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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02172016 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 17, 2016 Volume 3,Page 48 Call to Order The February 17, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by Chair Lasota. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Roach' led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Wadeen Hepworth Wolfgang Kurtz Laura Erickson Sandie Roach' comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Heather McClain, Library Museum Staff Absent—Fred Woelkers Special Reports - None City Administration Report, Library Museum Director Valarie Kingsland said she did not have anything to add to her report that was included in the packet. But wanted to bring attention to the laydowns that she provided before the meeting. Commission asked Administration to provide copies of current resolutions that are to be present to Council for the February 22, 2016 meeting. Other Reports,Announcements and Presentations Chair Lasota, Chair Report—See report in packet. Hepworth, Friends of the Jesse Lee Home and Iditarod Trail Blazers — Commissioner Roach' will find update for Jesse Lee Home project. Trail Blazers are asking that Historic Trail be honored and that the Anchorage to Seward Coastal Trail be renamed the Iditarod Historic Trail. Trail Blazers have also talked to the Alaska Railroad about naming/renaming an engine after the Iditarod. The rock for the Wada statue has been selected. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 17, 2016 Volume 3,Page 49 French, Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS) — Commissioner French was not at last meeting but congratulated Chair Lasota on volunteering to be the RBHS Treasurer. Next RBHS meeting is Thursday February 25, after the program at 7:OOpm. Woelkers, Alaska Nellie Materials update — Chair Lasota asked if the tapes could be digitized. Kingsland said Woelkers dropped off tapes and are now located in the HP file cabinet at the Library Museum. Kurtz says he has a way to digitize VHS and volunteered to look at tapes. Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and other items not included on the agenda. None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Roach',French) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Public Hearings -None Unfinished Business Plan how to address request from SPRD regarding evaluating historic value of parts of Two Lakes, and Forest Acres. French requested that more guidance come from Administration on Section 106 review of City projects. Chair Lasota said Commission has been informed that area of advisement extends to Lawing and the entrance to Resurrection Bay. French recommended addressing this question at the Joint Work Session with City Council on February 24. Roach' recommended coming up with a list of questions to present as well, particularly as they related to Unfinished Business items A, B, and C. Motion 0 No Action Taken Motion Approved Coordinate with State Historic Preservation Office regarding obtaining assistance surveying historic value of properties. Motion 0 No Action Taken, Item Moved to Next Meeting Agenda City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 17, 2016 Volume 3,Page 50 Motion Approved Discuss how the Commission should coordinate and facilitate its input to the City and other entities regarding AHPA Section 106 compliance for projects within the Commission's geographic area of responsibility. Motion 0 No Action Taken, Item Moved to Next Meeting Agenda Motion Approved Discussion on implementing survey of historic sites on outer coast of Kenai Peninsula. Chair Lasota brought up that outside of Resurrection Bay is not included in the Commission's area of responsibility and was unsure who is responsible for documenting historic preservation of outer coast of Kenai Peninsula. Hepworth asked that discussion of this item be postponed. Woelkers to contact Resurrection Bay Historical Society about what documentation they have on outer coast. Motion 0 No Action Taken, Item Moved To Future Meeting Agenda To Be Determined By Commission Motion Approved Discussion of U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Alaska District report regarding repairs to the Lowell Creek Division Tunnel. French said discussion of the tunnel is important for Commission because the tunnel is on the National Historic Register and any changes will potentially change historic character of the site. French proposed providing additional interpretive signage regarding history of the tunnel and why it was built. Chair Lasota said State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is the lead on this project and Commission should request updated information from SHPO. French wanted to clarify that Commission is the local representation for SHPO and should still be involved in providing justification for the project. Kurtz said he would write a letter to send to listed organizations with project and have it to present at next meeting. Motion 0 No Action Taken, Item Moved to Next Meeting Agenda Motion Approved City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 17, 2016 Volume 3,Page 51 New Business Approve minutes from December 16, 2015 meeting* Motion 0 Included under Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Discussion on scheduling annual joint work session with City Council, including topics to be presented. General discussion of topics the Commission would like to present to City Council at Joint Work Session on February 24. Chair Lasota said she would compile the recommendations and send to Administration for distribution to the Commission for comments before the Joint Work Session. Motion 0 No Action Taken, Direction Given Motion Approved Informational Items and Reports (No action required) Commission Comments Citizens' Comments Hepworth — Hepworth asked what RBHS plans for 2017 Sesquicentennial were. Chair Lasota said there currently are none but that RBHS has been contacted by other organizations to participate. Hepworth asked to set a deadline for the Historic Preservation Plan. Kurtz — Chamber of Commerce Tammy Anderson working on updated Chamber map with QR codes. Kurtz said he would talk with her about including historic info. Chair Lasota asked to be kept updated on progress. Roach' - Thanked Heather McClain for her service. Forest Acres subdivision looking to install interpretive signage regarding the history of the neighborhood. French — French said that per his discussion with Library Museum Director Kingsland he recommended the Commission create a long-term schedule and asked that the schedule be included as an item on the next meeting agenda. Commission & Administration Response to Citizens' Comments Erickson — Asked that if deadline is set for Historic Preservation Plan, work sessions be set ahead of time and with the possibility of more work sessions being scheduled on the weekends. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 17, 2016 Volume 3,Page 52 Next regular meeting set for March 16, 2016 to be immediately followed by a Work Session. Kingsland— New positions trying to get hired as quickly as possible. Informed the Commission that there would be two HP Resolutions, two HP Proclamations, and two Library Museum Resolutions on the City Council agenda on Monday February 22. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:38pm. Heather McClain Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) These minutes were recorded in November 2019.