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MINUTES
MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING: 530 PM
PLACE OF MEETING:
H I STO RI C PRES E RVAT IO N C 0 M M IS SI 0 N
July IO, 2000
City Council Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Bizieff called the meeting to order at 535 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Bizieff , Jones, Muth, and Trejo
Absent: Commissioner Christiansen
Also Present Were: Assistant Library Director, Geoff Armour
Council Member Ramona Finnila
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held May 8, 2000 were approved with one correction.
ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PLAQUE:
Assistant Library Director Armour reported that Public Works has several projects which
have priority over this one, but it was hoped that the pedestal would be completed by
September 1, 2000. He anticipates scheduling the ceremony sometime late in
September. Council Member Finnila reminded the commission that the City Council
would be adjourned until September 11 , 2000
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN CITY OF CARLSBAD
AND CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
Assistant Library Director Armour reported that the MOU had been presented to the
Board of Directors of the Carlsbad Historical Society and had been approved. The City
Attorney’s office asked that the Historic Preservation Commission also approve it before
it goes to City Council.
Additionally, the Historical Society had developed a loan form to be used internally
when transferring items between the Library and the Historical Society.
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Council Member Finnila suggested that the loan form be expanded to include a date the
material was returned, and possibly a signature verifying that the item was returned in
the same condition as when it was borrowed.
There was some question and discussion of liability for damaged or lost items and
Assistant Library Director Armour pointed out that most of the artifacts are irreplaceable
and that the intent of the agreement was that each organization would hold the other
harmless. In addition, the majority of all the “flat” items have been copied into the
database so that there are duplicates of most of those items.
By proper motion, the Commission voted to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Historical Society.
HERITAGE TREES SURVEY:
Assistant Library Director Armour reminded the commission that the heritage tree
inventory was part of the agenda bill resulting from the Tree Commission and approved
by the City Council. The project was approved and a purchase order issued to Mark
Wisniewski. Assistant Library Director Armour has a meeting with the consultant on
Thursday, July 13, 2000, to start mapping the process. The project will also have to be
coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Commission who will jointly monitor the
progress. He anticipates it will take between four and six months to complete.
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CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY ISSUES:
Assistant Library Director Armour reported on the status of the following issues
currently before the Carlsbad Historical Society:
Maaee House and Barn - Now that the park planning offices have been relocated to
City Hall, the Society has formed a subcommittee to decide on the usage for the house
and the barn. The large project of stabilizing the barn is scheduled for this year through
Public Works. The old park planning office will most probably be turned into a public
meeting room for presentations and programs. The intent is to make as much of the
facility as possible open to the public and filled with displays and exhibits.
Historic book - The City Manager has recommended the writing of a book that
captures the past fifty years in celebration of the 50fh Anniversary of the incorporation of
the City. The Marge Howard-Jones book, Seekers of the Sprinq, covers the earliest
times up to incorporation. The City Manager’s suggestion was to have an entirely new
book, not just a re-write of the other, which would capture the new era. Several people
have expressed interest in the project but the research for the book will be the most
time consuming. -
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Strateaic Plan - The Board is looking at developing a strategic plan and vision for the
Society and its role in the community. They are hoping to get more community
involvement through the process.
Cominq Events - On July 16* , Sunday, at 2 PM at the Magee House there will be the
first of the Sunday’s at Magee programs. Charles Ledgewood’s daughter will show an
old film and present a program about her father. Admission is free.
On September 17* the Barrio Festival will be held from 9 AM to 6 PM. The format will
be similar to the last festival with the Museum open with entertainment and food.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Third Grade Art Contest was a huge success. There were nearly five hundred
(500) entries with winners from each school displayed at the Cole Library.
Assistant Library Director Armour reported that someone called him regarding the
realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard and old Route 101 as a possible concern of the
Historic Preservation Commission.
There have been no further developments regarding the Rancho del Oro interchange.
Assistant Library Director Armour had checked with David Stillman from the
Engineering Department who reported there was no meeting last month.
The Carlsbad City Library together with the Carlsbad Historical Society, Chamber of
Commerce and ConVis are all working together to develop a first class walking tour
guide that will incorporate the historical trees as well as the historical structures
throughout the City.
The September meeting of this commission will be held on September 2!jth in lieu of
September 1 Ifh due to a schedule conflict.
Council Member Finnila announced that tomorrow night at the City Council Meeting
there would be a group making a presentation in support of some type of memorial to
Charles Ledgerwood. The Carlsbad Arboretum Society has submitted a proposal for
the former Split Pavilion site. Council Member Finnila suggested that the Historic
Preservation Commission should be involved in the design and location of the
memorial.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NONE
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Minutes of July 10, 2000
NEXT AGENDA:
Election of Officers
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Respectfully sub itte
A -\ /TF
Administrative Secretary