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Home My WebLink About05142015 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 14, 2015 Volume , Page Call to Order The May 14, 2015 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Roach` led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Sandie Roach` Wadeen Hepworth Laura Erickson Wolfgang Kurtz comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Heather McClain, Library Museum Staff Absent – Catherine Hedman Special Reports - None City Administration Report , Library Museum Director Valarie Kingsland gave an update on the Library Museum and asked for a new date for the noticing the Historic Preservation Awards in the newspaper. Commission decided that applications for nominations would be due July 10, 2015. Kingsland informed the Commission that Administration would not be available for meetings during the summer due to staffing. Roach` said that in City Code, Historic Preservation Commission only has to meet twice a year. Kurtz and Hepworth asked for clarification on the history of administration for the Commission, which was previously under Community and Development, and is now under the Library Museum. Chair Lasota said it was disrespectful for Administration to make decisions without for input from the Commission. French said that he recognized that Administration was understaffed and had limited resources, and that it was up to the Commission to carry on their work throughout the summer. Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations French provided his report after speaking with the State Historic Preservation Office in regards to assistance determining historic value to properties in Seward. French also informed the Commission the Resurrection Bay Historical Society was hosting an open house for the Brown and Hawkins exhibit during the regularly scheduled meeting program at 7:00p on May 28, 2015. French and Hepworth informally brought up the September “fireside chats” but no decisions were made. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 14, 2015 Volume , Page Hepworth was unable to connect with Friends of the Jesse Lee Home. She spoke with Dan Seavey of the Iditarod Trail Blazers about their progress on the Historic Iditarod Trail. Hepworth also spoke with a representative from the Alaska Railroad who was willing to make a th presentation about the 100 anniversary of the railroad. Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and other items not included on the agenda. None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (French, Kurtz) Approve the Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Public Hearings - None Unfinished Business Motion to Reconsider Resolution 2015-002, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, In Advisement of City Council Resolution 2015-020, Donating Approximately A 0.7 Acre Portion Of KPB Parcel 14734005, Known As Pat Williams Park For The Sole Purpose Of Development. Motion (French, Kurtz) Approved motion to Reconsider Resolution 2015-002, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, In Advisement of City Council Resolution 2015-020, Donating Approximately A 0.7 Acre Portion Of KPB Parcel 14734005, Known As Pat Williams Park For The Sole Purpose Of Development. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (French, Roach`) Motion to remove notes section. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Roach`, Erickson) Approved Resolution 2015-002, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 14, 2015 Volume , Page City Of Seward, Alaska, In Advisement of City Council Resolution 2015-020, Donating Approximately A 0.7 Acre Portion Of KPB Parcel 14734005, Known As Pat Williams Park For The Sole Purpose Of Development as Amended. Motion Passed Yes – French, Erickson, Hepworth, Roach`, Chair Lasota Abstain - Kurtz New Business Discuss and plan for September joint meeting. Commissioners French, Hepworth, and Erickson will continue to work on organizing events with local historical entities. Motion () No action taken. Motion Discuss proposed Senior Housing site, name and make recommendation to City Council. RESOLUTION 2015-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DONATING APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF LOT 11A, FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NUMBER 1, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY Motion (Roach`, Kurtz) Approved Resolution 2015-003, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approve Donating Approximately 1.7 Acres Of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 1, For Development Of A Senior Housing Facility. Motion Passed Unanimous City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 14, 2015 Volume , Page Motion (Roach`, French) Motion to eliminate first two whereas’. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Erickson, French) Motion to remove fourth whereas and combine with five whereas. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Roach`, French) Motion to include “to date, it is unknown if” in third whereas and delete fourth whereas. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Roach`, Kurtz) Motion to remove whereas about draft Council Resolution. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Kurtz, French) Motion to remove Section D. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Roach`, Kurtz) Approved Resolution 2015-003, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approve Donating Approximately 1.7 Acres Of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 1, For Development Of A Senior Housing Facility as Amended. Motion Passed Unanimous Update on Plant and Tree Registry Commissioner Roach` volunteered to do research on Plant and Tree Registry. Motion () No action taken. Motion City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 14, 2015 Volume , Page Informational Items and Reports (No action required) None Commission Comments Roach` - Recommended that those that choose to meet with the City Manager to remember that the Commission and Administration work as a team. Erickson – Concerned for Administration because they are stretched thin and was unsure how to solve the problem but encouraged them to continue to find a solution. Thanked Administration for their efforts. Kurtz – Interested in finding another resource to help Administration. Hepworth – Was pleased how the Commission was moving forward in a positive direction. But she felt discouraged. French – Agreed with Kurtz and recommended that Commissioners go to meeting with City Manager with a list of discussion points. Attended Historic Preservation workshop in Anchorage, recommended Commission schedule work session to discuss workshop materials presented. Chair Lasota – Thanked everyone for everything they contribute and that it is hard when there is so much to do, and the pressure that was put on the Library Museum staff was unfair. Citizens' Comments Karen Sturdy – Recommended action on cleaning up and making more useable space at Forest Acres. Goal has been to improve the cemetery usage by 10% each year for visitation and maintenance. Two Lakes Park still needed to be cleaned. Commission & Administration Response to Citizens' Comments Kingsland – Asked that if Commissioners have Agenda Items that they would like to be included on next meeting agendas to please email them to ahead of time to Administration. She said that she was disheartened and encouraged the Commission to be thoughtful and cautious when the Commissioners talked to the City Manager, and to recognize that they face administration pressures as well. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 14, 2015 Volume , Page ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Heather McClain Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________ Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal)