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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11092016 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume 3,Page 78 CALL TO ORDER The November 9, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Erickson led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Wolfgang Kurtz Laura Erickson Fred Woelkers comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator Absent-Hepworth SPECIAL REPORTS City Administration Report: Director Kingsland reminded the Commission that the Seward Community Library and Museum would be holding its annual Open House on November 12, 2016, from 1pm to 4pm. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: No report. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Report: No report. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Report: No report. Chair Lasota stated that there would be a Resurrection Bay Historical Society meeting on November 17, 2016, at 7pm at the Seward Community Library and Museum. Iditarod Trail Blazers Report: No report. Alaska Nellie Materials Report: No report. Mapping Project-Historical Properties Report: No report. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume 3,Page 79 It was noted that under Unfinished Business item 8C, "December I Ith" was a typo and should read "December loth". Resolution 2016-003, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Recommending that the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award be Bestowed to Marc Swanson and Heather McClain was added to the agenda during the meeting. Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda No consent agenda. Motion Passed By Consent PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report on Any Contact from Seward Parks and Recreation Department Regarding Evaluating Historic Value of Parts of Two Lakes and Forest Acres. Postponed to next agenda. 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. The Commission discussed ways in which to create general policy for things that fall outside of the geographic area of responsibility but that were still part of Seward's history. Director Kingsland asked for clarification on what the Historic Preservation Commission's area of responsibility included, and Chair Lasota stated that the geographic area of responsibility includes the area from Barwell Island to the Alaska Nellie property, and more specifically the Seward community historical area. This item would be kept as Unfinished Business on the next agenda. Approve Upcoming Work Sessions: December 10, 2016 loam City Council Chambers (SHPC Historic Plan); January 14, 2017 loam City Council Chambers (SHPC Historic Plan); February 18, 2017 loam City Council Chambers (SHPC Historic Plan). Chair Lasota stated that she had requested that this be added to the agenda for informational purposes. Commissioner French asked that the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan be added as a topic to the December 10, 2016 work session. NEW BUSINESS Discuss, Draft and Approve 2016 SHPC Award Proclamations. Motion (Kurtz/French) Changes to and approval of Proclamation regarding Marc Swanson City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume 3,Page 80 The Commission decided to change "...and marvelous stories from incredible Alaska individuals..." to "...and unique stories of historical consequence about individuals and places...". The Commission also decided to change "the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is please..."to "the Seward City Council is pleased...". Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (French/Woelkers) Changes to and approval of Proclamation regarding Heather McClain The Commission decided to change "Sward" to "Seward" and "Resurrection Bay Historic Society" to "Resurrection Bay Historical Society". The Commission also decided to change "Seward, Alaska Museum" and "Seward Library-Museum" to "Seward Community Library and Museum. The Commission also decided to change "the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is please..." to "the Seward City Council is pleased...". The Commission also decided to change "...do hereby congratulate Marc Swanson and thank him for his dedication and commitment..." to "...do hereby congratulate Heather McClain and thank her for her dedication and commitment...". Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2016-003, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Recommending that the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award be Bestowed to Marc Swanson and Heather McClain. Motion (French/Kurtz) Approve Resolution 2016-003 Motion Passed Unanimous Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) Building on Sixth Avenue. Moved to Unfinished Business on next agenda. Commissioners French and Woelkers will draft a letter to the Alaska Department of Transportation requesting further information for the next Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting. Discuss and Approve an Annual Schedule for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Motion (Kurtz/French) Discuss annual schedule Motion Passed Unanimous Director Kingsland stated that the Commission could decide what they would like on the agendas of the six meetings per year that she would be able to administer. Chair Lasota stated that the schedule put forward by Director Kingsland was in two parts, the meeting dates and the layout of work for those meetings. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume 3,Page 81 Motion (Erickson/Woelkers) Approve 2017 SHPC meeting dates of January 18, February 15, March 15,May 17, September 20, and November 15 Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (French/Erickson) Change SHPC meeting date from March 15, 2017 to March 22,2017 The meeting date was changed because of Spring Break. Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss, Draft and approve Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Report. Chair Lasota would draft the 2015 CLG Report and submit it to Administration. Discuss When and Who Will Give Biannual Reports to the City Council from the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Lasota clarified that the next report would be due in January 2017, and Commissioner Kurtz volunteered to give this report. Chair Lasota stated that she would do the Annual Review in January. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) COMMISSION COMMENTS Director Kingsland thanked the Commission for listening to staffing concerns, and requested that the Commission refer all questions and concerns to Administration and Staff before contacting the City Clerk's office. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Madeline McGraw, Curator Linda Lasota, Chair City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume 3,Page 82 ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) These minutes were approved by the Historic Preservation Commission on January 18, 2017 and recorded in November 2019.