HomeMy WebLinkAbout10042016 Planning & Zoning Joint Work Session 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 1501h 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.
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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
March 18, 2016
Code (1) HIGH PIORITY (2) ONGOING
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Bio's for Seward Historical Preservation Commission — October 2016
Commissioner Laura Erickson
Laura Erickson, Rasmuson Foundation
Homes in Anchorage and Seward
I traveled to Seward a little over 20 years ago and fell in love. I knew the moment I
drove into Seward on that wintry day not only did I want to have a home here, but I
wanted to be part of the community. A lot has changed in the last 20 years, and some
things have remained the same. I would like to be a part of preserving the history of
Seward whether it be the long lasting architecture of the churches and homes, but also
the colorful past of the people who have lived here before us. Seward has many stories
to tell, and I would like to see a balance of the past while progressing in our future.
Commissioner John S. French
Retired professor, University of Alaska
BA (Chemistry) Oberlin College;. nine credits in anthropology and archeology.
PhD (Biological Chemistry) University of Michigan
36 years resident in Alaska, 17 years in Seward; have also lived in Anchorage, Kodiak,
Homer and Fairbanks.
have a lifelong interest in history and its role in shaping our lives. I am a strong reliever
in Mark Twain's adage that "You can't understand where you are going unless you
understand how you got there."
Many of my ancestors came to what is now New England over 300 years ago. I have
lived in many historic communities and historic structures. As such I have a strong
sense of what communities of various sizes can do to preserve and benefit from their
historic resources.
have served on several different local government and federal advisory committees,
and PnP Boards of Directors, in the various communities in which I have lived.
I have served on the Seward Historic Preservation Commission eight years, and am
currently Vice-Chair.
Commissioner Wadeen Hepworth
Hepworth Agency, owner - Marketing/Sales - oil, gas, construction and marine industry
Alaska Railroad, retired — 21 years Manager, Freight Sales, Asst. to VP Marketing
Years in Alaska —45
Homes in Anchorage and Seward
Why I wanted to join SHPC?
When you are raised in Baltimore, surrounded by east coast history, along with a
family traced to 1659, history adheres to your pores and can't be washed away. I'm
qualified to belong to the DAR through Christopher Gist who twice saved George
Washington's life (documented) as well as many other well-known descendants.
I'm grateful my ancestors preserved their history so that I could learn who they were
and understand what they stood for. I want the same for Seward's students and
citizens so they too can learn about the eclectic people who built this city and be proud
of their heritage. History doesn't have to be stuffy, it can be fun and interesting while
providing an economic benefit to Seward. I'd like to do my part to make that happen.
Commissioner Wolfgang Kurtz — no submittal prior to deadline
Commissioner Linda Lasota
On May 3rd, 2016 1 began my 271" year in Seward, as a seasonal manager of a new tour
cruise company back in 1991, my job was to meet with the locals, learn the history,
topography and gain a good background of the area and community. I was born in
California where there was an educational requirement for all students to take one year
of state history. I used those learned techniques, to put me on tract to study Seward,
and I have been learning ever since!
Why I wanted to join SHPC? I am interested in all things historical!
Commissioner Fred Woelkers — no submittal prior to deadline