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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, IN SUPPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2014-2015 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 to assist with the preservation of Seward's local history; and
WHEREAS,the Commission has continuously received CLG grants for historic preservation
activities, currently utilizing a grant for updating the Seward Historic Preservation Plan; 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, 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,at the April 16,2014 meeting,the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
approved the 2014-15 priorities and activities; and
WHEREAS,Historic Preservation Commissioners met with Council during a work session
on March 3, 2014 to discuss the commission's priorities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The attached document 2014-2015 Historic Preservation Commission Priorities
is hereby approved by the City Council.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28`11 day of April,
2014.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-038
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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„Jean Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 .=1.:1 •Z'A
To: City Council
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Seward Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda Item: Support and Approve Historic Preservation Commission 2014-15 Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) created their priorities for 2014-15. The list is
attached. The SHPC met with the City Council during a work session on March 3, 2014 to discuss
this list and other activities of the Commission.
INTENT:
Council support and approve the 2014-15 SHPC priorities as presented.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan 3.9.1.2 Encourage the recognition, rehabilitation
1. and preservation of, prehistoric and historic sites, transportation routes, x
trails, buildings, and artifacts.
Strategic Plan: Growth Management and Land Use Planning pg. 9-11
2.
History and Sense of Community pg. 13
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE:
No cost is associated with this resolution.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY
REVIEW:. No_x-
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RECTION: .Approve Reso Adopting the Seward Historic
Preservation 2014-15 priorities.
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Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014-
Priorities List 2015
Public Outreach
• Coordination with Planning and Zoning- At least once a year, preferably in the fall,
the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate
activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Historic Preservation Website- Continual updating, work on the Seward Register
Sites
• National Historic Preservation Month- Continue to participate and plan celebrations
for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to
year, but activity needs to be identified many months in advance.
a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month
U. Place the National Historic Preservation Month on the January Agenda
• Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award- Continue to solicit candidates.
a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May
b. Place the Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award on the January Agenda.
c. Solicit the public to nominate people they think deserve to be a recipient of
the award. Nominations must be received by April.
d. Update City plaque as appropriate.
• Local Plants and Tree
a. Inventory of Local Plants and Trees
b. Solicit Nominations From the Public in March of each year.
• The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series-
a. August meeting agenda item to set up work session to brainstorm program
ideas
• Cemetery Information Project
a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation
website and PastPerfect Database.
Historic Structures & Sites
• Hoben Park has been approved for historic reconstruction by Council
a. The Commission continues to support and is willing to assist with this
project.
• Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites
• Continue to nominate structures and site to Seward Local Register
• Monitor the Jesse Lee Home Project
Historic Preservation Plan
• Seward Historic Preservation Plan- The plan needs to be reviewed and updated.
a. CLG Grant has been received and work is ongoing
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Priorities List 2015
Other Required 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. —CLG
Historic Preservation Program, State Guidelines Pg. 3.
• *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological
resources within the community.
• Set priorities for grant applications.
a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications
* Required by City Code
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