HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-08; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES
MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING: March 8,2004
TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 PM
PLACE OF MEETING:
H I STO RI C PRES E RVAT I 0 N C 0 M M IS S I 0 N
City Council Conference Room
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Ladouceur called the meeting to order at 332 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Christiansen, Ladouceur, Muth, and Trejo
Absent: Commissioner Gutierrez
Also Present Were: Assistant Library Director, Geoff Armour
Mayor Pro Tem Ramona Finnila
Arborist Mark Wisniewski
Paul Riha of Stone Imagery & Design
Carlsbad Historical Society President, Susan Gutierrez
Carlsbad Historical Society Board Members, Lenore Bouras,
Eleanor Call and Phyllis Demey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held January 12, 2004 were approved with one correction.
HERITAGE TREE SELF-GUIDED TOURS:
Assistant Library Director Armour distributed the latest version of maps developed for the
Heritage Tree self-guided walking tour brochure. The Board had discussed the possibility of
identifying some of the more significant trees with markers of some type, and Carlsbad
resident and heritage tree owner Paul Riha of Stone Imagery & Design was at the meeting to
present to the Board the various materials and designs available for a project of this sort.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila asked about pricing and he responded that the carved stone markers
run between $55 -$85 with a stand, where the laminate, usually used for a larger interpretive
panel, would run about $1500 for a 6 foot panel plus $350 to $500 for the stand (such as a
large map of all the tours.) Another option available are the stone slabs that can be dropped
into an existing sidewalk.
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The Commissioners discussed the number of trees that have been identified in the various
tours, how many should have markers and what type. Also discussed was what information
should appear on the plaque; numbers to correspond to the tour brochures; botanical names
or drawings?
The Commission also reviewed the proposed names for the seven tours and Mr. Wisniewski
asked to table any formal vote to accept the names until he could verify the content of tour
number two.
Mr. Wisniewski reported that the next step would be the printing of the brochures and would
like for the Commission to consider May lEith, 2004 as the date for publicizing this program
and provide the brochures and guided tours throughout the day.
MAGEE BARN:
Assistant Library Director Armour passed around some recent photographs of the barn that
will be incorporated into a full color brochure being prepared by Parks. The chain link fence
has been replaced with a wooden one and the concrete entry walkways have been installed.
He reported that facilities will be running electrical line into the barb to provide lighting and a
security system of some sort. The final phase of the project involves the development of
displays and exhibits for the barn. To date the exhibits will include the renovated Shipley
buggy, the town safe, the anvil and some blacksmith tools, other old farming tools and Juno's
headstone. No decision has been reached about the Twin Inns Chicken. The Historical
Society is working towards completion of the exhibits and opening the barn with a Barn
Raising or similar celebration. Still being considered are the renovations to the old cistern
and the Rain Record chart.
Also discussed was making the barn accessible to handicapped to be ADA compliant.
THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST:
Assistant Library Director Armour reported the tours are being scheduled for the last two
weeks of March. The Historical Society is only hosting the tours at the Magee House but has
provided points of contact and telephone numbers for the Barrio Museum, the Marron Adobe,
St. Michael's Church and ConVis for the train station, should the teachers want to schedule
tours of those facilities. June 8'h has been confirmed as the City Council meeting where the
awards will be presented. The judging has been set for the Friday before the Council
Meeting, June 4'h. Judges this year will be Commissioners Muth and Ladouceur and
Historical Society President Susan Gutierrez.
PLAQUE INSTALLATIONS :
Assistant Library Director Armour announced that the plaque at the theatre has been installed
but the other two have not. Facilities staff will work directly with Commissioner Trejo for the
construction and installation of those two.
He suggested that the Board consider installing plaques for the buildings on the walking tour.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATES:
Assistant Library Director Armour shared a copy of the brochure developed by the Parks and
Recreation Department for the Carrillo Ranch Historical Park and announced that they are
working on a similar one for Magee House and Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila asked about the reference to the Carlsbad Arboretum Foundation in
the text for the Magee Park brochure and explained that their existence is not highly known.
Assistant Library Director Armour commented on the newly installed interpretive signs and
photographs In Magee House, the work of Society President Susan Gutierrez and her
husband, German, who is a Commissioner on this board.
April 17‘h is the date set for the Krepps estate sale in Heritage Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila suggested that the Historical Society contact the City’s Volunteer
Coordinator for volunteers to help with the estate sale and other projects at the park.
The new flyer detailing hours for the Magee House was distributed and Society President
Susan Gutierrez explained the plans for self-guided tours as well as the opportunity to
schedule private tours followed by high tea.
The Society is planning an official opening for the new displays, piggybacking on the
Carlsbad Community Place and Spirit, highlighting families and individuals who were involved
in the development of the City. The next display will involve Carlsbad artists including brief
biographies.
The Society has decided to honor Amelia Irvine, who recently passed away, with a memorial
plaque of some sort in the garden near the birdbath. It was suggested that perhaps a bench
or something larger and Mayor Pro Tem Finnila suggested looking at the various items
available at Anderson’s Nursery.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully s#bfi &#& Cissie S xton
Ad m i n iitrative Secretary