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August 27, 2014 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers
Linda Lasota
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John French
Vice Chair 2. Opening Ceremony
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Catherine Hedman 3, Roll Call
Commissioner
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4. Special Reports
Wadeen Hepworth A. City Administration Report
Commissioner B. Welcome New Commissioners & Director
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8. Unfinished Business
A. Historic Preservation Plan Project Update
9. New Business
A. Historic Preservation Award
10. Informational Items and Reports
A. 2014 Founders Day Proclamation
11. Commission Comments
12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual — Each individual has one
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13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
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`' Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. HISTORY AND MISSION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 5
2.1 BACKGROUND 5
2.2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 5
3. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN 6
3.1 DEFINING HISTORIC PRESERVATION 6
3.2 PRESERVATION PLANNING IN SEWARD 7
3.3 GOALS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 8
4. PLAN DEVELOPMENT METHOD & PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 9
4.1 PUBLIC FORUM 9
4.2 PUBLIC SURVEY 9
5. COMMUNITY HISTORY AND CHARACTER 10
5.1 PHYSICAL SETTING AND NATIVE INFLUENCE 10
5.2 MODERN SETTLEMENT 10
`000.' 5.3 TOWN PLANNING 11
5.4 ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 12
5.6 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS & DISASTERS 12
6. COMMUNITY RESOURCES 14
6.1 LOCAL HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 14
6.2 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 15
7. PRESERVATION CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES 16
7.1 CHALLENGES 16
7.2 OPPORTUNITIES 17
8. AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION 18
8.1 IMMEDIATE ACTION 18
8.2 LONG-TERM PLAN 18
8.3 TIMELINE BEFORE NEXT PLAN REVISION 18
9. CONCLUSION 19
10. REFERENCES 20
11. APPENDICES 22
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1 . Introduction
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission initiated the update of their 1996 historic preservation plan,
to reflect the changes in their community and refocus on their organization's role going forward.The
Commission aims to use this plan as a guide for their continued advocacy for historic and cultural
preservation awareness and action in the City of Seward and to revive their advising role for the local
government.
This plan update was conducted under a Federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant.This grant is
administered by the Alaska Office of History and Archeology and intended for communities with Certified
Local Government status.
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2. History and Mission of the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission
This section outlines the origin of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and its role in the City of
Seward.
2.1 Background
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC)was founded to advise and counsel the City of
Seward on historic preservation issues. Other boards and commissions that serve in similar capacities
include the Planning&Zoning Commission and the Port&Commerce Advisory Board (City of Seward,
2014a).
The responsibilities of the SHPC include:
• Surveying and taking inventory of community historic resources
• Review proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
• Provide advice and information regarding the identification and protection of local historic and
archeological resources
• Support the enforcement of state and local historic preservation laws
• Review and make recommendations about local projects
• Develop a local historic preservation plan
• Periodically update the City Council on historic preservation issues,when requested.
2.2 Historic Preservation Plan
In the 1990 Seward Comprehensive Plan,the residents of Seward identified the people,Seward's natural
beauty,and it's small town nature as the elements they cherished most in their community.The original
Historic Preservation Plan was developed in 1996 to ensure that these characteristics of the community
were preserved and enhanced for all to enjoy.
This plan is intended to refocus the community and the Commission on preservation issues in a time when
technology and modern development have become strong forces even in remote and previously largely
independent communities.The process of developing the plan has required extensive discussion among the
Commission,and engagement with the public through an online survey and public forum. By continuing to
serve as an advisory role to local government and advocate for a historic conscience,the Commission can
revive its goal of incorporating resources into current and projected growth patterns. Communities evolve
over time and Seward is no different. Seasonal residents,an influx of tourism,the addition of the innovative
Alaska SeaLife Center,and the 2008 recession that affected local businesses are all elements that have
impacted the community and culture of the 2,7001 resident town since the development of the original
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preservation plan.The Commission seeks to retain the sense of place that enticed them, and others
throughout Seward's long history,to live there.
Upon approval of this plan in September 2014,it will be incorporated into the Seward Comprehensive Plan
and continue to represent the mindfuhness of preservation goals and considerations into city planning.
3. Purpose of the Plan
This section identifies the meaning of historic preservation and,more specifically, the role historic
preservation has played in Seward thus far. It also outlines the overarching goals of the Seward Historic
Preservation Commission as redefined through the historic preservation plan update process.
3. 1 Defining Historic Preservation
Historic preservation is the concept of preserving buildings and locations of historic and/or cultural
significance and therefore connecting an area's past with its contemporary population and culture (Briney,
2014). Maintaining structures and areas that are tied to historical events or eras evoke memories for some
and draw others in with an appealing lure of an intangible sense of something unique.
The historic preservation movement came to prominence in the United States in the 1960s and has since
been used to revitalize communities by bringing in tourism and economic success through community
investment(Briney,2014).The SHPC recognizes success in other prominent American cities and towns'in
reconciling old and new while creating a unified vision for their city. On a smaller scale,towns and smaller
cities like Seward can seek to mimic successful preservation efforts and preserve a sense of community that
is increasingly threatened by commercial growth.
There are many reasons why communities seek to preserve elements of their past despite the inevitable
changes that the future brings. Economically,the preservation of downtown areas increases foot traffic and
tourism,which enhances the patronage of local businesses.Also,potential tax breaks on historic properties
can be sought through federal, state,or local regulation. Preserving traditions and landmarks creates a
unique sense of place that encourages community building and allows all residents-old,new, or seasonal-to
engage locally and create a connection with their surroundings. In saving relics of the past,communities can
also ensure that future generations will have an understanding of their local legacy and unique foundation.
Benefits to preservation are numerous and have the potential to benefit a wide range of resident and
business interests in a community.
One attendee at the SHPC Public Forum in April 2014 described the evolution of Sacramento,California as a city that focused on
developing for the future by capitalizing on their past.During the 1970s,the capitol city of California debated whether they should build a new
capitol building after crowding and neglect had deteriorated the present building.Given the historic and architectural significance of the
building,the decision was made to restore it.Essentially,a new building was created in the interior of the original shell of the Capitol building
and was able to maintain the tile,woodwork,and overall historic integrity while inspiring other projects that would contribute to revitalization a
staid and rapidly deteriorating community(Anonymous, 1982).
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3.2 Preservation Planning in Seward
It is evident through the SHPC's hard work initiating a preservation plan update and local interest generated
during the community survey that preservation is important to many in the Seward community. Some
considered historic preservation important because it enhances the character of the community they are
currently living in and others sought to preserve for the next generation. Physical preservation,maintaining
traditions,and retaining an intangible"sense of place"were identified as being important to the citizens of
Seward. Communities that prioritize historic preservation create a linkage with the past that draws people in,
and given Seward's unique location and accessibility it is one of the few Alaskan communities with potential
to achieve this.During the process of updating the existing historic preservation plan, the SHPC reevaluated
its existing goals for the plan's ultimate purpose in contemporary Seward.
3.2.1 Historic Districts
In 1984, a City Council resolution established the Downtown and Jesse Lee Home historic districts. In
1988,the Downtown District was expanded to encompass more area.The effort to create historic districts
stemmed from individuals'efforts to have local properties added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Ordinance No. 95-10,provided historic preservation with its own chapter under Title 15, Planning and
Land Use Regulations of the Seward City Code. This chapter includes provisions for a local historic
register, criteria,involvement of the Historic Preservation Commission, and establishes historic district
overlays. All historic districts are classified as Overlay District H-Historic District on the city's official
zoning maps.
According to the Seward Zoning Code,a historic district is defined as:
"An area containing buildings or places in which historic events occurred or
having special public value because of notable architectural or other features
relating to cultural or artistic heritage of the community of such significance to
warrant conservation and preservation."
It should be noted that these overlay districts are not accompanied by additional protective zoning
requirements.Alaska is a state that does not consider historic preservation concerns as grounds for
establishing an official zoning district,therefore using districts to encourage preservation may have varying
degrees of effectiveness and be more divisive for the community than productive.
3.2.2 Role of SHPC in Land Use and Preservation Coordination
Article 2.30.400 of the City Code establishing a Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) directs
the commission to:
act in advisory role to other officials and departments of local government
regarding identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources
(2.30.425, A.4) and review local projects and recommendations about the effect on
properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory.
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The Commission serves in this role as issues and concerns are brought to them through private owners,via `410
administrative reports,or through the public sector pending on individual cases.Involvement in public
works depends on public vigilance and cooperation from city staff Federally funded projects that fall under
Section 106 review are required to be approved by the Commission,which have included the Alaska
SeaLife Center, Seward Highway Project,and military camps.
3.2.3 Advisory Role for Local Government
Through administrative reports and citizen participation, the SHPC provides the historic and cultural
preservation connection to the City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.The
SHPC can review and recommend projects and can attend Planning and Zoning or City Council meetings
to highlight preservation concerns in an advisory capacity.
3.3 Goals for Historic Preservation
The primary goals for the 2014 Historic Preservation Plan,as defined by the SHPC,are as follows:
1. Encourage community engagement in preservation and community appreciation for Seward's
history.
2. Focus on preserving Seward's history while also reconciling the SHPC's mission with other
organizations working towards similar goals.
3. Promote preservation in key areas through designation and promotion of historic Districts.
4. Clarify and affirm the advisory role of the Commission in preservation in the City of Seward. ..rof
5. Encourage adoption of local,borough,or state historic preservation incentives.
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4. Plan Development Method Et Public Involvement
To initiate the plan update,the current Library Director applied for a grant from the Alaska Department of
Natural Resources' Office of History and Archeology to acquire funding for a plan update.This funding, as
described in the Scope of Work from the grant application,was for a consulting firm to perform the bulk of
the revisions (see Appendix A). Nuka Research and Planning Group,LLC,headquartered in Seldovia,
Alaska,was awarded the contract.The project began with an initial teleconference in October 2013 to
review the project and expectations for the updated historic preservation plan. From this meeting it was
discerned that the concept of what people value and what people remember about their
community is central to the Commission's vision of their updated plan.
Nuka Research presented an outline of the revised plan to this Commission on June 2014 and delivered a
draft version in early August.The SHPC reviewed the document internally, before it went to a public
comment period until mid-September 2014. Once approved,the document was finalized and adopted into
the local Seward Comprehensive Plan.
4.1 Public Forum
After this meeting,there were a series of other teleconference meetings discussing the plan goals,public
input gathering process,outline structure,and section-specific editing efforts by the Commission.
Representatives from Nuka Research visited Seward in April 2014 to facilitate their public forum,which was
a gathering of Commissioners and concerned citizens that had been organized by the SHPC. Prior to this
meeting, Commissioners visited the local high school and the senior center to discuss the preservation plan
update and invite anyone interested to attend the meeting. On April 22,a productive session was held at the
Seward Library and Museum during which Nuka Research took down Seward citizens'plans and visions of
the type of community they would like to build businesses,raise children,and leave behind for others to fall
in love with,as so many of them had (Appendix D).The information gathered from the public forum has
been incorporated throughout this plan.
4.2 Public Survey
The Commissioners reviewed a draft survey prepared by Nuka Research and submitted their comments.
After being reviewed by the liaison from the City of Seward and the Library Director,the survey was
officially released on April 14, 2014 and closed for public comment on May 15, 2014 (see Appendix B).A
Google Table was created to collect online feedback,which could be shared through a link or accessed
directly using the address:sewardsurvey.nukaresearch.com. The survey was also made available in hard
copy at the Seward Library and distributed in to the local Senior Center. In total, 22 survey responses were
received,which was considered sufficient by the project organizers.The results of this survey were
incorporated into the subsequent sections of this plan (see Appendix C).
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5. Community History and Character
A contextual history of Seward's physical setting,modern settlement,other historical and cultural elements
that contributed to the community's evolution is necessary to augment the importance of preservation
efforts.The following is not a comprehensive history of the City of Seward,though this can be located on
the SHPC's website: http://www.cityofseward.net/hpc/seward_history/
5.1 Physical Setting and Native Influence
Seward is set on the mouth of Resurrection Bay,which is an ice-free port.This location has contributed
significantly to the community's history and character and continues to draw people into the fold.The
glacier that carved out the area where Seward is now situated is some of the best evidence of Pleistocene
glacial activity. Essentially the entire area has been marked with by a glacial touch (Testarmata, 1988).
Prehistorically and in early historic times,the area was populated by Unixkugmiut settlements (Barry, 1986).
Most settlements were abandoned by the 1880 census,except a community named Yalik in Yalik Bay,
south of Seward,which was abandoned by 1890 (Barry, 1986). Sites of previous indigenous camps and
settlements have continued to be uncovered into the 20'°century(USDI Park Service, 1995).
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5.2 Modern Settlement
The Russians arrived in Alaska with the intent to explore and establish claims to the land through
permanent settlements. In 1792, Grigor Shelikov,a Siberian merchant who had built the first Russian
settlement on Kodiak,hired Alexander Baranov to build new ships for the colony. Baranov arrived in
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"Voskrensenskaya Gavan",or Resurrection Bay,in 1793.The first shi p,The Phoenix,,was built and
launched in 1794(Barry, 1986).
Several expedition surveys reached what would eventually become Seward throughout the 18th and 19'
century.A particularly significant expedition took place in 1898-1899 that would define Seward's future.
Maps developed from these surveys influenced the development of the railroad route from Resurrection
Bay to the head of the Turnagain Arm and also the world-famous Iditarod Trail.These reports also
purported agricultural and mining opportunities,which further spurred the development of a railroad into
the Seward area(Barry, 1986).
The town of Seward was officially founded on August 28, 1903 when the Ballaine brothers,founders of the
Alaska Central Railway,arrived with their landing party.The first attempt to make Seward a city was dining
an election in May 1911,but the vote failed to get two-thirds majority required.The city incorporation
passed in May 1912 with 160 votes for and 31 against(Barry, 1986).
5.3 Town Planning
Seward's layout was determined in a survey created by C.M:Anderson,a civil engineer,who had been
signed on by Frank Ballaine for his brother John Ballaine,principal founder of die Alaska Central Railway.
The plan incorporated city blocks divided by wide streets and bisected by alleyways.The original townsite
went from die waterfront to seven lots beyond Monroe Street and from First Avenue at the foot of Mount
Marathon and Bear Mountain into die sea.There were 40 blocks and 1211 lots in total,with some placed
along the shorelines itself Each lot was 30'wide and 100'long.The street at the most southern point of town
was named Railway Avenue and the other east-west streets were named for the first Presidents:Washington,
Adams,Jefferson,Madison,and Monroe.The north-south avenues were numerically named:First,Second,
Third,Fourth,Fifth,Sixth,and Seventh,later renamed Ballaine Boulevard.The streets were public,
although Frank Ballaine reserved die right to construct and operate railways,telegraph and telephone lines,
gas and water mains,and tunnels or other evacuations.The final plat was recorded on June 7, 1905 (Barry
1986).
At die time of this plat development,some earlier residents were already living in Seward and thriving.In
time,Millionaires Row sprung up along Third Avenue and die large homes were occupied by Alaskan
Central Railway officials by 1905.These buildings,which are still standing today,include:Ballaine House,
Hale House, Cameron House,Holland House,Winter House, Stewart House,Williams House,and
Harborview Apartments.The smaller homes on Second Avenue that were inhabited by many early settlers
were destroyed by die 1964 Good Friday Earthquake.
The meticulous town planning from Seward's earliest days remains evident into the 21"century.The
centralized downtown is very unique to Alaska and more closely resembles turn-of-the-century towns in die
Lower 48,making historic preservation efforts in Seward absolutely crucial for maintaining its unique
features. Most citizens cite this central-focus of their city as one of the most attractive aspects of their
community,to the point of convincing some people to choose Seward as a place to live as opposed to other
Alaska cities and towns.
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5.4 Economic Highlights ,.•I
5.4.1 Industry
The establishment of the Alaskan Central Railway was the reason the City of Seward came into existence
and rail has defined the town throughout its history,ebbing and flowing with the economic times.The
Alaska Railroad Depot,built in 1917,was moved from what is now Adams Street and Ballaine Boulevard to
its present location on Railway Avenue after the Lowell Creek Flooding in 1917.It was used as a depot until
the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake destroyed the railroad.The depot was added to the National Register of
Historic Places in 1987.The Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1 is located north of Seward and is also
listed on the National Register.
Commercial fishing has long been ingrained in the local economy. Chartered fishing boats are numerous in
Seward and facilities congregate along the waterfront on Fourth Avenue.Halibut and salmon fishing is the
most popular with a diverse commercial fishing fleet made up of long-liners,purse-seiners,and gill-netters at
the ready.The Seward Small Boat Harbor,which was established in 1964,has recently added new floats,
ramps, and fish cleaning stations that have improved the existing facilities for maximum access (Seward
Small Boat Harbor, 2014).
5.4.2 Tourism
Visitors from away have long been an important part of Seward's economy. Starting with the gold rush,
prospectors would come through Seward's ice free port before setting off by horse,dogsled,or foot.Mile 0
of the Iditarod National Historic Trail System is located by the waterfront,marked today with an
informational sign,and evokes memory of when this was a transport route into more remote Alaskan
communities via dog sled.
The establishment of Kenai Fjords National Monument by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 marked the
start of contemporary tourism in Seward.In 1980, the site was expanded into a national park and receives
thousands of visitors each year in addition to engaging with the wider world daily through social media and
television programming(USDI Park Service, 2014). Fishing boats,charter boats,buses, and most notably
cruise ships all attract tourists to the area and bring crowds of people to this once remote valley each year.
This activity is largely centered along an increasingly expanding boat harbor waterfront on Fourth Avenue,
outside of the original town site.The Alaska SeaLife Center,a marine research and visitor center on Third
Avenue,was completed in 1998 and one of only two buildings constructed after the 1964 Earthquake.
5.6 Significant Events & Disasters
5.6.1 Lowell Creek Flooding
The Lowell Creek flooded in 1917 when heavy rains and wind plagued Seward.The creek washed out
everything that is along the current Jefferson Street,including bridges, trees,railroad tracks,houses,and the
school house.The flooding left the city without light,telephones,power,or running water.Another flood in
1918 damaged the local Seward General Hospital (Barry, 1993).The Army Corps of Engineers built the
Lowell Creek Division Tunnel in 1939 to divert the creek in the event of another flood.This tunnel is listed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
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No'' 5.6.2 Fire of 1941
In 1941,a fire burned 19 businesses from the east side of Fourth Avenue to the corner of Fourth and
Railway and over to the Seward Hotel on Fifth Avenue. Over 450 people were left homeless and the Army
provided tents for them.In 1942, there was another fire that burned from the present day Seward Brewing
Company on Fourth Avenue to the corner of Fourth and Washington Street. More than 100 people were
left homeless. (CITATION TBD)
5.6.3 World War II
After the headquarters of the Alaska Railroad,which had been created through a merger with the Alaska
Northern Railway after it was purchased by the federal government,moved to Anchorage in 1917,Seward
experiences difficult economic times.The start of American involvement in World War II in 1941 brought
revival to Seward as thousands of army personnel flooded into Fort Raymond,just outside the city limits.
Military fortifications and infrastructure, such as an airplane runway,were established. Quonset huts and
wooden barracks were built to replace tents as housing.After the war ended in 1944,these structures were
abandoned. Some were converted into homes and still occupied today,while others were purchased and
moved throughout the city for a variety of uses.These structures still exist in Seward today and have been
noted as worthy of more local preservation attention.
5.6.4 Good Friday Earthquake, 1964
The earthquake and the tsunamis followed gutted the industrial center of Seward.The San Juan,Army,and
railroad docks were destroyed,in addition to the tracks leading to the dock, the oil tank farms,fish
processors,warehouses,and the small boat harbor.The mined waterfront inhibited Seward as a port to rail
community and the rerouting measures that resulted hurt the local economy.
The City of Seward commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1964 earthquake on March 27, 2014. A
community remembrance event was held at the Seward Community Library&Museum highlighting
personal stories accompanied by a short film.Additionally, the museum offered free admission to view the
updated'64 Earthquake exhibit.
5.6.5 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, 1989
Despite being a massive environmental disaster to the waters and beaches of Kenai Fjords National park,
die infamous Exxon Valdez oil spill's largest role in Seward was an economic boon.Approximately 500
people were employed in die clean up efforts.Fishermen chartered boats to assist in die on-water oil
collection and were also compensated for their losses.Money from oil spill litigation settlement that
followed was used to fund die Alaska SeaLife Center and buy other land for community use.
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6. Community Resources
This section describes the key local historic and cultural preservation resources and information management
methodology in Seward.
6.1 Local historic and cultural clubs and organizations
Given the depth of the historical and cultural resources in the Resurrection Bay area, multiple organizations
have focused on preserving different pieces,resulting ill a rich cultural scene and multiple outlets to utilize
for community improvement efforts.The Commission,as official liaison of the City of Seward,has
observed that certain projects have duplicated others'efforts or come close.To avoid wasting resources and
creating a unified vision for the community,the Commission seeks to stimulate communication amongst
these different groups to create a unified vision for Seward.
6.1.1 Pioneers of Alaska Fraternity
The Pioneers of Alaska Fraternity is an organization dedicated to"the need of helping each other survive"
in the brutal elements of the Northern territory. Founded in 1908,their mission is to provide food,medical
care,legal assistance, recreational opportunities,and social interaction in what can be a harsh and isolating
place to make a living.Traditionally in areas that did not have established forms of government,
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organizations like these also maintained civic order- essentially government, a court system,and basic
education.Today,the Pioneers serve as advocates for various statewide issues, such as transportation
infrastructure, education,medical care,and the older Alaskan population. Seward is home to Men's Igloo
No.9 and Women's Igloo No. 9 (Pioneers).
6.1.2 Resurrection Bay Historical Society
The Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS)was founded in 1962,when a group of local citizens
interested in preserving Seward's history got together, later becoming an official society in 1964.After
amassing a large collection of Alaska Native artifacts,the group created the Seward Museum in the
basement of City Hall in 1966. In 2003, RBHS declared supported for the building of a new Community
Library Museum and were active in the 2013 dedication.Along with the shared use of the building,it was
agreed that the city would assume operations of the Seward Museum with RBHS as a heavily supporting
role (Resurrection).
Resurrection Bay Historical Society Mission:
1) To collect,preserve and make accessible to the public materials that help establish and illustrate the
history of the Seward area
2) To stimulate interest and disseminate information about the history of the Seward area
3) To encourage the preservation of historical buildings, structures and sites in the Seward area.
6.1.3 Seward Community Library Et Museum
Opened in January 2013,the Seward Community Library&Museum is a public library,historical museum,
archive and community center that serves the City of Seward and the surrounding area.Their archives and
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historical artifacts are maintained through a partnership with the Resurrection Bay Historical Society.The
museum,which is located on the first floor,currently has 5,000 objects,photographs,and archives.Their
mission is to document and interpret the diverse history of Seward and the Resurrection Bay area(City of
Seward, 2014b).
6.1.4 Iditarod Trail Blazers, Seward Chapter
The Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers were founded in 1982 as an organization dedicated to projects including
trail routing,construction,and maintenance of the Iditarod National Historic Trail.They have collaborated
with the City of Seward and the US Park Service to circumvent the portion of the trail that had been
disrupted by the Alaska Railroad and Seward Highway (Trail Groups,date unknown).
Iditarod Trail Blazers Mission:
1)To promote the establishment of a connected trail from Seward to Nome
2)To support historical societies and government agencies in the establishment,maintenance and
preservation of historic sites,cabins and other objects related to the Iditarod National Historic Trail System
3)To oversee the location, construction and maintenance of the Iditarod Trail segment from Seward to
Crow Pass
4)To hold regular meetings and other activities for the recreation,instruction and education of the
members as well as the general public.
6.1.5 Qutekcak Native Tribe
The Qutekcak Native Tribe is an organization that welcomes all Alaska Native peoples in the Seward area
and beyond into the Eastern Kenai peninsula to come together for cultural activities and educational and
support programs.As a group made of people from multiple Native groups,the Qutekcak do not have
federal recognition and thus do not have access to programs and services,but work with other groups and
are advocating for recognition.The Qutekcak Native Tribe encourages the passing down of Native Alaskan
culture and traditions through dance,song,language,food,and athletics,aiming to make the younger
generations proud of their heritage and to foster a lasting,vibrant native community in the Resurrection Bay
Area(Qutekcak,2014).
6.2 Information Management
6.2.1 City Files
The files of the City of Seward include a wealth of information on Seward's history,including past council
minutes,resolutions, ordinances,and tax assessor records maintained by the city clerk.The Community
Development Department serves in a support role to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and thus has
historic maps,plans, and documents and knowledge on historic preservation parameters.
6.2.2 District Court/Land Recorders Office
The District Court maintains documents for land transactions and death records,as well as researching
mining claims and titles on property ownership.
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6.2.3 Seward Community Library £t Museum Nose
The library maintains the largest collection of archival material,particularly after it's merger with the Seward
Museum maintained by the RBHS.The collection includes photographs,documents,art,newspapers,film,
and Alaskana publications.
7. Preservation Challenges a Opportunities
This section identifies the challenged facing the City of Seward in their efforts to enhance historic and
preservation awareness and action,while also highlighting opportunities that have been identified to
enhance preservation efforts or capitalize on existing resources.
7.1 Challenges
The original development of a historic preservation plan in 1996 spurred from an increasingly fragile
downtown area,which those assembled during this plan update work session in April, agreed was still
fragile.As a dynamic community with a strong fishing,outdoor recreational, and tourism industries and a
combination of lifelong citizens and entranced newcomers, Seward is a place that can bring out different
points of view particularly when coming to defining and preserving local character and historical resources.
However,no single organization can or should be able to affect all of the happenings in Seward.The
Commission seeks to focus on what they can change and positively impact.The following are challenges
that have been identified during this plan rewrite process,but not necessarily have an immediately obvious
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solution. Considering them and starting a dialogue for what can be done in the future is the Commission's
intent. Recent challenges to Seward's local cultural and historic vitality included:
• Moving the local high school outside the city's downtown
o Concern-Removed the youth from the downtown and made them less likely to engage in
the community
• Lack of housing to suit large families
o Concern-Resulting in decreased full-time residency and civic engagement
• Allegedly higher taxes in the immediate downtown, discouraging year-round residents to move in
o Concern-Although summer residents are vital,houses are empty most of the year and
there are fewer people in school and involved in town affairs.
• Designating"historic districts", for example 3rd Avenue
o Concern-Strict connotation and puts people off preservation when they feel they are being
told what to do with their property
• Absence of local education on Seward's history or what historic preservation means
o Concern-Promotes ambivalence and lack of commitment from citizens to participate
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• Lack of monetary funding from local government and/or disagreements over how existing funds
should be allocated
o Concern-Preservation is not always economically feasible for the average citizen
• Local government expresses little interest and provides minimal support for preservation efforts
amongst many competing priories
o Concern -Inadequate staff to support the Seward Historic Preservation Commission,
resulting in a loss of focus (purpose)for the organization and inadequate staffing,funding,
and visible (verbal)support- which is of no financial cost-for the Seward Museum
• Conflict between economic and industrial development and preservation
o Concern -Need to expand economically to maintain the community and historic
preservation should help and not hinder
• Deterioration of historic resources
o Concern - Cemetery is deteriorating and old buildings are being neglected and then taken
down
7.2 Opportunities
Despite challenges facing the Seward community, there are lots of opportunities to capitalize on local
resources to create preservation opportunities.The SHPC Commissioners and local citizens involved have
highlighted positive suggestions for ways to capitalize on local resources in enhancing local preservation
interest and action. Suggestions of untapped opportunities in Seward included:
• Educate citizens on historic preservation so they understand how preservation can benefit them and
their community
• Explore ways to protect historic resources through laws or other protective mechanisms
• Historic sites should all be developed and labeled
• Involve people outside the immediate town,for economic and unification purposes
• Involve local schools
• Include tourism industry in effort to highlight local history and generate heritage tourism
• Develop a sense of history among the populous by maintaining local traditions and explaining their
origin
• A book of Seward's history must be written
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• Attempt to save pre-identified endangered sites, such as the cemetery or Alaska Railroad industrial .NIS
area,through community advocacy,before considering new projects
8. Agenda for Future Action
8.1 Immediate Action
After identifying what challenges and opportunities are incorporated into Seward's historic preservation
effort,the Commission seeks to achieve the following as immediate action steps. Immediate action steps
include:
• Focus goals on issues the Commission can influence and make change
• Working with City Planning and Zoning highlight historic preservation incentives
• Seek consensus from the City about a vision for Seward to avoid past controversies and
strengthen their advising role
• Creating a voluntary design guide to unify the town while being mindful of private property
• Coordinate an annual or bi-annual meeting of all preservation entities in town to discuss
ideas and ongoing projects in order to not duplicate efforts and encourage collaboration
• Consider other towns as models if they have executed local regeneration with success
• Highlight all aspects of Seward's history
8.2 Long-term Ambitions
In addition to immediate goals for the Seward community,other themes emerged throughout the plan
update process that can be incorporated into a long-term plan for historic preservation as well as the Seward
Historic Preservation.As an organization,the SHPC wants to further their mission while also becoming a
more vibrant organization.They serve a unique role as liaison for the local government of Seward and have
the ability to advise local government on preservation issues. Long-term ambitions include:
• Encourage mindfulness of modernization while preserving local character
• Educate local people about preservation in order to engage them in preservation efforts
• Resume stronger role of being a government entity and advisor
• Maintain the integrity and authenticity of historic districts while avoiding limitations that
segregate areas of the community
8.3 Timeline before Next Plan Revision
The original plan states that a review of the standing plan shall take place annually.This review would
involve a work session to review the plan,assess progress on meeting their established goals,and focus on
developing an annual work plan.The Seward Historic Preservation Commission as it stands in 2014 seeks
to maintain this original doctrine to ensure that the Commission is focused on its mission and achieving the
goals it has set. .,011
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N` 9. Conclusion
Seward is a dynamic community that has evolved greatly over time,whether examining it from a glacial age,
pre-inhabitation perspective or while embracing the industrial age during the turn of the century or most
recently during it's evolution driven by an influx of recreational tourists. Many of those who have come to
Seward identify with the phrase, "I came, I saw, I liked, I stayed,"coined by thirty-year resident and
previous Historic Preservation Commissioner,Dan Seavy.This plan,and the shared effort that it represent
in fostering a shared vision for the future,represents one effort to preserve the historic and cultural
elements that define this unique community and its people.
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10. References '`
Alaska Department of Natural Resources Office of History&Archeology. Local goveniment preservation
programs. Retrieved from http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/grant/akclg.htm
Alaska Digital Archives. (2014).Retrieved from http://vilda.alaska.edu/cdm/index
"Alaska earthquake 50th anniversary commemoration." (2014, March 19).Seward City News. Retrieved
from http://sewardcitynews.com/2014/03/alaska-earthquake-50th-anniversary-commemoration/
Anonymous. (1982). California State capitol restoration project.WAAC Newsletter Vol. 4 No. 1.
http://cool.conservation-us.org/waac/wn/wiiO4/wn04-1/wn04-101.htm1
Barry,Mary J. (1993). Seward Alaska,A History of the Gateway City.Vol. II, 1914 to 1922 The Railroad
Construction Years.Anchorage,Alaska:MJB Barry.
Barry,Mary J. (1986).Seward Alaska,A History of the Gateway City,Vol I,Prehistory to 1914.Anchorage,
Alaska: MJP Barry.
Briney,A. (2014). Historic preservation:An overview of historic preservation and its importance to urban
planning.About.com. Retrieved from
http://geography.about.com/od/urbaneconomicgeography/a/historicpreserv.htm
City of Seward. (2014a). Historic Preservation Commission. Retrieved from ,
http://www.cityofseward.us/index.aspx?NID=863
City of Seward. (2014b). Seward Community Library and Museum. Retrieved from
http://www.cityofseward.us/index.aspx?nid=379
Pioneers of Alaska. (2014). Igloo History. Retrieved from
littp://www.pioneersofalaska.org/igloo_historylihnl.
html.
Qutekcak Native Tribe. (2014).Long history of independence and desire. Retrieved
from http://www.sewardaknatives.com/about/
Resurrection Bay Historical Society.General Information. Retrieved from
http://wvvw.resbayhistorical.org/general-information/
Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Official Seward Historic Preservation Commission website.
Retrieved from http://www.cityofseward.net/hpc/seward_history/index.html
Seward Small Boat Harbor. (2014). Discover Alaska's Marine Adventure Capital.Retrieved from
http://vvww.cityofseward.net/harbor/
Trail Groups in the Kenai Peninsula. Date unknown. Iditarod Trail Blazers, Seward Chapter.Retrieved
from http://www2.borough.kenai.ak.us/planningdept/trail%20commission/trailgroups/iditarod.lntm
USDI Park Service, Kenai Fjords National Park,Alaska. (2014). News. Retrieved from
http://www.nps.gov/kefj/parknews/hidex.htm
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116.0, USDI Park Service, Denver Service Center. (1995). Kenai Fjords National Park,Alaska,Front Country
Development Concept Plan, Environmental Assessment.
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11 . Appendices
Appendix A. Certified Local Government Grant Scope of Work
Appendix B. Seward Community Survey
Appendix C. Results of 2014 Survey
Appendix D. Summary of Seward Public Forum (April 2014)
Appendix E. Contact Information for Local Historic and Cultural Preservation
Organizations
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Appendix A
PROJECT INFORMATION
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
a. This grant application is to request funding to provide the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission (SHPC) resources to review and revise the Seward Historic Preservation
Plan (SHPP). The original plan was adopted by Seward City Council Resolution 96-133
on October 14, 1996 A preliminary review of the plan reveals outdated priorities along
with goals and objectives that have been completed. It is the wish of the Commission to
make the plan reflect the community's current vision for historic preservation and
become a useful guide for the HPC's of the future.
b. The original Seward Historic Preservation Plan was jointly funded by the City of Seward
and Alaska Office of History and Archaeology in 1995. This plan has served as a guide
for the SHPC over the past 18 years.
c. The project manager, in tandem with the SHPC, has worked on CLG grants since 2008.
They include the Hoben Park planters, the Historic Iditarod Trial Centennial Monument
and the Seward Cemetery Survey as well as travel grants.
d. The original SHPP enabled the SHPC to introduce and implement historic preservation
concepts to the community of Seward. Through public education and completion of
highly visible restoration projects such as Hoben Park, the people of Seward have gained
respect for their heritage and are aware of the work that is needed to preserve it. An
updated SHPP will continue this trend. The review and revision of the original plan,
including public outreach, will bring additional attention to the Commission and their
work and conceivably encourage more participation.
e. A review and revision of the SHPP is intended to benefit the SHPC by updating their
mission and purpose. This project will also benefit the larger community by bringing
Seward's current preservation needs into focus, offering an opportunity to become
involved in the process and implementation of the plan.
2. PRESERVATION OBJECTIVES
a. Review and revision of the SHPP has been on the SHPC priorities since 2004.
b. While revising the SHPP contributes to most of the six goals and objectives of the Alaska
Historic Preservation Plan, it most readily aligns with the fifth goal of providing
incentives to encourage historic preservation. An updated preservation plan builds on the
work of the past and uses new community input and fresh ideas to identify future vision
and projects. A viable plan for historic preservation is evidence to the community,
businesses and visitors of the level of pride and respect Seward has for their history.
c. The current SHPP has served its purpose. Seward is proud of the restoration work that
has been done on Hoben Park and the extensive documentation that has been done on its
cemeteries, two of the many successful projects tackled by the SHPC through CLG
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grants. However, the current plan reads as if they are still to be done. A goal for the
revision is to make it easier to update the goals and objectives.
Eh This project will build on the work that was done to create a plan for historic preservation ,..r►
in 1996 and the experience gained as the projects were completed. The revision will
incorporate current technologies which enable easier access and updating for the future as
well as present the history of Seward and the need to foster and support a public affinity
for preservation.
3. PROJECT LOCATION
a. The SHPP will address preservation needs for the City of Seward as defined by its
governmental boundaries.
4. WORK PLAN
a. Review and revision of the SHPP will be done in three phases.
a. Phase 1: After an initial planning session with selected strategic planning
consultants the Commission will begin their work. Gathering public input will be
the first phase which includes a public meeting and on-line survey. Special
invitations to contribute will be sent to Qutekcak Native Tribe, Seward Chamber
of Commerce, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Resurrection Bay
Conservation Alliance and Kenai Fjords National Parks Cultural Resources
personnel. Consultants will All public input will compile this information along
with a list of revisions from the Commission. A second community meeting will
be held to present what was heard and get feedback.
b. Phase 2: SHPC will utilize the City of Seward procedures to hire a consultant to
work with an Ad Hoc Committee to create a draft revision utilizing the new data.
They will submit their draft to the whole SHPC for review and once again to the
public for additional feedback_
c. Phase 3: When the Commission feels the document is in its final form they will
approve it for review by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission. Once the
SP&Z has approved the plan revision it will be sent to the Seward City Council
for final adoption.
b. The SHPC has read through their current plan, highlighting needed revisions. They have
also reviewed plans from Juneau and other Alaskan towns and have reviewed the
National Park Service Planning Companion found at www.nps.org.
c. Please see Attachment #1 Work Schedule found at the end of this request.
5. PROJECT PERSONNEL
a. Program facilitation will be completed by a strategic planning consultant. Estimates for
the budget were received by Foraker Group. Should the grant be funded the
Commission will review other possibilities for this service for comparison of costs and
services provided.
b. Patricia Linville, Seward Community Library Museum Director and City of Seward
Administration Representative to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and
Tim Morrow City of Seward Liaison to SHPC are the two government employees
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responsible for this project.
c. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission will provide support for the public
outreach activities and assistance in creating the revision of the plan. They will
designate an Ad Hoc Plan Revision Committee of two commissioners. This Committee
will work with the HP Consultant to create a draft revision to be presented to the SHPC
for review and approval.
d. All SHPC Commissioners are volunteers and their time is offered as in-kind services.
e. Paid personnel include public meeting facilitators, on-line survey management and
consulting and writing services that will be obtained through the COS RFP process.
6. BUDGET (please see Attachment#2 Budget Detail)
7. FINAL PRODUCTS
a. The final product of this request will be a revised SHPP ready for City Council
approval. The completed plan will be built upon input received from public forums
conducted by the Commission with the guidance of professional facilitators.
b. Should the proposal be considered for partial funding, the professional facilitation of
public forums to obtain community input should be considered as essential to getting the
revision process underway and poised for future funding.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a. See attached letter of support from Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and
�w. HP Commission Resolution as Attachment#3.
CHECKLIST
Applicant, have you:
X been certified under the Certified Local Government program?
X signed and had notarized this application?
X provided the information requested on each page of the application package?
X addressed all Work Plan items for your project?
X signed the Statement of Willingness to Comply with Requirements of Federal
Grant Program?
NAattached maps showing location of project?
NAattached photographs or clear photocopies showing overall character of properties for
survey,National Register nomination,predevelopment and development projects?
X attached letters of support from the community and, if needed,property owners?
X explained historic preservation commission involvement in the project, and addressed its
role in the review process?
Application Deadline: To be considered for FY13 Historic Preservation funding, applications
must be postmarked or delivered by Friday,March 22,2013. Only complete,signed, dated,
"ar notarized applications will be considered. Post,fax,e-mail, or deliver the application to:
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Appendix B
Seward Historic Preservation Plan Update Survey ..�+
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission is updating their Historic Preservation Plan, which
was originally written in 1996, and is seeking to engage local citizens in the process.This survey is
intended to collect information and ideas to inform the plan update process.We will be collecting
survey responses from mid-April until Thursday, May 15th.
Once completed, please return to a Seward Historic Preservation Commission affiliate or mail to:
Nuka Research and Planning Group, P.O. Box 175, Seldovia, Alaska 99663.
1) What category best describes you?
o Local government o Non-profit agency
o State agency o Private business
o Federal agency o Private citizen
o Other(borough)
2) How informed do you consider yourself about historic preservation?
o Not very informed, and not interested in learning more
o Not very informed, but interested in learning more
o Moderately informed
o Well informed
3) In what ways are you engaged with Seward's historic and cultural resources?Check all
that apply. woo
o Participated in a historic or cultural organization in town
o Attended historic and cultural events
o Visited historic and cultural sites (museum, library, etc.)
o Researched the history of Seward (books, archives, online, etc.)
o Other
o None
4) What are Seward's significant historic resources,from your perspective?
5) The current plan focuses on the following. Check all that are important to you.
o Geography o Spiritual Structures and
o Early Native Influence Sites
o Explorations and Settlement o Educational and Social
o Military and Government Institutions
o Commerce and Economic o Recreation
Development o Disasters
o Transportation o Other
o Communications
6) The Historic Preservation Commission has identified the following areas that may receive
greater emphasis in the revised Historic Preservation Plan. Which one is most important to
you?
o Native history, resource and land use
o Commercial fishing
o World War II
o 1964 Good Friday Earthquake
o Exxon Valdez spill and impacts
o Other
7) What value do you place on Seward's historic and archeological properties? (1=low;
5=high)
Answer:
8) Considering the current political and economic climate in Seward, select historic
preservation assistance that would be most effective. (You may choose more than one.)
o Local Protective Legislation
o State Protective Legislation
o Local Economic Incentives
o State Economic Incentives
o Private Financial Incentives
o Nonprofit Financial Incentives
o Public Education
9) What are the most pressing challenges to historic preservation in Seward?
10) What, if any, concerns do you have about historic preservation activities in Seward?
11) Please provide any additional comments or information you would like to offer.
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Appendix D
Seward Community Library
Seward Historic Preservation 6th 239 6 Avenue
Commission Public Forum Seward,Alaska 99664
Meeting Summary Tuesday—April 22,2014
6:30—9:00 pm AK
PARTICIPANTS: Tim Robertson,Michelle Prior,John French,Tim"Chops"Morrow,Linda Lasota,Patty
Linville, Sarah Fink,Lee Poleske,Dave Hamner, Shannon Kovac, Valerie Ringsland, Willard Dunhum,Leah
Erickson, and Karen Kurtz
Summary
Review Purpose of the Meeting
This meeting was intended to collect input from the citizens of Seward on what they would like to
see in the revised version of their historic preservation plan.
Introduction to the Evening
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission welcomed forum attendees and stated that since all
goals from the plan created in 1996 had been met,that they were seeking input for an updated plan.
The meeting was turned over to Nuka Research and people introduced themselves and explained
their interest in historic preservation and in Seward. Some are interested in history because they had
lived it and others are focused on preserving it for the next generation.
Describe historic preservation.
Historic preservation can encompass culture and traditions as well as buildings. It is important to
preserve what is there today because it will be historic in the future, even the new buildings.
Examples of successful preservation regeneration projects in other cities were mentioned, including
Sacramento, California. Communities like this create a linkage to the past that draws people and
Seward is one of the few communities in Alaska that could do this successfully. The grid is
something to preserve and further designating only certain areas to be "historic districts", like 3`d
Avenue,would be a mistake.
Concerns for Seward
In the last plan,the downtown area was considered fragile and everyone agreed it was still fragile.
Moving the schools outside of the town was cited as a hit to the local community. Lack of housing to
suit large families and allegedly higher taxes in town prevented year round residents from moving in.
Summer residents are vital, but leave empty houses for most of the year and there are fewer people
in the schools and involved in the town.
vire
Review Purpose of the Meeting
This meeting was intended to collect input from the citizens of Seward on what they would like to
see in the revised version of their historic preservation plan.
Introduction to the Evening
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission welcomed forum attendees and stated that since all
goals from the plan created in 1996 had been met, that they were seeking input for an updated plan.
The meeting was turned over to Nuka Research and people introduced themselves and explained
their interest in historic preservation and in Seward. Some are interested in history because they had
lived it and others are focused on preserving it for the next generation.
Describe historic preservation.
Historic preservation can encompass culture and traditions as well as buildings. It is important to
preserve what is there today because it will be historic in the future,even the new buildings.
Examples of successful preservation regeneration projects in other cities were mentioned, including
Sacramento, California. Communities like this create a linkage to the past that draws people and
Seward is one of the few communities in Alaska that could do this successfully. The grid is
something to preserve and further designating only certain areas to be "historic districts", like 3rd
Avenue, would be a mistake.
Concerns for Seward
In the last plan, the downtown area was considered fragile and everyone agreed it was still fragile.
Moving the schools outside of the town was cited as a hit to the local community. Lack of housing to
suit large families and allegedly higher taxes in town prevented year round residents from moving in.
Summer residents are vital, but leave empty houses for most of the year and there are fewer people
in the schools and involved in the town.
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Appendix E. Contact Information for Local Historic and Cultural ...rr
Preservation Organizations
Pioneers of Alaska Igloo No. 9
• www.Pioneersofalaska.org
• https://www.facebook.corn/PioneersofAlaskaSewardlgloos
PO Box 579
Seward, AK 99664
Resurrection Bay Historical Society
• http://www.resbayhistorical.org/
•
PO Box 55 Seward, AK 99664
• rbhs1903 @gmait.com
Seward Community Library Et Museum (great website)
http://www.cityofseward.us/index.aspx?nid=379
•
Ph: (907) 224-4082 Fx: (907) 224-3521
•
PO Box 2389
239 6th Ave
Seward, AK 99664 r.r
• library@cityofseward.net
Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers
• http://www2.borough.kenai.ak.us/planningdept/trail%20commission/trail
groups/iditarod.htm
• Dan Seavey - 224-3518
Linda Sewall - 224-3581
• P.O. Box 1923 Seward, Alaska 99664
Qutekcak Native Tribe
• http://www.sewardaknatives.com/
•
224-3118
•
PO Box 1467
211 3rd Ave
Seward, AK 99664
▪ finance@qntak.org
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Rachel James
wr. From: John French <PESA @gci.net>
Sent: Monday,August 18, 2014 3:36 PM
To: Valarie Kingsland; Suzi Towsley; Linda Lasota
Cc: Rachel James
Subject: SHPC Meeting and draft HPP
Attachments: clgstateguidelines.pdf;Alaska preservepin.pdf
First I want to apologize to Valarie for giving you the wrong date for the next SHPC meeting when we spoke
about calendars at the RBHS Conference Host Committee meeting last week. As you probably know by now
the SHPC regular meeting and work session are next week 27 August not day after tomorrow as I told you. At
the last SHPC work session we did discuss both keeping our regular meeting date (20 August) or pushing it
back a week to 27 August. I mistakenly thought we had decided on keeping the 20 August meeting date and
entered it into my calendar accordingly. Sorry for the confusion.
Regarding the Draft 2014 Seward Historic Preservation Plan:
I have reviewed the Plan and I have to say it falls well short of my hopes or expectations. I am working on my
comments and proposed edits, which will be extensive. They will be available by the 27 August work session.
I am beginning to have grave doubts about following the timeline for Plan approval we laid out at the prior
work session. These are as follows:
1. Half the SHPC Commissioners were not on the Commission for any of the discussions leading up to the
draft HPP being dropped into their laps.
\.. 2. We have not been very successful in"casting the broad net"to capture public opinion as promised to
both SHPO and the Alaska Historic Preservation Commission.
I know Linda feels we met our goals,which we may have done on paper, but we did not meet them very
well.
a. The survey instrument was prepared without final SHPC review. It was intended to be capture
opinions following discussion, not as a standalone survey. That is not how we used it. Lee
Poleski, a prominent Seward historian has described it as "a bad survey".
b. Student involvement: Commissioner Fink did a good job setting this up. However as she
reported to SHPC, she met with one class spoke briefly and distributed the survey.
c. Senior Citizen involvement: Commissioner Lasota and I interviewed the handful of Seniors
who happened to be at lunch when we arrived for a meeting which had not been announced.
d. Business community involvement: We distributed the surveys at one Chamber of Commerce
luncheon without any lead in regarding what SHPC was doing or why the HPP revision should
be important to the business community.
e. Community"town hall" or"listening session": We had planned to request input at a meeting
which discussed an aspect, or aspects, of Seward history. We could have done it on commercial
fisheries if the library administration had approved going ahead with my prior leg work. They
wanted to arrange it themselves. We ended up without an introductory topic for a meeting which
barely received proper public notice and virtually not publicity.
3. The HPP needs to clearly state the authorities for a local Historic Preservation Plan. This draft does not.
It should cite the CLG requirements, and Goals from the Alaska HPP, with which the local HPP must
be "compatible". The definition of historic preservation should be derived from those plus the four
�`. Criteria(A-D) for the National Register of Historic Places. These our roots, this is where CLG and
SHPC came from.
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4. The HPP needs to be dynamic enough to catch the interest of those less interested in Seward's history.
It needs to have an optimistic tone. It should present a plan and layout ways to get there. It needs public
buy-in which we have not achieved.
5. The final question must be, is the draft HPP before us an improvement on the 1996 HPP? If not we •.e!'
should either reject this draft HPP, or find a way to continue the process of improving it.
I see three ways we can continue working to improve the Draft 2014 Seward Historic Preservation Plan. They
all include continuing our process of edits and improvements on the existing draft. Then we should use that
revised draft to seek another round of well-planned and well-publicized public input.
1. We could allow our contract with Nuka to end but request an extension for the CLG grant which ends
with completion of the revised HPP. This would leave us to do the final public input and editing.
2. We could apply for a supplemental CLG grant to facilitate further public input, and extend Nuka's
contract to do further writing and editing.
3. We could apply for a supplemental CLG grant with the same goals at#2 but hire a different contractor.
Perhaps one with more expertise in the economic benefits of historic preservation. I don't have any ideas
who this might be, and I expect it would be more expensive than our current CLG contractor.
These are my thoughts for now. I will pass along specific comments/edits on sections of the draft HPP as I
complete them.
John S. French, PhD
Vice Chair, SPHC
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Rachel James
From: Dwayne Atwood
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 3:41 PM
To: Christopher Edgar; Cindy Ecklund;Janet Coulter; Martha Fleming
Cc: Donna Glenz
Subject: FW: SHPC Preservation Plan Draft
Hello Commissioners,
Below is a link to the draft Seward Historic Preservation Plan, which is available for public comment. I can provide a PDF
of the document or hard copies, if you wish.
Thank you,
Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician
Certified Floodplain Manager, CFM
City of Seward
P.O. Box 167
Seward,Alaska 99664
907-224-4049
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From: Johanna Kinney
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:25 AM
To: Johanna Kinney
Subject: FW: SHPC Preservation Plan Draft
Seward Historic Preservation Plan Available for Public Review
The draft Seward Historic Preservation Plan is available for public review and comment. Copies of the draft
Historic Preservation Plan are also available for public review at City Hall and Seward Community Library &
Museum. The public are welcome and encouraged to submit comments on the Draft Historic Preservation
Plan to michelleprior Ca�nukaresearch.com, or written comments may be delivered to the Seward
Community Library front desk. All comments are due by Friday, September 5th. The Seward Historic
Preservation Commission intend to review and discuss the draft plan in a work session following their
August 27th meeting.
Click on the link below to access the plan:
Historic Preservation Plan Draft
Johanna Kinney for
Rachel James
'\. Program Coordinator
Seward Community Library Museum
239 6th Ave/PO Box 2389 — Seward, AK 99664
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From: Michelle Prior <michelleprior @nukaresearch.com> w,.
Sent: Tuesday,August 05, 2014 1:58 PM
To: Rachel James
Cc: Tim Robertson; Sierra Fletcher
Subject: SHPC Preservation Plan Draft
Attachments: 140805 Seward HPP DRAFT FOR REVIEW.pdf; 140422
Seward_PublicForumAttendance.pdf
Hello Rachel,
Attached is the draft version of the updated Seward Historic Preservation Plan. Thank you for your help in the
past couple weeks!
Our understanding from our last meeting is that this will be released to the Commissioners as of today and they
can share their comments with us. Any comments and/or changes that a Commissioner view as critical before
public release can be addressed if submitted by COB on Thursday,August 7th. If we received any of these
emergency changes, I will return an updated draft version to you to release for public comment on Tuesday,
August 12th. I have attached our attendance list from the Public Forum on April 22nd if you'd like to email the
draft plan directly to those people for comments as they have already demonstrated an interest.
We will expect to receive all comments from the Commissioners and the public by Friday, September 5th. We
can then make changes to the document and discuss them in mid-September.
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If possible, we would really appreciate help with some more information for the Appendices as well. If the
Commission would still like to include them, are there existing documents for the following Appendices?
- Seward Vicinity Map, Local Historic Districts, and National Register Sites
- Seward Historical Site Inventory
- The cemetery list and/or totem pole research that was mentioned on the call
There is one thing in particular we need some assistance from the Commissioners. We'd like to add a section
called "Past SHPC Preservation Achievements" and highlight what preservation efforts have been recognized
since the 1996 plan was adopted. Perhaps they can reference the Goals from the original SHPP, which start on
page 40 under "Agenda for Future Action", and let me know specifically which items were completed? This
could be discussed during our mid-September meeting as well.
Just for your knowledge, we recognize that the Commission is largely made of new members who weren't
present for the 1996 plan. The project started with focusing the Commission on their mission and role in the
community and only recently turned to action items. If the Commission can refer to the Goals and Action Items,
as mentioned above, and see if there's anything they'd like to include,that would be very helpful.
Again, thank you for everything so far and please get in touch if you have questions. I will be out of the office
from Monday, August 11th and return on Monday, August 25th. During that time, please contact Sierra Fletcher
(sierra @nukaresearch.com; 207 841 0604) or Tim Robertson(timrobertson @nukaresearch.com; 907 234 7821
if you have questions or need anything.
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Please instruct Commissioners and the public to me directly at michelleprior(a,nukaresearch.corn as I will be
compiling the comments upon my return- or, of course, any urgent comments received by Thursday, August 7.
Thank you for the opportunity to work on this interesting project.
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Patricia Linville
Library Museum Director
Seward Community Library Musuem
Via email: plinville @cityofseward.net
Dear Ms. Linville,
Please accept this letter as our proposal to help the Seward Historic Preservation Committee
(HPC) in revising the Seward Historic Preservation Plan(HPP). This proposal is based on
our understanding of your emails of August 13th and 16th, and our telephone conversation on
the 16th. We are excited about this opportunity to work with the HPC and your community to
review and revise the HPP. Our project team would include myself as the Principle
Investigator, Sierra Fletcher as the Technical Writer, Kathleen George as the Graphic Artist,
and Michelle Prior as Editor. I would manage the project and facilitate meetings in Seward.
Sierra and Michelle will coordinate with the HPC for planning, conducting the on-line
survey, and revisions to the HPP. Kathleen George will provide graphics and document
production.
I am co-owner of the firm and have lived in Alaska 37 years. My skills relevant to your
project are facilitation and project management. Sierra is a Senior Project Manager with the
firm and a very accomplished technical writer. Kathleen is an outstanding graphic artist and
produces almost all of our reports and websites. Michelle is new to Nuka Research, but
brings with her a brand new degree in American Studies and her experience as an intern for
the Massachusetts Historical Society. We can provide resumes and examples of our work, if
you wish.
The overall schedule is certainly possible, but I will be out of State for much September and
would prefer to hold the forum on October 2. I will be in Seward that day for another project
and could facilitate the forum in the evening without the HPP project incurring any travel
costs. Sierra and Michelle could coordinate with you and the HPC in my absence and plan
the forum and survey in September. The Public Input phase of the project would still be
completed by the end of November and the remainder of the project could proceed as you
have outlined.
The estimate costs for the project are $9,635 as presented in the attached spreadsheet. I have
a high confidence in the first task-Public Forum and Survey, but the second task-Revise
Historic Presentation Plan will depend on the amount of work required to revise the plan and
this estimate represents my best guest. We are motivated to work on this project and happy
to work with you to achieve your goal of revising the HPP on a solid foundation of
community participation and input.
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Historic Preservation Fund
State-Local Agreement for Certified Local Government
CFDA # 15.904 HPF Project # 13596
This grant agreement is between the State of Alaska,by and through the State Historic
Preservation Officer for purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended,
(P.L. 96-515)HEREAF I ER,THE STATE,and
Ciry of-Seward EIN c-l2-6000036 HEREAFTER,THE GRANTEE
13o' 167 Seward. :1 K 99664
Article 1. Grant Title: Se ward Historic Preservation Plan Revision
Article 2. Appendices: Appendices referred to in this agreement and attached to it are
considered part of it.
Article 3. Performance of Services
3.1 Appendix A sets forth the Scope of Work to be performed by the Grantee.
3.2 Appendix B sets forth the project budget.
3.3 Appendix C sets forth the project progress and final reports which must be
supplied to the State,and special conditions of the grant.
3.4 Appendix D sets forth the financial reports that must be supplied to the State,
the payment schedule for the disbursement of funds to the Grantee, and
audit requirements.
3.5 Appendix E sets forth required amendment procedures.
3.6 Appendix F: Assurances Non-Construction Programs; Certifications
Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters;Lower
Tier Covered Transactions; Drug-Free Workplace; Lobbying;Statement of
Willingness to Comply with Requirements of Federal Grant,and other applicable
Federal or State statutes, and the requirements of the National Park Service
governing the performance of services under this grant.
3.7 Appendix G: Project proposal as submitted by the Grantee is made a part of this
agreement by this reference.
Article 4. Period of Performance: The period of performance of the grant agreement begins
and ends September 30,2014 .
There can be no time extensions.
Article 5. Consideration
5.1 The estimated total cost of the project is$ 13,420
The Federal share of the project is $ 8,052
The estimated non-federal share of the project is S 5,368
5.2 In full consideration of the Grantee's performance under this grant agreement,
the State shall apply to the National Park Service for sixty percent(60%)
of the estimated total cost of the project or sixty percent(60%)of the
actual total cost of the project,whichever is less, in accordance with
Appendix B and Appendix D of this agreement.
5.3 An administrative surcharge,which may fluctuate, but will not exceed 19%
of the total direct costs, shall be assessed and retained by the State.
5.4 Twenty percent(20%) of the total payment to Grantee may be withheld
until final products and completion reports have been submitted and approved.
Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: HFP Certified Local Government Page 1
5.5 When billing the State, the Grantee shall refer to the HPF Project Number and send '•
billing to: State of Alaska 4k,
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Office of History and Archaeology
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1310
Anchorage,AK 99501
FOR DNR USE ONLY
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Grantee Information and Signature Grant Tracking Data
Sponsor Name: Individual or Entity AWD
City of Seward LOC
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• ad Title: Type .r Print Authority
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State of Alaska Information and Signature Source RD
Department of Natural Resources Encumbrance No.
Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Financial Coding
Office of History and Archaeology Vendor No.
Signature Date Project Name: Seward Historic
Preservation Plan Revision
Name and Title: Type or Print Grant Purpose: Planning
-- Judith E.Bittner,State Historic Preservation Officer
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NOTARY STATEMENT
This certifies that on the L-1,9 day ,2013,before me a Notary
Public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commis 'oned and sworn,personally appeared
` -�\ice who executed and acknowledged this
instrument on behalf of the (.2.N .-A, ac , ,r.,o .
The said '. PrI, kku.,,.T-c\ Ca frL' L , after being duly sworn according to
law,stated under oath that he/she is the
and that he/she executed and acknowledged the same freely and voluntarily as the free and
voluntary act and deed on behalf of the CA 1 +C 43, A.
WITNE. S my hand and official seal the day and year in this certifica 1 Nitten.
Signature:No ary Public 'NOTE �1
My commission expires a—\L-\— (�\ cs;1 IC:' .
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Appendix A: Scope of Work
Project Timeline& Deliverables
HPF Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision
HPF Project Number: 13545 Grantee Initia
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Grant Period: to September 30,2014 Federal Share: $ 8,052
Recipient will review and revise the Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Seward(COS). The
project will include public meetings and a survey to get input from residents. The final plan will include
goals, objectives, and activities to guide the community's historic preservation efforts for at least three
years. The recipient and contractor should review the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Preservation Planning(www.nps.gov/histotyflocal-law/arch stnds.l.htrn)and.
Guidelines for Local Surveys: A Basis for Preservation Planning.
Timeline Project Deliverables
Oct,Jan,Apr,Jul Submit to the Office of History and Archaeology(OHA)a quarterly
progress report describing project activities during the preceding three
months, referencing benchmarks in this scope of work.
Aug—Sept 2013 Contract with a consultant(s) qualified and experienced with planning to
work with the Seward Historic Preservation Commission(SHPC)to
determine a process to get widespread public input and to revise/write a
historic preservation plan. Submit a copy of the contractor's resume
to the ORA for review and approval before executing contract.
Oct—Dec 2013 Conduct public meetings to talk about historic preservation in Seward
and solicit public input through an on-line survey. Submit with the
quarterly report a list of groups/organizations personally contacted
to participate in the meetings and survey.
Jan-Feb 2014 Analyze public input; discuss and determine historic preservation goals,
objectives, and activities for the plan; revise/write historic preservation
plan.
March 2014 Submit draft plan to the OHA,the COS, and the SHPC members for 30-
day review and comment.
April—September 2014 Consider all review comments and revise material as appropriate. Hold
public meetings to report on findings and recommendations and submit
plan to the COS Planning and Zoning Commission.
September 30,2014 Submit final products to OHA:
1) 2 printed copies and 1 electronic version of the Seward Historic
Preservation Plan.
2) Narrative report describing project activities(who,what,where,
when,why), including summaries of public meetings and review
comments and schedule to get plan adopted by COS
3) Minutes of SHPC meetings showing its awareness and participation
in the project.
4) Final billing with backup financial documentation.
Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: HFP Certified Local Government Page 3
Appendix B: Budget
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HPF Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision
HPF Project Number: 13596
COST CATEGORIES:
Personal Services* 4,000.00
TraveUPer Diem 500.00
Materials/Supplies 200.00
Contractual 7,500.00
Other 0.00
Total Direct Costs 12,200.00
x 10 %State Admin Surcharge 1,220.00
Total Project Costs 13,420.00
40%Grantee Match 5,368.00
60%Federal Share 8,052.00
Minus the surcharge - 1,220.00
Maximum Reimbursement to Grantee 6,832.00
* Services shall be valued at the employee's regular rate of pay provided these services are for the same
skill for which the employee is normally paid. If the services are not for the same skill for which the
employee is normally paid,the person must be professionally skilled in the work being performed. When
this is the case,the wage rate used will be consistent with those paid for similar work in the labor market
in which the grantee competes.
if a volunteer performs services outside his profession or trade, volunteer time must be valued at the
Federal minimum wage rate unless a higher rate can be documented as applicable and is approved by the
State Historic Preservation Office.
In no case may an employee or consultant service be charged at a rate of more than$89.41 per hour to the
grant. If employee or consultant services exceed this rate, only the amount up to and including$89.41
may be charged to the Historic Preservation Fund grant or used as matching expenses.
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Appendix C: Special Conditions
HPF Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision
HPF Project Number: 13596
1. Progress reports detailing project activity to date will be due quarterly and a final narrative report
is due October 31,2014. or until financial reports and final products as identified in Appendix
A: Scope of Work are submitted to and accepted by the State Historic Preservation Officer. The
final narrative report is distinct from the final products. The report details the methodology,
activities, and timeline over the life of the grant.
2. All project products must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines
for History and Archaeology. The final products must describe how the work complied.
3. All publications using information gathered under this grant must acknowledge support by the
National Park Service and the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation,Office of
History and Archaeology in the following manner:
The research for this publication has been financed in part with Federal funds from the
National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and through the assistance of the State of
Alaska Office of History and Archaeology, Department of Natural Resources. However, the
contents and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the
Department of the Interior or the Department of Natural Resources, nor does the mention of
trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the
Department of the Interior or the Department of Natural Resources.
4. Appendix D: Reporting Requirements,Payment Schedule and Audit Requirements; Appendix E:
Amendment Procedures; Appendix F:Assurances and Certifications;and Appendix G: Project
Proposal as submitted by Grantee are made a part of this Agreement by reference.
5. In addition to the terms described in this Grant Agreement, all federal requirements governing
grants(Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-87 or A-122, A-102 or A-I10,and A-128
are applicable. See the circulars online:http:iiwww.whitehouse.gov/ornh/circulars.
6. This Grant Agreement provides for the voluntary and involuntary suspension or termination of
said Agreement consistent with all Federal requirements governing grants.
7. If applicable, a 10-year protective covenant must be attached to the deed and a copy must be
supplied to the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology_ The covenant will apply when there
is a change in ownership; it will be enforceable by Alaska law, and will be monitored by the
Alaska Office of History and Archaeology. The covenant is effective upon execution of the
document,and must be recorded prior to the disbursement of HPF funds. After HPF funds have
been disbursed,they cannot be repaid to avoid the deed restriction.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
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a. This grant application is to request funding to provide the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission (SHPC) resources to review and revise the Seward Historic Preservation
Plan(SHPP). The original plan was adopted by Seward City Council Resolution 96-133
on October 14, 1996 A preliminary review of the plan reveals outdated priorities along
with goals and objectives that have been completed. It is the wish of the Commission to
make the plan reflect the community's current vision for historic preservation and
become a useful guide for the HPC's of the future.
b. The original Seward Historic Preservation Plan was jointly funded by the City of Seward
and Alaska Office of History and Archaeology in 1995. This plan has served as a guide
for the SHPC over the past 18 years.
c. The project manager, in tandem with the SHPC, has worked on CLG grants since 2008.
They include the Hoben Park planters, the Historic Iditarod Trial Centennial Monument
and the Seward Cemetery Survey as well as travel grants.
d. The original SHPP enabled the SHPC to introduce and implement historic preservation
concepts to the community of Seward. Through public education and completion of
highly visible restoration projects such as Hoben Park, the people of Seward have gained
respect for their heritage and are aware of the work that is needed to preserve it. An
updated SHPP will continue this trend. The review and revision of the original plan,
including public outreach, will bring additional attention to the Commission and their
work and conceivably encourage more participation.
e. A review and revision of the SHPP is intended to benefit the SHPC by updating their
mission and purpose. This project will also benefit the larger community by bringing
Seward's current preservation needs into focus, offering an opportunity to become
involved in the process and implementation of the plan.
2. PRESERVATION OBJECTIVES
a. Review and revision of the SHPP has been on the SHPC priorities since 2004.
b. While revising the SHPP contributes to most of the six goals and objectives of the Alaska
Historic Preservation Plan, it most readily aligns with the fifth goal of providing
incentives to encourage historic preservation. An updated preservation plan builds on the
work of the past and uses new community input and fresh ideas to identify future vision
and projects. A viable plan for historic preservation is evidence to the community,
businesses and visitors of the level of pride and respect Seward has for their history.
c. The current SHPP has served its purpose. Seward is proud of the restoration work that
has been done on Hoben Park and the extensive documentation that has been done on its
`, cemeteries, two of the many successful projects tackled by the SHPC through CLG
HPF Grant Application for CLGs 4 Rev.Jan 2013
grants. However, the current plan reads as if they are still to be done. A goal for the
revision is to make it easier to update the goals and objectives.
This project will build on the work that was done to create a plan for historic preservation
in 1996 and the experience gained as the projects were completed. The revision will
incorporate current technologies which enable easier access and updating for the future as
well as present the history of Seward and the need to foster and support a public affinity
for preservation.
3. PROJECT LOCATION
a. The SHPP will address preservation needs for the City of Seward as defined by its
governmental boundaries.
4. WORK PLAN
a. Review and revision of the SHPP will be done in three phases.
a. Phase 1: After an initial planning session with selected strategic planning
consultants the Commission will begin their work. Gathering public input will be
the first phase which includes a public meeting and on-line survey. Special
invitations to contribute will be sent to Qutekcak Native Tribe, Seward Chamber
of Commerce, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Resurrection Bay
Conservation Alliance and Kenai Fjords National Parks Cultural Resources
personnel. -Ceustiltantll All public input will compile this information along
with a list of revisions from the Commission. A second community meeting will
be held to present what was heard and get feedback.
b. Phase 2: SHPC will utilize the City of Seward procedures to hire a consultant to
work with an Ad Hoc Committee to create a draft revision utilizing the new data.
They will submit their draft to the whole SHPC for review and once again to the
public for additional feedback.
c. Phase 3: When the Commission feels the document is in its final form they will
approve it for review by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission. Once the
SP&Z has approved the plan revision it will be sent to the Seward City Council
for final adoption.
b. The SHPC has read through their current plan, highlighting needed revisions. They have
also reviewed plans from Juneau and other Alaskan towns and have reviewed the
National Park Service Planning Companion found at www.nps.org.
c. Please see Attachment #1 Work Schedule found at the end of this request.
5. PROJECT PERSONNEL
a. Program facilitation will be completed by a strategic planning consultant. Estimates for
the budget were received by Foraker Group. Should the grant be funded the
Commission will review other possibilities for this service for comparison of costs and
services provided.
b. Patricia Linville, Seward Community Library Museum Director and City of Seward
Administration Representative to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and
Tim Morrow City of Seward Liaison to SHPC are the two government employees
HPF Grant Application for CLGs 5 Rev:Jan 2013
responsible for this project.
c. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission will provide support for the public
outreach activities and assistance in creating the revision of the plan. They will
designate an Ad Hoc Plan Revision Committee of two commissioners. This Committee
will work with the HP Consultant to create a draft revision to be presented to the SHPC
for review and approval.
d. All SHPC Commissioners are volunteers and their time is offered as in-kind services.
e. Paid personnel include public meeting facilitators, on-line survey management and
consulting and writing services that will be obtained through the COS RFP process.
6. BUDGET (please see Attachment#2 Budget Detail)
7. FINAL, PRODUCTS
a. The final product of this request will be a revised SHPP ready for City Council
approval. The completed plan will be built upon input received from public forums
conducted by the Commission with the guidance of professional facilitators.
b. Should the proposal be considered for partial funding, the professional facilitation of
public forums to obtain community input should be considered as essential to getting the
revision process underway and poised for future funding.
S. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a. See attached letter of support from Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and
1141.- HP Commission Resolution as Attachment#3.
CHECKLIST
Applicant, have you:
X been certified under the Certified Local Government program?
X signed and had notarized this application?
X rovided the information requested on each page of the application package?
X addressed all Work Plan items for your project?
X signed the Statement of Willingness to Comply with Requirements of Federal
Grant Program?
NAattached maps showing location of project?
NAattached photographs or clear photocopies showing overall character of properties for
survey, National Register nomination,predevelopment and development projects?
X attached letters of support from the community and, if needed,property owners?
X explained historic preservation commission involvement in the project, and addressed its
role in the review process?
Application Deadline: To be considered for FY13 Historic Preservation funding, applications
must be postmarked or delivered by Friday,March 22,2013. Only complete, signed, dated,
'4%.► notarized applications will be considered. Post,fax,e-mail, or deliver the application to:
HPF Grant Application for CLGs 6 Rev:Jan 2013
Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 95-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission to work toward
the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and
WHEREAS, an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award will serve to publicly recognize
the citizens in the community who contribute to historic preservation in Seward; and
WHEREAS,the award will educate and raise the public awareness regarding the importance
of local historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Resolution No. 95-09,
recommending that the City Council establish an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award;
11 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA,that:
Section 1. The annual Seward Historic Preservation Award is hereby established.
Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be responsible for the development
of the Seward Historic Preservation Award including creating the nomination form and evaluating
the nominations.
Section 3. Upon recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission, the City
Council shall award the recipient(s) of the Seward Historic Preservation Award annually in March
through proclamation of the Mayor.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward,Alaska,this 11th day
of September, 1995.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Dave W. Crane,Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Anderson, Crane,Darling, King, O'Brien, Sieminski
NOES: None
ABSENT: Deeter
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
CL-i6)(la S. Muydy, CIVIC AAE
City Clerk
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Annual Seward
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1996 1997 1998
Virginia Darling Lee McAnerney The Gage Family
Mary Barry Pat Williams Donna Kowalski
Billy Blackjack Johnson Lee Poleske
Margaret Jackie Deck Herman& Winifred Leirer
1999 2000 2001
Mike Stalling Jennifer Headtke Dave Crane
Jeannie Shirk
Pam Herman
2002 2003 2004
Dan Seavey Staff of the Library Brown &Hawkins
Kerry Martin Family Legacy
2005 2006 2007
Jon Faulkner Congregation of St. Peter's Kerry Kline
(Van Gilder Hotel) Episcopal Church Restoration of 1925
Reredos Mural
2008 2009 2010
Lee Poleske Jacquelin B. Pels Shannon Kovac
Seward Rotary
2011 2012 2013
None Doug Capra Carol Griswold
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
NOMINATION FORM
Nomination forms must be received by the Seward Community Library or City Clerk's Office by:
Person you are nominating for this award: (self nominations are acceptable).
Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward:
Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the
nominee's contributions.(Or use the back of this form if you're concise.)
❑ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the
community.
❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for
properties within the community.
❑ Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history.
❑ Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward.
❑ Publications about the history of the community of Seward
o Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community.
❑ Curatorial,historical records,photo collections,or museum contributions which contribute to
the community's historic heritage.
❑ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding
of Seward's historic heritage.
❑ Contributions towards historic preservation planning.
o Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage.
❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward.
❑ Any other contributions related to historic preservation.
Nominee's Signature of Consent: (verbal) Date:
Nominee's Address: Phone:
Submitted by: Contact Phone:
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mptaz PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, the Seward City Council established the annual Seward Historic
avg Preservation Award in order to recognize the contributions made by dedicated individuals
Iffif and/or organizations to preserve the tangible aspects of Seward's heritage; and
t WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has chosen Carol Griswold
as the 2013 Seward Historic Preservation Award recipient; and
V044 WHEREAS, Ms. Griswold has produced many of the interpretive signs alon g the
° walkways of Seward;providing detail to familiar names such as Scheffler, Hoben, Kawabe,
Branson and Williams; and
WHEREAS, Carol's research into Seward's past has revealed many heretofore unknown
4 details of those days gone by; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Griswold records Seward's daily activities through her many photos,
anecdotes and editorials in all of the local papers both print and on-line; and
WHEREAS, Carol's work and tireless efforts assure that our current activities are
recorded thus creating a local legacy for the future community of Seward, much the same as
Sylvia Sexton, whose numerous photos from the early part of the nineteenth century reveal
000 Seward's past.
4-� NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jean Bardarson, Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska, do
hereby award the 2013 Seward Historic Preservation Award to
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OA community's history.
Ate Dated this 10`h day of October 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Seaward Mayor
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PROCL, AMA 'TION
WHEREAS, ON AUGUST 28, 1903, 83 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN, ARRIVED AT
RESURRECTION BAY ON THE STEAMER,THE SANTA ANA; AND
WHEREAS, ABOARD THIS STEAMER WERE TWO BROTHERS, JOHN AND FRANK BALLAINE,
WHO ARRIVED ON THE LOWELL HOMESTEAD; AND
WHEREAS, THE BALLAINE BROTHERS ENVISIONED A RAILROAD TO THE INTERIOR OF
ALASKA WITH A COASTAL HEADQUARTERS; AND
WHEREAS, THE SETTLERS CLEARED THE TOWNSITE, ERECTED BUILDINGS, AND BEGAN
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALASKA CENTRAL RAILROAD, LATER TO BECOME THE ALASKA
RAILROAD;AND
WHEREAS, JOHN BALLAINE BESTOWED UPON THE NEW TOWN THE NAME SEWARD, IN
HONOR OF WILLIAM H. SEWARD; PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S SECRETARY OF STATE WHO
NEGOTIATED THE PURCHASE OF ALASKA FROM RUSSIA IN 1867, AND WAS LATER PRESIDENT
ANDREW JOHNSON'S SECRETARY OF STATE; AND
WHEREAS, THE LANDING DATE OF AUGUST 28, 1903 IS REMEMBERED AS SEWARD'S
FOUNDER'S DAY;AND
WHEREAS, ON AUGUST 28, 2014, THE RESURRECTION BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL
BE HOSTING A FOUNDER'S DAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE MUSEUM FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 P.M.
NOW THEREFORE I, JEAN BARDARSON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 AS:
FOUNDER'S DAY
DATED THIS 25Th DAY OF AUGUST, 2014
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
JEAN BARDARSON, MAYOR "�'
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