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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04052006 Historic Preservation PacketSeward Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting April S, 2006 1. Call to Order City Council Chambers Shannon Kovac Chair Term Expires OS/07 Tom Swann Vice-Chair Term Expires OS/07 Michaela Walker-Hettinger Commissioner Term Expires OS/08 Greg Carpenter Commissioner Term Expires S/06 James Rowell Commissioner Term Expires OS/OS Valerie Park Commissioner Term Expires OS/06 Shannon Huber Commissioner Term Expires S/06 2. Opening Ceremony 6: 00 p. m. A. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Special Reports A. City Administration Report B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations 1. Swann -update on any Jesse Lee Home activities 2. Rowell -progress report on the update of the Historic Preservation Website 5. Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Other Items Not Included on the Agenda. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item) Clark Corbridge City Manager Malcolm Brown Planner Donna Glenz Planning Assistant 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.J Historic Preservation Commission April S, 2006 Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to S minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak) None 8. Unfinished Business -None 9. New Business A. Resolution 2006-02 selecting "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" student picture contest as the Commission's project for National Historic Preservation Month of May 2006; and requesting City Council support for the project .................. Page 03 B. Resolution 2006-03 selecting as a Commission project the research and development of a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants; and requesting City Council support for the project ............................................................................................... Page 11 - . ~~.,.,.»...,.. ..., ., ., ..., ~ --rr -- ----a --- ------ r---- - - - -- - - - ....................... ............ [ Pulled from the agenda by administration) D. Selection of the 2006 Annual Historic Preservation Award winner............ Page 14 * E. * F. February 15, 2006 Regulaz Meeting Minutes March 24, 2006 Special Meeting Minutes .................................................. Page 26 Page 21 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) A. Letter of resignation from Michaela Walker-Hettinger .............................. Page 29 B. 2005 Certified Local Government Annual Repot 11. Commission Comments Page 30 12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to S minutes per individual -Each individual has one opportunity to speak) 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April S, 2006 Page 2 Sponsored by: Staff -- _ ------ --- CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-02 Resolution 2006-02 selecting "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" student • picture contest as the Commission project for National Historic Preservation Month of May 2006; and requesting City Council support for the project WHEREAS, "Sustain America -Vision, Economics, and Preservation" is the theme for National Preservation Month May 2006, cosponsored by the State of Alaska, Alaska Association for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and WHEREAS, the 8ewazd Historic Preservation Commission held a work session on February 21, 2006 and chose "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local celebration project for National Historic Preservation Month throughout the moth of May 2006; and WHEREAS, the Commission plans to involve the local students, educators and general public in the celebration by sponsoring the following events: 1. Student Art/Picture Contest 2. Power point presentation on the Jesse Lee Home and Benny Benson. 3. Brown bag lunches to present and encourage the community to support restoration of the Jesse Lee Home and Leadership School. 4. Work with local business to prepare something special to celebrate Historic Preservation Month; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Sewazd realize the significance of historic preservation in the community: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2006-02 Page 2 Section Z. The Commission shall approve "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local celebration project for National Historic •° Preservation Month throughout the month of May 2006. Section 2. The Commission requests the approval of Seward City Council to move forward with the development of "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local celebration project for National Historic Preservation Month throughout the month of May 2006. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission this 5~' day of Apri12006. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Tom Swann, Vice-Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: Apri15, 2006 To: Historic Preservation Commission Through: Malcolm Brown, Planner ~~ From: Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Agenda Item: Commission project for National Historic Preservation Month of May 2006; and requesting City Council support for the project BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. Each yeaz a topic is selected and communities across the country celebrate during the month of May. This year the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the theme for Preservation Month, May 2006 as: "Sustain America -Vision, Economics and Preservation". Preservation Month 2006 is co-sponsored by the State of Alaska, Alaska Association for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. On February 21, 2006 the Seward Historic Preservation Commission held a work session to discuss and plan a project in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Commissioner Walker- Hettingervolunteered to chair the committee for the celebration project. The committee has chosen "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local celebration project for National Historic Preservation Month in the month of May 2006. The committee has proposed the following outline of the project: Student Art/Picture Contest Informational flyer to students/teachers Entries due by April 15th. Judging of entries on May 1st. Color copies of all entries on display during the month of May in local downtown business windows. Winning entries will be framed and on display all Summer 2006 in local downtown business windows/interior or Post Office/Library (undecided) Contest prizes-request donations from azea business or gift certificate. Jesse Lee HomeBenny Benson Presentation: Power point presentation created -Commissioner Pazk has agreed to create a presentation and present to local High School students. (Student Council, Honor Society, etc.) National Pazk Service: Brown Bag lunches 12:00 to present and encourage community to support restoration of the Jesse Lee Home and Leadership School. Update community on new activity with Jesse Lee Home advancements and milestones/benchmazks. Jesse Lee Presentations may be available for viewing at a site to be determined. Local Business: Request local business to prepare something special to celebrate Historic Preservation Month during May 2006. Staff has noted by strikethrough a couple of the suggestions. It is the feeling of staff that these items are unattainable either by time remaining and/or conflicting with other requirements. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2006-02, selecting "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local celebration project for National Historic Preservation Month in the month of - May 2006, and requesting City Council support of the project. Save Our Past, Secure Our Future Student- plc#u~e Cos~test joins Ilse fun ins celeb~atiiyg Historic Prese~vatioys Moistly Ester the Save Ons Past, Secsise On: >'~atssre pictase Contest: The Jesse Lee Home was the birthplace of our Alaskan State flag. It was designed by Benny Benson with eight stars of gold on a field of blue, which was flown for the first time on July 9, 1927. Now we have a chance to make the Jesse Lee Home a legacy of leadership, a place where our best and brightest youth develop skills, insight, and vision to take us boldly into the future! Entries submitted before March 13th will be delivered to Juneau to hang is the Alaska State Capitol building. Ail entries will be on display in local downtown baisinesses during the month of May for Historic Preservation Month. Winning entries will be framed and on display in the Sewasd Library or Post OfSce all Ssisisnser long: Along with other fain prizes. Each entry should include: Astist rendering on any media-Jesse Lee Hosne, 8ensy Benson and/or Alaska State flag Name, address, age and grade of each participant os reverse. Deadline for entstes in April 15, 2006. February 21, 2006 12:00 PM-Upstairs Conference Room City Hall Work Session: Historic Preservation Commission RE: Historic Preservation Month 2006 Activities National Trust for Historic Preservation: "Sustain America-Vision, Economics and Preservation" Local 'Theme: "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" February 27te-Anri115rh Student Art/Picture Contest • Informational flyer to students/teachers • Eazly entries (turned in before Mazch 13~') will be hand-delivered to Juneau to hang in the State Capitol Building. • Entries due by April 15~'. • Judging of entries on May ls` • Color copies of all entries on display during the month of May in local downtown business windows. • Winning entries will be framed and on display all Summer 2006 in local downtown business windows/interior or Post Office/Library (undecided) • Contest prizes-request donations from area business or gift certificates. Mav 2006 Jesse Lee Home/Benny Benson Presentation: • Power point presentation created-Val has agreed to create a presentation and present to local High School students. (Student Council, Honor Society, etc.) • Letter writing campaign to encourage students and teachers to write letters of support for restoration and Leadership School to local and State Senators/Representatives. National Park Service: • Brown Bag lunches 12:00 to present and encourage community to support . restoration of the Jesse Lee Home and Leadership School. Update community on new activity with Jesse Lee Home advancements and milestones/benchmazks. Jesse Lee Presentations may be available for viewing? . Banners: • Banner across street of 3rd Ave or 4a' Ave during the month of May 2006. • Banner at Benny Benson Memorial site during the month of May 2006. Local Business: • Request local business to prepaze something special to celebrate Historic Preservation Month during May 2006. Donna Glenz From: Valerie Park [park0013@uidaho.edu] Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 7:38 AM To: sackers@kpbsd.k12.ak.us Subject: historic preservation month presentation Dear Seward High School History Teachers: Historic Preservation Month will be celebrated in Seward this May 2006 and is co-sponsored by the City of Seward, the State of Alaska, Alaska Association for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In past years, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has provided tours of local National Register of Historic Places sites, presented the Annual Historic Preservation Award, and produce a "Blast from the ,Past" parade and celebration. This year, as part of the Historic Preservation Month celebration, commissioners have elected to develop a one-hour powerpoint presentation of Seward's Jesse Lee Home (one of the city's buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places) to educate the community about the history of the building and it's need for historic preservation. It is our hope that you, Seward High School history teachers, will be willing to allow us to come to your classrooms in May as guest presenters, to deliver our powerpoint presentation to your history students. If you are interested in receiving additional information, please feel free to contact me directly. I will be happy to discuss further the nature of the presentation, how it may tie into your curriculum, as well as the logistics for planning the event. I look forward to hearing back from you soon! Sincerely, Valerie Park Seward Historic Preservation Commissioner park0013@uidaho.edu 907-224-6660 (home) 907-224-6895 (work) 1 Donna Glenz From: Laura Beck [Ibeck@kpbsd.k12.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 9:43 AM To: park0013@uidaho.edu Subject: Seward h'liddle School - 8th Grade History Hello Valarie, I am hoping that you will consider presenting to the 8th grade students at Seward Middle School when you present in May. I teach U.S. History and in May we do a unit surrounding Caines Head and WWII. Seward was very similar to as it is now with the exception of army tents everywhere. The Jesse Lee Home is a very familiar building to pretty much every middle school kid who lives in the area. If they don't live in the Dora Way area, they more than likely have visited a friend in the area and ran through it's property looking for a way in. They all have stories of near escapes, ghost sightings and such. Historically they all were taught that Benny Benson lived there and wrote the Alaska State Flag song. I think it would be great to have you come in and present. I believe that the 7th grade team would love to have you as well. We have a central location that could be set up for all students, 125, or two common areas that could take each class separately (45 & 65). I hope to hear from you and make it work out! Sincerely, Laura Beck Laura Beck - Seward Middle School Teamwork: Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but look at what they can do when they stick together. i ~ (~ Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-03 Resolution 2006-04 selection as a Commission project the research and development of a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants; and requesting City Council support for the project WHEREAS, the Sewazd Historic Preservation Commission held a work session on Mazch 8, 2005 and selected as a project to develop and work towazds the establishment of a Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants ;and WHEREAS, the Local Register of Sewazd Historic Trees and Plants is proposed to help increase public awareness about the important contribution of trees and shrubs to Sewazd's history and heritage; and WHEREAS, the preliminary goals of the Local Register of Sewazd Historic Trees and Plants are to: 1. Recognize and designate individual heritage trees and shrubs, or groves of trees with azea significance. 2. Educate the public about the value of the history of these trees and shrubs. 3. Promote appreciation of the trees and shrubs. 4. Help to retain and protect, through education and awareness, these trees and shrubs, as part of Sewazd's heritage. WHEREAS, the Local Register of Sewazd Historic Trees and Plants will mirror the Sewazd Registry of Historic Places. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section 1. The Commission hereby approves the development of the Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants as a project of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Section 2. The Commission requests the approval of Sewazd City Council to move forward in the development of the Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants program. Sewazd Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2006-03 Page 2 Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission this 5~' day of Apri12006. ~ ` THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Tom Swann, Vice-Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) I Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: Apri15, 2006 To: Historic Preservation Commission ; Through: Malcolm Brown, Planner~~ From: Donna. Glenz, Planning Assistant Agenda Item: Selecting as a Commission project the reseazch and development of a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants; and requesting City Council support for the project BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Members of the public have suggested the Commission develop a program to recognize and designate individual heritage trees and shrubs in the local community. On Mazch 8, 2006 the Sewazd Historic Preservation Commission held a work session to discuss the merits of the project and chose to move forward in developing a program to recognize and designate trees and shrubs of local historic significance. Commissioner Pazk volunteered to chair the committee to develop the program. The program for the Local Register of Sewazd Historic Trees and Plants will mirror the Sewazd Registry of Historic Places. The following preliminary goals were discussed: 1. Recognize and designate individual heritage trees and shrubs, or groves of trees with area significance. 2. Educate the public about the value of the history of these trees and shrubs. 3. Promote appreciation of the trees and shrubs. 4. Help to retain and protect, through education and awazeness, these trees and shrubs, as part of Sewazd's heritage. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2006-03, selecting as a Commission project the reseazch and development of a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants; and requesting City Council support for the project. ~~ Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: Apri15, 2006 To: Historic Preservation Commission Through: Malcolm Brown, Planner/~" From: Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Agenda Item: 2006 Historic Preservation Awazd BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: At the recommendation of the Commission the City Council established an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize local preservation efforts and encourage community understanding and appreciation of Sewazd's history. Anyone who has contributed towazds Local historic preservation is eligible for the awazd. Award recipients are recognized with a city proclamation and their name engraved on a plaque that is located in City Hall. In the past, recipients have been recognized by the City Council in March azound Sewazd's Day, and/or in May during National Historic Preservation Week. At the February 2006 regulaz meeting the Commission selected the Annual Awazd be presented during National Historic Preservation Month -May 2006. Several nomination forms were submitted to the Community Development Office and have been included in the packet for the Commission review. The past recipients of the Historic Preservation awazd include: 1996 1997 1998 Virginia Dazling Lee McAnerney The Gage Family Mary Barry Pat Williams Donna Kowalski Billie Blackjack Johnson Lee Poleske Mazgazet Jackie Deck Herman & Winifred Leirer 2000 2001 2002 Jennifer Headtke Dave Crane Dan Seavey Jeannie Shirk Kerry Martin Pam Herman 2003 2004 2005 Staffs of the Library Brown & Hawkins Jon Faulkner, Van Gilder Hotel Family Legacy RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and select a 2006 Historic Preservation Awazd winner by nomination and vote 1~ SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOMINATION FORM Nominations must be received by the City of Seward, Community Developme March 30, 2006 CITY OF SF_'JVAR~ AW ~ ____~ NAft 2 8 2006 P(_ ~!'~II*~G QFF«C nt a artment Person you are nominating for this award: (self nominations are acceptable). Congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church _Nominee's contributions towards historic areservation in the community of Seward Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the nominee's contributions. ^ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and azchaeological resources in the community, ^ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community, ^ Contribution towards education of citizens regazding local historic preservation and community history, ^ Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward, ^ Publications about the history of the community of Seward, ^ Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community, ^ Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. ^ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Sewazd's historic heritage. ^ Contributions towazds historic preservation planning, ^ Oral history contributions towards preserving Sewazd's historic heritage, and ^ Progress towards having a climate controlled, centralized historic collection in Sewazd. ^ Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nnminee~s Address: P.O. Box 676, Seward, Alaska 99664-0676_ Phnne~ 907-224-3975 f To: Seward Historic Preservation Commission I would like to nominate the Congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church for the 2006 Seward Historic Preservation Award. In 1906 construction commenced on St. Peter's Episcopal Church; the original structure has changed little in the last 100 years and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the building's historic nature, St. Peter's is home to a reredos painted by Dutch artist Jan Van Emple. Portraying the resurrection and ascension of Christ against a back drop of Resurrection Bay, this unique, 1925 reredos has drawn visitors from around the globe. The congregation of St. Peter's should be publicly recognized and thanked by the City of Seward for 100 years of continued care and maintenance to what is today a National Historic Place, as well as a place of worship. St. Peter's has generously welcomed visitors to enjoy their reredos, and has participated in National Historic Preservation Month trolley tours sponsored by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. St. Peter's Congregation truly promotes and sustains the importance of local and national history. Submitted by: Shannon Kovac PO Box 2973 Seward, AK 99664 907-224-$722 ~~ CITY OF SEWARD SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AW NOMINATION FORM ~ MAfl 2 8 2006 Nominations must be received by the City of Sewara~ Community April 7L2006 i~nr+~rr ALANNING OFFICE -, Person you are nominating for this award: (self nominations are acceptable). Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Sew, Arta; Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the no~niaee's contributions ^ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community, ^ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties wither the community, ct Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history, Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward, Publications about the history of the community of Seward, ^ Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community, ^ Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. ^ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. o Contributions towards historic preservation plaiming, ^ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage, and ^ Progress towards having a climate controlled, centralized historic collection in Seward. a Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nominee's Address: ~ ~, C ~' C).~-2-1~ Phone: ~~ RE: Nomination for Sewazd Historic Preservation Awazd Mazgazet Branson Mazgazet Branson had a distinguished career in both Alaskan art and politics. She was a reporter for the Seward Phoenix Log, owned an art gallery, and was the editor/publisher of Seward Magazine and a published photographer. Mazgazet Branson served on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and as a State Representative for House District 5, in Juneau. Ms. Branson made many contributions to the city of Seward and the state of Alaska. She had many community interests in Sewazd, ~ . including Seward Chamber of Commerce, Sewazd Prison Task Force, Sewazd Rotary Club, and most recently served on the Sewazd City Council and was known as the "voice of reason". With the untimely death of Margazet Branson, the people of Seward have lost a valued friend, artist and politician. What better way to commend her contributions to Seward and Alaska, then by honoring Margaret Branson with the Seward Historic Preservation Award, 2006? i~ SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AW NOMINATION FORM Ctn' Op SFwARb Nominations must be received by the City of Seward, Community Deve opm~nt ,T~~~r~ ent by: A ri17 200 ~ ~ 2~~6 p 6 PLAN~ING~~ Person you are nominating for this award: (self nominations are acceptable . OPF,O~ ~A k4~'A l`°I4 Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward• Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the nominee's contributions ^ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community, ^ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the cornmunity, '~ Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic pxeservation and community history, Research and documentation of the history of the community of Sewazd, ~( Publications about the history of the community of Sewazd, ^ Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community, ~S Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community`s historic heritage. ^ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. IrI Contributions towards historic preservation planning, ~i Oral history contributions towazds preserving Sewazd's historic heritage, and ^ Progress towards having a climate controlled, centralized historic collection in Seward. ^ Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nominee's Address: ~ C~ l3D ~C 5C'. w,~ raQ Phone: v 7tp 3 ~~ Doug Capra Historic Preservation Award Nomination: Contributions toward Education Written historic plays like Alaska Nellie Written numerous articles about Sewazd's history for local newspaper i.e. Mt Marathon race, Hoban Park, Rockwell Kent Advocate of preserving historic structures Produces and manages the Kenai Fjords National Pazk narrative programs. Research and documentation of Sewazd's history Owns the largest private collection of Seward related Rockwell Kent pazaphernalia Wrote a book on Rockwell Kent Extensive reseazch of the life of Alaska Nellie for his play Continuously researches Seward's history for interesting facts for future articles and books. Publications about Sewazd's History Numerous publications of plays, articles, short stories and books Contributions to Historic preservation planning Member of the Alaska State Historic Society Member of the Resurrection Bay Historic Society Past member of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission Member of the Jesse Lee Home Advisory Committee Oral History Contributions As a member of the Sewazd Historic Preservation Commission he was instrumental in the original planning of the 02/03 Fireside Chat program that produced oral recordings of many of Sewazd's most knowledgeable historic figures v~ City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February I5, 2006 Volume 1, Page S Call to Order The February 15, 2006 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice-Chair, Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Rowell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Tom Swann Vice-Chair presiding, and James Rowell Michaela Walker-Hettinger Valerie Park comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Malcolm Brown, Planner Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Absent were: Shannon Kovac -excused Greg Carpenter -excused Shannon Huber -excused City Administration Report Brown noted all of the Historic Preservation activities the Community Development Office had been working on in the past month had been placed in the packet. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Jesse Lee Home Restoration Work Sessions Update Swann requested Council member Dorene Lorenz report to the Commission. Dorene Lorenz, inside the City. She stated she had spoken with several legislators regarding the Jesse Lee Home and had been promised their support in Juneau. The next statewide Friends of the Jesse Lee Home had a meeting scheduled for February 23, 2006 in Anchorage. The local Friends of the Jesse Lee Home were to meet on February 20, 2006 at 12:00 noon. ~' City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes ~~'ebruary 1 S, 2006 Volume 1, Page 6 Progress report on the updating of the Historic Preservation Website -Rowell Rowell stated he had not had the opportunity to work on the Website review since the last meeting. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Ezcept Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing-None Sue Kaanta, representing Mariners Memorial Committee. She explained the project to the Commission. Kaanta noted the Committee had selected and supported a location at the end of the new hazbor breakwater for the memorial. She requested the Commission approve Resolution 2006- 01, supporting the Mariners Memorial that was before them. Dorene Lorenz, inside the City. Supported the Mariners Memorial and the requested selection site at the end of the new hazbor breakwater. She encouraged the Commission to approve the support resolution before them. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Park/Rowell) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended Glenn noted that the Consent Agenda included the January 15, 2006 regulaz meeting minutes and the change of the March meeting date to March 22, 2006. Motion Passed Public Hearing -None Unfinished Business Unanimous Consent Discussion and update on the Hoben Park National Register of Historic Place application and Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation CLG grant Brown noted the Commission had been provided as a lay down item a copy of the February 9, 20061etter from Judith Butner, State Historic Preservation Ofl•icer. Butner had stated in the letter that Hoben Park was eligible far the National Register of Historic Places. Brown stated the City had not received the official CLG grant from the Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation. Once the grant was received a request to accept the grant had to be moved forward to Council for acceptance. Brown noted the funding match was to be provided by funds allocated for Park upgrade in the Pazks and Recreation Budget. Swann noted he had worked with the Building Department on design of the historic fence. ~°2 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February IS, 2006 Volume 1, Page 7 Discussion for the formation of a Seward Inventory /Register of the Local Historic Trees and Plants [Notes Moved forward from the January 11, 2006 regular meeting Brown encouraged the Commission to set another work session to discuss the options and make a recommendation back to the Commission if this was a project they wanted to peruse. Walker-Hettinger voiced concerns about the project. She stated she felt the project was complete as had been presented by Carol Griswold and was not in support of a work session or moving forward with the local register. Swann expressed support for the project and noted his hope was the project was to develop a program very similar to the Local Register of Historic Places. Swann requested a committee chair for the project. Park supported the project and volunteered to chair the committee. The Commission set the date of March 8, 2006 at 12 noon for a work session. New Business Resolution 2006-O1, supporting the concept of the Mariners Memorial for the Seward Small Boat Harbor Brown noted the Mariners Memorial Committee had submitted a request of support from the Historic Preservation Commission. He stated that letters of support were included in the packet as well as Resolution 2006-01. He noted that staff supported the concept of the memorial; however was unable at the current time to make a recommendation on the site location. Brown stated the requested location was the Army Corp of Engineers breakwater and not City land. It is expected that at some point in the future the 3.5 acres would be turned over to the City with conditions. Motion (Park/Walker-Hettinger) Approve the 2006 meeting schedule as written The Commission voiced support for the project. Motion Passed Unanimous Discussion of the National Historic Preservation Month May 2006("Sustain America -Vision, Economics, and Preservation") Brown stated the Commission needed to discuss the possibilities of a project for Historic Preservation Month. ~~ City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February I5, 2006 Volume 1, Page 8 Walker-Hettinger suggested a project that involved the school children. She stated some type of contest regarding the historic sites of Sewazd. She also suggested some type of downtown party or rally. Pazk supported the idea of involving the school children. Swann cautioned the Commission regazding the short time frame for a large project like the downtown party. He stated once the project was selected it then had to be approved by Council and that if the Commission choose such a lazge project it should be worked on currently for celebration in 2007 not 2006. He requested the Commission set a work session date to establish the project for Historic Preservation Month and a committee chair to head the project. Walker-Hettinger volunteered to chair the committee. The Commission set February 21, 2006 at 12 noon work session to discuss and choose a project of celebration for Historic Preservation Month. Discussion of Annual Historic Preservation Award Swann reviewed the award project of the Commission and noted that a date to present the award was needed. Motion (Swann/Walker-Hettinger) Motion Passed Select May as the month for the presentation of the Seward Historic Preservation Award Unanimous Consent Glenz reviewed the procedure and time frame to permit the presentation of the award in the month of May. She noted the Commission needed to review and select the recipient of the awazd at the April meeting. Glenz stated all nominations must be submitted to staff no later than the first week of April to be included in the April packet for selection. Informational Items - (No action required) Minutes of the Alaska Historical Commission Meeting held November 18, 2005 in Anchorage Alaska Commission Comn4ents Walker-Hettinger looked forwazd to the work session for the Historic Preservation Month project. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 1 S, 2006 Volume 1, Page 9 Citizens Comments _- -_ - _ _ Sue Kaanta, inside the City. Thanked the Commission for their support of the Mariners Memorial. Dorene Lorenz, inside the City. Encouraged the Commission to start planning now for the 2007 Historic Preservation Month and to plan something "big". Commission & Administration Response to Citizens Comments -None The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Donna Glenz Planning Assistant Tom Swann Vice-Chair. (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 24, 2006 Volume 2, Page 1 D Call to Order T'he March 24, 2006 special meeting of the Sewazd Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 12:00 p.m. byVice-Chair, Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Walker-Hettinger led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Tom Swann Vice-Chair presiding, and James Rowell Michaela Walker-Hettinger Valerie Park Shannon Huber comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Malcolm Brown, Planner Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Absent were: Shannon Kovac -excused Greg Carpenter -excused City Administration Report Brown had nothing to report. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations -None Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Ezcept Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing-None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Walker-Hettinger/Park) Motion Passed Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Unanimous Consent Public Hearing -None ~l („ City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 24, 2006 Volume 2, Pa e 11 Unfinished Business -None New Business Resolution 2006-04 approving the forwarding of the Hoben Park National Register of Historic Places Nomination to the Alaska Historical Commission for review and action Brown noted the project to place Hoben Pazk on the National Register of Historic Places had been worked on by the Historic Preservation Commission, the community and City staff for many yeazs. He stated the administration fully supported the nomination. Motion (Park/Walker-Hettinger) Approve Resolution 2006-04 The Commission voiced support for the project and the nomination. Motion Passed Unanimous Informational Items - (No action required) Commission Comments Park, requested the Commission reschedule the April meeting date of Apri119, 2006 to April 5, 2006 at 6:OOpm to address the canceled Mazch meeting agenda items and any new items scheduled for the April meeting. The Commission agreed to reschedule the April meeting to Apri15, 2006, at 6:00 pm. Citizens Comments Rick Blythe, Director of Visitor Services, Alaska SeaLife Center. Spoke in support of the Hoben Park National Register of Historic Places Nomination. He noted the Alaska SeaLife Center had been working with the .City Parks and Recreation Deparkment regazding future caze and maintenance of the pazk. He stated the Alaska SeaLife Center was the nearest neighbor to the pazk and that SeaLife staff and visitors enjoyed the beautiful pazk. Kirsten Vesel, Assistant City Manager. Thanked the Commission for the work on the Hoben Park National Register of Historic Places Nomination. She stated it was very exciting to see the nomination move forward. Vesel also updated the Commission on the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home meeting that had taken place in Anchorage on March 23, 2006. She noted that many dignitaries had attended the meeting and voiced support for the project state wide. She informed the Commission the Rasmuson Foundation was interested in further considering the project and invited the City to submit a full Tier 2 grant proposal. Vesel noted the date to submit the proposal was very short and she urged the '1 ~ Ciry of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 24, 2006 Volume 2, Page 12 Commission to be involved. Apri17, 2006 was the submit date. She requested the Commission support the Tier 2 grant application by resolution at the Apri15, 2006 meeting. Commission & Administration Response to Citizens Comments -None The meeting was adjourned at 12:29 p.m. Donna Glenz Planning Assistant Tom Swann Vice-Chair (City Seal) March 28, 2006 To: lean Lewis, City Clerk CC: Shannon Kovak, Chair Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD BAR 2 8 2006 PLANNING OFFICE RE: Resignation of Appointed Position-Historic Preservation Commission Please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the position of Historic Preservation Commissioner for Seward, with effect from April 6, 2006. In accordance with my appointed term I am happy to continue to my civic duty until April 6, 2006. While I believe that I am moving for good reasons, I am sorry to leave, and I thank you for your support during my time with the commission, which I have found enjoyable and fulfilling. Please iet me know the arrangements for handing back the Historic Preservation Handbook and handing over outstanding work and responsibilities. Yours sincerely, ichaela Walker-Hettinger ~~ City of Seward Certified Locai Government 2005 Annual Report A. B. Local Preservation Ordinances 1. Copies of any new ordinances, amendments or proposed amendments made to the local preservation ordinance. None 2. A copy of any changes or proposed changes in the local comprehensive plan. None Local Historic Preservation Commission 1. The names of current members of the historic preservation commission, and changes in the commission membership. Historic Preservation Commission Members Term Expires Shannon Kovac Tom Swann iris Darling Kirsten Vesel, Vice-Chair Michaela Walker-Hettinger Greg Carpenter James Rowell Valerie Park Shannon Huber 5/07 5/07 resigned Commission 5/05 resigned Commission 5/06 5/08 5/06 5/08 5/06 5/06 2. Please provide a resume for any new professional members (archaeologist, historian, architectural historian or architect) and a short statement of occupation and expertise for any new non- professional members appointed. Professional consultants were as follows: Steve Peterson, architectural historian; Michael Yarborough, archaeologist * Michaela Walker-Hettinger, Administrative Coordinator, Providence /Wesley Care Center. Desires to learn more about the local history and importance of our heritage. * Greg Carpenter, owner of the historic 1905 Seward Cable House. Wants the history of Seward to be recognized and appreciated. Page 1 `fin ~` Shannon Huber, U S Forest Service, Archaeologist. Interested in decisions made within the City and the surrounding area. * Valerie Park, Graduate Student, Archaeology. Interested in ', learning about the historical past of the area and nominating historic structures to the National Register of Historic Places. * James Rowell, General Manager of the historic Van Gilder Hotel. Served on the Savannah, Georgia Historic Preservation Commission prior to moving to Seward Alaska and desires to be involved in the maintenance of Seward's history. 3. The number and duration of commission vacancies, noting duration and efforts to fill them. Three seats remained vacant from 2004 into January 2005. Commissioners Walker-Hettinger and Carpenter took their seats at the May 2005 meeting. Commissioner Darling did not renew her Commission in May 2005. And Commissioner Vesel resigned her commission to become the Assistant City Manager a{so in May 2005. New Commissioner Rowell took his seat July 2005. Commissioner Park was seated in August 2005 and Commissioner Huber was seated in September. By the September meeting the Historic Preservation Commission was back to a full membership of seven. 4. The dates of meetings held by the local historic preservation commission. Please include a copy of the minutes of each meeting. January 19, 2005 Canceled lack of Quorum Regular Meeting February 16, 2005 Canceled lack of Quorum Regular Meeting . March 16, 2005 Canceled lack of Quorum Regular Meeting April 20, 2005 Canceled lack of Quorum Regular Meeting May 11, 2005 Regular Meeting • ~ June 15, 2005 Work Session July 8, 2005 Work Session July 27, 2005 Regular Meeting August 3, 2005 Work Session August 24, 2005 Regular Meeting August 31, 2005 Work Session September 1, 2005 joint with Council Work Session September 7, 2005 Work Session Page 2 ~~ September 14, 2005 September 21, 2005 September 21, 2005 September 27, 2005 September 29, 2005 October 3, 2005 October 26, 2005 November 9, 2005 December 21, 2005 Work Session 12:00 noon Work Session .Regular Meeting Work Session Work Session Work Session Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Cancelled Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting held in 2005 are attached. 5. CLG training sessions or workshops attended by the commission members and staff. With the assistance of a matching travel grant from the Alaska Department of History and Archaeology, Commission Chair Shannon Kovac and Staff Donna Glenz attended the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, Forum 2005 conference in Portland, Oregon in September. Open Meetings Act and Parliamentary Procedure training provided by Cheryl Brooking November 17, 2005. C. Survey and Inventory of Historic Properties 1. Provide a summary of local survey activity, including the number and types of surveys conducted, and the total amount of acreage covered. Commission Chair Shannon Kovac began a detailed update of the Local Historic Site Inventory. The update is an on going project that Kovac and the Commission hope will include producing, as many as possible, historic and current photos as well as other details of each site. 2. Provide the number of historic properties recorded and reported to the Alaska Heritage Resource Survey (AHRS). None 3. A summary of the results of each survey conducted, including type of resources recorded, the number of new sites or structures recorded, the number of properties investigated during the survey, and the number of volunteers and property owners involved. None 4. The number of local government staff and non-staff researchers who used the local cultural resources inventory files: Page 3 ~z City of Seward, Community Development Department * Historic Preservation Commission * Seward Parks and Recreation Department * National Park Service * U. S. National Forest Service ~ Seward Phoenix Log * Several researchers both personal and as volunteers worked on historic burial sites in the Seward cemeteries. Staff continues to use and update the historic burial information while continuing to work on digitizing and mapping the cemeteries and corresponding information. Staff, researchers and private citizens continued to review the Jesse Lee Home files. City staff, the public and the Commission continued to review and work on the Hoben Park restoration project. D. Preservation Planning Activities 1. A summary of progress writing or updating the local preservation plan, and the current status of the plan. Phase I of the Seward Historic Preservation Ptan was completed in 1993 and Phase II was completed in 1995 the completed Plan was adopted by the City Council in 1996. No changes have been made to the Plan E. National Register Program Participation 1. Provide a list of the names and locations of historic properties evaluated by the CLG for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Work and research began to establish Hoben Park as a National Register site. Page 4 33 F. Protection of Historic Properties 1. Provide the number of local projects reviewed for impacts on cultural resources by the Commission, it's staff, or any other city staff. * Continued ongoing study, public meetings, Planning and Zoning Commission review and recommendations, Historic Preservation Commission review and recommendations of the proposed multi-agency facility planned for development within the downtown Historical District of Seward. Continued meetings and efforts towards the stabilization and revitalization plan for the Jesse Lee Home. 2. Provide a summary of the types of local projects reviewed that impacted or had the potential to impact historic properties. * Continued review of the proposed multi-agency facility in the Historic District of downtown Seward. Including the proposed vacation of Washington Street right-of-way established on the origins! 1905 plat of Seward. * Review of the Seward Airport Master Plan (Draft) for Cultural Resource impacts * Discussion and Recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the State of Alaska regarding the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Right of Way, Seward Area Paving Bear Lake Road Platting action. Requesting the Park Tract be named for Mr. DJ Johnston as he had dedicated the Park Tract in the original plat of 1916. G. Public Education Projects 1. Provide a list of public education projects on historic preservation that were prepared by the CLG. * The Commission selected Jon Faulkner, owner of the Historic Van Gilder Hotel as the 2005 Historic Preservation Annual Award winner. The Mayor awarded the proclamation at the December 12, 2005 Seward City Council meeting. Page 5 3~ '~ Historic Preservation Commissioner Carpenter accepted the proclamation from the City Council proclaiming and recognizing Saturday, July 9t", as historical Alaska Flag Day, 2005. ' * Official notification that the Jesse Lee Home was again named to the list of Alaska's Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties for 2005. * At the April 25t" City Council meeting the Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming the month of May, 2005 as Historic Preservation Month in the City of Seward. * The historic photo exhibit was displayed at the annual Seward Pioneers luncheon, Seward's Day, March 2005 * The Resurrection Bay Historical Society's annual celebration of Founder's Day, August 2005. H. Historic Preservation Grant Activities 1. Provide a list of CLG Historic Preservation Fund grants applied for and received. * The Commission applied for and was awarded with certain conditions a FY'2005 CLG Historic Preservation Fund Grant to assist with purchase and installation of historic fencing for the Hoben Park restoration project. 2. Provide a list and brief description of other {non-CLG Historic Preservation Fund) preservation grants applied for and received. None 1. Other Preservation Activities 1. A summary of any other local events, projects or achievements involving historic resources in the community. *. The Resurrection Bay Historical Society's annual celebration of Seward's Day and Founder's Day. Page 6 ~5 J. Other information not included within the report None K. Attachments 1. 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