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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01262015 City Council Work Session Notes - 2015 HP Priorities WORK SESSION NOTES ON 0015 i W -41c fes Purpose: Oinf WS W/ HP lb Yatieho 4rhuct fPO 'f S Present: 16 n VICA3, 0 fl 5Sia h Council Members Present: b2 v cl a I, auff5 Store S , L c &ooa1 k � o4ICLI' � �-Yj)4 ur Called by: l COU h(1 Time (o'. 15 r., Date 1r2.- 15 *******C ******************************************* - a0 I .� ��t ;0 y� � � *. adots 2 pt Fiontti c;' G'. vv: .=oIr,1 o fit (j � 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 b. 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 1 Page Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014- 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 Updated February 19, 2014 TM 2IPagc 112-410 4' Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014- Priorities List 2015 `goS 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 — Co yM rt. ie r • 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 b. 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 13,astPerfect Database. �cai"iL2 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 1 ' Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014- 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.—CSG 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 Updated February 19, 2014 TM 2I1' a Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING COUNCIL SUPPORT AND APPROVAL OF 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 toassist 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, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section 1. The 2014-15 Priorities for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014-001 Seward, Alaska, this 16th day of April 2014. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Linda Lasota, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 7 Agenda Statement e Of 1 Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 c� To: City Council '. tet. : 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. 2 Strategic Plan: Growth Management and Land Use Planning pg. 9-11 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: Yes No x RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2014- , Adopting the Seward Historic Preservation 2014-15 Priorities. Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014- A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA IN SUPPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2014-15 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 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 Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section 1. The attached document 2014-15 Historic Preservation Commission Priorities is hereby approved by the Commission and recommended to Council for their approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 28th day of April, CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014- 2014. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Linda Lasota, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal)