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Home My WebLink About01122023 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 12, 2023 Volume 3,Page 362 CALL TO ORDER The January 12,2023 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Tanguy Libbrecht. OPENING CEREMONY Tanguy Libbrecht led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Tanguy Libbrecht presiding and Sue Ward Mary Ann Benoit Dona Walker Art LeMaster comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Bailey Sayler, Library Museum Director Kris Peck,Deputy City Clerk Excused—None 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 agenda items: Approval of the November 10,2022 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards—None Other Reports and Announcements City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 12, 2023 Volume 3, Page 363 Chair Report Libbrecht reported that the city council has an upcoming special meeting on January 23,2023 to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the boards and commissions. The Historic Preservation Commission would not be applying for a CLG Grant during first half of the year, but they were willing to support others who might be interested in the program. The due date for Historic Preservation Award nominations would be March 31, 2023. Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page. Benoit said that HP had posted seven times since their last meeting on November 10,2022. Historic Preservation's Facebook audience was primary women located in Seward.There was also a fair number of people checking the page from Anchorage.The page was drawing attention from all age groups, but mainly people over the age of 35. Benoit felt it was important to provide more education and she wanted to add posts on HP awards,grant opportunities,and the importance of the downtown historic district in regard to receiving grant money. Presentations—None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Items Resolution 2023-001,A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2023- 2024 Priorities /NJ Motion (Ward/LeMaster) Approve Resolution 2023-001 Libbrecht wanted to read through the resolution and make amendments as needed. Motion to Amend (Ward/Walker) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Reporting in the second bullet by adding "If applicable" to read, "Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report to the State Historic Preservation Office. (February) (If applicable)" Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Ward/Walker) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Public Outreach in the fifth bullet by striking the words "Maintain" and "presence" and replacing them with "Promote" and "and in the media" to read, "Promote the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online and in the media." City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 12, 2023 Volume 3, Page 364 Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Libbrecht/Walker) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Seward Historic Structures & Sites in the fourth bullet by striking the words "assisting with planters and"so that is reads,"Support the historic Hoben Park by working towards restoring its historic character." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Libbrecht/Walker) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Seward Historic Structures & Sites in the fifth bullet by striking the word"Engender"and replacing it with "Support"so that it reads, "Support the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Ward/LeMaster) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Seward Historic Structures & Sites in the sixth bullet which reads,"Track and monitor the progress of the Fort Raymond Subdivision" by striking it in its entirety. Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Benoit/Ward) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Seward Preservation Plan in the first bullet by removing the word "Promulgate" and replacing it with "Encourage" so that it reads "Encourage economic incentives, historical preservation and education." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Benoit/Ward) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Seward Preservation Plan in the first bullet by removing the word "Promulgate" and replacing it with "Encourage" so that it reads "Encourage economic incentives, historical preservation and education." �... Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 12, 2023 Volume 3, Page 365 Motion to Amend (Benoit/Libbrecht) Amend Resolution 2023-001 under Other Commission Tasks in the first bullet by J adding "If applicable" so that it reads, "Generate ideas, set priorities, and submit an application for consideration, and take action on CLG grand opportunities that stimulate knowledge of local history, heritage tourism and cultural awareness. (If applicable)" Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Main Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS 2023 Historic Preservation Priorities 2023 Historic Preservation Meeting& Work Session Schedule CITIZEN COMMENTS Rissie Casagranda, inside city limits, said Brown& Hawkins building recently received a grant for a new gutter system. Another historic building, the Van Gilder hotel was also in need of some upgrades. The current owner was made aware that the windows were not up to code and he has been working with a historical architect to replace the windows. This project had been especially difficult with the global supply shortage due to the pandemic,however she expected work to resume in the spring. Casagranda mentioned how she enjoyed meeting local history enthusiasts who reside and work inside these historic buildings. She thanked the commission for all their work and dedication. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS LeMaster thanked Casagranda for her kind words. Benoit said that Rotary Park had potential to be a nature park for fish and wildlife viewing. She wanted to make signs that looked similar to the historic walking tour and provided a history of Rotary Park and the lagoon. Situated near the lagoon,these signs would also have information about lagoon ecology and ways to protect the environment.The city manager would be providing a letter of support for the project. Benoit also reported the Rotary Club was interested in a walking audio tour to promote Seward history.There would be a small fee to download the audio program and the funds would go to the Rotary Club. Each sign along the walking tour would feature a professional audio recording. A Seward radio show was also in the works and could generate sound files for the City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 12, 2023 Volume 3, Page 366 walking tour. Benoit compared her radio show idea to the popular Car Talk radio show, except the topic would be about Seward's history. Libbrecht wanted to dispel the idea that history was boring and make historic preservation cool and fun. Ward announced that both her and Walker would be gone in April which would create a quorum issue for their April 13, 2022 meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. f7/.1 j"1, Kris Peck anguy Li echt Deputy City Clerk Chair Coe V (City Seal) .•off s '"ARp% f Q, � . ` i ♦ •