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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 10/25/2012MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 25, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. James Klein, Chairman Ms.Laura Commons Ms. Margareta Fratila Mr. Anthony Gavlik. Ms. Karen Howden Mr. Armando Mendez Mr. Dennis Miller Dr. Marl. Robbins John Olson 0 MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Kim Charba Ms. Christina Crouse Mr. Marie Guajardo Mr. Herb Morrison Mr. Leo Rios Mr. Sean Thompson STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Andrew Dimas, City Planner Ms. Rosie Rodriguez, Recording Secretaiv The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klein at 4:41pm and a quorum was declared. Presentation by David Underbrink — Andrew Dimas informed the commission that Art Zietler would be representing Mr. David Underbrink.. Mr. Zietler is a member of the Rotaiv Club of Corpus Christi, and Chairman of Centennial Committee, the club was founded in 1914 and 2014 the club will be having a centennial. Mr. Zietler stated the club has been vei v involved with Heritage Park. on Chaparral Street and the committee has come up with an appropriate project to recognize the centennial of services and also to serve the citizens of Corpus Christi. Mr. Zietler stated one of the presentations from City Parks Department involved a band stand for Heritage Park which we have adopted as our centennial project. Mr. Zietler stated they have started the process of researching about band stands. The band stand serves several purposes stated Mr. Zietler, for example weddings, politians can give political speeches, and music all of which will bring more people to Heritage Park. Mr. Zietler announced that the band stand will be located in front of the Galvan House located in the center of Heritage Park, he also added that they met with the design team to male sure the materials that will built the band stand are sustainable for many Nears of enjoyment. Mr. Zietler asked the Board if they would like form a technical committee and schedule a meeting to speak. more about the Centennial Project and design for approvals in Januaiy 2013. Mr. Zietler introduced Raul R. Alfaro with Naismith Engineering. Mr. Alfaro gave a description of the design and what materials will be used to build the gazebo for sustainability and to match the exiting historical surroundings. At this time, Mr. Alfaro opened the floor for questions: Mr. Olson asked of the long life materials that the design team will be using and specifically the cost. Mr. Alfaro described the material quality, the sustainability and how the design needs to match the historical surrounding and stated the usage of the band stand will bring revenue to the city. Ms. Fratila asked if this project would also be a tourist attraction. Mr. Zietler stated that it would be overseen by the Parks Department and available for rent out for different events that would attract tourists. Mr. Robbins asked if the events will be timed as to not interrupt other events such as the Jazz festival, because of the crowds that gather. Mr. Zietler stated that as far as the construction of the gazebo they have scheduled around all upcoming events in order not to interfere with anv functions. The Parks Department would be responsible to reserve the gazebo at an appropriate time to where it does collide with another event. Ms. Fratila asked about the budget. Mr. Zietler stated our budget is 125,000.00 to 140,000.00, all which will be raised by the Rotaiv Club. The Rotaiv Club will be paying for this and donating it to the City. The gazebo will be our gift to the city in honor of our centennial Year. Chairman Klein asked about the maintenance of the gazebo. Mr. Zietler emphasized on the durability of the materials and mentioned that there will be some minimal maintenance such as painting and some repairs, but stated that the gazebo will also bring in revenue. Chairman Klein asked if Mr. Zietler will be coming back in Januaiv to seek approval of the Land Mark Commission. Mr. Zietler answered ves the Rotaiv Club will be seeking approval from the Land Mark Commission. Mr. Zietler suggested to the chairman to form a Technical Committee. Chairman Klein asked the Board who would like to serve on the Technical Committee. The following Board members will form a technical group: Margareta Fratila, Anthony Gavlilc, and John Olson will be on the Technical Committee. Chairman Klein thanked Mr. Zeitler and Mr. Alfaro for their presentation. Approval of the Minutes: - Chairman Klein asked the Board to take a minute to review the minutes for JuIv 26, 2012, and also approve unofficial minutes due to no quorum for August 23, 2012, and September 27, 2012. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the minutes and second by Ms. Commons. Motion approved. Discussion of Historical Neighborhood Maps: - Chairman Klein brought copies of maps of the entire city* stemming to back to the middle of the 20 "' centuiv and expressed the value is that these maps list the neighborhoods and city* streets. Chairman Klein stated back in the July meeting there was a discussion about tieing to create a database for the Land Mark Commission website. Mr. Gavllk stated the maps are a great resource, but wanted to discuss further into the formatting and producing a map. Chairman Klein stated if there was a way* these maps could be formatted similar to Google Maps, where you could have a broad view of the city* or specific area. The Commission and Mr. Dimas discussed ideas to use the existing technology* from Google Maps and possibly* forming a committee to learn more about GIS mapping. Mr. Robbins suggested possible grants from CLG for GIS training or hiring a consultant. Mr. Robbins suggested after more research and making a plan the commission could approach the CLG and request some ideas and a grant for GIS training. Visit by Matt Synatschk with Historic Commission: - Chairman Klein addressed the visit from Matt Synatschk. Andrew Dimas stated Mr. Synatschk was on a one day* visit in Corpus Christi on September 28 "' Mr. Dimas stated Mr. Svnatchk came to Corpus Christi about three weeks ago for their THC visit which is required eveiv three years to inquire of our status as a certified local government. One of the things Mr. Synatchk informed Mr. Dimas that the THC will be required to visit eveiv four years instead of three years effective immediately* in order to match two stated budget cycles. Mr. Dimas will keep close contact with THC as we have to resign our CLG agreement through the mayor's office. Mr. Dimas stated Mr. Svnatchk did bring up several opportunities for grant money* and the dead line is nearing for next year's cycle. Chairman Klein asked the Commission if anyone had any ideas for grant proposal for 2013 to please bring it forth before deadline. Consideration of re- appointed Board Members: - Chairman Klein read letter from office of the Citv Secretaiv. The eligible members who term expires are: Sean Thorson, Laura Commons and Dr. Mark Robbins. If these individuals would like to be re- appointed please contact the City s Secretaiv s Office as soon as possible. Chairman Klein asked Ms. Commons and Dr. Robbins if they would be interested in re- appointment both members agreed for re- appointment; Chairman Klein stated that Sean Thorson was not present. Chairman Klein stated Herb Morrison is no longer eligible to serve because of the City Charter requirement. Indentify items for next meeting agenda: - • Determination of December Meeting date (tentatively* December 13 "' ) • Technical Committee update (Band Stand in Heritage Park) • Frederick Melander (Proposed Historic Statement in the Bay of Corpus Christi) Public Comment from the audience on matters not scheduled will be heard at the end if the commission meeting - None John Olson made a motion to adjourn and second by Magareta Fratila. Meeting Adjourned at 5:48pm. Andrew Dimas, City Planner