2008-01-10 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
January 10, 2008
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Kindness called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 4:00 p.m. in the 3' Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5' Avenue North.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Christine Deiner-Karr, Chair
Rob VanTassell, Vice Chair
Steve Waite
Norma Bruns
Andrew Eccleshal
Daniel Kerege
Michael Plunkett
STAFF PRESENT
Diane Cunningham, Planning and Dcv. Services
DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMISSION CANDIDATE SELECTION CRITERIA
Chair Deiner-Karr referred to the ordinance that established the Historic Preservation Commission, and noted that it includes
criteria the Commission should use when interviewing candidates for vacant Commission positions. In addition to having a
interest in historic preservation, Commissioner Eccleshal suggested they also focus on those candidates who have specific
strengths that would be useful in helping the Commission get things done. They agreed that candidates not selected as
Commissioners could be invited to participate on subcommittees and special projects, and eventually become members of the
Commission as opportunities open up in the future.
The Commission clarified the misconception that it would be a conflict of interest for a City Council Member's spouse to
become a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. They emphasized they have no such policy or position in this
regard.
INTERVIEW OF CANDIDATES FOR VACANT COMMISSION POSITIONS
The Commission interviewed the following individuals: Al Rutledge, Alan MacFarlane, Ira Shelton, Larry Vogel, Jennifer
Anttila, and Melissa Parker. Carol Lovegren, Sondra Padgett and Sue Bauer were not present for their interviews. Upon
contacting them by phone, the Commission learned that Ms. Lovegren and Ms. Padgett were no longer interested in
becoming Commissioners.
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 MAIN STREET
The Commission expressed disappointment that an application has already been submitted for redevelopment of the historic
property located at 555 Main Street. While they agreed there is no way the Commission can stop the property owner from
demolishing the historic structure, they can use this situation as an opportunity to raise public awareness about the need for
historic preservation. Commissioner Eccleshal agreed to prepare a draft press release outlining the facts associated with the
property and email it to all Commissioners for comment. The Commission could formally approve the press release at their
next meeting.
REVIEW OF CANDIDATES FOR VACANT COMMISSION POSITIONS
The Commission briefly discussed the candidates they interviewed.
CHAIR DEINER-KARR MOVED THE COMMISSION INVITE IRA SHELTON, LARRY VOGEL, JENNIFER
ANTTILA AND SUE BAUER TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP SESSION. AFTER THE WORKSHOP SESSION,
THE COMMISSION COULD MAKE A FINAL RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THEIR
TOP THREE CANDIDATES. COMMISSIONER WAITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
WORKSHOP SESSION
The Commission scheduled a workshop session for January 22, 2008 starting at 5:30 p.m. They agreed this would be an
opportunity to review their mission statement, identify 2008 tasks, and then reorganize their subcommittees to accomplish the
tasks. Commissioners were invited to forward possible discussion topics to Chair Deiner-Karr as soon as possible. It was
noted the workshop would be advertised as a public meeting, and dinner would be served to the Commission.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Deiner-Karr did not provide any comments during this portion of the meeting.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None of the Commissioners provided comments during this portion of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
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