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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03212007 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska March 21, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 58 Can to Order J The March 21, 2007 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Vice Chair Tom Swann presiding, and Linda Lasota Greg Carpenter Meredith Hershock comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Christy Terry, Executive Liaison Absent were- Shannon Huber 10lund Luther Shannon Kovac :J J City Administration Report Planning Assistant Donna Glenz reported on the following items: . MIS Systems Administrator Mike Meeks and Meredith Hershock would meet to work on the Historic Preservation Website. . The new City Manager Phillip Oates would begin work the first week of May. . City Offices would be closed March 26 in observance of Seward's Day. . Assistant City Manager Kirsten Vesel returned part time from her maternity leave and was increasing to full time status. . The Community Development Department had received their new large format copIer. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Friends of the Jesse Lee Home update-Tom Swann Swann gave an overview of the progress for the Jesse Lee Home. He noted the organization 1 J was asking to have the State Senate reinstate $3.5 million into the budget for the Jesse Lee Home. City of Seward, Alaska March 21, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 59 ... Swann stated the organization had a lobbyist and was receiving assistance from the City of Seward's lobbyist. He described the possible funding opportunities from tax credits and how the Education Committee was moving forward with development of a program. Swann stated locals were needed to be part of this Committee. Website Updates -Meredith Hershock- Glenz reported that Hershock would be meeting with the City's MIS Department. Flag Anniversary Celebration Swann shared that there were some plans for a banquet, but due to the health of someone involved, this had been put on hold. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Exeept Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing - None. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (CarpenterlHuber) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda - Motion Passed Unanimous Items approved on the Consent Agenda: January 17t 2007 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes Public Hearing - None. New Business Resolution 2007-01, rescinding Historic Preservation Resolution 2006-08, relating to the height of the Hoben Park retaining wall and supporting Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette's recommendations. Glenz stated this resolution was needed to rescind the request to Administration made by the Historic Preservation Commission in Resolution 2006-08. She noted that following the Resolution 2006-08, Architectural Consultant Gary Gillette and State Historian Doug Gasek made recommendations differing from the resolution. Resolution 2007-01 was required to 'clean up' legislative history and approve recommendations to allow Administration to continue with progress on Hoben Park. - City of Seward, Alaska March 21, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 60 Motion (Lasota/Carpenter) Approve Resolution 2007-01 t .....,; Motion Passed Unanimous Review National Historic Preservation Month Council Proclamation Glenz stated that each year the Commission forwarded a National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation to Council for the Mayor to read during the last meeting in April. She asked the Commission to review the proposed proclamation in the packet. In response to Lasota, Swann outlined some past activities that had taken place during historic Preservation Month. Glenz stated the observance had been a week until two years ago when it became Historic Preservation Month. Motion (Lasota/Carpenter) Approve National Historic Preservation Month Council Proclamation for Council's Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss and decide how to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month May 2007 "Making Preservation Work." ...... After Commission discussion, a Special Work Session was set for March 28, 2007 at noon to discuss how to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month May 2007 "Making Preservation Work." Discuss Annual Historic Preservation Award program and approve final submission date for nominations. Glenz reviewed the history and the purpose of the Annual Historic Preservation Award. She requested the Commission set the application deadline as April 10, 2007. By general consensus, the Commission set the application deadline for the 2007 Annual Historic Preservation Award as April 10, 2007. Informational Items - (No action required)- Hoben Park Fence Project Memo from Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy Hoben Park Project Update from Planner D. Scott Williams j City of Seward, Alaska March 21,2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 61 .... State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner's letter dated March 1,2007 State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner's letter to Jeff Mow dated March 13,2007 Commission Comments- Carpenter stated he was glad to see progress being made on the Hoben Park fence. He thanked the Commission for their efforts in keeping the project on track. Carpenter stated the condition of Alaska Nellie's home had been brought to his attention. He felt this would be an appropriate future project for the Commission. Swann asked Carpenter to bring more information regarding the subject to the next meeting. Glenz thanked the Commission for their hard work and the public in attendance. .... 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