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07162008 Historic Preservation Packet
Seward Historic Preservation Commission Reeular Meetin July 16, 2008 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 6:30 pm Seward Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting July 16, 2008 1. Call to Order City Council Chambers Vacant Chair Term Expires OS/10 Tom Swann Vice-Chair Term Expires OS/10 John French Commissioner Term Expires OS/11 Greg Carpenter Commissioner Term Expires S/09 Jolund Luther Commissioner Term Expires OS/11 Linda Lasota Commissioner Term Expires OS/09 Doug Capra Commissioner Term Expires S/09 Phillip Dates City Manager Bob Hicks Community Development Director Donna Glenz Planning Assistant Anne Bailey Executive Liaison 2. Opening Ceremony 6: 30 p. m. A. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Special Reports A. City Administration Report B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations 1. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home update-Swann 2. Website Updates -Luther 3. Hoben Park -Karin Sturdy 4. Doug Capra -Alaska Historical Society 5. Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Other Items Not Included on the Agenda. [T'hose who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item) 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda. J Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 16, 2008 7. Special Items A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair [Postponed from the 6-4-2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting] .......................................................................................... Page 3 S. Public Hearings [Limit comments to S minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak) -None 9. Unfinished Business -None 10. New Business A. Revised Historic Preservation Priorities List 2007-2008 ............................... Page 5 B. 2008 Certified Local Government Grant Discussion ..................................... Page 8 C. Resolution 2008-OS Recommending City Council Authorize the Commission to Aid in the 2009 Statehood Celebration .......................................................Page 10 * D. June 11, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes .................. Page 29 11. Informational Items and Reports (1Vo action required) -None 12. Commission Comments 13. Citizens' Comments [Limit to S minutes per individual -Each individual has one opportunity to speak) 14. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 15. Adjournment Historic Preservation commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 16, 2008 2 Agenda Statement Historic Preservation Commission Date: July 16, 2008 To: Historic Preservation Commission Through: Community Development Director Bob Hicks Frorn: Executive Liaison Anne Bailey ~x~~ Subject: Election of the Historic Preservation Chair and Vice Chair At the June 11, 2008 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, the Commission decided to postpone the election of the Chair and Vice Chair to the next meeting. The Commission hoped to have all of the members present for the election. If a full Commission is not present the Commission could postpone the election again or vote with those members present. The duties of the Chair are to: 1. Open the meeting on time and call the meeting to order; 2. Announce in proper sequence the business on the agenda; 3. Recognize members who are entitled to the floor; 4. State and put to vote all legitimate motions that arise during the meeting; 5. Do not permit debate until there is a motion on the floor; 6. Protect the Commission from frivolous or delaying motions by refusing to recognize them; 7. Enforce the rules regarding debate and keep order; 8. Expedite business in a way compatible with the rights of the members; 9. Decide all questions of order; 10. Respond to all inquires of members; 11. Ensure that citizens address all remarks to the Commission; and Declare the meeting adjourned. The process for election of the chair and vice chair is as follows: The current chair should open nominations. Anyone can nominate another commissioner as chair. • If only one nomination is received, a motion should be made to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for the chosen person. That motion will need a 3 second and can be approved by unanimous consent. (No role call vote is necessary). • If more than one nomination is received, ballots will be prepared for each Commissioner to vote for one nominee and sign their ballot. I will then collect the ballots, read the votes aloud, and announce the prevailing nominee. A motion is then in order to elect the nominee as chairperson. A second is needed and the motion can be approved by unanimous consent of the commission. The above procedure should also be used to elect a vice chair. 4 Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 16, 2008 To: Historic Preservation Commission Through: Community Development Director Bob Hicks From: Executive Liaison Anne Bailey ~~ Agenda Item: REVISED 2007-2008 Historic Preservation Priority List BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: At the June 26, 2008 Historic Preservation Work Session the Commission reviewed and changed the 2007-2008 Historic Preservation List. The Commissions requested changes were made and are shown in red on the attached Revised 2007-2008 List. RECOMMENDATION: The Commission should review, discuss and approve by motion the Revised 2007-2008 Historic Preservation Priority List. 5 Historic Preservation Priorities List 2007-2008 Public Outreach 1. Historic Preservation Website- Needs updating, work on the Seward Register Sites 2. The National Historic Preservation Month- Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to year, but activity needs to be identified many months in advance. o The month of May is Historic Preservation Month o Place the National Historic Preservation Month on the January Agenda 3. Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award- Continue to select an outstanding award winner each year and bring the plaque in City Hall up to date. o The Historic Preservation award is given in May. o Place the Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award on the January Agenda. o Solicit the public to nominate people they think deserve to be a recipient of the award. 4. Local Plants and Trees A. Inventory of Local Plants and Trees B. Solicit Nominations From the Public 5. The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- Keep on priority list and work on bringing back to the public. o Ground rules need to be set when this is brought back. o Discuss possible locations for the lectures to occur (i.e. SeaLife Center, Library Basement, and Theater) 6. Cemetery Information Project o Place Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website, develop an informational pamphlet, create a book and compile obituaries. Historic Structures & Sites 1. Hoben Park has been approved for historic reconstruction by Council- The Commission continues to support and is willing to assist with this project. * 2. Continue to Update Seward Inventory of Historic Places 6 3. Continue to Nominate Structures and Sites to Seward Local Register A. Water Intake Building B. World War II Era Structures C. Alaska Nellie Site 4. Geographic Name Nominations o DJ Johnston 5. Monitoring the Jesse Lee Home Project 6. Monitor the Library Museum Project 7. Monitor the Multi-Agency Center Historic Preservation Plan * 1. Seward Historic Preservation Plan- The plan needs to be reviewed and updated. 2. Evaluate the Establishment of a Historic District Other Required Tasks * 1. Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. - CLG Historic Preservation Program, State Guidelines Pg. 3. * 2. Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. 3. Set priorities for the DNR grant applications. A. Planter for Hoben Park Miscellaneous - On Hold 1. The National Park Service/LTS Forest Service Multi-Agency Facility- Continue to monitor and present a strong voice during the design phase of the project. * Required by City Code Updated June 26, 2008 7 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO AID IN THE 2009 STATEHOOD CELEBRATION WHEREAS, Alaska will celebrate the 50~' Anniversary of Statehood during 2009; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward has been awarded an Alaska Statehood Experience Grant in the amount of $20,500.00; WHEREAS, the Seward Mural Society, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, the Seward Community Library, the City of Seward and members of the public are working on the statehood celebration entitled Seward Home of Alaska's Flag showcasing a mural, one act play and a symposium; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation has agreed to help by hosting the lecture portion of the symposium and research and invite presenters to the event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section 1. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission will host the lecture portion of the symposium and research and invite presenters to the event. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission this 16~' day of July 2008. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Shannon Kovac, Chair 8 Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2008-XX Page 2 o f 2 AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: Capra, French ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk, (City Seal) 9 Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 16, 2008 ~x~~ From: Executive Liaison Anne Bailey ~ Through: Community Development Director Bob Hicks Agenda Item: Resolution 2008-OS Recommending City Council Authorize the Commission to Aid in the 2009 Statehood Celebration BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City of Seward has applied for and been awarded an Alaska Statehood Experience Grant. A community group had met in March and April of 2008 to develop the plan for the grant proposal entitled Seward Home of Alaska's Flag. The project seeks to tell the story behind the flag and the 32 year race to statehood through visual, performing arts and public discussion. A community mural will be produced and constitute the tangible item of the project. A Statehood Symposium will also be held in May 2009 which will showcase the mural mentioned above and have historic presentations by local and regional scholars on the subject of the Alaskan Statehood Experience. Speakers sought will have varied view points from industry to environment to the Native Alaska experience. Transcripts and video of these discussions will be held and archived in the Seward Community Library. This project will be a collaborative effort of the Seward Mural Society, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, the Seward Community Library, the City of Seward and members of the public. On April 30, 2008, the Historic Preservation Commission supported the Alaska Statehood Experience Grant application and had been asked if they would like to host a portion of the 2009 Statehood Celebration. The Historic Preservation Commission has experience hosting fireside chats and had hosted the 2003 Symposium. The Commission may choose to host the lecture portion of the symposium and research and invite presenters to the event. CONSISTENCY: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. FISCAL NOTE: Not applicable RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission research and invite presenters for and host the Statehood Symposium in May 2009. 10 Patricia Linville , , From: Stacy Haesaert [shaesaert@akhf.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:36 AM To: Stacy Haesaert Subject: Alaska Statehood Experience Grant Press Release Humanities Forum, Rasmuson Foundation award $900,000 to Alaska Statehood Experience projects Anchorage - A community mural in Seward, a poetry performance in Juneau, a film shot by Kotzebue youth, and a rrew Atlas of our state are just some of the ways Alaskans are getting involved with activities that explore, debate and commemorate Alaska's 50th anniversary bf statehood with support from the Alaska Statehood Experience project. Alaska Humanities Forum and Rasmuson Foundation today announced the award of $921,284 to 28 projects across the state tha# not only delve into the history of Alaska statehood, but also examine its meaning as we look ahead to the next 50 years. The complete list of project awards follows this release. 1' "The Alaska Humanities Forum was thrilled to receive high-quality proposals for Alaska's Statehood Experience -- and from every region and across such diverse groups," said Dr. Greg Kimura, president and CEO of the Alaska Humanities Forum. "These projects will create an historical legacy that will outlast the 50th anniversary, enriching generations of Alaskans to come." Rasmuson Foundation President Diane Kaplan added, "Alaskans have great stories to tell about the place they live and the life they love. Each of these projects elicits and shares those stories, and creates a living narrative that we can continue to write as we progress into the second 50 years." Proposals were reviewed by a panel of Alaskans who made award recommendations. The panel members were Cathy Rasmuson (Rasmuson Foundation), Evan Rose (Alaska Permanent Capital Management Company), Barbara Baugh, Sue Huil, Katie Hurley, Sonya Kelliher-Combs (Artist), Andrew Kwon, Cathy Munoz, Rep. Mary Nelson., Kris Perry (Office of the Governor). The Alaska Statehood Experience is a partnership between the Alaska Humanities Forum and Rasmuson Foundation with support from KTUU-TV, Anchoraae Daily News, Alaska Newspapers Inc., KNBA-FM (Koahnic Braadcast Corp.), Alaska Public Radio Network, and National Endowment for the Humanities - We the People. The mission of the Alaska Humanities Forum is to enrich the civic, intellectual, and cultural life of all Alaskans through the wisdom and methods of the humanities. Grant Project Title Organization Name City Award Eight Stars of Gold Alaska's Kids Anchorage $17,850 InternationalGallery of Then/Now Contemporary Art Anchorage $20,000 EccentricTheatre Company (Doing business as Cyrano's Cyrano'sCelebrates! Theatre Company} Anchorage $30,000 The Stateof the Hood Alaska Poetry League Anchorage $16,740 StudentsCelebrating Statehood: Tundra Lower Kuskokwim School Style/Yupiulleq District Bethel $70,000 11 Nutemllarmek SpringStatehood Celebration: Two World Premieres CelebrateAlaska! Alaska's History -It's Magic! Eight Stars of Comedy Gold: 300 Years of Alaska History in 3000 Seconds Statehood! 50 Years of Statehood- Alaska's Native Voices The Atlas of Alaska Not Yet! Alaska Voices Opposed to Statehood Fifty Years: A Light from the Village History of the Alaska Mental Health Trust A Retrospective Analysis of Alaska Statehood from a Native Perspective Remembering the 1950s: Life in Alaska Leading to Statehood Alaska Natives and the Land: The Legacy of Statehood Judge Wickersham and the First Statehood Bi11 Journey to Statehood Juneau Welcomes Statehood Seward Home of Alaska's Flag Alaska Statehood Discussion Series The ANB/ANS and Alaska Statehood AKSO (K-12mini-grant) Book Project 'Alaska at 50' Book Project Alaska's Statehood Experience PerseveranceTheatre, Inc. Fairbanks Frontier Chapter, Sweet Adelines International Douglas Fairbanks Juneau $S1,S00 $5,000 $16,SS4 Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts Kenai ~' $30',000 Aurora Films Anchorage $20,000 Koahnic Broadcast Corporation Anchorage $100,000 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks $10,000 Kachemak Bay Broadcasting, Inc Homer $20p000 Kotzebue $50,000 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Anchorage $50,000 Sealaska Heritage; Institute statewide $100,000 Anchorage Museum Association Anchorage $13,000 Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage $50,000 Tanana-Yukon HIlStorical Society Fairbanks $20,000 Haines $20,000 Capital City Celebrations Juneau $10,140 City of Seward Seward $20,500 First Alaskans Institute statewide $25,000 Tlingit Readers Alaska's Statehood Experience program Alaska's Statehood Experience program Alaska's Statehood Experience program 12 2 Juneau $50,000 statewide $50,000 statewide $25,000 statewide $25,000 Capital City Celebrations, ASE project start-up Sealaska Heritage Institute, Eric discretionary Wohlforth, Ernestine Hayes statewide $5,000 About the Foundation The Rasmuson Foundation was created in May 1955 by Jenny Rasmuson to honor her late husband E.A. Rasmuson. The Foundation is a catalyst to promote a better life for all Alaskans. For further information about this and other grant opportunities, please visit the Alaska Humanities Forum website at www.akhf.org. ' Spam NOt Spam Forget ,previous vote 13 ` ~ ~ I ~ ~ ; t -, . ~ a„ 1 ~ ~ 'r ~~~~ . ... ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 City of Seward Application #ASE08-0021 Primary Contact: Patricia Linville Phone: 907-224-4008 Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Applicant Profile Legal Name Address Telephone Fax Primary Contact Congressional District State House District State Senate District FEIN /TAX ID City of Seward Box 167 Seward, Alaska 99664 907-224-4008 907-224-3521 Patricia Linville Phone: 907-224-4008 Email: plinville@cityofseward.net 0 35 0 926000086 #ASE08-0021 Pa e 1 14 ... a "b -.~r- ~, l ~. ~ s ~ ~ s{` f '_ _ ~ , e ,_ a r%.. ,41 1~ ~ ~ .~ ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 City of Seward Application #ASE08-0021 Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ` Phone: 907-224-4008 Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Project Summary r The Project Summary page is meant to be a brief overview of your project. Please note that al{ information listed on this page with bye discussed in detail on future pages. r Project Title Seward Home of Alaska's Flag Sponsoring Organization ?' City of Seward Project Director Patricia Linville Project Category Public Meetings/Exhibits Project Summary Project Summary There are many hurdles that must be jumped in order for a territory to become a state of the United States of America. The men and women who brought the Alaska Territory to Statehood cleared the hurdles creatively and well. Yet, to most of today's Alaskans, the symbol of their work is our flag. The simple eights stars arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper on a field of blue was designed by a thirteen year ofd Native Alaskan from Seward. How Benny Benson came to design the flag that eventually became the official Alaska state flag is a story of perseverance, hope and luck, much like the journey to statehood for Alaskans. Although the flag design was chosen in 1927, it would be thirty-two years before it would fly over the State of Alaska. However, even at that early date, Benson said the "The North Star is for the future state of Alaska, the most northerly in the union." This proposal seeks to tell the story behind the flag and that thirty-two year race to statehood through visual, performing arts and public discussions. Three products are described in this proposal. A community mural and a one act play constitute the tangible items that will remain as a result of our efforts. A Statehood Symposium will be held in May of 2009 to showcase the two products and learn about the history of Statehood through public discussions and presentations. The Seward Mural Society will design and complete a mural depicting the city's role in the history of the state. The Port City Players will oversee the creation and production of a one-act play. These groups will challenge artists and playwrights to create images of the story behind the design of Alaska's flag. The Jesse Lee Home, a competitive design contest and the political wrangling that preceded the declaration of statehood are great fodder for aone-act play. Benson's simple, elegant design, his heritage and the beauty of our great state will serve as the muses for visual artists. The Seward Community Library Museum will plan and implement a Seward Statehood Symposium during the month of May 2009 that will showcase the mural and the play. This symposium wilt also host historic presentations by local and regional scholars on the subject of the Alaskan Statehood Experience. Speakers sought will have varied view points from industry to environment to the FVative Alaskan experience. In reviewing and reflecting on the monumental task that became Alaska's Statehood Experience, we seek to document and interpret the hurdles, political and social, by young and old alike that buelt the State of Alaska we enjoy today. #ASE08-0021 Page 2 , 15 ~~~ ~- -,, ~~~ ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum ~~` ,_^ ~~ ~~•~~ Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 x , -~~ City of Seward ' ` ~ ~ Application #ASE08-i~021 ~ ~ t '~~' Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ' ~ ~ -. ~~ Phone: J07-22~-4008 `~~, ~ ~~' :~°'"` ~ Email: plinville~cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Will your project have a final product? yes Final Product Summary Two products are proposed for this statehood project. A community mural and a one act play will be produced to illustrate Seward, Home of Alaska's Flag. Aweek-end symposium will be planned to showcase each of these products along with historic presentations and pane! discussions about the Statehood experience from many perspectives. The mural will be designed and painted primarily by the master artist(s). The finishing touches will be done with volunteers and the Seward Mural Society as part of the event symposium. A one-act play, genre to be determined, will be commissioned and produced by the Port City Players. This play will be based on the creation of Alaska's flag and/or specific circumstances surrounding becoming astate. Grant Request 24500 Cash Cost Share 1500 In-Kind Cost Share 2100 #ASE08-0021 Pa e 3 16 ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 City of'5eward Application #ASE08-0021 Primary Contact: Patricia Linville Phone: 907-224-4008 Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Applicant Information Sponsoring Organization Name City of Seward Authorizing Official Kris Erchinger Sponsoring Organization Address City of Seward Box 167 Seward AK Sponsoring Organization Telephone 907-224-4064 Sponsoring Organization Fax 907-224-403$ Authorizing Official Email Address kerchinger@cityofseward. net Sponsoring Organization Description The City of Seward is a home rule city located on the eastern Kenai Peninsula. The programs and products describe in this proposal are aligned with the vision of the City of Seward. Seward Community Vision and Values "Building on its impressive heritage and natural setting, the community's vision for itself includes: an attractive, healthy, vibrant community; a strong diverse economy with quality business, educational and recreational opportunities; a process for orderly growth; and an appreciation of local history, culture, and community." Comprehensive Plan for Seward, Alaska. Sponsoring Organization Prior Applications Challenge Grant #31-03 The Virtual History of Seward Database Project Director Patricia Linville Project Director Address Seward Community Library Box 2389 Seward AK 99664 #ASE08-0021 Page 4 17 ~° `*+~ ~~-~. ''~~~ ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum ~ ~~ _ .~ ~'"~ Alaska's Statehaod Experience Grant Program 2008 °" '~k~~~~ ''~ ~ City of Seward ~~ ~ ' ~ Application #ASE08-0021 E Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ~~. ~`~>. ~~~ Phone: 9©7-224-4008 ~_ . .:,, ~ ,r _~-~ Email: pliinville@cityofseward.net __ ~F.,..__.._ . Document Generated: Thtursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Project Director Telephone 907-224-4008 Project Director Fax 907-224-3521 Project Director Email Address plinville@cityofseward.net Project Director Prior Applications Challenge Grant #31-03 The Virtual History of Se~uvard Database AKHF Speakers Bureau Carol Ford's Five olVomen: Alaska's Adopted Children March 16, 2000 Project Director Resume or CV Linville Resume.doc #ASE08-0021 Page 5 18 ~# °-~- ALASKA HI~MANtTIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum `~ - ~ Alaska's Statehood Ex erience Grant Pro ram 2008 I P 9 ~ ` '~'-~~ ~ -" 6~ City o~ Seward ~~~ ` ` A hcation #AS E08-0021 t Pp~ ,; Primary Contact: Patricia Linville " -.- - '` - ~ Phone: 907-224-4008 ~~. ~~~~ .~`~~ ~ Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Project Narrative Project Title Seward Home of Alaska's Flag Project Category Public Meetings/Exhibits Project Description Seward, Home of Alaska's Flag "Eight stars' of gold on a field of blue," a short phrase familiar to all Alaskans, heard in the first lines ®f the state song and seen everywhere as a symbol of the 49th state. This simple design has guided Alaska from her territorial days through statehood. The stars, the dipper and the blue; each hive individual significance but together they are Alaska. Though the flag was designed to represent the whole state, Seward will always be the home Alaska's flag. When William H. Seward visited Sitka in 1869 he spoke of statehood for Alaska as if it was to be a reality in the very near future. Would he have made those bold promises if he knew that Alas~Cans would linger another 89 years to witness the ofFcial acceptance of Alaska as the 49th state? Sewardl's Folly was of little consequence to the seat of the United States government of the late 1800's.. Not until gold was discovered and the rumors of other vast pockets of natural resources were whimpered did the officials of the United States government look north with interest. And then the gaze vwas only to figure out what was available and feasible for their benefit. After all who could want to live inn a place so far away and removed from civilized society? There were visionaries who lived in the territory and knew first hand the value of Alaska's natural resources. They wanted to be able to have immediate control and protection of those assets. Not content to be a small voice in the wilderness, Alaska's early leaders decided to fight for inclusDion int® the United States. In order to be taken seriously there was a movement to develop a symbol aof Alaska that represented the area's riches. The fln;t.official seat of Alaska had contained glaciers, ice bergs and subsistence living Native Alaskans. In 1910 that seal was changed "to reflect the importance of mining, agriculture, fisheries and a railroad" in an effort to catch the eyes of developers, investors and entrepreneurial legislators. Building momentum, Alaskans pushed for and were granted more rights. In particular, Alaska was granted anon-voting representation in the United States Legislature and soon became a territory. This designation permitted Alaskans to form a territ®riai legislature, one step away from statehood. Along the way an observant George Parks, then Alaska's territorial governor, found himself in the Federal Post Office surrounded by flags from every stxate anal territory except Alaska. Parks returned to Alaska and asked the Alaska Department of the Arr~erican Legion to launch a contest to design a flag for the territory. As the political wrangling and deal making ensued elsewhere, a young Alaskan teen, living ins an orphanage in Seward heard about the flag design contest from his teacher. Benny Benson, thae son of a Swedish fisherman and an Aleut-Russian mother, was a ward of the home because his motther hard died and his father had to make his living at sea. He and his brother Carl started living in theJesse Lee home in Unalaska and moved with the institution to Seward in 1925. Humble and cautivuas, Benson was sure his design would not be chosen because of a misspelling in the description he wrote. To his surprise the eight stars of gold on a field of blue was unanimously chosen to be the official flag of Alaska. Unbeknownst to Benson, or others involved in the process, was the future significance of the event in the history of Alaskan Natives. The notoriety of the contest, Benson's success, his gracious manner in accepting the honor and his strong representation of his heriitage exemplify the integrity and stature of Native Alaskans in the journey to statehood for Alaska. The focus of this proposal is to interpret the history and significance of Alaska's flag through the visual and performing arts. By creating a mural using a community involvement process, commissioning a one-act play about becoming the home of the Alaska state flag and presenting a symposium Hof #ASE08-0021 Page 6 19 ~.r,------- .r.~_~ ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum ~~- ~ 3 ~~~ ~~. Alaska?s Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 ~ ~ ~- r ~ City of"Seward Application #ASE08-0021 ', ,~ } ~~ Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ~, ~~ ' ~ ~ Phone: 907-224-4008 ~~ ~ ~ `~~3`, Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursdays, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am experts and storytellers talking about the significance of statehood, this proposal seeks to document Seward's unique place in the history and development of Alaska as the 49th Mate. This proposal is a collaboration of Seward's arts and history groups who wish to combine their passions. The Seward Mural Society, the Port City Players, the Seward Community Library Museum and the City of Seward are working together to create a statehood celebration"that showcases Seward's place in Alaska's journey to statehood as the home of Alaska's flag. Governor Palin recently declared Seward the Mural Capital of Alaska. The Seward Mural Society has created numerous pieces that adorn the outside walls of the city's largest buildings. The first was a done as a gift to the Seward Community Library. Since 1998, Max, the rebellious young boy from Where the Wild Things Are, has been crawling in one window, making his way through the Wild Things and then out another window, to the delight of everyone who enters the children's area. Subsequent mural themes include the Mt. Marathon Race, artist Rockwell Kent, wildflowers, whales and commercial fishing. Not only do these pieces add to the uniqueness of Seward, they are a wonderful community project. Typically, a master artist is commissioned to create a design and do the bulk of the painting. Once completed, the Mural Society invites the community to participate in the final paint. After the painting is complete the Society touches up and puts the pieces together. Installation is done by a local contractor. Old, young, experienced artists and novices alike participate side by side in this process. It is Truly a community effort with wonderful results. The mural proposed for this application will be designed around the theme Seward, Home of Alaskan's State Flag. "Eight stars of gold on a field of blue" aptly describes the simple yet elegant look of 'the flag designed by Benny Benson. His design, its orig~ail description and the story behind the design will be the guide for the artistic interpretation of the mural's content. This mural will be approximately 10'x40'. A potential permanent site for the piece is on the wall of Seward's post office. The Society has been negotiating with post office officials for permission to use its blank wall as a mural location. Other potential sites are at the entrance to town and/oc centrally located along with the other murals. If the application is successful the Mural Society will chroose a master artist through a competitive . application process. The successful applicant will be given a set of parameters within which to create the mural. Applicants will be solicited statewide. The Mural Saciety has developed the following timeline for the project: - Master Artist/Mural Design put out to bid July 2008 - Artwork deadline Sept/Oct 2008 - Mural completion by the public May/June 2009 - Mounting/Installation June/July 2009 In addition to the mural and in concert with the Home of Alaska's Flag theme, the Port City Players propose to commission none-act play to be performed during the Statehood Symposium described below. The theme will be the role of the flag m Alaska's journey to statehood. Possibilities included a reenactment of the flag contest, the significance of Native Americans in the journey to statehood and/ or a portrayal of the political maneuvering that ensued as Alaska moved to statehood. The Players will solicit for the play using a competitive process statewide. The genre would be at the discretion of the author. The play will be the property of Port City Players, a copy of which will reside in the Seward Community Library for public review and use. The Seward Port City Players have been providing dra:rnatic, comedic and musical entertainment to the community of Seward since 1979. Of late, they havre supported a local production of Into Alaska A Woman Came by Doug Capra, a local retired English tjeacher. In the past ten years Port City Players have produced a play or community musical semi-annually. They are also the driving force behind the Seward Music Festival which, over the past five years has graven to a major annual music gathering #ASE08-0021 Page 7 20 ~~ ~-~ ALASKA FIUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum ~~' ~ ~ , ~ "~'~• Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 _~ ~ ~ ~~'~~~ ~ ` ~ ~~'" ~~ City of Seward }~ I } Application #ASE08-0021 •~ ~. ~. ~~ 'r ' ~ Primary Contact: Patricia Linville '-- Phone: 907-224-4008 r_...~` _~ ~~w-- ~''~w.; Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am in the state for musicians and music lovers alike. Timeline for One Act Play - Solicitation for playwrights July 2008 - Selection of playwright September 2008 - Play completed January 2009 - Production of play begins March 2009 - Play is performed May 2009 Seward Statehood Symposium The Seward Community Library Museum is dedicated to providing educational programming for the community pf Seward. The staff has hosted several historical programs including Robert Seward, a distant relative of William H. Seward. Mr. Seward, a history professor with a special' affinity for his relative, presented an insightful lecture on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the plot to assassinate William H. Seward. Seward C®mmunity.Library Museum hosted author Thomas Litwin who described his adventures while retrac~g the Harriman Expedition. Each of these presentations was well received as well as other author events and book signings. The most common criticism oaf these events has been "We should do thismore often!" Taking that comment to heart, the Sewarc! Community Library Museum and the Resurrection Bay Historical Society will research and invite presenters to the two day event. These presenters will have expertise on Seward's place in Alaska's journey to statehood. They will present a pwblic program on their expertise and/or be a member of a panel discussion group during the course ®f the symposium. Discussion themes could include, yet not limited to, the effects of statehood locally, t~tative Alaskans and statehood and/or Benny Benson's legacy. Transcripts and video of these discussions will be made and archived in the Seward Community Library. The symposium will be' held in either the Seward High School or the Railroad Terminal Building to accommodate the community mural painting event as described above. The ®ne- act play, described above, will be presented each evening of the symposium in the Seward High School Auditorium. Timeline for Seward Statehood Symposiunn - Research possible presenters July 2008 - Select and Invite presenters September 2008 . - Develop program and secure fac~llity January 2009 - Host Symposium May 2009 Seward is proud of its role in the developmient of the Alaska as a state, particularly as the home of Alaska's beautiful flag. The story behind the flag both from a governmental perspective and that o~ a young Native Alaskan is unique and insighth.,l. Telling these stories in a mural, on stage and from a lectern will preserve our heritage for those °who will carry Alaska forward. The people who are proposing these activities are familiar with the processes needed to develop this proposal and eager to utilize their experience to document Alaska's Statehood Experience. Supplemental Project Document Exit Survey for the Seward Statehood Sy~posium.doc Project Start Date 2008-7-1 Project End Date 2009-8-31 Project Staff The events and activities described in the proposal are the result of numerous meetings of community minded individuals and groups. Representatives from the City of Seward, the Seward Community Library Museum, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, the Seward Mural Society, the Port City #ASE08-0021 Page 8 21 -~M~~ ~ ~ ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum ~~: ~~;_~ ~'a?;~gs ~-~s. Alasb~a's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 ~ "~" ~-- '`~ 'E City of~ Seward Application #ASE08-0021 ~ ~, I s~ Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ~~~'a €~; ,.~./.~~~ ~ Phone: 907-224-4008 .,,, ~~y;,~W N~ Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Players, Qutekcak Native Tribe, the Seward Historic Nreservation Vommission ana me rioneers of Alaska, Seward Igloo have all contributed their ideas and knowledge to this application. Patricia Linville, Seward Community Library director, will serve as project director, Jennifer Headtke, Seward Mural Society, will head up the mural project. Raylene O'Connor, Port City Players President, will direct the one-act play project. The Seward Community Library Museum staff will support and assist each o~'these groups with research, publicity, implementation and evaluation of the programs. Project Staff Raysume or CV Seward Mural Society.pdf Project Staff Resume or CV Port City Players.doc Humanities Scholar /Tradition Bearer Name Mary Barry What are the qualifications of this Humanities Scholar /Tradition Bearer and what role will he/she take in the project? Mary Barry is the author of three volumes of The History of Seward. She will review the project plans and evaluate for historic accuracy. Humanities Scholar /Tradition Bearer Name 2 Margaret Anderson What are the qualifications of this Humanities Scholar /Tradition Bearer and what role will he/she take in the project? Margaret Anderson was born in Seward. She has contributed her talents and experience as a lifelong Alaskan to many projects local and statewide. She will review the project plans and evaluate #or historic accuracy. Project Locations The mural will be located within the city limits of Seward, specifically where is yet to be deternnined. The symposium will be conducted in the local high school or the Alaska Sealife Center. Project Publicity The projects will be publicized locally through SewardCityNews.org, The Phoenix Log, Kenai Peninsula radio ads, Seward Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, City of Seward Webpage, Utility bills and posters. Ethics and Permissions The City of Seward administration/Public Works will provide guidance to placement of the mural. Symposium permissions, faciliy use agreements etc., will be completed when final decision is made on location. Project Evaluation Plan At the Symposium, an exit survey will be given to participants. The survey will question participants on whether they learned new information, what was the new information and how they may use it. A copy of the proposed survey is attached as a supplemental project document. Printing, disseminating, gathering and compiling survey results will be done by the Seward Community Library Museum staff. #ASE08-0021 Page 9 22 ,--_~ ~. ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum -~' Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 '~`` '-~'~- ~ `"~' ~ City of Seward ~~ ~ ~ ! Application #ASE08-0021 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~,~~ Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ~~ f~~~: ~~'~ Phone: 907-224-4008 ~~, - -N ~, ~, y ,:,,~_L°= Email: plinvilte@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Project Support Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Seward Arts Council (in process of formation), City Council of City of Seward Letter of Support HP Support.pdf ;, Letter of Support No File Uploaded #ASE08-0021 Page 10 23 ,~ ~~ ~-~ ~~"' ;•.. ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forurn `~ x ~ i ~- -~!.. Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 ' '~--'~`~ "~"~'~ City of Seward R ~ . ,~ Application #ASE08-0021 ~..._' ; .~~ Primary Contact: Patricia Linville t _ ~ ~• Phone: 907-224-4008 ~, ~ ` .{ • Email: plinville@cityofseward.net _.1,~....6:~ ~ Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Project Events Will there be a publicized event included with your project? yes Event Details -The following details will be included in the Alaska Humanities Forum calendar to assist in promoting your event. Please be as accurate as possible with dates and descriptions of events. Event Title Seward Gateway to Alaska Statehood Symposium Event Category Local history projects (cultural heritage tourism, sister cities, walking tours, site presentations, cultural trips, research and local oral history projects) Event Date(s) 2009-5-23 2009-5-24 -1-1 Event Time all day event Event Location Seward, Alaska Event Description Seward Home of Alaska's Flag Statehood Symposium includes community paint of Statehood mural, local history presentions and two evening performances of a one-act play. Inclusion of General Public Events are free to the public. Event Cost no is there a website we can provide for more information on your event? Anticipated Live Attendance 1000 Anticipated Audience Via Media 5000 #ASE08-0021 Pam 11 24 ,,:. ~'~ ,rte _ t ~ s .;~. -~'~. *~. `',~f ~ } jar "' ~ 1e!!'! ~ ~> ~ ~~ `~, ~ r' ALAS~CA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 20®8 City ofr Seward Application #ASE08-0021 Primary Contact: Pa#ricia Linvi{{e Phone: 907-224-40Q8 Email: plinville@cityofseward. net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Grant Request Budget 1. PERSONNEL 1.1 Salaries 1.2 Contractual Services fi 1.3 Consultant's Fees 1.4 Honoraria Artist, graphic design and playwright commission and installation costs by general contractor 2. TRAVEL ' 2.1 Transportation 2.2 Per Diem 3. OFFICE 3.1 Rental 3.2 Telephone 3.3 Supplies materials and supplies for mural, walking tour and play production 4. PROMOTION 4.1 Printing 4.2 Postage 4.3 Media 5. EVALUATION 5.1 Evaluation Expense Total 1 x,000 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3, 500 0 0 0 0 0 $24,500 #ASE08-0021 _ Page 12 25 ~~` ~. ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska t4umanities Forum "~ ~_ ~ ~ ~ ~`'~. Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 ~ i y. ~` '~" '~~' ~ ~~ City of Seward ~ ~ ° I Application #ASE08-0021 ~ l; ! :~' Primary Contact: Patricia Linville f~ ~ ~ ....:,'•, P~'. Phone: 9©7-224-4008 ~;.~ ~ _+ ''`~f~`'~ ~ Email: pNnnville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: T6~ursday, Allay 15th 2008, 12:46 am Cost Share Budget .~ Personnel Cash Cost In-Kind Cost Share Total Cost Share Share ~' Salaries 0 + 0 = 0 Contractual Services 0 + 0 = 0 Consultant Fees 0 + 0 = ~ 0 Honoraria 1,500 + 0 = 1,500 Subtotals: $1,500 + $0 =° $1,500 Travel Cash Cost In-Kind Cost Share Total Cost Share Share Transportation 0 + 0 = 0 Per Diem 0 + 0 = 0 Subtotals: $0 + $0 = $0 Office Cash Cost In-Kind Cost Share Total Cost Share Share Rental 0 + 500 = 500 Telephone 0 + 100 = 100 Supplies 0 + 0 = 0 Equipment 0 + 0 = 0 Subtotals: $0 + $600 = $600 Promotion Cash Cost In-Kind Cost Share Total Cost Share Share Printing 0 + 300 = 300 Postage 0 + 500 = 500 Media 0 + 300 = 300 Subtotals: $0 + $1,100 = $1,100 Evaluation and Other Cash Cost In-Kind Cost Share Total Cost Share Share Evaluation 0 + 400 = 400 Other 0 + 0 = 0 Subtotals: $0 + $400 = $400 Expense Totals: $1,500 + $2,100 = $3,600 #ASE08-0021 Pa a 13 26 ~` ~ ,~~-. ` `~y~{ ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum ~~ ~. t ~~' Alaska's Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 ~~Y•~~ ~'?~ ~ City of Seward ~ 4 Application #ASE08-0021 t ~ ~ ~ (a: # 7# ~ . Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ~~ - -~ ° ~ Phone: 907-224-4008 ~. _ ~~~~_ : ~ Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday, May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Budget Narrative and Forum Feedback Budget Narrative Of the $28,100 needed for Seward, Home of Alaska's Flag, $2,100 will be provided in-kind utilizing City of Seward resources and community volunteers. AdditionaNy, a resolution~was passed by the City Council authorizing the City Manager to donate $1,500 cash for speaker honoraria and refreshments for the Statehood Symposium. This sum is included as cash cost share honoraria. Mural Budget $14,000 is needed to pay the master artist who will be lead designer and creator of the mural. The artist will be chosen through a competitive application process developed by the Seward Mural Society. Ap{ilicants will be solicited statewide. The finishing touches will be done by, volunteers and the Seward Mural Society during the Statehood Symposium. This method has beers used successfully in previous mural projects completed by the Society. $3000, listed under grant request contracted services, is needed to install the mural. This service will be contracted out locally. Mural board, paints, brushes and vinyl lettering constitute the bulk of supplies estimated at $2500. This sum is included in the supplies category as a grant request. $500 will be used for publicity, food for volunteer painters and items needed for the painting session during the symposium. The grant request for the mural totals $19500 while in-kind share is $500. One-act Play The $5000 grant request is to fund a locally created and produced one-act play administered by the Port City Players, the performing arts arm of the Seward Arts Council. $4000 of the grant request is the commission for a writer to write cone-act play. The playwright will be selected through a competitive process. This sum is listed under salaries as a grant request. Port City Players will initiate the selection process, choose the playwright and produce the piece for the week end symposium. Production costs for two performances at the symposium are estimated at $1000, listed under the grant request supply line. Publicity is valued at $200. Seward Statehood Symposium Budget The City Council of the City of Seward has donated $1500 for speaker honoraria and refreshments. during the event. The Seward Community Library Museum staff will research and select presenters based on content of their expertise and availability. Publicity and office support for this portion of the project is valued at $500. This symposium will be held in the Alaska Sealife Center, the Alaska Railroad Terminal or the Seward High School. The use of these facilities will be donated to the project. Donation of space is valued at $500 depending on the facility. Evaluation Budget At the Symposium, an exit survey will be given to participants. Printing, disseminating, gathering and compiling survey results will be done by the Seward Community Library Museum and is valued at $400. An itemized budget table is attached in the as an Extra Budget Form. Extra budget form Budget Narrative2.doc We're interested to know how you learned about the Alaska's Statehood Experience program. Direct email Direct mail postcard Alaska Humanities Forum website Organization newsletter #ASE08-0021 Page 14 27 '~ ~ ~ - ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM -Alaska Humanities Forum ,e~C,. " ~`'~, _ ~ a Alaska s Statehood Experience Grant Program 2008 "~ '~"f• City of Seward ,,,~~ Application #ASE08-0021 ~~.,~ ~~ + ~•,~ Primary Contact: Patricia Linville ._.:~.~'` ,«~ Phone: 907-224-4008 •._ '. `....~ Email: plinville@cityofseward.net Document Generated: Thursday. May 15th 2008, 12:46 am Marketing Details: `, Alaska Humanities Newsletter and Alaska One Public Television. Application Feedback I love this system. I like being able to access my current application on the Internet. y , #ASE08-0021 Page 15 28 City of Seward, Alaska June 11, 2008 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 93 Call to Order The June 11, 2008 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission called to order at 6:33 p.m, by Chair Shannon Kovac. ~'~'~ Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Shannon Kovac presiding, and Linda Lasota John French Tom Swann Greg Carpenter comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Bob Hicks, Community .Development Director Anne Bailey, Executive Liaison Absent were: Doug Capra- Excused Jolul~d Luther- Excused Special Reports City Administration Report- Hicks provided Karin Sturdy's Hoben Park report. He reported that Harmon Construction had begun the forms for the fountain work and Sturdy was in negotiation with the SeaLife Center in regards to the fence/guardrail grant, installing the interpretive sign, the electric box. and movement of the ADA signs. Hicks discussed the Jesse Lee Home Request for Proposal process and stated they had received one response and declared the proposal unresponsive. He stated the City wanted the advice of the Friends of the Jesse Lee Horne before moving forward, described different options and stated the City did not w~~t to delay the work that was needed to be done on the project. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations- Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update-Swann- None Website Updates- Luther- None Hoben Park- Karin Sturdy- None 29 City of Seward, Alaska r_ ___ .. ~ 7 ~ /1l1S2 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 9 4 Alaska Historical Society- Capra- None Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing-None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Carpenter/Swann) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: April 30, 2008 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes Special Items- Election of Chair and Vice Chair Kovac stated since two Commissioners were absent she hoped to wait until all members were present. Motion (asota/Carpenter) Postpone the Election of the Chair and Vice Chair Until a Full Commission was Present Carpenter asked if the current Chair and Vice Chair were interested in retaining the positions. In response to Carpenter, Kovac stated it would be great if another Commissioner would take the responsibility. French supported delaying the election but was concerned with delaying the election to time uncertain. He suggested postponing the election to the next meeting and than the Commission could postpone the election again if needed. He discussed possible parliamentary directions. Motion (Lasota/Carpenter) Postpone the Election of the Chair and Vice Chair to the Next Meeting Motion Passed Main Motion Passed Public Hearing -None Unfinished Business- None Unanimous Consent Unanimous 30 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 11, 2008 Volume 2, Page 95 New Business- Fireside Chat Discussion Hicks stated this item was put on the agenda at the suggestion of the Chair to see if the Commission was interested in continuing the chats. Kovac stated that the last fireside attendance was relatively Ic?w and there were a lot of things going on in May. She thought May was late in season to have a Fireside Chat next year and thought the Commission could restrict the Chats to the winter months. She commented on the organization of the Chats. Swann agreed about the lack of organization and suggested that one Commissioner take the lead of a project and the others helped to guarantee follow through. French stated there could have been better communication between the Commissioners. Swann stated the Commission had built stature and was concerned about losing it. He reiterated that someone needed to take the lead. Carpenter stated he enjoyed the chat and would not say it was a failure. The Commission continued to discuss the Fireside Chats. Kovac suggested tabling the Chat discussion for a work session in the fall and she stated she wanted to discuss the Historic Preservation priority list. Historic District Discussion Hicks discussed the requirement for staff support to pursue a Historic District and suggested the Commission obtain grant mar~ey to hire someone with historic district experience. He mentioned ways to create a historic district and requested Commission direction on how to proceed. Kovac stated the Commission needed to decide on the direction they would like to take at a work session. French asked if staff had enough information to hold a public discussion to see what the public would like to do. He stated he was hesitant to do something restrictive without strong support ftom the community and thought historic district information should be made available to the public. In response to French, Hicks stated staff was not ready for a public meeting but one could be held soon. 31 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 11, 2008 Volume 2, Page 9 6 Lasota stated the Commission should hold a work session to discuss Commission involvement and review Title 15 and building code changes to prepare. The Commission continued to discuss holding a public meeting, how to obtain information from grants and staff, what a historic district would affect and scheduling a work session. B eneral consensus, the Commission scheduled a Work Session for June 26, 2008 at noon in Yg the upstairs conference room to discuss Historic Preservation Priorities and the Historic District. Hicks stated staff would provide the Commissioners with a packet of information that includes ideas and options for the Commission to consider. Informational Items - (No action required)- May 2008 Heritage Monthly News Update Commission Comments- In response to Lasota, Bailey stated staff had not heard if the Commission had received the 2008 Certified Local Government Grant. In further response to Lasota, Hicks stated City staff had reviewed the Jesse Lee proposal and discussed the Hoben Park/SeaLife Center negotiations. The Conunission discussed the handicap signs located at the Park. Hicks stated he would provide the Commission with more information about the Hoben Park project. Kovac provided an overview of the Hoben Park fence project. In response to French, Bailey stated she would email the Commission a copy of the 2007- 2008 Historic Preservation Priorities list. Citizens' Comments [Limit to S minzrtes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to speak) -None Commissions and Administration. Response to Citizens' Comments- None The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. 32 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 11, 2008 Volume 2, Page 9 7 Anne Bailey Executive Liaison (City Seal) Shannon Kovac, Chair 33 7/11/2008 9:25 AM Nana Richey ~ ~' a y` `~~~ ~ ~ `J ~ ~~