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2013-03-14 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING March 14, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the 3`d Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5th Avenue North. He read the Commission's mission statement. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Larry Vogel, Chair Andy Eccleshall Tim Raetzloff Gerry Tays Kristiana Johnson, City Council Member Lora Petso, City Council Member COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Steve Waite, Vice Chair (excused) Christine Deiner-Karr (excused) Emily Scott (excused) READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF PRESENT Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager OTHERS PRESENT COMMISSIONER TAYS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2013 AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER RAETZLOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES The agenda was amended to include a discussion about the 2014 calendar and the upcoming Edmonds Expo. REOUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE There was no one in the audience. COMMITTEE REPORTS Registration Committee Commissioner Raetzloff reported that the Registration Committee did not meet over the past month, and he does not know the status of Commissioner Scott's effort to update and consolidate the spreadsheets of potential properties for the Register. He said he has had some contact with representatives from the North Sound Church, but they have postponed any further action until after their Easter services at the end of March. In addition, Vice Chair Waite is still working to gather more information about the dams/weirs that were historically located at Yost Park. Commissioner Eccleshall recalled that the owner of the oldest house in Edmonds (on 9"' Avenue) previously contacted Vice Chair Waite to discuss the potential of adding his property to the Register. He said he has also had contact with an owner of historic property on Main Street. He suggested the Registration Committee should follow up with these property owners. Commissioner Raetzloff agreed to contact the owner of the Main Street property. Education and Outreach Committee Chair Vogel announced that the Edmonds Museum has invited him to provide a presentation on Edmonds History at their annual tea. He said he plans to create a PowerPoint presentation tracing the history of Edmonds using images from the museum. The Commission discussed that a copy of the presentation could be made available for other education and outreach activities. It could also be accessible via the Commission's website. Preservation Planning Committee The Preservation Planning Committee did not have any activities to report. Funding Committee It was noted that no Commissioners have been assigned to serve on the Funding Committee. The Commission agreed to use the remaining funds from the 2013 Calendar sales to fund the Historic Preservation Celebration in May. There were no other reports. NEW BUSINESS The Preservationist The Commission discussed ideas for the next edition of THE PRESERVATIONIST. They agreed to continue their discussion at the next meeting. Edmonds Expo The Commission discussed the benefits of purchasing table space ($75) at the Edmonds Expo on June 1st at the Edmonds Conference Center. COMMISSIONER ECCLESHALL MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION PURCHASE A TABLE AT THE EDMONDS EXPO ON JUNE 1, 2013. COMMISSIONER TAYS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Eccleshall agreed to work with staff to complete the registration requirements. Edmonds Summer Market The Commission discussed the value of participating in the Edmonds Summer Market. It was noted that while they had some great conservations with property owners, none added their properties to the Register. The space was difficult to staff last year, and there are now fewer Commissioners. They agreed not to purchase table space in 2013. However, Commissioner Raetzloff indicated he could distribute information about Historic Preservation on the Saturdays he attends. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2014 Calendar The Commission agreed that the holidays and events identified on the 2013 calendar should be duplicated on the 2014 calendar. The Commissioners were invited to forward their additional comments and suggestions to Commissioner Eccleshall as soon as possible, but no later than March 22 d. Mr. Chave reminded them that a draft of the calendar must be submitted to the state by May 16th Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 2 Historic Preservation Celebration in May The Commission discussed the idea of sponsoring a Historic Homes Tour. While they favored the idea, they acknowledged that it would not be possible to organize the event by May to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month. They expressed a desire to pursue the concept for 2014. Perhaps as a trial this year, they could set up a tour of a single historic property in conjunction with another community event. Commissioner Tays agreed to contact the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to obtain more specific information. To recognize National Historic Preservation Month in May, the Commission agreed to attempt to complete at least one new property for the Register and conduct a press event. It was noted that the North Sound Church's application is ready to move forward, but the property cannot be added to the Register until the owner has given permission. The Commission reappointed Commissioner Eccleshall to serve on the Registration Committee. ACTION ITEMS No action items were scheduled on the agenda. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Vogel said he visited several communities on a recent trip and returned with a renewed appreciation for the Edmonds community. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS None of the Commissioners provided comments during this portion of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 3