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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06202007 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska June 20, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 72 Call to Order J The June 20, 2007 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Chair Shannon Kovac. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Shannon Kovac presiding, and Greg Carpenter Jolund Luther Linda Lasota Tom Swann comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Absent were- Meredith Hershock Shannon Huber J Special Reports City Administration Report Planning Assistant Donna Glenz reported on the following items: . Introduced Anne Bailey as the new Executive Liaison. . City Manager, Mayor and a Council Member were in DC meeting with the Corps of Engineers and would return on Friday. . The City Manager would be holding a public meeting on the L TCF on June 22 at noon. . Apologized for not having the resolution and ordinance ready on the Historic Trees and Plants. Staff would try to place this item in the July agenda. . Karin Sturdy was in attendance to discuss Hoben Park and Seward's Flag Day Ceremony. In Response to Lasota, Glenz noted the Commission had developed the application and criteria, but staff still had to work to develop a resolution for the Historic Preservation Commission and an ordinance for Council to approve'i ..Ii City o/Seward, Alaska June 20. 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2. Page 73 '-- Otber Reports, Announcements & Presentations Friends of the Jesse Lee Home update- Swann Swann confirmed the Jesse Lee Home's I million was incorporated with the Department of Natural Resources into the capital budget. Flag Annivenary Celebration - Swann Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy gave an update on the July 9, 2007 celebrations for Alaska Flag Day. Items included a proclamation from the Mayor, picnic and encouraging citizens to wear blue and gold. Swann stated he would ask someone from the Friends of Jesse Lee Home to speak at the ceremonies. Kovac requested the Commission be notified by email with the flyer and if there were and schedule changes. RaUcar update - Swann - None .... Website Updates - Kovac In response to Commissions questions, Glenz replied that the Historic Preservation Website was not yet linked to the new City website. Kovac requested the Commission submit their updates and changes for the website to Staff by July 9th. Hoben Park - Karin Sturdy Sturdy stated the fence projects were: 1. Fabricate and install the guard rail, 2. Take the old fence and clean, straighten and install it and 3. Fabricate new fence portions replicating the old fence and install. She stated the bid deadline was next Wednesday. In response to Sturdy's request for help with the fountain projOsal, Kovac stated she and Swann could write up approximate dimensions of the basin by July 9 . Sturdy stated she was optimistic about the fence and pessimistic about the fountain grant deadline, September 30th. She might ask for an extension or take the SeaLife Center's offer. '*- Glenz state the City of Seward did not have a fully executed grant for this because it had never been accepted by Council. City of Seward, Alaska June 20, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 74 The Commission requested Sturdy contact the SeaLife Center regarding the status of their projects in the Hoben Park area. Alaska Nellie update - Carpenter Carpenter stated he collected pictures of the site. In response to Kovac, Carpenter stated he would contact the owners and give an update at the next meeting. Seward Historical Site Inventory update - Kovac Luther stated he has not had time since the last meeting. Kovac reviewed sections for the Historical Site Inventory List. Kovac has number 1-43; Swann has 44-60; Huber has 61-90; Carpenter has 91-125; Luther has 126-159; Lasota has 160-the end of the list. The Commission could discuss at the next meeting. WW II bunkers - Water intake building - Huber & Carpenter Kovac stated that Huber was moving, but would try to be at the next meeting to assist with the Historic Site Inventory. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing - None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Swann/Carpenter) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Special Items- Election of Chair and Vice Chair Kovac opened the nomination for Chair. Motion (Carpenter/Swann) Nominate Shannon Kovac Historic Preservation Chair as Motion Passed Unanimous Consent :1 -il '4 ....; I ...J ~@ .;~ ..... City f?fSeward, Alaska June 20, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 75 ...... Kovac opened the nomination for Vice-Chair. Motion (CarpenterlLasota) Nominate Tom Swann as Historic Preservation Vice-Chair Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Public Hearing - None Unfinished Business- Resolution 2007 03 establish.ing application pmceduros and eligibility criteria for nomiBatieBs to a Seward Register et Loeal Historie Trees aRa Plaffis; and fenvardiBg a pref'esed oroinaRee to the Se\'1aRi City COliBeil te create a Sewara Register et LeGal Histerie Plants ana Tfees. [Removed from the agenda due to lack of staff preparation time, forwarded to July 18,2007 agenda] New Business- Discussion of Seward Cemeteries with Kerry Martin *-- Kovac informed the Commission of a cemetery walk tomorrow night at 10:30 p.m. and introduced Kerry Martin. Martin updated the Commission on the history, ownership and records kept on the Seward cemeteries. Commissions, staff and Martin discussed issues surrounding the cemeteries. Informational Items - (No action required)- Heritage Newsletter, June 1,2007 issue Commission Comments- None Citizens' Comments- Martin congratulated the Commission on all their hard work and progress on local historic projects. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None 'i... The meeting was adjourned to a work session at 7:32 p.m. City of Seward. Alaska June 20, 2007 ~l\HBclc~ Ann Bailey ~ Executive Liaison \.j ~,~,UUll,qr ........ 0<= SI'::/A'.P" .....J r <';~y"-;, (City Seal) .... ,,' ........ :..v"" ", $ G- ....O?>PO~~..; '<:> ~ .. .....'".:t"u ~o." ~ ~ .~ -+- . . .. : ~ - .. . SEAL . .. :0: . i.: .. . : ~ ~ -.- . : ~ ",t,;.; ",....:: ~ 1.P~:"~1'~ 1. ..~> ,.!3" $ " ....:; "',... ......... r-....\)t'...... '''''>'' OF P<)..~~~"~ '1"IIU1\\\ Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 76 -:::s~",-- 'N~""-'--- \L~ Shannon Kovac Chair j ....J J 4 .J