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Home My WebLink About2000-08-21 Historic Commission SummaryKENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 21, 2000 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2' ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ao bo ITEM 6' ao ITEM 7: ao c, ITEM 8: ITEM 9' ITEM 10: ao bo ITEM 11' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 24, 2000 and April 17, 2000 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Review Goals of 4 / 3 / 2000 Work Session · Inventory of historic objects · Exhibit area for historic objects · Shkituk' Park Discussion -- Open Meetings/Communication Between Members NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai Historic Commission Responsibilities/Review of Ordinance Nos. 1866-2000 and 1867-2000. REPORTS Council Liaison Commission Chair · Communications with State Historic Preservation Office/Availability of Funds Alaska Historical Commission Representative · Alaska Historical Commission 8 / 9 / 2000 Meeting PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for July 19 and August 2, 2000. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2000, Item 4e. ADJOURNMENT KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 21~ 2000 7:00 P.M. CHAIR MIKE HUHNDORF~ PRESIDING .. ) ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Huhndorf called the meeting to order at approximately 7'10 p.m. called as follows: Roll was Present: Huhndorf, DeForest, Preston, and Clausen Absent: Kluge, Russell, Lindgren Others Present' City Clerk Freas, Library Director Jankowska ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 24, 2000 and April 17, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Preston MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Commissioner Clausen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Review Goals of 4/3 / 2000 Work Session Huhndorf referred to notes of the April 3 and 17 work sessions which were included in the packet which discussed the future of the Commission, suggested projects the Commission could undertake, etc. Also included in the packet were copies of Ordinances No. 1866-2000 and 1867-2000 which changed the Historic District Board to a Commission and amended the responsibilities of the Commission. Inventory of historic objects -- Discussion followed regarding the formulation of an inventory of historic objects which had been stored on city property. It was decided the Commission would first develop the inventory by visiting the sites where it is stored, photographing the items, etc. Future work could include researching the history of the items through interviewing people in the area who worked with the items, contacting manufacturers of machinery, etc. Commissioner Preston offered to contact the Kenai Visitors Center to discuss using forms they had available for doing the inventory. Exhibit area for historic objects -- The Commission discussed possible sites to be used for exhibiting the items after they are inventoried. DeForest noted the State historical organization had funds available for remodeling historic buildings in which to house historical items, but no funds are made available to construct new buildings for that purpose. Use of the old Fish & Wildlife Headquarters was discussed in length and it was noted the building had been deeded over to the Kenai Native Association, Inc. (I<NA). The Commission discussed the possibility of the City leasing the building for use as an exhibit area and will contact KNA as to the possibility of such a lease. DeForest reported it was her understanding an application had been filed with the National Register for the building to be recognized as an historical site. The Commission also discussed the possibility of using a city digital camera to take pictures of the items or using personal cameras. Freas explained the Commission did not have any budgeted funding and suggested the group put together a brief report explaining their objective in developing the inventory and estimated cost information to present to council and request possible funding of the project. Assignments were made as follows: Huhndorf to find out where items are stored; Preston to contact KVCC about the inventory form; DeForest to contact OHA regarding possible funding to take the inventory; Clausen to help DeForest; Lindgren to contact KNA about the possibility of leasing the old Fish & Wildlife Headquarters in Old Town. Shkituk' Park -- The Commission briefly discussed the Park and decided to wait on any further development of the Park until after the inventory was completed. I)i~eu~io~ -- Open Meetings/Communication Between Members Huhndorf referred to a telephone discussion he had with City Attorney Graves regarding communications between members outside of meetings. He was advised to remember that no more than two members could get together at one time to discuss Commission matters; no decisions could be made out of an official meeting; and to use common sense. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Kenai Historic Commission Responsibilities/Review of Ordinance Nos. 1866-2000 and 1867-2000. Huhndorf reported he attended a meeting on July 19 with City Manager Ross, Marilyn I<ebschull, Ewa Jankowska and Sheryl Padilla in regard to the changes made by council, i.e. the change of the Board to a Commission; Planning & Zoning Commission taking over some of the Board functions; monthly meetings; their responsibility of historical sites/items ranged throughout the city, etc. Ross also explained that any items regarding the Townsite Historic District to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission would be forwarded to the Historic Commission for their information. If they desired, they could go before the Planning & Zoning Commission on an individual basis to give testimony and comments. It was also explained Library Director Jankowska's role was not specifically stated, but would be someone to go to for help in researching historical information, etc. Questions to Kebschull now would be only about ordinances, etc. City Clerk Freas would be preparing the packets. Huhndorf KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2000 PAGE 2 urged Commission members to contact him if they had suggested topics for discussion for the agendas. Preston noted a responsibility of the Commission was to update the Preservation Plan as well. ITEM 7: REPORTS Council Liaison -- No report. 7-b. Commission Chair · Communications with State Historic Preservation Office/Availability of Funds -- Huhndorf noted he was not aware of any grant funds available to help Don Petrose with his building. 7-c. Alaska Historical Commission Representative · Alaska Historical Commission 8/9/2000 Meeting -- DeForest reported she attended the meeting in Nome at which the Commission reviewed items that might be nominated for placed on the National Historical Register. ITEM 8' PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 9' COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS/l~ COMMENTS DeForest -- DeForest asked if all the Commission members would be involved in taking the inventory {visiting the storage areas, taking photos, etc.). It was decided an appointment would be made with city maintenance employees to take a quick tour of items being stored on city property. From that, they would have a better idea of what would need to be done. A suggested date was set for Monday, August 28 at 1'00 p.m. Mayor Williams would be contacted for his possible participation. Preston -- Wanted to be sure that what the Commission does is in their scope and what they are supposed to be doing. Clausen -- No comments. Huhndorf-- Requested the Preservation Newsletter be included in future Commission packets and a copy of the State Historical Preservation Plan for their review. ITEM 10- INFORMATION ITEMS 10-a. 10-b. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for July 19 and August 2, 2000. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2000, Item 4e. KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2000 PAGE 3 ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Clausen MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Preston SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:21 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: CarOl L. Freas, City Clerk KENAI HISTORIC COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2000 PAGE 4