HomeMy WebLinkAbout08122021 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
August 12,2021 Volume 3,Page 296
CALL TO ORDER
The August 12,2021 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to
order at 7:35 p.m. by Chair Cheryl Seese.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Jim Pemberton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cheryl Seese presiding and
Sue WardLibbrecht
Mary Ann Benoit Jim Pemberton
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Bailey Sayler, Library Museum Director
Jessica Stallard, Deputy City Clerk
Excused—Libbrecht
Absent—None
Vacant—Two
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING—None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Ward/Benoit) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent items:
Approval of the June 10, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approval of the June 21,2021 Special Meeting Minutes.
Approval of the Founder's Day proclamation.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
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Proclamations &Awards—None
City Administration Report — Library Museum Director Bailey Sayler said she was
proud to serve the City of Seward as the new Library Museum Director.
Chair Report.Seese said the June 28,2021 historic walking tour presentation was a success.
She requested that commissioners invite stakeholders and contributors to presentations. Seese
thanked the commissioners for their tireless work on the historic walking tour. She thanked Valarie
Kingsland, Naneth Ambrosiani, Libbrecht, and Benoit for their hard work on the Certified Local
Government(CLG) grant and the historic walking tour. She welcomed Library Museum Director
Bailey Sayler. Seese thanked Carol Griswold and Colleen Kelley for contributing valuable
corrections and information for the historic walking tour map. She thanked the community for their
monetary donations, which helped the commission meet the state's matching grant funds for the
historic walking tour. Seese thanked Benoit and Ward for planting lilacs at Hoben Park. She
suggested the commission apply for a grant for the historic overlay. Seese asked for a moment of
silence for Libbrecht's family emergency.
Planning&Committee Advocacy Report.Benoit said the signs and posts had arrived for
the historic walking tour, and the commission would be working with 811 locate to determine the
best locations to install these signs.The historic walking tour maps had been finalized.There would
be additional historic information on the historic walking tour on the city website. The historic
walking tour video would be played at the library after the earthquake video.
Historic Overlay. Ward would be scheduling a meeting with Community Development
Director Jackie Wilde to work on the historic overlay. Ward suggested forming an ad hoc citizens
committee to work on the historic overlay.
Historic Preservation Facebook Page. Benoit said the facebook reach was down but
engagement was up this summer.She would be posting information on historic signs,updates on the
historic walking tour, and upcoming events this fall. She thanked Seward Community Library
Association(SCLA) and Resurrection BayHistorical Society(RBHS) for lettingthe commission
borrow their pictures for signs and Facebook posts.
Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations—None
NEW BUSINESS
Plan Founder's Day celebration.
Benoit said Resurrection Bay Historical Society was hosting a Founder's Day event at the
Seward Community Library and Museum on August 28,2021.Commissioners would be available to
volunteer at this event.
Discuss the Certified Local Government(CLG) Grant.
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There was no discussion on this topic.
Discuss Hoben Park.
Seese said the fountain at Hoben Park was not working. There was a stump in Hoben Park
that needed to be removed, because it was a safety concern. She wanted to see the spruce trees
pruned and roses planted. Benoit was concerned that the lilacs did not have enough protection.Ward
said Hoben Park needed a little attention, and Seese reminded everyone that Hoben Park was
Seward's historic park.
Motion (Benoit/Ward) Spend no more than $50 on tomato cages
for lilac shoots at Hoben Park and pink
flagging, if needed, for protection.
Motion Passed Unanimous
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS —None
CITIZEN COMMENTS—None
COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
�,,,, Benoit was looking forward to enjoying the historic walking tour for many years to come.
She thanked Ward for planting lilacs at Hoben Park with her.
Ward said, "If you like history and you love Seward, then we have a place for you".
Seese said the commission requires a lot of dedication and time, but volunteers were
welcome. The Historic Preservation Commission had vacancies and was accepting applications.
Seese said, "Volunteers make the world go round". She thanked Sayler, the clerk, and the
commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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