HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-08 Historic Preservation Board Minutes Approved Anacortes Historic Preservation Board (AHPB) Meeting Minutes
Wednesday 8 January 2020
ATTENDANCE
Board Members: Mark Nihart, Gunnar Christensen, Bunny Heiner, Carolyn Suryan
Absent: Bob Ross
Staff: Bret Lunsford
MEETING OPENING
Bret opened the meeting at 4:08 pm.
Board voted to approve November minutes with date change. No meeting in December.
No Public Comment
Board elected new officers: Gunnar as Chair, Carolyn as Vice Chair and Mark as Secretary.
OLD BUSINESS
The review of the updated City Ordinance 2530 is still in process.
Planning Department is now using the new demo permit form and has been receiving pictures with permit
requests of proposed demo buildings.
The board discussed ways the AHPB might help the Eagles in restoring their building.
The board discussed the Bill Mitchell legacy. Bret explained the current status of the murals.
NEW BUSINESS
Gunnar discussed a request to the City Facility Manager regarding the history of the City Hall building.
He answered the request with some history. The board discussed potential projects within the City Hall
building to capture its history. Gunnar's recent experience and historical research on the City Hall
building was the core of the discussion.
MEETING CLOSE
Meeting Adjourned at 4:51 pm.
Next meeting, Wednesday February 12th 4:00 pm at the Anacortes Museum.