2011-10-11 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
October 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:40 p.m. in the P Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5 h Avenue North. He read the Commission's mission statement.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Larry Vogel, Chair
Sue Bauer, Vice Chair
Jennifer Anttila
John Dewhirst
Andy Eccleshall
Steve Waite
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Fred Bell (excused)
Michael Plunkett
Chris Deiner-Karr (excused)
Eric Norenberg (excused)
STAFF PRESENT
Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
OTHERS PRESENT
Gerry Tays, Citizen
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES/RECOGNIZE EXCUSED ABSENCES
COMMISSIONER DEWHIRST MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2011, AS
AMENDED. COMMISSIONER ANTTILA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
Commissioner Dewhirst requested an opportunity to report on his recent findings about Native American history in
Edmonds.
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY
Commissioner Dewhirst reported that he found very little information about the history of Native Americans in Edmonds at
the Burke Museum. However, he did locate a book by T.T. Waterman, which is written in native language and contains a
series of place names along the coast between Mukilteo and Woodway. He provided excerpts from the book that show there
was some tribal recognition of points along Edmonds. He said he also plans to do more research at the Everett Public
Library's historic room before the next Commission meeting.
Commissioner Waite suggested the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation might also have
information. Vice Chair Bauer agreed to contact Megan Duvall for more information.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Gerry Tays agreed to contact the Washington State Park Historic Preservation Officer for additional information about
Native Americans in Edmonds.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Registration Committee
Commissioner Anttila recalled that in 2008 the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) requested information from the
Commission regarding the impacts associated with placing their structure on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places.
Information from the code was sent, but the ECA expressed concern that it was too complicated to understand, and they
requested a synopsis. To help alleviate their concerns, Commissioner Waite agreed to meet with the ECA Board on October
25th to answer their questions. Mr. Tays pointed out that an application for nomination on the National Register of Historic
places has already been filled out for the ECA property, and it identifies the historic elements.
Vice Chair Bauer reported that there is some confusion about whether or not the Masonic Lodge is interested in submitting
an application for nomination on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. She agreed to meet with the applicant to ascertain
their interest and provide an application form, if appropriate.
Education and Outreach Committee
Chair Vogel announced that the City's new website will provide links to the historic articles he has written for THE
EDMONDS PATCH. He noted that his last article featured Frank Peabody, an early Edmonds Eccentric. His next article
will feature the Log Cabin.
Preservation Planning Committee
The Preservation Planning Committee did not provide a report.
Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society
Commissioner Bell was not present to provide a report.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on Johnson Reconnaissance Survey Recommendations
Vice Chair Bauer suggested the Commission review the list of 20 to 30 properties that the consultant, Larry Johnson, highly
recommended for the Register at their next meeting and narrow the list to five or ten properties to get started on. The
Commission briefly discussed the history of the White Horse Tavern, which is located in Esperance and is not part of
Edmonds.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update on Calendar
Commissioner Eccleshall provided a copy of the current draft of the calendar, with notes to identify additional changes that
have been or will be made. He invited the Commissioners to provide additional feedback. Commissioner Anttila provided
several options for calendar cover materials. She also shared the cost of various printing options.
The Commission discussed options for distributing the calendars. They specifically discussed the value of giving the
calendars away free as an educational tool and agreed that would be appropriate. They asked Ms. Cunningham to research
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the costs and process associated with mailing the calendars and report back at the next meeting. The Commission agreed to
prepare a distribution list at their next meeting, as well.
Ms. Cunningham advised that Mr. Chave would meet with the City's new Finance Director to discuss the options available
to the Commission if they decide to sell the calendar instead of giving it away.
COMMISSIONER DEWHIRST MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION ALLOCATE $6,000 PLUS OR MINUS 10%
FOR PRINTING THE 2012, 18-MONTH HISTORIC EDMONDS CALENDAR. HE FURTHER MOVED THAT
THE SELF -COVER FORMAT BE USED FOR PRINTING. COMMISSIONER ECCLESHALL SECONDED THE
Commissioner Waite emphasized that Commissioner Anttila would not receive any personal profit if the calendar is printed
by the wholesale printer her company uses. However, there would be a small charge to cover her company's administrative
costs. To address potential concerns, the Commission agreed to obtain a quote from Kinko's, as well. Commissioner
Eccleshall also noted that he has incurred some costs associated with the calendar design. The Commission encouraged them
both to submit invoices for their out-of-pocket reimbursable expenses.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Update on Business Cards
Commissioner Norenberg was not present to provide a report.
The Preservationist
Chair Vogel said he would present ideas for the next edition of THE PRESERVATIONIST at the next meeting.
Commissioner Eccleshall suggested a future edition could feature the 100-year anniversary of the Edmonds Police
Department.
ACTION ITEMS
Ms. Cunningham pointed out that Vice Chair Bauer's term expires at the end of the year and Commissioner Anttila has
submitted her resignation effective December I". Vice Chair Bauer indicated she would not seek a second term. Ms.
Cunningham agreed to pursue advertising for the two vacant positions, and the Commission agreed to discuss the issue again
at their next meeting.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Vogel thanked Gerry Tays for his interest in attending the Commission meetings and volunteering his insight.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Bauer announced that she would be moving from Edmonds, and that is why she will not seek a second term on
the Commission
Commissioner Waite thanked the Commissioners who worked on the calendar project. They did a great job, and the
calendar will be a tremendous asset in the Commission's efforts to educate the community about historic preservation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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