of support to attach to the applications. I I I City of Seward, Alaska June 24, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 107 COMMISSION COMMENTS MS. MARTIN, thanked Louis Bencardino for attending the meeting and expressed her support of the efforts to save the Jesse Lee Home. She congratulated Jeanne Galvano as the new Chairman, and added that she looked forward to attending the National Commission Forum in Denver, Colorado. SEAVEY, wished Mr. Bencardino luck with the Jesse Lee Home project. He commented that historic names should not be changed. SCZAWINSKI supported the rehabilitation of the Jesse Lee Home. He noted that a number of historic buildings in Seward, including the Railroad Depot, had been recently rehabilitated. CITIZENS' COMMENTS LOUIS BENCARDINO, thanked the Commission for its support in rehabilitating the Jesse Lee Home. He reported that the Phoenix Resurrection Foundation was a non-profit organization developed to construct in Seward a full size replica of the historic Russian ship, the Phoenix. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. tir~r~~ Planning Assistant 6)j) JJ- Bill Hearn Vice Chairman (City Seal) ,\,;':.~i'~~',:':"'",~ ,..... ,.. r' .... . ," _I C'" '.... - ., . ~ AI..... ..,,,. . ~ .::, " -;~ ~ <-~ ..-;'.jr..\ '~'I :: "~,:.l : :~ --- .. : .. . 0";- :1' = e: .::,>_~_ . ,J .. . ..,I . \i\ ... ',\-\ flr,~'~"'I'. '\ , . 1 " , , " ". ,. " . ... . .. ~ W"\ ~ (,) ~ . ... : Ir,f . tr.I . .~ '1"''loo!'. ~~ 4,~ "......-'\ ~ "\ " ',_ 'l ."'':_' ,;. . ...J>" ,......)0..'.' City of Seward. Alaska September 16, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Paf?e 108 CALL TO ORDER The September 16,1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano. OPENING CEREMONY Hearn led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and Glenn Hart Kelly Martin Dan Seavey Bill Hearn Tim Sczawinski comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT was: Lee George, excused SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS National Commission Forum Report James and Ms. Martin reported on the National Commission Forum they attended in Denver, Colorado. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING - None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Hart) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed Without objection The June 24, 1998 regular meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda. I I I I I I City of Seward, Alaska September 16, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 109 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Status of Local Historic R~gister Grant Project Galvano requested a status report from each Commissioner on their local register applications. Ms. Martin stated that she was preparing a nomination for the Cameron House located on Millionaires Rowand should be finished within three weeks. Seavey stated that he had obtained consent from the owners of the Resurrect Art building which was the old Lutheran and Methodist Church. Galvano Galvano reported that, with the assistance of the property owners, she was preparing a nomination for the Holland House on Millionaires Row. She noted that she was taking a day off of work in October to work on the project and volunteered to help other Commissioners with their nominations. Hearn discussed historical information he had discovered in preparation of a nomination for the building that was previously identified as the Spruce Top Apartments. Hart and Sczawinski reported that they had not yet begun to prepare their local register nominations. The Commission scheduled its next meeting for October 21, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Galvano requested that all commissioners have a draft nomination application available at the next meeting. Galvano, Martin and Sczawinski volunteered to work with the Planning Assistant to choose the design for the local register building markers and report back at the October meeting. NEW BUSINESS Kenai Mountains National Heritage Corridor Proposal Mona Painter and Jackie Sewell of the Kenai Peninsula Historical Association, briefly discussed the proposal and stated that they were available to answer any questions from the Commission. It was noted that the designation of a National Heritage Corridor did not impose any government control or regulation. Seavey stated that he supported the project concept of educating about the historic transportation corridor on the Kenai Peninsula, however he opposed any additional federal government oversight. City of Seward, Alaska September 16. 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 110 MOTION (Martin/Hart) Recommend City Council approval of a resolution supporting the proposed Kenai Mountains National Heritage Corridor. Motion Passed. YES: Galvano, Hart. Hearn, Martin, Sczawinski NO: Seavey FY '99 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program MOTION (Hearn/Sczawinski) That the commission pass up the opportu- nity to apply for a FY '99 Historic Preser- vation Fund Grant. Motion Passed. YES: Galvano, Hart, Hearn, Sczawinski, Seavey NO: Martin INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Letter to Frank Irick regarding rehabilitation of the Jesse Lee Home Ms. Martin expressed concern that the letter to Frank Irick regarding the rehabilitation of the Jesse Lee Home did not express strong enough support for Mr. Irick's endeavor to save the Jesse Lee Home. Hearn stated that the Commission, in response to a request from Louis Bencardino at the last meeting, had requested that the administration prepare a letter supporting the rehabilitation and continued designation of the Jesse Lee Home on the National Register of Historic Places. He noted that the Commission had requested that the letter be general because they had not been presented with specific project plans to review. Seavey concurred. COMMISSION COMMENTS HEARN stated that he had received a letter from the State , Rolfe Buzzell requesting comments on proposed signage commemorating the Centennial Gold Rush. He gave the information to Commissioner Seavey to comment on the proposed Iditarod Trail sign. SCZA WINSKI commented that Historic Preservation should be addressed when the Comprehensive Plan is updated. He stated that the Commission needed to review and update the Historic Preservation Plan in the spring of 1999. He suggested that a document be produced which includes information on all of the locally designated historic properties. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None I I I I I I City of Seward, Alaska September 16, 1998 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ~/,.;/ c" ~#'/A--" a I E. James Planning Assistant \: ...;e';::;' ) ,"', (City Seal) "1.,,, 0' c: ,-or..," .~~. ~~ --I ,,0;:'..:, ~ ", ~ .. ~"\ ~ .J'"""\ .."""011 , ", .... ~ s,,' "'<>.\,C" ",' ~ (j ~.. O'P ..n'-'., <<~~, :: ...[.J {l' :: : .:j-- -..... ~ ";' =: i ~'" ~ ~~ .. ..:~' : @ ~~ .. . LJ~... ,i;'".J CJ :-" =" '"-J~'" !::: \\.. _ -II" ~ ,. ~~..l ."~} \.' (f''\......,'. ..J"'''~;''">.-r:-;j '.. ' c " ~.,:, i'~./ , . c l. ,'';'' " . City of Seward, Alaska November 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 111 \.OJk.O Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume I, Page 111 CALL TO ORDER The November 18, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano. OPENING CEREMONY Seavey led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and Glenn Hart Kelly Martin Dan Seavey comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Bill Hearn Tim Sczawinski Kerry Martin, Community Development Director City of Seward, Alaska November 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 112 Rachel James, Plarming Assistant I ABSENT was: Lee George, excused SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report James reported that Rolf Buzzell of State Parks was coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Director to locate two Gold Rush Centermial interpretive signs within the Iditarod Park near the founder's monument. She noted that State Parks was preparing a concept drawing of the area which would include relocating the Iditarod signs from Hoben Park. She reported that the City Council had approved a resolution in support of the Kenai Peninsula Historical Society's proposal to establish a Kenai Mountain National Heritage Corridor. She stated that a draft of the Strategic Plan would be available for public comment by the end of the month, and noted that the plan addressed historic preservation CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC I HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Hart) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Ms. Martin requested that the minutes be corrected to accurately reflect her concern that the letter to Frank Irick regarding the rehabilitation of the Jesse Lee Home did not express strong enough support to Mr. Irick in his endeavor to save the Jesse Lee Home. There was no objection from the Commission Motion Passed Without objection UNFINISHED BUSINESS Seward Register of Historic Places Grant Project Commissioners submitted their draft local register applications. James noted that George had informed her that he would turn in his application on Friday. Sczawinski stated that he would also submit his application to the administration on Friday. The Commission reviewed the selection of local register plaque designs and unanimously agreed to an oval design with brown background to include the City of Seward logo with the I I I I City of Seward, Alaska November 18, 1998 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume I, Page 113 following print: Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Seward Register of Historic Places. Galvano stated there would not be a meeting in December. The next meeting was scheduled for January 20, 1999 at which time the Commission would set a date for the workshop. James stated that she would contact Lee Poleske at the Resurrection Bay Historical Society to review the applications and hopefully get them back with comments in time for the January meeting. COMMISSION COMMENTS MS. MARTIN requested additional information regarding plans for the Iditarod Park/Founder's Monument area, and questioned what Mr. Seavey thought about moving the Iditarod signs out of Hoben Park. SEAVEY stated that Mile 0 of the Iditarod Trail did not have an exact location, therefore he was not concerned about the proposal to relocate the Iditarod signs to the Iditarod Park/Founder's Monument area. SCZA WINSKI reported that the Library was awarded a grant to preserve it I s historical photograph collection. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. ~~rr~ Planning Assistant ,\\~I~~:i ~ "":","'! "".,. .....:' Of: f',":"". ", (City Seal) ~.....(.,-{ .~~... '. '" ~ r~ t1.;':'t\~)C ,\"., ..., ~ "A":yV \ ",f ",~~ :: ......!Ii .".~"' .. .~ .-.- "'. ~ ..:,1 .... : ~ t<I _ . (;;"""": _,~, ",' . 'is = G: LJ.::...'.:' ;,i._.,,:U : ') ~,~ : \ ; .~: ',~\ ~. ...,",-'~- l l: ~:\ ~"\..~~~'''''., ~ .r-.~~:'.'::' f. ~~<"'~} ~,,'" ".'-', !,. . ~~~,~)# City of Seward. Alaska February 17, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Paf(e 114 CALL TO ORDER The February 17, 1998, regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Jeanne Galvano. OPENING CEREMONY Ms. Martin led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jeanne Galvano, presiding, and Bill Hearn Tim Sczawinski Kelly Martin Dan Seavey comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Kerry Martin, Community Development Director Rachel James, Planning Assistant ABSENT were: Lee George (excused) Glenn Hart (excused) SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City Administration Report In response to a question from the Planning Assistant, the Commission concurred that all of the regular meetings would be held at 6:30 p.m. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Martin/Seavey) Approve the Agenda. Motion Passed Without objection I I I I I I City of Seward, Alaska February 17, 1999 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 1, Page 115 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Seward Register of Historic Places Grant Project James reported that she had sent in the order for 25 local register plaques, and expected to receive a proof to review from the company. A draft of the guide to registering a Seward historic site was distributed to the Commission for review. Galvano requested that all of the Commissioners review and make comments on the draft. She noted that the manual needed to be submitted to the State Office of History and Archaeology at the end of March. A work session was scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. in order to work on the manual. Galvano also requested that Commissioners be prepared to discuss the agenda for the community meeting which will be held at the end of April. The Commission discussed holding the public meeting at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The Commission agreed to have a regular meeting on March 17, 1999, at which time all Commissioners would give their corrected local register applications to the Planning Assistant. A regular meeting was also scheduled for April 21, 1999 in order for the Commission to formally recommend the local register nominations to the City Council for approval in May. NEW BUSINESS None COMMISSION COMMENTS SEAVEY reported that the ninth annual Mayor's Cup Sled Dog Race would be held on April 3. 1999. He commented that Seward's centennial in 2003 was fast approaching. SCZA WINSKI expressed his disappointment that the City Council gave Frank Irick two more years to let the Jesse Lee Home continue to deteriorate. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 p.m. hel E. James Planning Assistan ~..,< ',1' UJ..., ',::..9 (City Seal) --:-."'- (t"o /.1.., .>.