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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2016
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION 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
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
that:
Section 1. The 2016 Priorities for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is
hereby recommended to the City Council for approval.
Section 2. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2016 Priorities List is as
follows:
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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.
• Continue to engage family/owners of Alaska Nellie's home site to develop, uncover
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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
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,
this 8th day of August 2016.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
an Bardarson, Mayor
CITY OF SEW ARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-049
AYES: Casagranda,Keil,Altermatt, McClure, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Butts, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
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