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Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Term Expires 5/11 David Hamner 1. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update -Swann Commissioner 2. Website Updates — Luther Term Expires 5 /11 3. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota 4. Historic Site Inventory — All Vacant Commissioner Term Expires 05/10 5. Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Other Items Not Included on the Phillip Oates Agenda. [Those who have signed in will be given the first City Manager opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per Patricia Linville speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item] Library Director 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Ryan Reynolds Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk Library /Museum Staff ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 17, 2010 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] - None 8. Unfinished Business (none) 9. New Business * A. December 16 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 B. 2010 Meeting and Agenda Cut -off Schedule .Page 6 C. Schedule Work Session on Historic Site Inventory 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) A. HP Priorities List 2009 - 2010 Page 8 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual — Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 17, 2010 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes December 16, 2009 Volume 2, Page 93 Call to Order The December 16 2009 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Jolund Luther. Opening Ceremony Commissioner French led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Jolund Luther presiding, and Dave Hamner John French Linda Lasota Monica Hinders Absent was Tom Swann. comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Patricia Linville, Library Director Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff Special Reports City Administration Report- Library Director Patty Linville reported on the following issues: • Christy Terry said the code changes should be ready to review. • Grant Applications for Historic Properties — For obtaining funds to renovate historic structures or hire architect. • Hoben Park had three lighted Penguin lawn ornaments installed. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations - Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann • None Website Updates Luther- • Site Inventory was up on website but had not been reviewed. • Lasota asked for a better management of Commissioners working together on website that would not violate Open Meetings Law. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes December 16, 2009 Volume 2, Page 94 • Commissioners agreed upon every Tuesday at 6:30pm during February 2010 to meet at Library, and that the meetings would be open to the public. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 - Lasota • Time was agreed upon earlier. Historic Site Inventory — All • Hamner and French asked about using winter photos. It was agreed that winter photos are acceptable. • Luther hoped that each site would continue to have multiple photos taken in future years. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Lasota/Hamner) Approve the Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the November 18th, 2009 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Public Hearing — None Unfinished Business -None New Business- A. Meeting Minutes from May 20 2009 Seward Historic Preservation Commission B. Review of Hoben Park Planter Drawings. Item A: • Minutes were approved with corrections to Roll Call and Opening Ceremony. Item B: • Hamner noted that there had been a previous model fountain at Hoben Park that matched the style of the planters. This early fountain was later replaced, and the current replica is of that replacement. The drawing of the planter was done, proportionally, and the original diameter of the planter bowl was estimated to be 18 inches. • Lasota noted that the Commission had been presented with a piece of the original planters and that decorative quartz crystals were embedded in the cement. • Luther noted that Commission should determine size of planter and forward information to SHPO, asking their advice on whether concrete or pottery should be used for planters before construction. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes December 16, 2009 Volume 2, Page 95 Informational Items — (No action required) A. FY '10 CLG Grant Application Approval Commission Comments - Hinders expressed congratulations to Commissioners on grant approval. Hamner Merry Xmas and be careful Lasota — Great job French Happy Holidays Luther- Happy holidays, thanks for work. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to speak] - None Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Ryan Reynolds Jolund Luther, Chair Library Staff (City Seal) Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Date: February 17, 2010 e 4 Of Set:, From: Ryan Reynolds, HP Staff ' "‘*■0 Subject: 2010 Historic Preservation Meeting and Agenda Cut -off "It • P Schedule BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward City Code states the Historic Preservation Commission shall meet at least twice each year. To allow for proper public notice all Public Hearing items must be presented to staff three weeks prior to any meeting and regular business items must be presented two weeks prior to any meeting. The Historic Preservation Meeting Agenda must be presented to the City Clerk for publication two Monday's before any public meeting. The attached schedule and agenda cut -off dates reflex these requirements. Special meetings may be held at the call of the chair or the city manager, and at such other times as the Commission may determine necessary. Work sessions may also be scheduled as needed. Both special meetings and work sessions must also meet the public notice requirements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission schedule regular, monthly Work Sessions on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, except when New Business or Action Items require a Regular Meeting. City of Seward 2010 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting and Agenda Cut -Off Dates Unless otherwise noted the Commission shall meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the 3rd Wednesday of each month Public Hearing Items Non Public Hearing Notice Meeting or Work Variance /CUP /Plat Reviews Items Session Date (3 weeks prior to meetin •) (2 weeks • nor to meetin • ) "it .aa ,�� A ;, - ta,, � -... IPEN!! Februa 3 Februa 17 r�` �!�, "..�1��, dir - • � S ° i d w , a ��ui e t �� `a �a a�`r�¥y. (, _ a4 .. �• °.. i�Ux�.:�I � � ,� 7< ..� March 31 A • ril 7 April 21 "AVM x P. V 5 a i �4 a g ,yam:- as 'ti` j — Ma 26 June 2 June 16 Jul 28 Au • ust 4 Au • ust 18 t .01 ��o- � �� ^�f w r.. -� - 4 ` ..._ R gyro .� s� Se • tember 29 October 6 October 20 /L. -.: +'IGa, t °aubWoa ��i- 'd'. yw...$ x i'` ak•� a ! w * � N,6� a November 24 December 1 December 15 Na a $ ` w b z £ _ " .. i3 . ;. w r * f a ,i�,.a Historic Preservation Priorities List 2009 -2010 Public Outreach 1. Historic Preservation Website Needs updating, work on the Seward Register Sites 2. The National Historic Preservation Month Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to year, but activity needs to be identified many months in advance. o The month of May is Historic Preservation Month o Place the National Historic Preservation Month on the January Agenda 3. Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award Continue to select an outstanding award winner each year and bring the plaque in City Hall up to date. o The Historic Preservation award is given in May. o Place the Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award on the January Agenda. o Solicit the public to nominate people they think deserve to be a recipient of the award. 4. Local Plants and Trees A. Inventory of Local Plants and Trees B. Solicit Nominations From the Public 5. The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- Keep on priority list and work on bringing back to the public. o Ground rules need to be set when this is brought back. o Discuss possible locations for the lectures to occur (i.e. SeaLife Center, Library Basement, and Theater) 6. Cemetery Information Project o Place Cemetery /Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website, develop an informational pamphlet, create a book and compile obituaries. Historic Structures & Sites 1. Hoben Park has been approved for historic reconstruction by Council- The Commission continues to support and is willing to assist with this project. * 2. Continue to Update Seward Inventory of Historic Places 3. Continue to Nominate Structures and Sites to Seward Local Register A. Water Intake Building B. World War II Era Structures C. Alaska Nellie Site 4. Geographic Name Nominations o DJ Johnston 5. Monitoring the Jesse Lee Home Project 6. Monitor the Library Museum Project 7. Monitor the National Park Service/US Forest Service Facility Historic Preservation Plan * 1. Seward Historic Preservation Plan- The plan needs to be reviewed and updated. 2. Evaluate the Establishment of a Historic District Other Required Tasks * 1. Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. — CLG Historic Preservation Program, State Guidelines Pg. 3. * 2. Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. 3. Set priorities for the DNR grant applications. A. Planter for Hoben Park * Required by City Code Updated June 24, 2009 February 201 0 February 2010 March 2010 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2- 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun February 1, 2 3 4. = 5 6 7 :30pm ± P&Z Meeting 7 8 = 9 10 11 12 13 _ 7 :00pm City Council 12 :00pm 12.00p► Meeting 14 15 , 16 17 . ° 18' 20 President' , Da 0 * " 6:30pm e 12 0()pm PACAB ,,v:. 00am Social 6:30pm Historic Security Rep Preservation Meeting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7 :00pm City Council Meeting 28 Nanci Richey 1 2/17/2010 1:13 PM March 2 010 March 2010 April 2010 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 910 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11121314151617 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 272829 30 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun March 1 2 3 4 5 6 7:30pm P&Z Meeting 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6:00pm CC WS with 6:30pm CC WS 6:00pm Flood Plain 12:OOpm P&Z Task Board 6:30pm CC WS with Meeting PACAB (Kenai 7:OOpm City Council Peninsula Meeting Borough) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5:30pm *44,M,, 11:00am 8:00am Social Security Rep 5:30pm Historic Preservation Meeting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 6:00pm City Council Meeting 28 ard' 29 30 31 Sewatces ',1 a 1 Nanci Richey 2 2/17/2010 1:13 PM