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Home My WebLink About03162011 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 219 `.. Call to Order The March 16, 2011 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. Opening Ceremony Commissioner French led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call There were present: Chair Linda Lasota presiding, and Vice -Chair John French Catherine Richardson Ryan Reynolds Patty Heim Absent — Monica Hinders, Tim Sczawenski Comprising a quorum of the Commission, and Patricia Linville, Library Director Special Reports & City Administration Report ir.. Linville reported that she has renewed the Commission's membership in the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. On behalf of the City, Linville reported that there has been a recent change in staff in the finance department. She also reported that there is a new Assistant City Manager Michelle Weston. She also reported that the National Parks Service does not plan on investing in a Mary Lowell Center, but rather will focus on renovating Sollys for office space. Concerning the grant for the Iditarod project, Linville reported that she had submitted a report for the grant. She was pleased to report that Seavey was working hard on this project. Additionally, Linville gave an updated report about the progress of the Library /Museum project. She reported that on January 24, 2011 action on seasonal sales tax was postponed until February 14, 2011, which resulted in a postponement of an action on alcohol /tobacco tax as well. She mentioned that the SCLM building committee is planning on a community ground- breaking ceremony in during the first week of May. They will be submitting a grant to the Murdoch Trust for $500,000 later this week. Then Linville gave a brief update about the Hoben Park flowers. She said that the park will need to be adopted in order to put flowers in the established planters due to the lack of funding through the city's Parks and Rec department. Chair Lasota corrected Linville with the fact and intention of writing a grant for those plans with the assistance of Karin Sturdy, rather than adopting the park. s... Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 220 j None Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update - Commissioner Richardson Richardson reported that she talked with Danielle Larson earlier that week and there were no changes from last month. However, they did get their 503(1)(c) status and are negotiating with the City over ownership of the building. She reported that the JLH committee should have more construction plans in May. Richardson said that she would like to show up at the JLH work session on March 23, 2011. Website Updates & Historical Site Inventory — Chair Lasota & Commissioner Reynolds Reynolds reported that he has been attempting contact with Luther and Estes to gain access to the Commission's website, but he has had no success. Lasota reported that there are currently no updates. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Chair Lasota Lasota reported that there is nothing new to report concerning this grant. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject, Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing aid None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (French/Reynolds) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent * The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the February 16, 2011 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Public Hearing None Unfinished Business A. First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series Richardson reported that she has not heard back from the Pioneers, concerning a guest speaker(s) for this fireside chat. She said that she could talk to another individual City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 221 this week unless the Commission wanted to nominate a speaker /topic during this meeting. Lasota recommended that the Commission formulate a plan. She said that a date and time needed to be picked, and a topic or individual needed to be chosen. The topics of fishing, education, and the Red Light District were suggested. The individuals suggested were Margaret Anderson, Arnie Hatch, and Tom Buchanan. The commissioners unanimously agreed Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. will be when the chat at the Rae Building. Linville suggested advertising right away. Lasota asked Richardson to continue to recruit any Pioneers or her parents. Also, Lasota said that the HPC Award will be presented at that time. Linville will find out about a plaque. B. Grant List Discussion Lasota reviewed the grant list and explained what each item was, as well, as what items have been discussed before. Some of these items discussed included the Hoben Park fence, flower gardens, benches, and bird houses. All commissioners agreed to work out these details in a future work session. Lasota said that the commission could give Karin Sturdy of Parks and Rec a heads -up about the flower garden plans at the next HPC meeting on April 20, 2011. C. Letter Supporting Library Museum French presented a rough draft version of the letter to the Commission. He suggested, via the City Clerk's suggestion in which a resolution be written, rather than passing on a letter to City Council. Each commissioner agreed that this would be a good path to take. French and Linville agreed to compose a draft resolution to be reviewed and approved at the April 20, 2011 meeting. New Business A. Discuss Cemetery Grant and Contract Work Linville reviewed what the HPC had already discussed. She confirmed that the information would be entered into the latest version of PastPerfect, which needed to be purchased with $700 -800 of the grant funds. She also stated that the contract work going out to Commissioner Reynolds would cost no greater than $3000 of the grant funds for his entries. She reported that the Kenai Totem Tracers cemetery information and Kerry Martin's cemetery photos would be the main resource of data. Reynolds relayed that the basic information to be entered would be a headstone photo, name, birth date, death date, and burial location. The commissioners agreed that more information could be added later. B. Thank You Letter to Dave City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2011 Volume 2, Page 222 Linville shared a draft thank you letter to Dave with the commissioners. The commissioners agreed to sign it. * C. March 16, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes The commissioners approved these minutes earlier in the agenda. Informational Items The commissioners browsed through the Hoben Park Completion Report, read aloud the CLG Requirements, and reviewed their Priorities List. Commission and Administration Comments Commissioner Reynolds promised to gain website access soon. He added that he would like to welcome Commissioner Heim. Commissioner Richardson seconded that remark. Commissioner Heim commented that she is glad to be there and has a lot of energy to contribute. Chair Lasota concluded with tasks to be tackled for the next meeting: Commissioner French composing a resolution of support, Commissioners Richardson and French finding individual(s) for Fireside Chat, Commissioner Reynolds editing the website, and her own responsibility with historic photo inventory. She thanked the administration for their assistance. Citizens' Comments None Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments None The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Amy Carn�y 'J L Lasota, Chair Library Staff (City Seal)