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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2016-001 Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2016 COMMISSION PRIORITIES. WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist the City Council with the ongoing responsibilities it holds as a Certified Local Government(CLG),which requires provision for recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who helped build Seward; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS, it is also the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the preservation of Seward's local history; and WHEREAS, the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government grants for historic preservation activities; and WHEREAS, the Commission provides recognition each year to an outstanding contributor to Seward's history by awarding the annual Seward Historic Preservation Award; and WHEREAS, the Commission continues to revise the Seward Historic Preservation Plan; and WHEREAS, in order for the Commission to continue to provide this level of service to the community and assistance to the Council, a long range plan for activities is necessary; and WHEREAS, the Council and the Seward Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss and revise the 2016 Priority List at the February 24, 2016 joint work session; and WHEREAS,the revised Priority List is attached for approval; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section 1. The 2016 Priorities for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment. SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-001 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward,Alaska, this 18th day of May 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA QA/14,_ Lin a 4 Lasota, Chair AYES: Lasota, Kurtz, Hepworth, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: French, Woelkers, Roach ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: i / J anna Kinn' CMC 'ity Clerk (City Seal) p88D80aa8 e rc av SEAL, g 0 oOi��Ac°mmmmaic m°°•'�„ ®s�gee e o e Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2016 Priorities List Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning-At least once a year, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission (1) • Historic Preservation Web Presence- Continual updating and work on website to reflect Seward's Historical Resources (2) • National Historic Preservation Month- Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to year (1) a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month • Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award (1) a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Announce to the public the nominations the commission believes deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations should be received by April. c. Update City plaque as appropriate in timely manner. • Local Historic Plants and Tree (2) a. Inventory of Local Historic Plants and Trees b. Request Nominations from the Public. • The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- (2) a. Bi-yearly work session to brainstorm program ideas • Cemetery Information Project(2) a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website and Past Perfect Database. • Purchase of Alaska 150th 2017 Anniversary(1) a. Promote and assist in community coordination activities for the celebration of the purchase of Alaska 150th Anniversary in 2017. Direct coordination with but is not limited; City of Seward, Resurrection Bay Historic Society, Kenai Fjords National Park, Pioneers of Alaska, City of Seward Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Coast Guard,Trail Blazers',Alaska State Parks, Seward American Legion, Moose Pass Sportsmen Club, PSTA Site Council, local religious organizations, Rotary, businesses, society clubs and other local interested parties. Historic Structures &Sites (1) • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate structures, site's and vessels to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Historical Jesse Lee Home Project • The Commission continues to support Historical Hoben Park's restoration and is willing to assist with planting the planters. 11Page Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2016 Priorities List • Continue to engage family/owners of Alaska Nellie's home site to develop, uncover, and otherwise seek to preserve related historical resources. Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan- (1) Current plan is in review, rewrite and update status. a. Promote economic incentives; historical preservation and education; enhance understanding of economic heritage tourism. Other Commission Tasks • *Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. (1) • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (1) • Set priorities for CLG grant applications. (1) a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications • Participate in the review of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan. (1) * Required by City Code May 18, 2016 Code (1) HIGH PRIORITY(2) ONGOING 21Page