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2023-09-14 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Summary Minutes of Regular Meeting September 14, 2023 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Spencer called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. and read the Land Acknowledgment. Commissioner Preston led the flag salute. Commissioners Present Katie Kelly David Preston Tim Raetzloff Sam Spencer, Vice Chair Commissioners Absent Larry Vogel (Chair) (excused) Chris Deiner-Karr (excused) NHNUTES: Staff Present Michele Szafran, Planner Amber Brokenshire, Associate Planner Mike Clugston, Senior Planner Others Present Dave Teitzel, Edmonds City Council Representative 1. Approval of August 10, 2023 HPC Minutes Commissioner Preston recommended the following wording change to the sentence halfway down the page 2: There was approval to recommend that Council approve 820 Main Street for inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. The August 10, 2023 HPC minutes were approved as amended. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES None REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE There were no audience comments. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 1 of 3 NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Preston recommended replacing the Land Acknowledgement and the Flag Salute with the Commission's mission statement because that is why they are here and it would be good to be reminded of it at each meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Preston to replace the Land Acknowledgment and the Flag Salute with the Commission's mission statement and major responsibilities. The motion died for lack of a second. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Miscellaneous • Calendar — Vice Chair Spencer said Chair Vogel had indicated it would be good if all commissioners could do at least two to three months' worth of information for the calendar and get it to Commissioner Kelly. • A proposed newsletter has been provided to the Commission. Vice Chair Spencer asked for any feedback. There was none. • Walking Tour — Chair Vogel is in charge of this. They will follow up on this when he returns. 2. Continued Discussion of Research, Projects, and Events • Vice Chair Spencer asked for updates on the items on the docket - the Palmer House, 116 - 4t' Avenue North, and another site down near where the Safeway used to be. Ms. Szafran explained she would be leaving the City as of next week so someone else will be taking those over. She noted that the City still does not have a professional on board so they are still having to loop Michelle from the State in for the hearing based on her availability. It might be possible to bring these forward in November, but it is not clear yet. She noted that there would be no meeting in October. Senior Planner Mike Clugston commented that Amber Brokenshire will be replacing Ms. Szafran as the liaison for the HPC. The intent is to bring the docket items to the HPC in November. He is not sure how many they are able to handle at one meeting. • Calendar — There was discussion about continuing to use the FTP site to upload photos and content for the calendar. ACTION ITEMS None COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS Vice Chair Spencer asked for an idea of where commissioners would like to see the group go next year. He would like to get more items on the agenda for the Register and get a feel for how many staff can handle. Is five too many? Ms. Szafran thought that was manageable. Councilmember Teitzel asked about adding businesses in addition to homes. Is Engel's Pub on the Register? Vice Chair Spencer did not think it was. He added that he is trying to get the theater on the Register and another home in his neighborhood on the corner of 76d' and 176d. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 2 of 3 He is also working on Phillips Court. Commissioner Preston suggested promoting the idea of being on the Register more to the public. COMNUSSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Raetzloff noted that hearings usually take between 45 minutes and an hour. Some are 30 minutes or less. If they are quick ones, they can do three in a night. Councilmember Teitzel and other commissioners wished Michele Szafran well in her new endeavors and welcomed Amber Brokenshire as the new liaison. Ms. Szafran said she has enjoyed her time here and is ready for a change. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 3 of 3