2012-04-12 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
April 12, 2012
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. in the 3rd Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5"' Avenue North. He read the Commission's mission statement.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Larry Vogel, Chair
John Dewhirst, Vice Chair
Andy Eccleshall
Meg Keogh
Bill Muller
Eric Norenberg
Tim Raetzloff
Gerry Tays
Steve Waite
Michael Plunkett, City Council Member
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of March 8, 2012 were accepted as written.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one in the audience.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Registration Committee
There was no report from the Registration Committee
STAFF PRESENT
Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Fred Bell (excused)
Christine Deiner-Karr (excused)
Lora Petso, City Council Member (excused)
Education and Outreach Committee
Chair Vogel reported that Commissioner Norenberg is having difficulty finding historic information about Robinhood Lanes.
Therefore, the next edition of THE PRESERVATIONIST will feature Native Americans in the area, using information
provided by Commissioner Dewhirst. He also recalled that Commissioner Bell agreed to prepare copy for a story on the
Edmonds Police Department, which will celebrate its 100-year anniversary this year.
Preservation Planning Committee
The Preservation Planning Committee did not provide a report during this portion of the meeting.
OTHER REPORTS
Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society
There was no report from the Historical Society.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on Business Expo
Chair Vogel complimented Commissioner Keogh for setting up a wonderful table at the Business Expo. Commissioner
Keogh thanked the Commissioners who staffed the table throughout the day. The Commission discussed the positive results
of their participation in the Business Expos. They agreed it was a great way to promote historic preservation, and they should
participate in other events of this type. Commissioner Keogh announced that an event is scheduled in May at the Senior
Center, and Commissioner Eccleshall added that the next Business Expo is scheduled for October 6`h. Commissioner Keogh
agreed to make the necessary arrangements. The Commission agreed it would be appropriate to create a flyer to specifically
describe the advantages of placing properties on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. They also agreed it would be
helpful to promote the Commission's Historic Walking Tour at future events.
Commissioner Keogh reported that the Commission is signed up to participate in the Edmonds Summer Market. They are
only allowed to participate on one Saturday, and they are waiting to find out the date. The Commission also discussed setting
up a table outside the market, perhaps within the lobby area of City Hall.
Commission Colors
Commissioner Keogh suggested that, for recognition purposes, it would be helpful to identify Commission colors. The
Commission agreed their colors should be black and gold, to blend with the historic plaques.
Information from Museum on Putting Up Plaques
Commissioner Eccleshall recalled that the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society has agreed to pay for
production of the informational plaques if the City would pay for installation. At this time, private property owners are
responsible for installing the plaques provided by the City. The Commission agreed to continue their discussion at the next
meeting when Commissioner Bell is present to represent the Historical Society.
Strategic Plan
The Commission reviewed the Strategic Plan and agreed to update the committee assignments and the goals and objectives of
each committee as follows:
Committee
Registration
Education/Outreach
Preservation Planning
Fundraising
Owner Education
Community Education
Design Guidelines
Grants
Incentives
Public Awareness
Non -Conforming
Financial Strategies
Action
Short-term
Partnerships
New Incentives
Coordinate Funding
List
Plaques
Other Cities
Districts
Sources with
Local Media
Expanded Inventory
Committee Priorities
SHPO
Code Issues
SHPO
City Budget Process
Eccleshall (Chair)
Eccleshall (Chair)
Waite (Chair)
Deiner-Karr
Deiner-Karr
Vogel
Dewhirst
Muller
Members
Dewhirst
Norenberg
Tays
Keogh
Tays
Raetzloff
Eccleshall
Muller
Keogh
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The Commission also agreed to update the list of Commission accomplishments for 2011 to include publication and
distribution of calendar, reprint and distribution of the walking tour brochure, and expand historic resources survey. The new
committees agreed to meet before the next Commission meeting to solidify their action lists, identify how their action lists
could be achieved, and discuss how their action lists could be integrated into the Commission's overall goals and objectives.
ACTION ITEMS
Process to Get some Money from Budget/Council
The Commission discussed the process for requesting funding from the City's budget, particularly for another calendar. It
was agreed that after the goals for each committee have been formally established, financial needs could be coordinated by
the Fundraising Committee.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Vogel thanked the Commissioners for their helpful participation on all items on the agenda. He said he looks forward
to finalizing the Strategic Plan at the next meeting. He also welcomed Commissioner Raetzloff to the Commission. On
behalf of the Commission, he expressed appreciation for Council Member Plunkett's support of historic preservation in the
community.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Council Member Plunkett said one reason the City Council supported the Commission's request to expand its membership
was the quality of all the new applicants. Their enthusiasm and background made it easy for the City Council to approve the
expansion. This also speaks to the work that has been done by the Commission in the past that has encouraged other
applicants to step forward. Commissioner Keogh commended Ms. Cunningham for working tirelessly to collect paperwork
from the applicants. Her enthusiasm was remarkable.
Commissioner Tays recalled that he has been heavily involved in historic preservation and education, and he still attends
meetings of a consortium of organizations that constitutes the Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School. Each summer,
the group chooses one or more historic properties for their field work. This summer they have chosen the Malhuer National
Wildlife Refuge in southeast Oregon. Their properties include the Sod House Ranch and the Frenchglen Hotel.
Commissioner Tays said he was previously involved in developing training classes for the Washington State Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation. He said it may be possible to bring one of their program instructors to the City to
provide a short training session on the Secretary of the Interior's standards, particularly those related to rehabilitation.
Commissioner Tays said he recently took a walking tour through a historic neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas. Their
program allowed participants to dial a number on their cell phones for more information about each historic site. He agreed
to research the program further and report back to the Commission.
Commissioner Raetzloff announced that he would be speaking to the Lynnwood Kiwanis Club on April 19th regarding
current efforts to preserve the ghost town of Alpine. He is also scheduled to speak to an Edmonds Group regarding the same
issue on May Pt. He would present a similar presentation in Alpine and Skykomish on May 5th. He agreed to provide
information about the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission and their efforts to build a Register of Historic Places and
increase public awareness about historic preservation.
Commissioner Dewhirst agreed to review the recently released Environmental Impact Statement for the Mukilteo Ferry, to
see what it says about Native Americans. He would forward any new information he finds to Chair Vogel for inclusion in the
next edition of THE PRESERVATIONIST.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
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