2012-12-13 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING
December 13, 2012
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:33 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
Christine Deiner-Karr
Andy Eccleshall
Bill Muller
Eric Norenberg (arrived at 5:50 p.m.)
Tim Raetzloff
Emily Scott
Gerry Tays
Steve Waite
Kristiana Johnson, City Council Member
Lora Petso, City Council Member
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
OTHERS PRESENT
COMMISSIONER ECCLESHALL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 2012 AS
AMENDED. VICE CHAIR DEWHIRST SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER TAYS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2012 AS SUBMITTED.
COMMISSIONER DEINER-KARR SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER SCOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 2012 AS SUBMITTED.
COMMISSIONER DEINER-KARR SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PRESENTATION BY MAYOR DAVE EARLING
Mayor Earling announced that Commissioners Muller, Dewhirst and Norenberg have resigned from the Board effective
January 1st. Chair Vogel also announced that Commissioner Keogh submitted her resignation, effective immediately. Mayor
Earling recognized the departing Commissioners and thanked them for their service to the community. He also thanked the
entire Commission for the role they play in preserving the City's history and educating the public.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
No one in the audience expressed a desire to address the Commission during this portion of the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Registration Committee
Commissioner Deiner-Karr announced that two property owners on Sunset Avenue have indicated a desire to include their
houses on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. She agreed to meet with them to complete the applications. Council
Member Petso expressed her desire to participate on the Registration Committee, as well.
Education and Outreach Committee
Chair Vogel said the Education and Outreach Committee is currently working on the next edition of THE
PRESERVATIONIST. It will feature the centennial of the Edmonds Police Department, as well as historic Christmas trees. It
should be ready for publication soon. Council Member Petso agreed to contact the graphic designer to determine if her
services are still available to design THE PRESERVATIONIST. If not, Chair Vogel and Commissioner Eccleshall agreed to
take over this responsibility. Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to donate a copy of Microsoft Publisher.
Preservation Planning Committee
Commissioner Waite reported that the Preservation Planning Committee met to prioritize the goals, objectives and actions
that were identified at the October 25th workshop meeting. He noted that the Committee would assume responsibility for the
two items that were not yet assigned:
• Utilize National/State Preservation Month to emphasize work to date and future activities through award ceremonies.
• Work with the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), etc. to identify resources and
sponsor preservation design workshops for property owners who are planning rehabilitation or alterations.
Funding Committee
Commissioner Muller reported that Mr. Chave has guided the Funding Committee through the process of setting up
accounting procedures and establishing a City Ordinance that allows the Commission to raise funds. The first project was the
calendar. Many have been sold, but quite a few remain. The Commission discussed how to move the calendar distribution
forward, and the following assignments were made:
• Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to contact former Commissioner Keogh to obtain information regarding the status of
the calendar distribution.
• Ms. Cunningham will continue to keep track of the financial information on a spreadsheet.
• Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to prepare a report of the existing situation and a task list for moving forward.
Commissioners were invited to forward their additional comments and concerns to her.
• Chair Vogel and Commissioners Deiner-Karr and Eccleshall agreed to follow up on the errors that were made in the
calendar and fix them as appropriate. It possible, refunds would be issued to businesses to compensate for the errors.
• In early 2013, the entire Commission will review the process to identify what went well and what could have been done
better.
• Commissioners agreed to send emails to their contacts who might be interested in purchasing a calendar.
• Council Member Johnson agreed to set up a table to sell calendars at the Art Walk on December 201h
The Commission adjourned for refreshments at 6:20 p.m. They reconvened the meeting at 6:35 p.m
OTHER REPORTS
There were no other reports.
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NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers
COMMISSIONER ECCLESHALL NOMINATED COMMISSIONER VOGEL TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE
COMMISSION IN 2013. COMMISSIONER WAITE SECONDED THE NOMINATION. THE NOMINATION
WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
COMMISSIONER VOGEL NOMINATED COMMISSIONER WAITE TO SERVE AS VICE CHAIR OF THE
COMMISSION IN 2013. COMMISSIONER TAYS SECONDED THE NOMINATION. THE NOMINATION WAS
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
It was agreed that Commissioner Eccleshall would fill in if neither Chair Vogel nor Vice Chair Waite are present at a
meeting.
Discussion of Photo Book
The Commission discussed that perhaps a photo book would be a better project for the museum than the Commission. They
decided to postpone this discussion until they iron out all the issues associated with the calendar.
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
ACTION ITEMS
Discussion on Commission Vacancies
The Commission discussed the process for filling Commission vacancies. They specifically talked about making the
application more specific and realistic about the hours involved. On the other hand, they do not want to scare off potential
applicants by having too many requirements. At this time, the by-laws require that Commissioners be residents of Edmonds.
They agreed that it is important to get the right people for the positions, and they could continue with fewer than 12
Commissioners if necessary.
Ms. Cunningham noted that Commissioner Norenberg will vacate the professional position at the end of the year. It was
suggested that either Commissioner Tays or Commissioner Scott have the qualifications to fill this position. Staff agreed to
advertise the vacant positions. Prior to interviewing the applicants, the Commission would develop a list of questions.
Student Representatives
Commissioner Scott said she has been working to assign students to research potential properties for the Edmonds Register of
Historic Places. Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to forward her a list of potential properties, and Council Member Petso
said she would guide the students through the process.
Recognition Ceremony in January 2013
The Commission agreed to postpone the recognition ceremony until May, which is National Historic Preservation Month.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Vogel said he is honored to have the Commission's trust to continue to serve as chair of the Commission. He thanked
departing Commissioners Dewhirst, Norenberg and Muller for their service.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Several Commissioners, as well as Council Members Johnson and Petso, thanked the departing Commissioners for their
efforts to serve on the community as members of the Commission. They specifically expressed appreciation for departing
Commissioner Keogh's work to move the calendar project forward.
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Commissioner Muller said he has enjoyed working with the Commission, as well as the Edmonds Museum. He commented
that both the Commission and the Edmonds Museum have a lot to offer each other and the community if they work together
as a team.
Commissioner Dewhirst advised that he will now serve on the Economic Development Commission, specifically as the chair
of their Tourism Committee. He said he sees a direct link between the Commission's activities and the efforts of the Tourism
Committee.
Chair Vogel agreed to attend the December 18th City Council Meeting, if appropriate, to make a brief announcement to
promote the calendars. Another option would be for Council Member Petso to make a brief announcement during the
Council Member Comment period. Council Member Petso agreed to contact Chair Vogel later in the week to discuss the
best approach. Council Members Johnson and Petso announced that they would purchase calendars and gift them to their
fellow City Council Members and Mayor Earling. The Commission could also set up a table of calendars for sale at the
entrance to the City Council Chambers.
Commissioner Norenberg said he is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Commission and proud of what they have
accomplished during the last few years.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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