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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09232014 Historic Preservation Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Packet / 447:1410r.4, d 4O Regular Meeting September 23, 2014 City Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. The City of Seward,Alaska O�4' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA „- September 23, 2014 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Linda Lasota 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Term Expires May, 2015 2. OPENING CEREMONY John French A. Pledge of Allegiance Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires May, 2017 Catherine Hedman 4• SPECIAL REPORTS Commissioner Term Expires May, 2016 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who Wadeen Hepworth have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is Commissioner limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Term Expires May,2017 agenda item.] Laura Erickson 6, APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated b Term Expires May,2017 by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately Wolfgang Kurtz unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, Commissioner the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] Term Expires May, 2016 Sandie Roach' Commissioner Term Expires May,2015 James Hunt City Manager Valarie Kingsland Library Museum Director Heather McClain Library Museum Staff City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda September 23, 2014 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approve Final Draft of Historic Preservation Plan .Pg. 3 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business Items 1. Finalize new CLG Grant Application to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Pg. 65 2. Discuss sending a representative to the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2014 Conference in Savannah, Georgia on November 11-14, 2014 Pg. 90 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS 12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda September 23, 2014 Page 2 Brenda Ballou From: Sierra Fletcher <sierra @nukaresearch.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:35 AM To: Valarie Kingsland Cr Michelle Prior; Rachel James; Brenda Ballou;Johanna Kinney Subject: Re: Mail Delivery Failure Hi Valarie - Michelle is out at a meeting today and I'm on a call but wanted to jump in. As there were many great substantive comments to incorporate (into the 9.12 draft) and discuss (as indicated in the document Michelle sent yesterday), we generally find it is much better to do a final edit once bigger issues have been addressed. So, we'd assumed that the Commission would be discussing the 9.12 version and that we'd be ready to incorporate further substantive changes based on their discussion, then do a final edit and it can be sent back round for review. Does that make sense? Apologies if there has been any miscommunication - and I'm glad to give you a call when I get off this meeting (just waiting for it to start now - shouldn't be more than an hour). Also, can you confirm the time for tomorrow's Commission meeting? We're glad to use the Nuka call line that Tim provided if you can dial into it from the room. Thank you! Sierra On Sep 16, 2014, at 2:26 PM, Valarie Kingsland <vkingsland@cityofseward.net> wrote: Hello Michelle, I did receive the meeting guidance doc, but have not received an updated 9.15.2014 draft plan, which I thought was going to be emailed to me on Monday morning so I might pass it on to the commissioners. It was my understanding that we would receive an updated document that included comments prior to the meeting tomorrow. The most current document I am aware of is the 9.12.14 draft plan on the site, which I believed needed editing. Please feel free to call me for any further clarification. Regards, Valarie From: Michelle Prior [michelleprior@nukaresearch.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:11 AM To: Valarie Kingsland; Rachel James Cc: Sierra Fletcher Subject: Mail Delivery Failure 1 wirimmir Hi Valarie, Overnight, I received notifications of mail delivery failure after sending the meeting guidance document. Did you receive my email without the attachment, or did it not come at all? I am trying to figure out what the problem is. However, the document was posted on the project website to ensure your ability to access it. Thank you, Michelle BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS Teach Canit if this mail (ID 01MPREc7r) is spam: Spam: http://canit.cityofseward.net/canit/b.php?i=01 MPREc7r&m=a162b09cc88c&c=s Not spam: http://canit.cityofseward.net/canit/b.php?i=01 MPREc7r&m=a162b09cc88c&c=n Forget vote: http://canit.cityofseward.net/canit/b.php?i=01 MPREc7r&m=a162b09cc88c&c=f END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS Sierra Fletcher Senior Project Manager Nuka Research and Planning Group Portland, ME +1 (207) 841-0604 cell +1 (240) 394-4855 fax sierraCc�nukaresearch.com Website: nukaresearch.com •P.ANC iG GROJP.LLC. NOTE: This message was trained as non-spam. If this is wrong, please correct the training as soon as possible. Spam Not spam Forget previous vote 2 2 Brenda Ballou From: Valarie Kingsland Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 12:48 PM To: Erickson, Laura (SHPC); French,John (SPHC); Hepworth, Wadeen (SHPC); Kurtz, Wolfgang V. (SPHC); Lasota, Linda (SHPC); Sandie Roach' (SHPC) (sandie @seward.net) Cc Heather McClain; Brenda Ballou;Johanna Kinney Subject: FW: SHPP Second Draft for Review Pt. 1 Attachments: 140912 SewardHPP_DraftII.docx; 140912 SewardHPP_DraftII.pdf; 140911 SHPPCommentsbyEmail.pdf Hello, Here are the Draft Plan documents that will be included in the agenda packet. According to Sierra of NUKA Research: "Please use that version she [Michelle] provided for the meeting. We'd like to do a thorough style/grammar edit following the meeting and any additional changes as well, but we can discuss incorporation of changes and final review at the meeting." Valarie From: Michelle Prior [mailto:michelleprior@nukaresearch.com] Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 3:54 PM To: Valarie Kingsland; Rachel James Cc: Tim Robertson; Sierra Fletcher Subject: SHPP Second Draft for Review Pt. 1 Hi Valarie, Given your concern over the Commissioners having enough time to review the plan before the meeting on Wednesday,I have attached the second draft for their review.I hope this is helpful and allows the Commissioners to review over the weekend.This draft includes all general comments and text edits that we were sent.We are aware this second draft needs a hard grammar and formatting edit,but were not able to do so by today. Additionally,we plan to amass all comments that warrant review from the Commission and other points to consider during Wednesday's meeting,which we will send along on Monday.These largely center on a need to increase the Action Items and strengthen the draft as a planning document overall. Additionally,I have sent along the entire collection of comments received,which have also been posted to the project website per your and Rachel's request. Comments received via email are attached and those received as PDFs will be sent along in a second email. We assume that we will participate in Wednesday's meeting by teleconference as we have done previously,but please confirm the timing and dial-in information. We'd also be willing to have a prep call with you as offered earlier if that will help us make the most out of the Wednesday meeting. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do in the meantime. Otherwise,we will be in touch with the additional points for the Commissioners to consider on Monday. Best, Michelle BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS 1 3 .rrrrr Brenda Ballou From: Valarie Kingsland Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 5:48 PM To: Erickson, Laura (SHPC); French, John (SPHC); Hepworth,Wadeen (SHPC); Kurtz, Wolfgang V. (SPHC); Lasota, Linda (SHPC); Sandie Roach' (SHPC) (sandie @seward.net) Cc: Heather McClain; Brenda Ballou;Johanna Kinney Subject: internal project website Hello Commissioners, Here is the information to access the internal project website for the current CLG project with NUKA. Click on "Project Documents"to view the most current documents,which includes the most currently available version of the draft plan as well as comments. http://shpp.nukaresearch.com username:SewardHPP password: Benson I'll let you know when the agenda packet is available. Valarie Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Seward Community Library& Museum PO Box 2389 Seward,AK 99664 907.224.4008 1 5 2014 • * Y:_ Istoric Preservation Plan Seward Historic Preservation Coin , ,,..„......i.,;-4-,,,,i,..„..„,,,,,st.,,_ _. .. ,. 4411*, it i - .... -:. . .... . ---,---- 7.--,.i _. 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P.O.Box 175 Seldovia,Alaska 99663 tel 907.234.7821 fax 240.394.4855 contact @nukaresearch.com Front cover photo credit: Alaska's Digital Archives, http:/Ivilda.alaska.edu/cdm/search/searchterm/Seward/order/nosort Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan City of Seward City Council (Name) (Name) (Name) (Name) Seward Historic Preservation Commissioners John French (Name) Linda Lasota (Name) Wadeen Hepworth (Name) Seward Community Library and Museum Valarie Kingsland, Director Rachel James, Program Coordinator Community Development Department (Name) Contracted Assistance by: Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC. Funded by: The Alaska Office of History and Archeology Recommended by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution TBD Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution TBD Adopted by: Seward City Council Resolution TBD 3 8 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 1. INTRODUCTION 6 2. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING 7 2.1 AUTHORITIES 7 2.2 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 8 2.3 PURPOSE OF THE PLAN 8 3. THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 9 3.1 DEFINING HISTORIC PRESERVATION 9 3.2 GOALS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 10 3.3 PRESERVATION PLANNING IN SEWARD 10 4. PLAN DEVELOPMENT METHOD a PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 12 4.1 PUBLIC FORUM 12 4.2 PUBLIC SURVEY 12 5. COMMUNITY HISTORY AND CHARACTER 12 5.1 PHYSICAL SETTING 13 5.2. EARLY NATIVE INFLUENCE 14 5.3 RUSSIAN AND EARLY AMERICAN ACTIVITIES 14 5.4 TOWN PLANNING 15 5.5 GROWTH OF SEWARD BETWEEN WORLD WAR II AND 1964 15 5.6 THE RESURRECTION OF SEWARD FOLLOWING 1964 EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI 16 5.6 ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 17 5.7 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS Et DISASTERS 18 6. COMMUNITY RESOURCES 20 6.1 LOCAL HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 20 6.2 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 22 7. PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITIES £t CHALLENGES 22 7.1 OPPORTUNITIES 22 7.2 CHALLENGES 23 8. AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION 24 8.1 IMMEDIATE ACTION 24 8.2 LONG-TERM AMBITIONS 24 8.3 TIMELINE FOR NEXT PLAN REVISION 25 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 9. CONCLUSION 25 10. REFERENCES 26 11. APPENDICES 28 5 �.6 iimisemorommilowwwwwwwwwv Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 1 . Introduction In 1995,the City of Seward became a Certified Local Government under the National Historic Preservation Act as administered by the Alaska Office of History and Archeology.As a requirement of this program,the city established,by Ordinance XX-YYYY,the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. As a required part of its responsibilities,the Commission developed the first Seward Historic Preservation Plan,which was adopted by Seward City Council Resolution 96-133.This 2014 Plan is the first major review of the original 1996 Plan.The State Guidelines for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program are included in this plan as Appendix A.The State Guidelines mandate that the updated plan is compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission initiated the review and revision of the 1996 historic preservation plan, after consultation with the City Council,to reflect the changes in the community and refocus and reenergize community historic preservation activities.The Commission aims to use this plan as a guide for their continued advocacy for historic and cultural preservation awareness and action in the City of Seward. This plan update was conducted under a Federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant.This grant is administered by the Alaska Office of History and Archeology and intended for communities with Certified Local Government status. j c 1, S'in y 7 ivY A Seward Community llbtagi Association Figure 1. A successful hunt, 1911. Photo owned by Seward Community Library Association. 6 It Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 2. Scope and Purpose of Historic Preservation Planning This section outlines the origin of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and its role in the City of Seward. 2. 1 Authorities As required by CLG status, the Seward Historic Preservation Plan (SHPP) must be compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan. In keeping with this mandate, the SHPP seeks to work within the six goals framed by"Saving Our Past: Alaska's Historic Preservation Plan,2011-2017". 1. Foster respect and understanding of Alaska's archaeological and historic resources and promote a preservation ethic. 2. Continue existing partnerships and seek new ones to expand and strengthen the historic preservation community. 3. Expand efforts to identify, study, designate,interpret,and protect or treat significant archaeological and historic resources. 4. Encourage consideration of archaeological and historic resources in the planning and decision- making processes of the public and private sectors. 5. Promote historic preservation as an economic development tool and provide incentives to encourage it. 6. Encourage appropriate treatment of historic resources. Furthermore,since the State and National Historic Preservation Acts focus on sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the four criteria for the National Register have also been considered. These include buildings and sites: 1. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or 2. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past;or 3. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type,period, or method of construction,or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or 4. That have yielded, or may be likely to yield,information important in prehistory or history. Since the City of Seward may wish to enact its own criteria for designation of local historic places or districts or recommend such Borough or State designation, these criteria serve as guidelines only. 7 ogirommimi Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 2.2 Seward Historic Preservation Commission In a manner consistent with its mandates as a CLG,the City of Seward established the Seward Historic Preservation Commission in 1992 with the following duties and responsibilities. • Surveying and taking inventory of community historic resources, • Review proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and Seward Register of Historic Places, • Provide advice and information regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archeological resources, • Support the enforcement of state and local historic preservation laws, • Review and make recommendations concerning local projects, • Develop a local historic preservation plan, and • Periodically update the City Council on historic preservation issues for Seward. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) was founded to advise and counsel the City of Seward on historic preservation issues. Other boards and commissions that serve in similar capacities include the Planning&Zoning Commission and the Port& Commerce Advisory Board (City of Seward, 2014a). 2.3 Purpose of the Plan In the 1990 Seward Comprehensive Plan,the residents of Seward identified the people, Seward's natural beauty, and its small town nature as the elements they cherished most in their community.The original Historic Preservation Plan was developed in 1996 to ensure that these characteristics of the community were preserved and enhanced for all to enjoy. The current plan is intended to refocus the community of Seward and the Commission on preservation issues in a time when technology and modern development have become strong forces even in remote and previously largely independent communities.The process of developing the plan has required extensive discussion among the Commission,and engagement with the public through an online survey and public forum. By continuing to serve as an advisory role to local government and advocate for a historic conscience,the Commission can revive its goal of incorporating resources into current and projected growth patterns. Seasonal residents,an influx of tourism, and economic trends that affected local businesses are all elements that have impacted the community and culture of the 2,7001 resident town since the development of the original preservation plan.The figure 2,700 for resident population includes the residents of the City along with the residents of the Spring Creek Correctional Center;without the prison,the resident figure stands at 2,200 citizens.The outlying Bear Creek and Lowell Point have 2,000 residents on their own. Communities evolve over time and Seward is no different. The Commission seeks to retain the sense of place that enticed current residents, and others throughout Seward's long history, to make Seward home. According to the 2(110 1 TS census:http:/www.sewarcl.corn/w�p-content/uploads;Census-IiurcauD :C_10_DP_DPDP1.pdi 8 11 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan Upon approval of this plan in September 2014,it will be incorporated into the Seward Comprehensive Plan and continue to represent the mindfulness of preservation goals and considerations into city planning. 3. The Historic Preservation Plan This section identifies the meaning of historic preservation and, more specifically, the role historic preservation has played in Seward thus far. It also outlines the overarching goals of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission as redefined through the historic preservation plan update process. 3. 1 Defining Historic Preservation The introduction of the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan addresses historic preservation as follows: Alaska's historic preservation community seeks to record and interpret human history through the physical evidence of the past This is accomplished through a variety of activities. One is to preserve the sites, structures, buildings and objects-the real estate-ofthe past Another is through the acquisition and preservation ofa record ofthe past that encompasses programs in oral history and moving images along with books, documents,and photographs. Yet another activity is to enhance knowledge ofthe past through research,ranging.from archaeological excavations to archival investigations,and appreciation ofthe past through interpretation and education. These written, oral,and material records oftimes past are public wealth. With care and attention,Alaska's heritage can promote the general welfare of ofthe state's people. The historic preservation movement came to prominence in the United States in the 1960s and has since been used to revitalize communities by bringing in tourism and economic success through community investment(Briney, 2014).The SHPC recognizes success in other prominent American cities and towns'in reconciling old and new while creating a unified vision for their city. There are many reasons why communities seek to preserve elements of their past despite the inevitable changes that the future brings. Economically,the preservation of downtown and historic areas increases foot traffic and tourism,which enhances the patronage of local businesses.Also, potential tax breaks on historic • properties can be sought through federal, state, or local regulation. Preserving traditions and landmarks creates a unique sense of place that encourages community building and allows all residents, old,new, or seasonal, to engage locally and create a connection with their surroundings. In saving relics of the past, communities can also ensure that future generations will have an understanding of their local legacy and unique foundation. Benefits to.preservation are numerous and have the potential to complement a wide range of resident and business interests in a community. • One attendee at the SHPC Public Forum in:\pril 2011 described the evolution of Sacramento,California as a city that locused nn developing for the future by capitalizing on their past. During the 1970s,the capitol city of California debated whether ihcy should build a new capitol building after cronding and neglect had deteriorated the present building.(liven the historic and architectural sigitilicani e of the building,the decision was made to restore,it.Essentially,a new building was created in the interior of die original shell of the Capitol building and was able to maintain the tile•woodwork,and overall historic integrity while inspiring other projects that would contribute to revitalization a staid and rapidly deteriorating community(.Anonymous. I(152). 9 �L� rrrrairor Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 3.2 Goals for Historic Preservation The primary goals for the 2014 Historic Preservation Plan, as defined by the SHPC, are as follows: 1. Encourage community engagement in preservation and community appreciation for Seward's history. 2. Focus on preserving Seward's history while also reconciling the SHPC's mission with other organizations working towards similar goals. 3. Promote preservation in key areas through designation and promotion of historic Districts. 4. Clarify and affirm the advisory role of the Commission in preservation throughout City of Seward. 5. Encourage adoption of local,borough,or state historic preservation incentives. 3.3 Preservation Planning in Seward It is evident through the SHPC's hard work initiating a preservation plan update and local interest generated during the community survey that preservation is important to many in the Seward community. Some considered historic preservation important because it enhances the character of the community they are currently living in and others sought to preserve for the next generation. Physical preservation,maintaining traditions,and retaining an intangible"sense of place"were identified as being important to the citizens of Seward. Communities that prioritize historic preservation create a linkage with the past that draws people in, and given Seward's unique location and accessibility it is one of the few Alaskan communities with potential to achieve this. During the process of updating the existing historic preservation plan, the SHPC reevaluated its existing goals for the plan's ultimate purpose in contemporary Seward. 3.3.1 Historic Districts In 1984,a member of the City Council championed for the designation of historic districts after attempting to remodel a historic building,then the Brosius Noon Building and now the Seaview Plaza building,with the intent of taking advantage of state and federal historic preservation grants. Unfortunately,the party altered the building so much that it was no longer eligible for historic preservation consideration.As a result of this incident, a City Council resolution established the Downtown and Jesse Lee Home historic districts. In 1988,the Downtown District was expanded to encompass more area.The effort to create historic districts stemmed from individuals' efforts to have local properties added to the National Register of Historic Places. Ordinance No. 95-10, provided historic preservation with its own chapter under Title 15, Planning and Land Use Regulations of the Seward City Code. This chapter includes provisions for a local historic register, criteria,involvement of the Historic Preservation Commission, and establishes historic district overlays. All historic districts are classified as Overlay District H-Historic District on the city's official zoning maps. According to the Seward Zoning Code, a historic district is defined as: 10 1,5 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan "An area containing buildings or places in which historic events occurred or having special public value because of notable architectural or other features relating to cultural or artistic heritage of the community of such significance to warrant conservation and preservation." It should be noted that these overlay districts are not accompanied by additional protective zoning requirements.Alaska is a state that does not consider historic preservation concerns as grounds for establishing an official zoning district,therefore,using districts to encourage preservation may have varying degrees of effectiveness and be more divisive for the community than productive. 3.3.2 Role of SHPC in Land Use and Preservation Coordination Article 2.30.400 of the City Code establishing a Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) directs the commission to: act in advisozyrole to other officials and departments of local government regarding identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources(2.30.425,A.4)and review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. Issues and concerns regarding preservation can be presented to the Commission by private owners,via administrative reports, or through the public sector. Involvement in public works depends on public vigilance and cooperation from city staff. Federally funded projects that fall under Section 106 review are required to be approved by the Commission,which have included the Alaska SeaLife Center,Seward Highway Project, and military camps. 3.3.3 Advisory Role for Local Government Through administrative reports and citizen participation, the SHPC provides the historic and cultural preservation connection to the City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.The SHPC can review and recommend projects and can attend Planning and Zoning or City Council meetings to highlight preservation concerns in an advisory capacity. /. _"- _Seward C mmunitylibra ry - . . Saw,re toimnannyflbraryamWrfan Figure 2. Dog Team on Fourth Avenue, 1910. Photo owned Figure 3. Bank of Seward, 1910. Photo owned by Seward Community Library and Museum. by Seward Community Library and Museum. 11 1Cp Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 4. Plan Development Method Et Public Involvement In 2013,the standing Library Museum Director applied for a grant from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Office of History and Archeology to acquire funding for a plan update.This funding,as described in the Scope of Work from the grant application,was for a consulting firm to perform the bulk of the revisions (see Appendix A). Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC (Nuka Research),headquartered in Seldovia,Alaska,was awarded the contract.The project began with an initial teleconference in October 2013 to review the project and expectations for the updated historic preservation plan. From this meeting it was discerned that the concept of what people value and what people remember about their community is central to the Commission's vision of their updated plan. Nuka Research presented an outline of the revised plan to this Commission on June 2014 and delivered a draft version in early August. The SHPC reviewed the document internally,before it went to a public comment period until mid-September 2014. Once approved,the document was finalized and adopted into the local Seward Comprehensive Plan. 4. 1 Public Forum Throughout the course of the project,a series of teleconference meetings were conducted to discuss plan goals,public input gathering process, outline structure, and section-specific editing efforts by the Commission. Representatives from Nuka Research visited Seward in April 2014 to facilitate their public forum,which was a gathering of Commissioners and concerned citizens that had been organized by the SHPC. Prior to this meeting, Commissioners visited the local high school and the senior center to discuss the preservation plan update and invite anyone interested to attend the meeting. On April 22,a productive session was held at the Seward Library and Museum during which Nuka Research took down Seward citizens' plans and visions of the type of community they would like to build businesses,raise children,and leave behind for others to fall in love with,as so many of them had (Appendix D). The information gathered from the public forum has been incorporated throughout this plan. 4.2 Public Survey The Commissioners reviewed a draft survey prepared by Nuka Research and submitted their comments. After being reviewed by the liaison from the City of Seward and the Library Director,the survey was officially released on April 14,2014 and closed for public comment on May 15,2014 (see Appendix B).A Google Table was created to collect online feedback,which could be shared through a link or accessed directly using the address: sewardsurvey.nukaresearch.com. The survey was also made available in hard copy at the Seward Library and distributed in to the local senior center. In total,22 survey responses were received,which was considered sufficient by the project organizers.The results of this survey were incorporated into the subsequent sections of this plan(see Appendix C). 5. Community History and Character A contextual history of Seward's physical setting, modern settlement, and other historical and cultural elements that contributed to the community's evolution is necessary to augment the importance of 12 tl Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan preservation efforts. The following is not a comprehensive history of the City of Seward,but rather highlights of its ancient history into the modern era. 5. 1 Physical Setting Resurrection Bay is located on the heavily glaciated southern coast of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. It is located on a break between the very large Harding Icefield to the west and the smaller Sargent Icefield to the east. Together these icefields have played a dominant role in shaping the area's geology,which in turn has also shaped its history. The Harding Icefield,which stretched almost from Resurrection Bay to Kachemak Bay,feeds the.Kenai Peninsula's two largest lakes,Tustumena and Skilak,from valley glaciers with the same names. To the south,it feeds the many tidewater and valley glaciers,which make up what became Kenai Fjords National Park.These glaciers are a principle factor in supporting the abundant marine mammal populations of the area. Kenai Fjords National Park has become a focal point of the growing ecotourism industry out of Seward. The mountains and glaciers have created what have been described as a"stern and rock-bound coast" which has very few streams or lakes long enough to support large populations of salmon of other anadromous fish.Although they are hidden beneath the waves,the Alaska Stream and the Alaska Coastal Current bring abundant deep ocean nutrients to the continental shelf of the northern Gulf of Alaska.These nutrients feed plankton blooms,which in turn feed the thriving marine fisheries found in Portlock Bank and other locations off the Kenai Peninsula coast.These support the plentiful halibut fishery,which has become an important part of Seward's commercial fishing industry. • Figure 4. Overhead View of Seward and Resurrection Bay, 1906. Photo owned by Seward Community Library Collection. 13 4$ Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 5.2. Early Native Influence There is physical evidence of human use of marine resources along the Kenai Peninsula coast at least 3,000 years ago. Recent genetic and paleo-botany studies suggest there may have been coastal"Eskimo-Aleut" migrations along this coast starting as far as 17,000 years ago. Outside of Seward in Kenai Fjords National Park,archaeological investigations in the last decade have documented many temporary-and year round settlements attributed to the Unegkurmiut(Crowell). Fredrica de Laguna reports oral history as identifying three villages in the Seward area; two in Resurrection Bay and one in Day Harbor. Most settlements were abandoned by the 1880 census,with the exception of a community named Yalik, thought to have inhabited Yalik Bay,south of Seward, although recent evidence suggested they settled in Aialik Bay. By 1890 however,the entire area that makes up Kenai Fjords National Park today was abandoned according to Alaska Commercial Company records and the 1890 census (Barry, 1986). Sites of previous indigenous camps and settlements continued to be uncovered into the 20th century (USDI Park Service, 1995). Recent evidence indicates that most of the sites studied had been in use for at least 800 years (Cook&Norris). The need for protection from the influx of Russian fur traders,the concomitant small pox epidemic of' 1830s,and the influenza epidemic of the 1880s resulted in the decimation and consolidation of many villages.This left many of the smaller villages along exposed parts of the coast vacant. In 1853 Frank Lowell and his Native wife Mary moved to site near the head of Resurrection Bay. By the time the Santa Anna and the Ballaine brothers landed in 1903,Frank Lowell's wife Mary and their two daughters were the only two Alaska Natives recorded living on Resurrection Bay. 5.3 Russian and Early American Activities The Russians arrived in Alaska with the intent to explore and establish claims to the land through permanent settlements. In 1792, Grigor Shelikhov hired Alexander Baranov to be the Alaska manager of the Shelikhov-Golikov Company, later the Russian American Company,to build new ships for the colony. Baranov arrived in"Voskrensenskaya Gavan",or Resurrection Bay,in 1793.The Russian fort and shipyard was built within what is now the original townsite of Seward. Although the site has not been definitively identified,it is though to be,within a few blocks of Railroad and Third Ave (USDOI-NPS).The first ship, The Phoenix,was built and launched in 1794 (Barry, 1986). • At least in part because the gap between the Harding and Sargent Icefields provided relatively clear access into the interior,without having to cross a glacier, the head of Resurrection Bay became a favorite access point for surveys into the interior. After gold was discovered in the Sunrise/Hope District in 1895,a rough trail was established from Resurrection Bay to the district to avoid the long distances and treacherous tides going up Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm. The southern reaches of this trail would later become the start of the Iditarod Trail.These beginnings prompted a significant survey expedition in 1898-1899 which would help define Seward's future. Maps developed from these surveys influenced the development of the railroad route from Resurrection Bay to the head of the Turnagain Arm and also the world-famous Iditarod Trail. These reports also purported agricultural and mining opportunities,which further spurred the development of a railroad into the Seward area(Barry, 1986). 14 �9 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 5.4 Town Planning The town of Seward was officially founded on August 28, 1903 when the Ballaine brothers, founders of the Alaska Central Railway, arrived with their landing party. The first attempt to make Seward a city was during an election in May 1911, but the vote failed to get two-thirds majority required. The city incorporation passed in May 1912 with 160 votes for and 31 against(Barry, 1986). Seward's layout was determined in a survey created by C.M.Anderson,a civil engineer,who was signed on by Frank Ballaine for his brother John Ballaine,principal founder of the Alaska Central Railway.The plan incorporated city blocks divided by wide streets and bisected by alleyways.The original townsite went from the waterfront to seven lots beyond Monroe Street and from First Avenue at the foot of Mount Marathon and Bear Mountain along to the waterfront.There were 40 blocks and 1211 lots in total,with some placed along the shorelines itself. Each lot was 30'wide and 100'long.The street at the most southern point of town was named Railway Avenue and the other east-west streets were named for the first Presidents:Washington, Adams,Jefferson, Madison,and Monroe. The north-south avenues were numerically named: First, Second, Third,Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh,later renamed Ballaine Boulevard. The streets were public, although Frank Ballaine reserved the right to construct and operate railways, telegraph and telephone lines, gas and water mains, and tunnels or other evacuations.The final plat was recorded on June 7, 1905 (Barry 1986). At the time of this plat development, some earlier residents were already living in Seward and thriving. Millionaires Row sprung up along Third Avenue and the large homes were occupied by Alaskan Central Railway officials by 1905.These buildings,which are still standing today, include: Ballaine House, Hale House, Cameron House, Holland House,Winter House, Stewart House, and Williams House.The smaller homes on Second Avenue that were inhabited by many early settlers were destroyed by the 1964 Good.Friday Earthquake. The meticulous town planning from Seward's earliest days remains evident into the 21'century.The centralized downtown is very unique to Alaska and more closely resembles turn-of-the-century towns in the Lower 48, making historic preservation efforts in Seward absolutely crucial for maintaining its unique features. Most citizens cite this central-focus of their city as one of the most attractive aspects of their community, to the point of convincing some people to choose Seward as a place to live as opposed to other Alaska cities and towns. 5.5 Growth of Seward between World War II and 1964 After the headquarters of the Alaska Railroad, created through a merger with the Alaska Northern Railway after being purchased by the federal government, moved to Anchorage in 1917, Seward experienced difficult economic times.The start of American involvement in World War II in 1941 brought revival to Seward as thousands of army personnel flooded into Fort Raymond,just outside the city limits. Military fortifications and infrastructure as well as ammunition depots were rapidly established. Quonset huts and wooden barracks were built to replace tents as housing. In 1944, as the war in the Aleutians wound down, Fort Raymond was surpluses and transferred to the City of Seward. Many of its structures were abandoned. 15 .n.rrr.rr. ar Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan Some were converted into homes and still occupied today,while others were purchased and moved throughout the city for a variety of uses.These structures still exist in Seward today and have been noted as worthy of more local preservation attention. The period after the war was marked by steady growth of Seward.The area on the east side of Fourth Ave which was destroyed by the fires was rebuilt.These buildings need further evaluation regarding their historic importance. This was a period of growth and diversification of commercial fisheries in Seward. 5.6 The Resurrection of Seward following 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and subsequent tsunami changed Seward forever.Although this period is from fifty years ago to more recent times, it is the basis upon which Seward's recent history is being built. Seward's industrial waterfront was decimated.What were docks and industrial waterfront is now the Waterfront Park which houses both camping and day-use facilities. In large part due to its position as the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad, Seward was the leading freight port in south central Alaska. By the time port facilities had been rebuilt, the Port of Anchorage had become the principle freight destination.The coal terminal and large cruise ship dock have become major parts of the Alaska Railroad's business in Seward. The establishment of Kenai Fjords National Park, Gaines Head State Recreation Area,and three units of the State Marine Parks in Resurrection Bay have helped provide increased awareness and some protection for Fort McGilvery and other World War II sites at Caines Head.They have also increased the heritage and eco-tourism opportunities in the Seward area. Starting with in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami with the establishment of the Seward Marine Center (SMC) as a marine research station for the UAF-Institute of Marine Science (now the UAF-School of Fisheries and Marine Sciences), the establishment of the Alaska Vocational and Technical Center (AVTEC),now the Alaska Institute of Technology,the construction of the Alaska SeaLife Center,and the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery,Seward has become a center for marine research and higher education. SMC has served as the homeport for NSF/UNOLS research vessels RV Acona, RV Alpha Helix,and the new RV Sikuliaq. The City of Seward's land allotment withdrawal of the Fourth of July/Spring Creek area and the establishment of the Seward Marine Industrial Complex (SMIC) allowed the development of the shipyard and the space for the Spring Creek Correctional Center. The establishment of the 200-mile Fisheries Conservation Zone by the Magnusson Act(now the Magnusson-Stevens Act) and the concomitant"rationalization" of federally managed fisheries led to Individual Fishing Quotas (IFQ) and Community Development Quotas (CDQ).The IFQs for halibut and black cod got rid of the madhouse "derby" fisheries and have facilitated Seward's return to its national preeminence as a halibut port.The CDQ program facilitated the entry of groups of western Alaska villages, such as Coastal Villages Development Corporation to develop a presence ill the Gulf of Alaska and Bering 16 1. Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan Sea white fish industry. In turn the possible interest of Coastal Villages in homeporting their fleet in Seward has stimulated development of larger vessel port facilities at SMIC. The popularity of the Seward Silver Salmon Derby since the mid-1950s is indicative of the growing importance of sports fishing(both charter and individual) to the growth of Seward's tourist economy. This Historic Preservation Plan seeks to not only facilitate the preservation of Seward's past history but to also lay the groundwork to preserve the historic legacy of more recent events. 5.6 Economic Highlights 5.6.1 Industry Seward began as a railway town.As the only ice-free port on the railway,it became a hub for transshipment of freight into the interior. In 1910, the rudimentary trail into the gold fields on the Kenai Peninsula was upgraded and extended as a mail and freight route to the gold fields in the Iditarod District, and later to Nome. This is the historic Iditarod Trail,which still starts in Seward and is on the National Register The establishment of the Alaskan Central Railway was the reason the City of Seward bloomed into existence. Seward's role as a logistics hub has defined the town throughout its history, ebbing and flowing with the economic times. The Alaska Railroad Depot,built in 1917,was moved from what is now Adams Street and Ballaine Boulevard to its present location on Railway Avenue after the Lowell Creek Flooding in 1917. It was used as a depot until the 1964 Good Friday.Earthquake destroyed the railroad.The depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Seward has a long history as a fishing community. However, the natures of the predominant fisheries-based industries have changed over time.Almost from the time Seward was founded, salteries were built in various parts of the Bay.The first successful processing plant was built by the San Juan Fishing and Canning Company. Officials from that company arrived in Seward in November 1916; construction of a cannery and cold storage plant,located at the foot of Jefferson Street, began in January 1917. They canned salmon and eventually shrimp, in addition to freezing halibut, salmon,black cod,and red snapper. Despite slowdowns for the two World Wars, this plant continued processing until its demise in 1964. Halibut, sablefish, and salmon are the most important species for commercial fisheries and presently there is a diverse commercial fishing fleet present in Seward comprised of long-liners, purse-seiners, and gill- netters.The Seward Small Boat Harbor,which was established in 1964,has recently added new floats, ramps, and fish cleaning stations that have improved the existing facilities for maximum access (Seward Small Boat Harbor, 2014). Charter boats are numerous in Seward and tourist and recreational outlets have built up along the waterfront on Fourth Avenue. Halibut and salmon fishing are the most popular for sports fishing. 5.6.2 Tourism Visitors from all over the world have long been an important part of Seward's economy. Starting with the gold rush, prospectors came through Seward's ice free port before setting off by horse, dogsled, or foot. 17 22 .rrrrrrrrr Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan Located along the waterfront is Mile 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail System,marked today with a tripod sign. Nearby stands the impressive bronze statue of William H. Seward, dedicated during the Trail Blazers Iditarod Trail Centennial,which was celebrated in 2008. Both evoke memory of when Seward was the starting point of a transport route into more remote Alaskan communities via dog sled and by foot. The establishment of Kenai Fjords National Monument by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 marked the start of contemporary tourism in Seward. In 1980, the site was expanded into a national park and receives thousands of visitors each year in addition to engaging with the wider world daily through social media and television programming(USDI Park Service, 2014). Opportunities for sport fishing and outdoor recreation attract tourists to the area,in addition to the crowds of people coming aboard cruise ships to this once remote valley each year.This activity is largely centered along the waterfront on Fourth Avenue,outside of the original town site.The Alaska SeaLife Center,Alaska's only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center located at Mile 0 of the Seward Highway was completed in 1998.The surrounding areas of Seward offer multiple opportunities for hiking,biking,rafting,and wildlife viewing,complemented by great restaurants and lodging facilities. 5.6.3 Education Critical to Seward's culture and economy are its educational institutions,both the public school system and the facilities for higher learning. (Need more information/POC). • Local Public Schools (William H. Seward Elementary School, Seward Middle School,&Seward High School) • The Alaska Vocational and Technical Center, or AVTEC,offers a wide variety of courses, including(culinary,marine,firefighting,diesel mechanics, large equipment, hnformation Technology...). In addition to being a resource for job training, the AVTEC also provides jobs for the community by employing course instructors and a variety of personnel for diverse staffing roles. • The University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences,Seward Marine Center, is an invaluable resource for the local community by providing professors and graduate students research facilities necessary to conduct important fisheries and crab development studies. 5.7 Significant Events ft Disasters 5.7.1 Lowell Creek Flooding In 1917,the Lowell Creek flooded when heavy rains and wind plagued Seward.The creek washed out everything that is along the current Jefferson Street,including bridges,trees, railroad tracks,houses,and the school house.Additionally, it washed out a large part of Second Avenue and the downtown.The flooding left the city without light,telephones,power,or nuuning water. Another flood in 1918 damaged the local Seward General Hospital (Barry, 1993). The Army Corps of Engineers built the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel in 1939 to divert the creek in the event of another flood.This tunnel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located at the intersection of Railway Avenue and Lowell Point Road. 18 23 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 5.7.2 Fire of 1941 In 1941, a fire burned 19 businesses from the east side of Fourth Avenue to the corner of Fourth and Railway and over to the Seward Hotel on Fifth Avenue.The Army provided tents and care for those left homeless. In 1942, there was another fire at the present day Seward Brewing Company on Fourth Avenue at the corner of Fourth and Washington Street. More than 100 people were left homeless. 5.7.3 Good Friday Earthquake, 1964 The earthquake and the tsunamis followed gutted the industrial center of Seward. The San Juan,Army, and railroad docks were destroyed,in addition to the tracks leading to the dock, the oil tank farms,fish processors,warehouses,and the small boat harbor.The ruined waterfront inhibited Seward as a port to rail community and the rerouting measures that resulted hurt the local economy. The City of Seward commemorated the 50'anniversary of the 1964 earthquake on March 27, 2014. A community remembrance event was held at the Seward Community Library and Museum highlighting personal stories accompanied by a short film.Additionally,the museum offered free admission to view the updated '64 Earthquake Exhibit. Every summer in Seward,the Good Friday Earthquake film can be viewed at the Seward Community Library and Museum. 5.6.4 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, 1989 The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill was a massive environmental disaster to the waters and beaches of Kenai Fjords National Park,which affected all communities in the area whether or not oil had washed up on their shores. The City of Seward was not directly oiled, although large parts of the nearby Kenai Fjords National Park were oiled and detectable"lingering oil"still remains. Like most communities, some people in Seward fared well and others suffered economic and emotional hardship.Approximately 500 people were employed in the clean up efforts,though not all were Seward residents. Fishermen chartered boats to assist in the on-water oil collection and were also compensated for their losses. Others who did not have spill response contracts suffered, changing the lives of families.The City of Seward suffered approximately$1M dollars in taxes after it accepted single billing for services from Veco. Money from oil spill litigation settlements that followed was used to fund the Alaska SeaLife Center and the Allutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery.The settlement between the State of Alaska, the federal government,and Exxon Shipping was made before claims went to litigation.The resulting"consent decree"only covered injury to the natural resources for which the two governments are stewards. The settlement had two parts: a $100M criminal settlement,which was spilt evenly between the State and US governments,and a$900M inn civil penalties spread out in payments over 10 years.The Alaska SeaLife Center received $12M from the criminal settlement as appropriated by the Alaska Legislature.These funds were designated specifically for public education and tourism use. The State and Federal Trustee Council later voted to allocate an additional $25M to improvements on the research infrastructure of the SeaLife Center project. Funding for the Allutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery came directly from the State and Federal Trustee Council with the intent to help restore intertidal shellfish injured by the oil spill. Most recently, Seward has received funds for a vessel wash-down pad at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. 19 wrirogoommommer Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 6. Community Resources This section describes the key local historic and cultural preservation resources and information management methodology in Seward. 6.1 Local Historic and Cultural Clubs and Organizations Given the depth of the historical and cultural resources in the Resurrection Bay area,multiple organizations have focused on preserving different pieces,resulting in a rich cultural scene and multiple outlets to utilize for community improvement efforts. The Commission, as official liaison of the City of Seward,has observed that certain projects have duplicated others' efforts or come close.To avoid wasting resources and in an effort to create a unified vision for the community,the Commission seeks to stimulate communication amongst these different groups to create a unified vision for Seward. 6.1.1 Seward Community Library Association Established in the early 1930s, the Seward Community Library Association served as a repository and curate for all historic and culturally significant items that would belong in a museum.When the Resurrection Bay Historical Society was founded in 1962,the Library Association partnered with the Historical Society to raise funds and advocate for construction of the present day Seward Community Library and Museum, a partnership of the two. Currently, die Library Association retains ownership and responsibility for an extensive art collection,the historic Sylvia Sexton photograph collection, as well as many artifacts that are on loan to the Seward Community Library and Museum. 6.1.2 Resurrection Bay Historical Society The Resurrection Bay Historical Society(RBHS) was founded in 1962,when a group of local citizens interested in preserving Seward's history got together, later becoming an official society in 1964.After amassing a large collection of Alaska native artifacts, the group created the Seward Community Library and Museum in conjunction with die Seward Community library Association in the basement of City Hall in 1966. In 2003, RBHS declared support for the building of a new Seward Community Library and Museum facility and were active in the 2013 dedication.Along with die shared use of die building,it was agreed that the city would assume operations of the Seward Community Library and Museum with RBHS in a strong support role (Resurrection). Resurrection Bay Historical Society Mission: 1) To collect, preserve and make accessible to the public materials that help establish and illustrate die history of the Seward area, 2) To stimulate interest and disseminate information about the history of the Seward area, and 3) To encourage the preservation of historical buildings,structures and sites in die Seward area. 6.1.3 Seward Community Library and Museum Opened in January 2013,the Seward Community Library and Museum is a public library,historical museum, archive and community center that serves the City of Seward and the surrounding area.Their archives and historical artifacts are maintained through a partnership with the Resurrection Bay Historical Society.The museum, which is located on the first floor, currently has 5,000 objects,photographs,and 20 2� Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan archives. Their mission is to document and interpret the diverse history of Seward and the Resurrection Bay area (City of Seward, 2014b). 6.1.4 Pioneers of Alaska Fraternity The Pioneers of Alaska Fraternity is an organization dedicated to "the need of helping each other survive" in the brutal elements of the Northern Territory. Founded in 1908, their mission is to provide food, medical care, legal assistance,recreational opportunities, and social interaction in what can be a harsh and isolating place to make a living.Traditionally in areas that did not have established forms of government, organizations like these also maintained civic order - essentially government, a court system, and basic education. Today, the Pioneers serve as advocates for various statewide issues, such as transportation infrastructure, education, medical care,and the older Alaskan population. Seward is home to Men's Igloo No. 9 and Women's Igloo No. 9 (Pioneers). 6.1.5 Iditarod Trail Blazers, Seward Chapter The Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers were founded in 1982 as an organization dedicated to projects including trail routing, construction,and maintenance of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. One of their major accomplishments was redirecting a portion of the trail that had been disrupted by the Alaska Railroad and Seward Highway in collaboration with the City of Seward, US Bureau of Land Management, and the US Forest Service (Trail Groups,n.d.). Iditarod Trail Blazers Mission: 1) To promote the establishment of a connected trail from Seward to Nome, 2) To support historical societies and government agencies in the establishment,maintenance and preservation of historic sites,cabins and other objects related to the Iditarod National Historic Trail System, 3) To oversee the location,construction and maintenance of the Iditarod Trail segment from Seward to Crow Pass,and 4) To hold regular meetings and other activities for the recreation, instruction and education of the members, as well as the general public. 6.1.6 Qutekcak Native Tribe The Qutekcak Native Tribe is an organization that welcomes all Alaska native peoples in the Seward area and beyond into the Eastern Kenai Peninsula to come together for cultural activities and educational and support programs. As a group made of people from multiple native groups,the Qutekcak do not have federal recognition and thus do not have access to programs and services, but work with other groups and are advocating for recognition.The Qutekcak Native Tribe encourages the passing down of native Alaskan culture and traditions through dance,song, language,food, and athletics, aiming to make the younger generations proud of their heritage and to foster a lasting,vibrant native community in the Resurrection Bay Area(Qutekcak, 2014). 6.1.7 Kenai Fjords National Park (Need to add information. Shannon Kovac mentioned as contact.) 21 ?So motsifirositissoor Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 6.1.8 Caines Head State Recreation Area, Alaska Department of Natural Resources These are the people who manage Fort McGilvery and by default other World War II vintage sites on Resurrection Bay. (Need to add information/POC). 6.1.9 American Legion (Need to add information/POC.) 6.2 Information Management 6.2.1 City Files The files of the City of Seward include a wealth of information on Seward's history,including past council minutes,resolutions, ordinances, and tax assessor records maintained by the City Clerk.The Community Development Department serves in a support role to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and thus has historic maps, plans, and documents and knowledge on historic preservation parameters. Additionally, they maintain the community's cemetery records,including City,Legion,Pioneers,Masons, Elks, Legion,Jesse Lee, and Woodlawn. 6.2.2 District Court The District Court maintains documents for land transactions and death records,as well as researching mining claims and titles on property ownership. 6.2.3 Seward Community Library and Museum The library maintains the largest collection of archival material,housing and displaying collections on loan from the old library, Resurrection Bay Historical Society, and Seward Community Library Association.The large and varied collections include photographs, documents, art, newspapers, film,and Alaskana publications. 7. Preservation Opportunities a Challenges This section identifies the challenges facing the City of Seward in their efforts to enhance historic and preservation awareness and action,while also highlighting opportunities that have been identified to enhance preservation efforts or capitalize on existing resources. 7.1 Opportunities Despite challenges facing the Seward community, there are lots of opportunities to capitalize on local resources to create preservation opportunities.The SHPC Commissioners and local citizens involved have highlighted positive suggestions for ways to capitalize on local resources in enhancing local preservation interest and action. Suggestions of untapped opportunities in Seward included: • Educate citizens on historic preservation so they understand how preservation can benefit them and their community 22 2`! Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan • Explore ways to protect historic resources through laws or other protective mechanisms • Historic sites should all be developed and labeled • Continue involving people within the community and outside the immediate town, as SHPC membership and Port and Commerce Board membership is not limited to city residents • Involve educational resources,including public schools, University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences,and Alaska Vocational and Technical Center • Enhance heritage tourism opportunities • Better utilize available tax incentives • Develop a sense of history among the populous by maintaining local traditions and explaining their origin 7.2 Challenges The development of the original Historic Preservation Plan in 1996 was spurred by an increasingly fragile downtown area,which those assembled during this plan update work session in April agreed was still fragile. As a dynamic community with strong fishing,outdoor recreational, and tourism industries and a combination of lifelong citizens and entranced newcomers, Seward is a place that can bring out different points of view,particularly it comes to defining and preserving local character and historical resources. However, no single organization can or should be able to affect all of the happenings in Seward.The Commission seeks to focus on what they can change and positively impact. The following are challenges that have been identified during this plan rewrite process,but not necessarily have an immediately obvious solution. Considering them and starting a dialogue for what can be done in the future is the Commission's intent. Recent challenges to Seward's local cultural and historic vitality included: • Limited affordable housing in core downtown o Concern-Resulting iii decreased full-time residency and civic engagement • Numerous properties purchased by out-of-town or state buyers or used by residents and non- residents for rental purposes, discouraging year-round residents to move in o Concern-Although summer residents are vital,houses are empty most of the year and there are fewer people in school and involved in towns affairs. • Absence of local education on Seward's history or what historic preservation means o Concern-Promotes ambivalence and lack of commitment from citizens to participate 23 2$ Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan • Lack of monetary funding from local government and/or disagreements over how existing funds should be allocated o Concern-Preservation is not always economically feasible for the average citizen • Local government expresses little interest and provides minimal support for preservation efforts amongst many competing priorities o Concern -Inadequate staff to support the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, resulting in a loss offbcus (purpose)for the organization and inadequate funding and visible (verbal)support- which is of financial cost-16r the Seward Community Library and Museum o Concern -Inadequate city management to work with SHPC and no comeetmgs with Planning and Zoning Commission • Conflict between economic and industrial development and preservation o Concern -Need to expand economically to maintain the community and historic preservation should help and not hinder • Deterioration of historic resources o Concern - Old buildings are being neglected and then taken down 8. Agenda for Future Action 8.1 Immediate Action After identifying what challenges and opportunities are incorporated into Seward's historic preservation effort,the Commission seeks to achieve the following as immediate action steps. • Focus goals on issues the Commission can influence and make change • Working with City Planning and Zoning highlight historic preservation incentives • Seek consensus from the City about a vision for Seward to avoid past controversies and strengthen their advising role • Creating a voluntary design guide to unify the town while being mindful of private property • Coordinate an annual or biannual meeting ofall preservation entities in town to discuss ideas and ongoing projects in order to not duplicate efforts and encourage collaboration • Consider other towns as models if they have executed local regeneration with success • Identify economic benefits of historic preservation • Highlight all aspects of Seward's history 8.2 Long-term Ambitions In addition to immediate goals for the Seward community, other themes emerged throughout the plan update process that can be incorporated into a long-term plan for historic preservation,as well as the 2� • Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan Seward Historic Preservation.As an organization, the SHPC wants to further their mission while also becoming a more vibrant organization.They serve a unique role as liaison for the local government of' Seward and have the ability to advise local government on preservation issues. Long-term ambitions include: • Encourage mindfulness ofmodemization while preserving local character • Educate local people about preservation in order to engage them in preservation efforts • Resume stronger role of being a government entity and advisor • Maintain the integrity and authenticity of historic distracts while avoiding limitations that segregate areas of the community • Plan to engage modem technologyto identify and promote local historic sites 8.3 Timeline For Next Plan Revision The original plan states that a review of the standing plan shall take place annually. This review would involve a work session to review the plan,assess progress on meeting established goals, and focus on developing an annual work plan. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission as it stands in 2014 seeks to update the plan every five years,which will ensure that the Commission is focused on its mission and achieving the goals it has set. 9. Conclusion Seward is a dynamic community that has evolved greatly over time,whether examining it from a glacial age, pre-inhabitation perspective,while embracing the industrial age during the turn of the century, or most recently during its evolution driven by an influx of recreational tourists.This plan, and the shared effort that it represents in fostering a vision for the future,is simply one effort to preserve the historic and cultural elements defining this unique community and its people. 25 30 r Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 10. References Alaska Department of Natural Resources Office of History&Archeology. Local government preservation programs. Retrieved from http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/grant/akclg.htm Alaska Digital Archives. (2014). Retrieved from http://vilda.alaska.edu/cdm/index "Alaska earthquake 50th anniversary commemoration." (2014, March 19). Seward City News. 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Retrieved from littn://www.cityofseward.us/index.asnx9nid=379 Cook&Norris. (Need more information). Crowell,A. &Maim, D. (1998). Archeology and Coastal Dynamics of Kenai Fjords National Park,Alaska. Anchorage,Alaska: National Park Service. Pioneers of Alaska. (2014). Igloo History. Retrieved from http://www.pioneersofalaska.org/igloo_history.html. Qutekcak Native Tribe. (2014). Long history of independence and desire. Retrieved from ht.tp://www.scwardaknativcs.conl/abxui/ Resurrection Bay Historical Society. General Information. Retrieved from lutp://vvww.resbayhistorical.org/general-information/ Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Official Seward Historic Preservation Commission website. Retrieved from http://www.cityofseward.net/hpc/seward_history/index.html Seward Small Boat Harbor. (2014). Discover Alaska's Marine Adventure Capital. Retrieved from http://www.cityofseward.net/harbor/ 26 3t Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan Trail Groups in the Kenai Peninsula.(No date). Iditarod Trail Blazers, Seward Chapter. Retrieved from hap://www2.borough.kenai.ak.us/pla ningdept/trail%20commission/trailgroups/iditarod.btm USDI Park Service, Kenai Fjords National Park,Alaska. (2014). News. Retrieved from http://www.nps.gov/kefj/parknews/index.htm USDI Park Service, Denver Service Center. (1995). Kenai Fjords National Park,Alaska, Front Country Development Concept Plan, Environmental Assessment. • 27 �2 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2014 Historic Preservation Plan 11 . Appendices Appendix A. State Guidelines for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program Appendix B. Certified Local Government Grant Scope of Work Appendix C. Seward Community Survey Appendix D. Results of 2014 Survey Appendix E. Summary of Seward Public Forum (April 2014) Appendix F. Contact Information for Local Historic and Cultural Preservation Organizations Appendix G. List of Places on National Historic Register in Seward Appendix H. List of Historic Register of Seward Houses and Sites Appendix I. 1975 List of Historical Inventory Sites 28 Compiled Comments Submitted by Email for Draft Seward Historic Preservation Plan Submitted by: Dot Bardarson Date: August 25, 2014 Some comments about the Seward Historic Preservation Commission August 25, 2014 from Dot Bardarson When I am a visitor in another town, the thing that speaks to me is its character. Seward is a blue collar town and proud of it. We have a history that was not really that far behind us when you think of the East Coast. That means we are blessed with photographs of our heritage. We could easily lose our character in the wake of technology and modem architecture. It is thrilling to see what the Darlings did with Brown and Hawkins to maintain character without sacrificing modem conveniences. I am so happy that the city allowed them to replace the overhang on the sidewalk. I can't believe that anyone could find fault with this historic approach. Surely it's good for business. And then there is the Orlander building. (At least, I think that is its name) If our quest is to enhance our historic downtown, can't we do something about this building? The architecture is there. It appears to be sound. Are there any funds the city could come up with to just re-surface the front, for starters. Who is the owner? Thanks for all the work that has been done so far. It's impressive. Dot Submitted by: John French Date: August 27, 2014 The attachment is my comments on the first four sections of the DRAFT Seward Historic Preservation Plan. Sorry they are not complete yet but I paused to work on documenting the economic benefits of historic preservation. Cover:Ultimately the plan is for the City of Seward. The cover should say that rather than Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC). Other Front materials: There needs to be an approvals page similar to the 1996 plan which includes space for the number and date of the SHPC Resolution recommending plan approval, review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Resolution number and date for City Council adoption. Inroduction: Add as new first paragraph: In 1995(?)the City of Seward became a Certified Local Government under the National Historic Preservation Act as administered by the Alaska Office of History and Archeology. As a requirement of this Program the City established,by Ordinance XX-YYYY, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission.As a required part of its responsibilities the Commission developed the first Seward Historic Preservation Plan, which was adopted by Seward City Council Resolution 96-133. This 2014 Plan is the first major review and revision of the 1996 Plan. The "State Guidelines" for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program are attached to this Plan as Appendix 1. Those State Guidelines mandate that this new Plan is to be compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan. Revise the existing first paragraph as follows: The Seward Historic Preservation Commission initiated the updatc review and revision of their 1996 historic preservation plan, after consultation with the City Council, to reflect the changes in their community and refocus : - - . . ' . - -: : . . - and reenergize community historic preservation activities..The Commission aims to use this plan as a guide for their continued advocacy for historic and cultural preservation awareness and action in the City of Seward. . - : • - -• . _ • . - . - . . government. Keep the existing second paragraph as a new third paragraph. Replace Figure 1 with a picture with is not all white males. One of the Lowell family with their cabin would be good. Add as Appendix 1: "State Guidelines" for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program. Section 2: Retitle this Section "Scope and Purpose of Historic Preservation Planning". Add: 2.1 Authorities As required by CLG status The Seward Historic Preservation Plan(SHPP) must be"compatible" with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan. In keeping with this mandate the SHPP seeks to work within the six goals framed by "Saving Our Past: Alaska's Historic Preservation Plan, 2011-2017". 35 1. Foster respect and understanding of Alaska's archaeological and historic resources and promote a preservation ethic. 2. Continue existing partnerships and seek new ones to expand and strengthen the historic preservation community. 3. Expand efforts to identify, study, designate, interpret, and protect or treat significant archaeological and historic resources. 4. Encourage consideration of archaeological and historic resources in the planning and decision making processes of the public and private sectors. 5. Promote historic preservation as an economic development tool and provide incentives to encourage it. 6. Encourage appropriate treatment of historic resources. Furthermore, since the State and National Historic Preservation Acts focus on sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the four the scope of the four "Criteria" for that listing are also considered: A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Since the City of Seward may wish to enact its own criteria for designation of local historic places or districts; or recommend such Borough or State designation, these guidelines only. 2.2 Seward Historic Preservation Commission In a manner consistent with its mandates as a CLG the City of Seward established the Seward Historic Preservation Commission with the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Surveying and taking inventory of community historic resources 2. Review proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places 3. Provide advice and information regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archeological resources 4. Support the enforcement of state and local historic preservation laws 5. Review and make recommendations about local projects 6. Develop a local historic preservation plan 7. Periodically update the City Council on historic preservation issues,when requested. Keep: The Seward Historic Preservation Commission(SHPC)was founded to advise and counsel the City of Seward on historic preservation issues. Other boards and commissions that serve in similar capacities include the Planning& Zoning Commission and the Port& Commerce Advisory Board (City of Seward, 2014a). Delete: Section 2.2 Rename: Section 3: 3. The Historic Preservation Plan Keep: This section identifies the meaning of historic preservation and, more specifically, the role historic preservation has played in Seward thus far. It also outlines the overarching goals of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission as redefined through the historic preservation plan update process. 3.1 Defining Historic Preservation The Introduction of the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan addresses historic preservation as follows: Alaska's historic preservation community seeks to record and interpret human history through the physical evidence of the past. This is accomplished through a variety of activities. One is to preserve the sites, structures, buildings and objects—the real estate--of the past. Another is the acquisition and preservation of a record of the past that encompasses programs in oral history and moving images along with books, documents, and photographs. Yet another activity is to enhance knowledge of the past through research, ranging from archaeological excavations to archival investigations, and appreciation of the past through interpretation and education. These written, oral,and material records of times past are public wealth. With care and attention,Alaska's heritage can promote the general welfare of all of the state's people. There are many reasons why communities seek to preserve elements of their past despite the inevitable changes that the future brings. Economically, the preservation of downtown areas increases foot traffic and tourism, which enhances the patronage of local businesses. Also, potential tax breaks on historic properties can be sought through federal, state, or local regulation. Preserving traditions and landmarks creates a unique sense of place that encourages community building and allows all residents- old, new, or seasonal-to engage locally and create a connection with their surroundings. 3� In saving relics of the past, communities can also ensure that future generations will have an understanding of their local legacy and unique foundation. Benefits to preservation are numerous and have the potential to benefit a wide range of resident and business interests in a community. Move: Section 3.3 to become Section 3.2 Keep but Renumber Section 3.2 Keep Section 4 Comments and suggested changes on Section 5 through the end will be forthcoming, except for the following specific comment: I don't think we should use Dan Seavy's quote, "I came, I saw, I likes, I stayed". I have a great deal of respect for Dan, and I do not think he had any ill intent. However I am reasonably certain that he knew he was paraphrasing Julius Ceasar's famous statement, "Veni, vidi, vici(I came, I saw, I conquered)" regarding his successful Roman conquest of non-Roman Gaul (France). The fact is that this is the justification used by many European colonial powers to seize other Peoples lands as their colonies in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is of historic importance because it was followed by so many. However, endorse it by paraphrasing it. Submitted by: Mark Luttrell Date: September 1, 2014 Hi everyone at the Seward Historic Planning Commission: Thanks for advancing this plan so far. I'm sure it is time consuming. I've read it over and have a few suggestions, nothing major, more just updating some existing text. "Seward is set on the mouth of Resurrection Bay, which is an ice-free port. This location has contributed significantly to the community's history and character and continues to draw people into the fold. The glacier that carved out the area where Seward is now situated is some of the best evidence of Pleistocene glacial activity. Essentially the entire area has been marked with by a glacial touch(Testarmata, 1988). Prehistorically and in early historic times, the area was populated by Unixkugmiut settlements(Barry, 1986). Most settlements were abandoned by the 1880 census, except a community named Yalik in Yalik Bay, south of Seward, which was abandoned by 1890 (Barry, 1986). Sites of previous indigenous camps and settlements have continued to be uncovered into the 20th century (USDI Park 3'?) • Service, 1995)." The area suggested by the SHPC paragraph has to date yielded no archaeological confirmation of occupation, though a 1850 map drawn by Russian cartographer puts a native village a near the present location of the Alaska SeaLife Center. But further out into the nearby area of Day Harbor to Gore Point, there are several archaeological sites that can may be reasonably affiliated with the Unegkurmiut. Archaeological investigation within Kenai Fjord National Park boundaries in the last decade have revealed many temporary and year- round encampments. Alaska Commercial Company records and the 1890 census reveal that no formal settlements existed in the Park after 1890. Also, archeological evidence suggests that the reported village in Yalik Bay was actually in Aialik Bay (an interesting story). I would suggest that this introductory paragraph be rewritten to encapsulate more recent information. I know it has to be short, but how about something like: "Resurrection Bay was likely occupied prehistorically though no conclusive archaeological evidence exists. Outside of Seward in Kenai Fjords National Park, archaeological investigations in the last decade have documented many temporary and year-round settlements attributed to the Unegkurmiut (see reference and note below). Alaska Commercial Company and census records suggest native abandonment of the area after 1890." Reference Archaeology and Cultural Dynamics of Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. Crowell, Aron L. and Daniel H. Mann Note The spelling of Unegkurmiut is tricky but this is the most agreed upon. 6.1.2 Resurrection Bay Historical Society The Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS) was founded in 1962, when a group of local citizens interested in preserving Seward's history got together, later becoming an official society in 1964. After amassing a large collection of Alaska Native artifacts, the group created the Seward Museum in the basement of City Hall in 1966. In 2003, RBHS declared supported for the building of a new Community Library Museum and were active in the 2013 dedication. Along with the shared use of the building, it was agreed that the city would assume operations of the Seward Museum with RBHS as a heavily supporting role (Resurrection). Though I volunteer at the museum, I don't have much institutional knowledge of the history of RBHS but Colleen Kelly could enhance this paragraph. The term "Seward Museum" should be replaced with "Seward Community Library and Museum" when referring to the infrastructure of the library/museum and "Resurrection Bay Historical Society" when referring to the collection of museum objects. I like the sentiment of preservation expressed in section 7.2. I wish there was an ordinance similar to NHPA section 106 requiring archaeological/historic clearance before ground and existing building disturbance could occur. • Coordinate an annual or bi-annual meeting of all preservation entities in town to discuss ideas and ongoing projects in order to not duplicate efforts and encourage collaboration I like that idea. Submitted by: Douglas Stephens Date: September 2, 2014 Please find the Alaska Railroad Corporation's comments on the Draft 2014 Seward Historic Preservation Plan attached to this message. SEE PDF FILE Submitted by: Kerry Martin Date: September 4, 2014 I told myself not to get involved in this plan, but after reading it I felt compelled to comment. My background includes having been the Community Development Director for Seward for 18 years. I was responsible for 2 comprehensive plans as well as the current Historic Preservation Plan and the Cemetery Management Plan. It was through my initiative that the city applied for and became a CLG, and I staffed the Historic Preservation Commission for many years. These are my thoughts. They do not include the need to really edit spelling and grammar. Page 4, Figure 1. Photo owned by the Seward Community Library Association, not the Library Museum. Page 5, Section 2.2, 2nd paragraph: Population of Seward should be explained. There are three populations. The City with the prison population 2,700; the City w/ prisoners excluded, 2,200 and the outlying Bear Creek and Lowell Point about 2,000. d Note: Historic Preservation Commissioners are not restricted to only city residents. Page 7, Section 3.2.1, 1st paragraph: Actually, the designation of historic districts was championed by a member of the City Council who was remodeling an historic building(what was then the Brosius Noon Building, now the Seaview Plaza building), with the hopes of taking advantage of state and federal historic preservation grants. Unfortunately that party altered the building so much that it was no longer eligible for historic preservation consideration. Page 8, Figures 2 and 3 at bottom of the page: labels are misleading-the photos identify whose collection the photos are from. Stating that they are owned by the Seward Community Library&Museum is incorrect. Page 9, Section 4.0, 1st paragraph: Official title of the Director is Library Museum Director Page 10, Section 5.1, 1st paragraph: Seward is located at the "head" of Resurrection Bay. The "mouth" of the bay is where is meets the open ocean. Page 10, Figure 4. Again, the photo is from the Seward Community Library Collection and is not owned by the Seward Community Library& Museum. Page 11, Section 5.3, 2nd paragraph -To the best of my knowledge there is no Harborview Apts building on 3rd Ave. Where is it located? Page 12, Section 5.4.2, 2nd paragraph. The statement that the SeaLife Center is only one of two buildings constructed after the 1964 earthquake patently incorrect. Did no one tell you that City Hall, the University, the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, all three schools, numerous apartments, the National Park Service, the Alaska Railroad Dock, Icicle Seafoods, etc. etc. were all built after the earthquake. Page 13, Section 5.6.2 - without doing some research, I find it hard to believe that 450 people lived on one side of the street in downtown Seward. Page 14, Section 6.1:There is no mention of the Seward Community Library Association. They retain ownership and responsibility for an extensive art collection, the historic Sylvia Sexton photograph collection as well as many artifacts that are on loan to the museum. The Library was established in the early 1930's and basically served as a repository of historic items that would normally have been in a museum. The Historic Society/museum was not established until 1962. The Library Association was a partner with the Historic Society in raising funds and shepherding the construction of the new Library Museum Building. Page 15, Section 6.1.4, 1st paragraph. The Trail Blazers have collaborated with the City of Seward and the US Forest Service (not the Park Service). 4t • Page 15, Section 6.2.1. The Community Development Office also maintains community cemetery records (City, Legion, Pioneers, Masons, Elks, Legion, Jesse Lee, Woodlawn) Page 15, Section 6.2.2. There is no longer a Land Recorder's Office in Seward. All the land records were removed from the court quite a few years ago to a separate office in Seward, and were subsequently relocated to Juneau. Page 16, Section 6.2.3. The Library Museum houses collections that include those of the old library, the Historic Society and the Community Library Association. Page 16, Section 7.1 . Someone must have had a long memory. The current elementary and high school were moved in late 1960's and 1970's respectively. Even the old HS was not in what would be defined as the downtown area. Page 16, Section 7.1 Property tax rates in the downtown area are no different from the rest of the city. Property tax values are based on fair market value, in accordance with State statutes. Yes, there are many houses being acquired by out of town /state buyers who use them for week end / summer get aways. Also many others are being used by both residents and non-residents for seasonal nightly lodging businesses. Page 16, Section 7.1. Designated "historic districts" have never had any regulations that specified what a property owner could or could not do. The districts were put in place to allow property owners to take advantage of state and federal grant/tax benefits if they chose to pursue them Page 17, Section 7.1 -I have to agree to some extent on the remainder of these challenges Page 17, Section 7.1 . Concern that the cemetery is deteriorating is crap. It has been improving for many years. Page 17. Section 7.2 . A Local Register of historic places was created back in the mid 1990's. No one has lifted a finger to encourage or designate any new additions in the last 14 years since I retired. There is still a supply of brass plaques available. Page 17, Section 7.2. People outside the city are involved. Both the Historic Preservation Commission and the Port and Commerce Board membership is not limited to city residents. Also many businesses in town are owned and operated by people residing outside the city limits. Page 17, Section 7.2. A book on Seward history has been written. Mary Berry's 3 volume set. You even cited it in this plan. 2-12 Page 18, Section 8.1: in the early 1980's the city contracted with Hyett-Palma, a planning team very involved in the Main Street Program. Through them a downtown Seward Enhancement Association was created to work on downtown enhancement and redevelopment - Unfortunately, when the City was no longer able to fund their consultation, the Association fell apart. Page 18, Section 8.1: Not to say it would or would not be accepted now, but there was a movement to create design guidelines for the downtown in the 1980's. It was an overwhelming failure. Page 19, Section 9: Dan Seavey has been a resident since before the 1964 Earthquake, substantially more that 30 years. Submitted by: Lee Poleske Date: September 5, 2014 SEE PDF FILE Submitted by: Brenda Ballou Date: September 5, 2014 SEE PDF FILE Submitted by: Wadeen Hepworth Date: September 5, 2014 A few things I'd like to see in the plan: History # 1 —include info about the Lowell family —fascinating stuff especially with areas and mountains named after them—did you know three mountains are named after the wife and daughters?. #2—make the history section become more alive—it reads like a dull school report— we need info that excites people into caring about preserving the history. I found the 1995 plan's history excellent and made me want to preserve Seward's history therefore I applied to be on SHPC. This plan's history is dry as is the whole plan. Goals and Objectives: The goals are vague—I was hopping for something more specific and concrete to work with. I see this section needing much work—the 1995 plan had an Agenda for Future Action that was excellent. My thought is that is what a plan is, list a goal and 143 the steps you are going to use to accomplish that goal. What are the steps or objectives needed to obtain communication engagement in this plan? Economic Highlights 5.4.1 Industry There is nothing about the three lost canneries—I've often wondered why the piling near the RV parking and the 1995 plan told me there were 3 canneries there— we need to make sure people know about them. 5.4.2 Tourism Give us numbers and $ - how many tourist visit each year—what is the economics benefit of their visits to the city in$ -how has this increased since the 1995 report—give us statistics This plan should say how many jobs and how much revenue the various industries bring to the city Significant Events and Disasters and Community Resources This was easy stuff to gather even if a person lived in another part of the world and took up too much space at the expense of more history. Goals/objectives and economic numbers. I'm sorry but I call this plan "fluff' and was more than disappointing to me, it has no life and reads like a school report. Submitted by: John French Date: September 5, 2014 Comments on draft 2014 Seward Historic Preservation Plan John S. French, Vice-Chair Seward Historic Preservation Commission FINAL Suggested new language is highlighted. Comments are in Bold italics Cover:Ultimately the plan is for the City of Seward. The cover should say that rather than Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC). Other Front materials: There needs to be an approvals page similar to the 1996 plan which includes space for the number and date of the SHPC Resolution recommending plan approval, review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Resolution number and date for City Council adoption. Introduction: Add as new first paragraph: In 1995(?)the City of Seward became a Certified Local Government under the National Historic Preservation Act as administered by the Alaska Office of History and Archeology. As a requirement of this Program the City established,by Ordinance XX-YYYY,:the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. As a required part of its responsibilities the Commission developed the first Seward Historic Preservation Plan,which was adopted by Seward City Council Resolution 96-133. This 2014 Plan is the first major review and revision of the 1996 Plan. The "State Guidelines" for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program are attached to this Plan as Appendix 1.Those State Guidelines mandate that this new Plan is to be compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan. Revise the existing first paragraph as follows: The Seward Historic Preservation Commission initiated the update review and revision of their 1996 historic preservation plan, after consultation with the City Council, to reflect the changes in their community and refocus : - : ' . - •- . . and reenergize community historic preservation activities..The Commission aims to use this plan as a guide for their continued advocacy for historic and cultural preservation awareness and action in the City of Seward. . . - - . _ . -: - _ - _ . gover ent. Keep the existing second paragraph as a new third paragraph. Replace Figure 1 with a picture with is not all white males. One of the Lowell family with their cabin would be good. Add as Appendix 1: "State Guidelines" for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program. Section 2: Retitle this Section "Scope and Purpose of Historic Preservation Planning". Add: 2.1 Authorities As required by CLG status The Seward Historic Preservation Plan(SHPP) must be "compatible" with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan. In keeping with this mandate the SHPP seeks to work within the six goals framed by "Saving Our Past:Alaska's Historic Preservation Plan, 2011-2017". 7. Foster respect and understanding of Alaska's archaeological and historic resources and promote a preservation ethic. 45 8. Continue existing partnerships and seek new ones to expand and strengthen the historic preservation community. 9. Expand efforts to identify, study, designate, interpret, and protect or treat significant archaeological and historic resources. 10.Encourage consideration of archaeological and historic resources in the planning and decision making processes of the public and private sectors. 11.Promote historic preservation as an economic development tool and provide incentives to encourage it. 12.Encourage appropriate treatment of historic resources. Furthermore, since the State and National Historic Preservation Acts focus on sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the four the scope of the four "Criteria" for that listing are also considered: E. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or F. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or G. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or H. That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Since the City of Seward may wish to enact its own criteria for designation of local historic places or districts; or recommend such Borough or State designation, these guidelines only. 2.2 Seward Historic Preservation Commission In a manner consistent with its mandates as a CLG the City of Seward established the Seward Historic Preservation Commission with the following duties and responsibilities: 8. Surveying and taking inventory of community historic resources 9. Review proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places 10.Provide advice and information regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archeological resources 11. Support the enforcement of state and local historic preservation laws 12.Review and make recommendations about local projects 13.Develop a local historic preservation plan 14.Periodically update the City Council on historic preservation issues, when requested. Keep: The Seward Historic Preservation Commission(SHPC) was founded to advise and counsel the City of Seward on historic preservation issues. Other boards and commissions that serve in similar capacities include the Planning& Zoning Commission and the Port& Commerce Advisory Board (City of Seward, 2014a). Delete: Section 2.2 Rename: Section 3: 3. The Historic Preservation Plan Keep: This section identifies the meaning of historic preservation and, more specifically, the role historic preservation has played in Seward thus far. It also outlines the overarching goals of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission as redefined through the historic preservation plan update process. 3.1 Defining Historic Preservation The Introduction of the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan addresses historic preservation as follows: Alaska's historic preservation community seeks to record and interpret human history through the physical evidence of the past. This is accomplished through a variety of activities. One is to preserve the sites, structures, buildings and objects—the real estate--of the past.Another is the acquisition and preservation of a record of the past that encompasses programs in oral history and moving images along with books, documents, and photographs. Yet another activity is to enhance knowledge of the past through research, ranging from archaeological excavations to archival investigations, and appreciation of the past through interpretation and education. These written, oral, and material records of times past are public wealth. With care and attention,Alaska's heritage can promote the general welfare of all of the state's people. There are many reasons why communities seek to preserve elements of their past despite the inevitable changes that the future brings. Economically, the preservation of downtown areas increases foot traffic and tourism, which enhances the patronage of local businesses. Also, potential tax breaks on historic properties can be sought through federal, state, or local regulation. Preserving traditions and landmarks creates a unique sense of place that encourages community building and allows all residents- old, new, or seasonal-to engage locally and create a connection with their surroundings. In saving relics of the past, communities can also ensure that future generations will have an understanding of their local legacy and unique L1 foundation. Benefits to preservation are numerous and have the potential to benefit a wide range of resident and business interests in a community. Move: Section 3.3 to become Section 3.2 Keep but Renumber Section 3.2 Keep Section 4 Section 5: General comment; this section lays the context and creates the tone for the strategy presented in later sections. As written the tone suggests that the only important history of the Seward/Resurrection Bay region occurred after the landing of the Santa Anna in 1903. Part of this may be because of the misguided concept in Section 3.1 that you need physical things to preserve to have "historical preservation". The SHPC website, especially the "History" has not been revised in quite some time. It should NOT be referenced as a "comprehensive history". Section 5.1: Physical Setting Resurrection Bay is located on the heavily glaciated southern coast of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.It is located on a break between the very large Harding Icefield to the west, and the smaller Sargent Icefield to the east. Together these icefields have played a dominant role in shaping the area's geology, which in turn has.shaped its history. The Harding Icefield, which stretches almost from Resurrection Bay to Kachemak Bay, feeds the Kenai Peninsula's two largest lakes, Tustumena and Skilak, from valley glaciers with the same names. To the south it feeds the many tidewater and valley glaciers which make up what became Kenai Fjords National Park. These glaciers are a principle factor in supporting the abundant marine mammal populations of the area. Kenai Fjords National Park has become a focal point for the growing "ecotourism" industry out of Seward. The mountains and glaciers have created what Cook and Norris describe as a "stern and rock-bound coast" which has very few streams or lakes long enough to support large populations of salmon or other anadromous fish. Although they are hidden beneath the waves, the Alaska Stream and the Alaska Coastal Current bring abundant deep ocean nutrients onto the continental shelf of the northern Gulf of Alaska. These nutrients feed abundant plankton blooms which in turn feed the abundant marine fisheries found at Portlock Bank and other locations off the Kenai Peninsula coast. These support the abundant halibut fishery which became an important part of Seward's commercial fishing industry. 4a Section 5.2: Early Native Influence There is physical evidence of human use of marine resources along the Kenai Peninsula coast at least 3,000 years ago. Recent genetic and paleo-botany studies suggest there may have been coastal "Eskimo-Aleut" coastal migrations along this coast starting as much as 17,000 years ago. Prehistorically and in early historic times, the area was populated by Unixkugmiut settlements (Barry, 1986). Fredrica de Laguna reports oral history as identifying three villages in the Seward area; two in Resurrection Bay and one in Day Harbor. Most settlements were abandoned by the 1880 census, except a community named Yalik in Yalik Bay, south of Seward, which was abandoned by 1890 (Barry, 1986). Sites of previous indigenous camps and settlements have continued to be uncovered into the 20th century (USDI Park Service, 1995). Recent evidence indicates that most of the sites studied had been use at least 800 years (Cook&Norris). The need for protection from the influx of Russian fur traders, the concomitant small pox epidemic of 1830s, and the influenza epidemic of the 1880s resulted in the decimation and consolidation of many villages. This left many of the smaller villages along exposed parts of the coast vacant. In 1853 Frank Lowell and his Native wife Mary moved to site near the head of Resurrection Bay. By the time the Santa Anna and the Ballaine brothers landed in 1903, Frank Lowell's wife Mary and their two daughters were the only two Alaska Natives recorded living on Resurrection Bay. Section 5.3. Russian and Early American Activities The Russians arrived in Alaska with the intent to explore and establish claims to the land through permanent settlements. In 1792, Grigor Shelikov, a Siberian merchant who had built the first Russian settlement on Kodiak, hired Alexander Baranov to build new ships for the colony. Baranov arrived in "Voskrensenskaya Gavan", or Resurrection Bay, in 1793. The Russian fort and shipyard was built within what is now the original townsite of Seward. Although the site has not been definitively identified, it is though to be within a few blocks of Railroad and Third Ave(USDOI-NPS) The first ship, The Phoenix, was built and launched in 1794 (Barry, 1986). At least in part because the gap between the Harding and Sargent Icefields provided relatively clear access into the interior, without having to cross a glacier, the head of Resurrection Bay became a favorite access point for surveys into the interior.After gold was discovered:in the Sunrise/Hope District in 1895, a rough trail was established from Resurrection Bay to the district to avoid the long distances and treacherous tides going up Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm. The southern reaches of this trail would later become the start of the Iditarod.Trail. These beginnings prompted a significant survey expedition in 1898-1899 which would help define Seward's future. Maps developed from these surveys influenced the development of the railroad '{9 route from Resurrection Bay to the head of the Turnagain Arm and also the world-famous Iditarod Trail. These reports also purported agricultural and mining opportunities, which further spurred the development of a railroad into the Seward area(Barry, 1986). 5.4. Founding of Seward and Town Planning(renumbered and retitled from 5.3) This section should start with the last paragraph of the previous section: The town of Seward was officially founded on August 28, 1903 when the Ballaine brothers, founders of the Alaska Central Railway, arrived with their landing party. The first attempt to make Seward a city was during an election in May 1911, but the vote failed to get two-thirds majority required. The city incorporation passed in May 1912 with 160 votes for and 31 against (Barry, 1986). Continue with the rest of current section 5.3. This subsection can stand as is for this draft. However. It focuses almost exclusively on pre-World War II buildings. Significant construction has taken place in the period following the Fourth Avenue fires and the 1964 earthquake and tsunami. 5.5. Growth of Seward between World War II and 1964(added section) Section 5.6.3 should be moved to here: After the headquarters of the Alaska Railroad, which had been created through a merger with the Alaska Northern Railway after it was purchased by the federal government, moved to Anchorage in 1917, Seward experiences difficult economic times. The start of American involvement in World War II in 1941 brought revival to Seward as thousands of army personnel flooded into Fort Raymond,just outside the city limits. Military fortifications and infrastructure, such as an airplane runway, were established. Quonset huts and wooden barracks were built to replace tents as housing. In 1944, as the war in the Aleutians wound down,the-war--ended Fort Raymond was surpluses and transferred to the City of Seward.Many of its structures were abandoned. Some were converted into homes and still occupied today, while others were purchased and moved throughout the city for a variety of uses. These structures still exist in Seward today and have been noted as worthy of more local preservation attention. The period after the war was marked by steady growth of Seward. The area on the east side of Fourth Ave which was destroyed by the fires was rebuilt. These buildings need further evaluation regarding their historic importance. This was a period of growth and diversification of commercial fisheries in Seward. 5.6. Resurrection of Seward following 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami (added section) The earthquake and tsunami changed Seward forever. Although this period is from fifty years ago to more recent times, it is the basis upon which Seward's recent history is being built. Seward's industrial waterfront was decimated. What were docks and industrial waterfront is now the Waterfront Park which houses both camping and day-use facilities. In large part due to its position as the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad, Seward was the leading freight port in south central Alaska. By the time port facilities had been rebuilt, the Port of Anchorage had become the principle freight destination. The coal terminal and large cruise ship dock have become major parts of the Alaska Railroad's business in Seward. The establishment of Kenai Fjords National Park, Caines Head State Recreation Area, and three units of the State Marine Parks in Resurrection Bay have helped provide increased awareness and some protection for Fort McGilvery and other World War II sites at Caines Head. They have also increased the heritage and eco-tourism opportunities in the Seward area. Starting with in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami with the establishment of the Seward Marine Center(SMC) as a marine research station for the UAF-Institute of Marine Science(now the UAF-School.of Fisheries and Marine Sciences), the establishment of the Alaska Vocational and Technical Center(AVTEC), now the Alaska Institute of Technology, the construction of the Alaska SeaLife Center, and the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery, Seward has become a center for marine research and higher education. SMC has served as the homeport for NSF/UNOLS research vessels RV Acona, RV Alpha Helix, and the new RV Sikuliaq. The City of Seward's land allotment withdrawal of the Fourth of July/Spring Creek area and the establishment of the Seward Marine Industrial Complex (SMIC)allowed the development of the shipyard and the space for the Spring Creek Correctional Center. The establishment of the 200-mile Fisheries Conservation Zone by the Magnusson Act(now the Magnusson-Stevens Act) and the concomitant "rationalization" of federally managed fisheries led to Individual Fishing Quotas(IFQ)and Community Development Quotas(CDQ). The IFQs for halibut and black cod got rid of the madhouse "derby"fisheries and have facilitated Seward's return to its national preeminence as a halibut port. The CDQ program facilitated the entry of groups of western Alaska villages, such as Coastal Villages Development Corporation to develop a presence in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea white fish industry. In turn the possible interest �J l of Coastal Villages in homeporting their fleet in Seward has stimulated development of larger vessel port facilities at SMIC. The popularity of the Seward Silver Salmon Derby since the mid-1950s is indicative of the growing importance of sports fishing(both charter and individual)to the growth of Seward's tourist economy. This Historic Preservation Plan seeks to not only facilitate the preservation of Seward's past history but to also lay the ground work to preserve the historic legacy of more recent events. 5.6 Economic Highlights (renumbered from 5.4) 5.6.1 Industry Seward began as a railway town. As the only ice-free port on the railway, it became a hub for transshipment of freight into the interior. In 1910, the rudimentary trail into the gold fields on the Kenai Peninsula was upgraded and extended as a mail and freight route to the gold fields in the Iditarod District, and later to Nome. This is the historic Iditarod Trail which still starts in Seward and is on the National Register. The establishment of the Alaskan Central Railway was the reason the City of Seward came into existence. Seward's role as a logistics hub and rail has defined the town throughout its history, ebbing and flowing with the economic times. The Alaska Railroad Depot, built in 1917, was moved from what is now Adams Street and Ballaine Boulevard to its present location on Railway Avenue after the Lowell Creek Flooding in 1917. It was used as a depot until the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake destroyed the railroad. The depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1 is located north of Seward and is also listed on the National Register. Seward has a long history as a fishing community. However, the natures of the predominant fisheries-based industries have changed over time. Almost from the time Seward was founded, salteries were built in various parts of the Bay. The first successful processing plant was built by the San Juan Fishing and Packing Company. Officials from that company arrived in Seward in November 1916; construction of a cannery and cold storage plant, located at the foot of Jefferson Street, began in January 1917. They canned salmon and froze halibut, salmon, black cod and red snapper. Despite slowdowns for the two World Wars, this plant continued processing until its demise in 1964. At that time it was also processing shrimp. : - - -'- • - . : - • :-- - '- - . •- - - - - - Chartered fishing boats are numerous in Seward and facilities congregate along the waterfront on Fourth Avenue. Halibut and salmon fishing is the most popular with a diverse commercial fishing fleet made up of long-liners, purse-seiners, 52 and gill-netters at the ready. The Seward Small Boat Harbor, which was established in 1964, has recently added new floats, ramps, and fish cleaning stations that have improved the existing facilities for maximum access (Seward Small Boat Harbor, 2014). 5.6.2 Tourism(renumbered) Visitors from away have long been an important part of Seward's economy. Starting with the gold rush, prospectors would come through Seward's ice free port before setting off by horse, dogsled, or foot. Mile 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail System is located by the waterfront, marked today with an informational sign, and evokes memory of when this was a transport route into more remote Alaskan communities via dog sled. The establishment of Kenai Fjords National Monument by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 marked the start of contemporary tourism in Seward. In 1980, the site was expanded into a national park and receives thousands of visitors each year in addition to engaging with the wider world daily through social media and television programming(USDI Park Service, 2014). Fishing boats, charter boats, buses, and most notably cruise ships all attract tourists to the area and bring crowds of people to this once remote valley each year. This activity is largely centered along an increasingly expanding boat harbor waterfront on Fourth Avenue, outside of the original town site. The Alaska SeaLife Center, a marine research and visitor center on Third Avenue, was Earthquake. I'm not sure where this statement came from but it is not accurate. The f rst part up to "completed in 1998"is but the rest is wrong.Even if you only count construction along the waterfront, the shellfish hatchery the three SMC buildings, two waterfront park pavilions, and all the "uplands"buildings around the "new" small boat harbor were built since the earthquake. 5.7 Significant Events.and Disasters (renumber) 5.7.1 (Renumber and keep) 5.7.2 (renumber and keep) 5.7.3 Delete (this material was moved to 5.5) 5.7.3 (Renumber and keep) 5.7.4 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, 1989(Renumber) This section needs a serious rewrite and should probably be deleted from this draft. Like most communities in the oil spill-affected area some people fared well and made lots of money while others suffered economic and emotional hardship. The City of Seward was not directly oiled but neither was the City of Cordova.Large parts of Kenai Fjords National Park were oiled, and detectable "lingering oil" remains. Commercial fishermen and charter boat operators who did not have spill response contracts suffered. Those who did made out like bandits. The City of Seward itself suffered about a million dollars in taxes after it was hoodwinked into accepting a single billing for services from Veco. If we are going to mention the SeaLife Center and the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery, which we should, we need to get the funding straight. Technically the settlement between the State of Alaska, the Federal Government and Exxon Shipping was before claims went to litigation. The resulting "consent decree"only covered injury to the natural resources for which the two governments are stewards. The settlement has two parts a$100M criminal settlement which was split evenly between the State and US governments, and$900M in civil penalties spread out in payments over 10 years. The project that became the Alaska SeaLife Center received$12Mfrom the criminal settlement as appropriated by the Alaska Legislature. These funds were designated for public education and tourism uses. The State/Federal Trustee Council controls disbursement of the civil settlement funds. The Trustee Council voted to allocate$25M to improvements in the research infrastructure of the SeaLife Center project. The funding for the shellfish hatchery was more straight forward.It all came from the Trustee Council and was justified as helping restore intertidal shellfish injured by the spill Thus Seward got construction funds for two new facilities, and recently has received funds for a vessel wash-down pad at DEC. So Iguess we should not complain too much. Section 6, Community Resources 6.1.6 Kenai Fjords National Park(Add) We'll have to get the official section name and description from Shannon Kovac 6.1.7. Caines Head State Recreation Area,ADNR(Add) These are the folks manage Fort McGilvery and by default other WWII vintage sites on Resurrection Bay 7. Preservation Opportunities& Challenges Switch Challenges&Opportunities to start with the positive. 7.1 Opportunities Delete the last two bullets. Change the sixth bullet to "Enhance heritage tourism opportunities" Add bullet "Better utilize available tax incentives" 7.2 Challenges I don't think the high school location is much of a concern any more so delete bullet one. Bullet two should read "limited affordable housing in core downtown" Bullet three: delete. I have never heard this concern. 8. Agenda for Future Action This is an important section but I really feel the next stage of revisions needs more discussion by the whole Commission than has taken place.Keep as is for now.Plan revisions should be every five years. 9. Conclusion(delete) I don't think we should use Dan Seavy's quote, "I came, I saw, I likes, I stayed".I have a great deal of respect for Dan, and I do not think he had any ill intent. However I am reasonably certain that he knew he was paraphrasing Julius Caesar's famous statement, "Veni, vidi, vici(I came, I saw, I conquered)" regarding his successful Roman conquest of non Roman Gaul(France). The fact is that this is the justification used by many European colonial powers to seize other Peoples lands as their colonies in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.It is of historic importance because it was followed by so many.However, endorse it by paraphrasing it. Submitted by: Linda Lasota Date: September 6, 2014 SEE PDF FILE Submitted by: Carol Griswold Date: August 16, 2014; Received September 10, 2014 Sony, I could only get to page 12. I was very disappointed in the quality of the writing and lack of accurate information. p5 2.2 "...and it's small town nature..." Change "it's" to "its". p7 3.2.1 Will there be a nice map of the Downtown and Jesse Lee Home historic districts? That would be an informative inclusion to the appendix. p 10 5. the SHPC website is woefully incomplete and does not have "a comprehensive history of the City of Seward." p9 4 "To initiate the plan update, the current Library Director..." Patty Linville retired. Change to "in (year) the library director" 4.1 "After this meeting..." What meeting? p10 "The Russians arrived in Alaska with the intent to explore and establish claims to the land through permanent settlements." Please check this information. I agree with exploration, but exploitation of the natural resources (fur, gold, coal) and trade was the intent, not permanent settlements. "Several expeditions..." this and "A particularly significant expedition took place in 1898-1899..." implies Russian expedition surveys, which is not accurate. 5.1 "Essentially the entire area has been marked with by a glacial touch." delete either "with" or "by" 5.1 "...settlements have continued to be uncovered into the 20th century." The 20' century is over. Should either read 21St century, or delete the "have". p11 5.3 ...C.M. Anderson, a civil engineer, who had been signed on" change "had been" to "was" 5.3 ...The original townsite...and from First Avenue... into the sea." "into the sea" should be to the waterfront. The townsite did not go into the sea, did it? "In time, Millionaires Row sprung..." Delete "In time". Where is Williams House? Harborview Apartments is not part of Millionaires Row, as implied. p 12 5.4.1 ..."and rail has defined the town..." Should that be "the railroad"? "Chartered fishing boats..." should be "Charter boats..." "Chartered fishing boats...and facilities congregate along the waterfront on Fourth Avenue." This does not make any sense. What facilities congregate along the waterfront? "Halibut and salmon fishing is the most popular with a diverse commercial fishing fleet..." Halibut and salmon are the most popular with sports fishing, not commercial fishing. Halibut, sablefish, and salmon are the most important species for commercial fisheries. Separate sports fishing from commercial fishing. Delete "at the ready." 5.4.2 "Visitors from away..." of course visitors are "from away." Delete "from away." Change "...prospectors would come..." to "...prospectors came..." "an information sign, and evokes memory of when this was a transport route..." There is no information sign,just the tripod and Mile 0 sign. How does this marker "evoke memory"?Delete. No mention of the bronze statue on the Alaska Sealife Center grounds: Trail Blazers Iditarod Trail Centennial 1908-2008 Mile 0. This should be included. "Fishing boats, charter boats, buses, and most notably cruise ships all attract tourists to the area..." This does not make sense. None of these attract tourists. They and the train bring tourists if that is what is meant instead of"attract." "This activity is largely centered along an increasingly expanding boat harbor waterfront..." The cruise ships are not anywhere near the boat harbor. What does this mean? The boat harbor waterfront is not expanding. "The Alaska Sealife Center, a marine research center and visitor center on Third Avenue..." is not located on Third Avenue but at 301 Railway Avenue. According to their website, they are located at Mile 0 of the Seward Highway. As per their website, instead of"a marine research center and visitor center" use "Alaska's only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center." "... and one of only two buildings constructed after the 1964 Earthquake." What does this mean? Countless buildings have been constructed after the 1964 Earthquake. 5.6.1 "The creek washed out everything that is along Jefferson Street..." The flood also washed out a large part of Second Avenue and downtown. ` F "...Seward Brewing Company on Fourth Avenue to the corner of Fourth and Washington Street." The Seward Brewing Company IS on the corner of Fourth and Washington. Small fire? End of editing patience. 5`� x. �;,� ��;aj a ti t. kw'` ;d ?!3r ,, , n„'•,••n n"• -.-, ','•••••'.',,r...•'"..'•••'',.'•••'.•'...,n•'''',.•';'''..,.'"...'•,,'r,rr'.-•r,r,..',''',',,,'.. • • ■ • 3' • Brenda Ballou From: Valarie Kingsland Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 4:04 PM To: Erickson, Laura (SHPC); French,John (SPHC); Hepworth, Wadeen (SHPC); Kurtz, Wolfgang V. (SPHC); Lasota, Linda (SHPC); Sandie Roach' (SHPC) (sandie @seward.net) Cc: Heather McClain;Johanna Kinney; Brenda Ballou Subject: FW: SHPC Meeting Document Attachments: 140915 MTGGuidanceDoc.pdf Commissioners, See attached document for the outstanding comments for the first draft plan, with a table of potential action items via NUKA. Best, Valarie Original Message From: Michelle Prior [mailto:michelleprior @nukaresearch.corn] Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 2:44 PM To:Valarie Kingsland; Rachel James Cc:Tim Robertson; Sierra Fletcher Subject: SHPC Meeting Document Hello Valarie, Attached is the document containing the outstanding comments from the Commissioner and public's review of the first draft plan. It also contains a table highlighting potential Action Items we plan to discuss with the Commissioners about incorporating into the final plan during the meeting. Please feel free to circulate the document, or we will retain it as a tool for ourselves. Additionally, I have posted the document on the project website. Please let me know if we can do anything further before the meeting on Wednesday. Best, Michelle BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS Teach Canit if this mail (ID 01MPyldiM) is spam: Spam: http://canit.cityofseward.net/canitlb.php?i=01MPyldiM&m=9eb4af9a9bf5&c=s 5a Consensus and/or Information Needed From SHPC SECTION & COMMENT FOLLOW UP (Approvals Page) 4 "Needs to be an Need information 4 What names or approvals page similar to the 1996 information is missing? plan..." (All Photos) "Photos identify whose Need information 4 We got all of the collection the photos are from.Stating photos from the Alaska Digital Archives they are owned by the Seward website,which does state they are from Community Library and Museum is SCLM's "Collection" incorrect." Would modifying the photo captions to "Seward Community Library and Museum Collection"instead of "Owned by Seward Community Library and Museum"be a solution? Is there a certain set of photos that the SHPC prefers are used? (Figure 1 Photo) Request for picture of Need information 4 Where can we "Lowell family with their cabin" locate this picture? (Section 5) "Community History and Need consensus 4 Conflicting Character" Section satisfaction. Does the new version satisfy the Commission as a brief,but accurate and dynamic,history? (Section 5.1/5.2) Cook&Norris citation Need information 4 What document is being referred to as the Cook and Norris citation?Submitted by JF (Section 5.2) - One set of comments said Need consensus-) Does the second there was no archeological confirmation draft reflect the correct information? of occupation in the immediate Seward town area,but there has been confirmation of inhabitation in areas from Day Harbor to Gore Point and also Kenai Fjords National Park. (Section 5.3) Russian inhabitation Need consensus -4 Did the Russians arrive for exploitation of resources, or to make settlements? (Section 5.4) Some conflicting comments Need consensus-) Does the Williams over historic buildings Millionaire's Row House exist on Millionaires Row? (Section 5.4/5.5) "Include info about the Need information-4 Where can we Lowell family..." locate this information? (Section 5.6.2) "Give us numbers and$ - Need information-1 Where can we how many tourists visit each year-what locate this information? is the economic benefit of their visits to Col the city in$-how has this increased since the 1996 report-give us statistics." (Section 5.6.2) "This plan should say Need information 4 Where can we how many jobs and how much revenue locate this information? the various industries bring to the city." (Section 5.6.3) Suggestion to add all Need information 4 What schools educational facilities to "Economic make up the public school system?Are Highlights"Section the initial descriptions for AVTEC and UAF School of Fisheries accurate? Is there anything specific the SHPC would like to highlight? (Section 5.7.4) Exxon Valdez history Need consensus 4 Does this section portray Seward's connection with Exxon Valdez accurately? (Section 6.1.2) Suggestion to reach out to Need information 4 What is Colleen Colleen Kelly for more information on Kelly's contact information? RBHS (Section 6.1.2) Location of original Need information 4 How can we Seward Museum in City Hall in 1966 was contact Brenda, or where else can we mentioned in Brenda Ballou's comments, locate this information? but the scan was cut off. (Section 6.1.6) Suggested to reach out to Need information 4 What is Shannon Shannon Kovac for information on Kenai Kovac's contact information? Fjords National Park (Section 6.1.8) Caines Head State Need information 4 Is there anything Recreation Area specific SHPC would like to mention, or a POC? (Section 6.1.9)American Legion Need information 4 Is there anything specific SHPC would like to mention, or a POC? (Section 6.2.2) "No Land Recorder's Need consensus 4 Is this information Office anymore" accurate in the second draft? (Appendix) Request for State Guidelines Need consensus 4 Located the for the Alaska Certified Local document online,it's 21 pages. Government Historic Preservation Program Should we only include the "Requirements"for becoming a CLG as an Appendix, or the entire document? (Appendix) -Does a map of the Need information- Do updated maps Downtown and Jesse Lee Historic exist? Or a preferred map? If so,where districts exist for an Appendix? can we locate them? Cot Substantive Comments—)Potential Action Items for SHPC to Consider COMMENT POTENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS "The goals are vague-I was hoping for something more specific and concrete to How can we expand the "Agenda for work with"; "What are the steps or Future Action"(Section 8) in the objectives needed to obtain updated document to make this a communication engagement in this working plan? plan?" "Thrilling to see what the Darlings did with Brown and Hawkins to maintain Action Item: Can an Action Item come character without sacrificing modern from this feedback? conveniences." Perhaps an example of successful "Can't believe anyone would find fault preservation and local with this historic approach.Surely it's educational/awareness tool. good for business." Orlander Building was pointed out as a historic building in distress Action Item: Can an Action Item come "Are there any funds the City could come from this feedback? up with to even resurface the front,for starters?Who owns this building?" "I like the sentiment of preservation expressed in (Section 7.1). I wish there was an ordinance similar to NHPA Section 106 requiring archeological/historic clearance before Action Item: Can an Action Item come ground and existing building from this feedback? disturbance can occur." Lines up with, "Explore ways to protect NHPA Section 106: historic resources through laws or other Section 106 of the National Historic protective mechanisms"from Preservation Act of 1966(NHPA)requires "Opportunities"(Section 7.1). Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties,and afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment. "Designated "historic districts'have never had any regulations that specified Action Item: Can an Action Item come what a property owner could or could from this feedback? not do.The districts were put in place to allow property owners to take advantage Potential information to be shared with of their state and federal grant/tax the public so those living and working in benefits if they chose to pursue them" the Downtown or Jesse Lee Historic Districts know what is available to them. "A local register of historic places was created back in the and-1990s (and there Action Item: Can an Action Item come have been no recent additions).There is from this feedback? still a supply of brass plaques available." "In the early 1980s,the City contracted with Hyett-Palma, a planning team very involved with the Main Street Program (developed by National Trust for Action Item: Can an Action Item come Historic Preservation).Through them,a from this feedback? downtown Seward Enhancement Association was created to work on Is this an experience people want to learn downtown enhancement and from and not follow suit, or can it be done redevelopment. Unfortunately,when the again successfully? City was no longer able to fund their consultation,the Association fell apart." (In response to Section 8.1) "There was a movement to create design Action Item: Can an Action Item come guidelines for the downtown in the from this feedback? 1980s...it was an overwhelming failure." Is this an experience people want to learn from and not follow suit, or can it be done again successfully? "Summarize and write the plan and submit our comments to each other, Action Item: Should this be would be helpful and on right track. memorialized in the updated plan to Perhaps for next grant." advise those during the next revision? "The 1995 plan had an 'Agenda for Future Action'that was excellent" Action Item:Are there any long-term goals from the previous plan that should be carried over into new plan, or goals that haven't been realized? Can the previous plan inform the new plan in any way? Historic Preservation Fund State-Local Agreement for Certified Local Government CFDA # 15.904 HPF Project# 13596 This grant agreement is between the State of Alaska, by and through the State Historic Preservation Officer for purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, (P.L. 96-515)HEREAFTER, THE STATE, and, City of Seward EIN 92-6000086 HEREAFTER, THE GRANTEE Box 167 Seward,AK 99664 Article 1. Grant Title: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision Article 2. Appendices: Appendices referred to in this agreement and attached to it are considered part of it. Article 3. Performance of Services 3.1 Appendix A sets forth the Scope of Work to be performed by the Grantee. 3.2 Appendix B sets forth the project budget. 3.3 Appendix C sets forth the project progress and final reports which must be supplied to the State, and special conditions of the grant. 3.4 Appendix D sets forth the financial reports that must be supplied to the State, the payment schedule for the disbursement of funds to the Grantee, and audit requirements. 3.5 Appendix E sets forth required amendment procedures. 3.6 Appendix F: Assurances Non-Construction Programs; Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters;Lower Tier Covered Transactions; Drug-Free Workplace; Lobbying; Statement of Willingness to Comply with Requirements of Federal Grant, and other applicable Federal or State statutes, and the requirements of the National Park Service governing the performance of services under this grant. 3.7 Appendix G: Project proposal as submitted by the Grantee is made a''part of this agreement by this reference. Article 4. Period of Performance: The period of performance of the grant agreement begins and ends September 30,2014 . There can be no time extensions. Article 5. Consideration 5.1 The estimated total cost of the project is $ 13,420 The Federal share of the project is $ 8,052 The estimated non-federal share of the project is $ 5,368 5.2 In full consideration of the Grantee's performance under this grant agreement, the State shall apply to the National Park Service for sixty percent(60%) of the estimated total cost of the project or sixty percent(60%)of the actual total cost of the project,whichever is less, in accordance with Appendix B and Appendix D of this agreement. 5.3 An administrative surcharge,which may fluctuate,but will not exceed 10% of the total direct costs, shall be assessed and retained by the State. 5.4 Twenty percent(20%)of the total payment to Grantee may be withheld until final products and completion reports have been submitted and approved. Cos Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: HPF Certified Local Government Page 1 • 5.5 When billing the State,the Grantee shall refer to the HPF Project Number and send the billing to: State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Office of History and Archaeology 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1310 Anchorage,AK 99501 FOR DNR USE ONLY Grantee Information and Signature Grant Tracking Data Sponsor Name: Individual or Entity AWD City of Seward LOC Signature Date UWA GRT Name and Title: Type or Print Authority State of Alaska Information and Signature Source RD Department of Natural Resources Encumbrance No. Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Financial Coding Office of History and Archaeology Vendor No. Signature Date Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision Name and Title: Type or Print Grant Purpose: Planning Judith E.Bittner, State Historic Preservation Officer NOTARY STATEMENT This certifies that on the day , 2013,before me a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared who executed and acknowledged this instrument on behalf of the The said , after being duly sworn according to law, stated under oath that he/she is the and that he/she executed and acknowledged the same freely and voluntarily as the free and voluntary act and deed on behalf of the WITNESS my hand and official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. Signature: Notary Public My commission expires Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: CeCrrified Local Government Page 2 Appendix A: Scope of Work Project Timeline&Deliverables HPF Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision HPF Project Number: 13596 Grantee Initials Grant Period: to September 30,2014 Federal Share: $ 8,052 Recipient will review and revise the Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Seward(COS). The project will include public meetings and a survey to get input from residents. The final plan will include goals, objectives, and activities to guide the community's historic preservation efforts for at least three years. The recipient and contractor should review the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation Planning(www.nps.gov/history/local-law/archstnds.l.htm) and. Guidelines for Local Surveys: A Basis for Preservation Planning. Timeline Project Deliverables Oct,Jan, Apr,Jul Submit to the Office of History and Archaeology(OHA)a quarterly progress report describing project activities during the preceding three months, referencing benchmarks in this scope of work. Aug—Sept 2013 Contract with a consultant(s)qualified and experienced with planning to work with the Seward Historic Preservation Commission(SHPC)to determine a process to get widespread public input and to revise/write a historic preservation plan. Submit a copy of the contractor's resume to the OHA for review and approval before executing contract. Oct—Dec 2013 Conduct public meetings to talk about historic preservation in Seward and solicit public input through an on-line survey. Submit with the quarterly report a list of groups/organizations personally contacted to participate in the meetings and survey. Jan-Feb 2014 Analyze public input; discuss and determine historic preservation goals, objectives, and activities for the plan;revise/write historic preservation plan. March 2014 Submit draft plan to the OHA,the COS,and the SHPC members for 30- day review and comment. April—September 2014 Consider all review comments and revise material as appropriate. Hold public meetings to report on findings and recommendations and submit plan to the COS Planning and Zoning Commission. September 30,2014 Submit final products to OHA: 1) 2 printed copies and 1 electronic version of the Seward Historic Preservation Plan. 2) Narrative report describing project activities(who,what,where, when, why), including summaries of public meetings and review comments and schedule to get plan adopted by COS 3) Minutes of SHPC meetings showing its awareness and participation in the project. 4) Final billing with backup fmancial documentation. Cri Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: HPF Certified Local Government Page 3 Appendix B: Budget HPF Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision HPF Project Number: 13596 COST CATEGORIES: Personal Services* 4,000.00 Travel/Per Diem 500.00 Materials/Supplies 200.00 Contractual 7,500.00 Other 0.00 Total Direct Costs 12,200.00 x 10% State Admin Surcharge 1,220.00 Total Project Costs 13,420.00 40% Grantee Match 5,368.00 60%Federal Share 8,052.00 Minus the surcharge - 1,220.00 Maximum Reimbursement to Grantee 6,832.00 * Services shall be valued at the employee's regular rate of pay provided these services are for the same skill for which the employee is normally paid. If the services are not for the same skill for which the employee is normally paid,the person must be professionally skilled in the work being performed. When this is the case,the wage rate used will be consistent with those paid for similar work in the labor market in which the grantee competes. If a volunteer performs services outside his profession or trade,volunteer time must be valued at the Federal minimum wage rate unless a higher rate can be documented as applicable and is approved by the State Historic Preservation Office. In no case may an employee or consultant service be charged at a rate of more than$89.41 per hour to the grant. If employee or consultant services exceed this rate, only the amount up to and including$89.41 may be charged to the Historic Preservation Fund grant or used as matching expenses. Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: HPF Certified Ceitified Local Government Page 4 Appendix C: Special Conditions HPF Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision HPF Project Number: 13596 1. Progress reports detailing project activity to date will be due quarterly and a final narrative report is due October 31,2014, or until financial reports and final products as identified in Appendix A: Scope of Work are submitted to and accepted by the State Historic Preservation Officer. The final narrative report is distinct from the final products. The report details the methodology, activities, and timeline over the life of the grant. 2. All project products must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for History and Archaeology. The final products must describe how the work complied. 3. All publications using information gathered under this grant must acknowledge support by the National Park Service and the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Office of History and Archaeology in the following manner: The research for this publication has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and through the assistance of the State of Alaska Office of History and Archaeology, Department of Natural Resources. However, the contents and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior or the Department of Natural Resources, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Natural Resources. 4. Appendix D: Reporting Requirements,Payment Schedule and Audit Requirements;Appendix E: Amendment Procedures;Appendix F:Assurances and Certifications; and Appendix G: Project Proposal as submitted by Grantee are made a part of this Agreement by reference. 5. In addition to the terms described in this Grant Agreement, all federal requirements governing grants(Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-87 or A-122,A-102 or A-110,and A-128 are applicable. See the circulars online: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars. 6. This Grant Agreement provides for the voluntary and involuntary suspension or termination of said Agreement consistent with all Federal requirements governing grants. 7. If applicable, a 10-year protective covenant must be attached to the deed and a copy must be supplied to the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology. The covenant will apply when there is a change in ownership; it will be enforceable by Alaska law, and will be monitored by the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology. The covenant is effective upon execution of the document, and must be recorded prior to the disbursement of HPF funds. After HPF funds have been disbursed,they cannot be repaid to avoid the deed restriction. Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: HPF Certified Local Government Page 5 Appendix D: Financial Reporting Requirements, Payment Schedule and Audit Requirements HPF Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision HPF Project Number: 13596 Section I: Financial Reporting Requirements Financial progress shall be monitored by the State. Project billings may be submitted as often as quarterly. Each billing request must be accompanied by a narrative progress report for the corresponding period. A careful financial accounting of the grant project will be maintained by the Grantee, copies of which must be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office to document reimbursement requests. Failure by the Grantee to provide adequate financial reports or required documentation will provide cause for withholding reimbursement. Appendix A of this agreement describes eligible activities for the project. Use the Scope of Work as a basis for reporting. The following items must be included with all requests for reimbursement: A. A signed, completed Summary of Documentation form accompanied by source documentation for federal and nonfederal costs must be submitted to request financial reimbursement and to document matching share. Source documentation consists of paid bills, payrolls, invoices with canceled check copies, receipts of payment by vendor or contractor,donated labor, equipment or materials forms signed by person donating and a supervisor, or a detailed listing of persons donating time with dates,names, work performed, etc. B. Where required,justification for charges should accompany the invoices. For example,payment of salaries should be supported by time sheets and justification of rate of pay. Rental equipment may be supported by time or use statements with appraisal letter. Where work has been done under contract, include a copy of the contract with statement for choice of contractor and fee for consultant service. Section II: Payment Schedule Payment requests will be processed by the State Historic Preservation Office on a quarterly basis. To meet federal billing deadlines,the grantee's reimbursement requests must reach this office by July 31, October 31,January 31,and April 30. Reimbursement will be forwarded to the grantee approximately thirty(30)days following the quarterly deadline dates. Quarterly payments will not be made without acceptable narrative progress reports for the corresponding period. (Section I above.) An administrative surcharge,which may fluctuate, shall be applied to all reimbursements and be retained by the State in accord with Article 5.3 of this Grant Agreement. Payments are made on a cost reimbursement basis. Twenty percent(20%) of the total payment to Grantee may be withheld as a retainer until completion of the project and acceptance of the final project documentation by the State Historic Preservation Office. Final reimbursement will be made upon receipt of acceptable final products, acceptable performance and completion reports, financial reports, expenditure documentation, and any special conditions of the grant. Grantee must notify the Office of History and Archaeology at least three(3) months prior to the project completion date if anticipating any unexpended funds. Id Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: HPF Certified Local Government Page 6 Section III: Final Narrative Report The final narrative report will describe the work(by whom,when,what)accomplished with this grant. All items in Appendix A: Scope of Work must be addressed in the final narrative report. This report must also include information on how the local historic preservation commission was kept advised of the project. Section IV: Audit Requirements Grantee must make all records relevant to this grant available for audit for a period of three(3)years after the term of the project. In addition, governmental entities are required to comply with the State of Alaska, Single Audit Regulations 2 AAC 45.010 and the Federal Single Audit Act of 1984 P.L. 98-502. Appendix E: Amendment Procedures Any amendment of the project work, budget or time period,problems or adverse conditions must immediately be brought to the attention of the State Historic Preservation Office, in writing. It may be necessary to receive prior National Park Service approval before the changes may take place. The Office of History and Archaeology will notify the grant recipient in writing when the approval has been obtained in the form of an amendment to the grant award. Failure to obtain such approval prior to implementation of changes will jeopardize reimbursement. Appendix F: Assurances,Certifications,and Other Enclosed are the following documents. Please complete and return as part of this grant agreement. _ Assurances: Non-Construction Programs _ Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying _ Statement of Willingness to Comply with Requirements of Federal Grant n/a Section 106 Consultation n/a Covenant: Example Rev:Apr 2013 State-Local Agreement: C Certified Local Government Page 7 State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources IY y - '* j' Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation \��'" Office of History and Archaeology AMENDMENT 1 This memorandum of agreement is between the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, hereafter, the State, and the City of Seward (Grantee). Grantee's Contact: Rachel James. Program Coordinator E-mail and Telephone: riams(d citvofseward.net 90Z-224-4010 Date: September 4, 2014 Amendment Number: 1 Project/Grant Number: 13596 Project Name: Seward Historic Preservation Plan Revision The Memorandum of Agreement between the State and the Institute of the North for the above-referenced grant project is amended as follows: The grant scope is amended to allow for submission of a draft historic preservation plan, rather than a final plan. All other provisions of the original Memorandum of Agreement for this grant project remain the same. SIGNATURE BLOCK Grantee: Cif of Seward f7, ` _. _ — - Date_ r •�°a ,�� Print or Type Name and Title: James Hunt, City Manager State of Alaska: Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Office of History &Archaeology Signature: Date: Print or Type Name and Title: Judith E. Bittner, State Historic Preservation Officer X12 g ,,�;,�'�{%%,,� �� �� Department of Natural Resources' f � '?�� � 0 ..U.� 1�JL''\.l, 1 Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Mitt Si Office of History and Archaeology '_ lc 550 West 7"Avenue,Suite 13101 go. - Anchorage.Alaska 99501-3561 l ALAS,' Main:907.269.87001 fox:907.269.8907! Augus'25, 2014 Re: 15 Grant Cycle Announcement: Round 1 To all I edified Local Governments: The 0 'ce of History and Archaeology is soliciting applications for grants through the Historic Preservation Fund( PF). Certified Local Governments(CLGs)in Alaska are eligible to apply. CLGs i ay receive up to 60% matching assistance for project costs. We encourage applications for prof= = in the range of$10,000 to$20,000 fed ral share. An application package is available online at htto://d r.alaska.aov/Darks/oha/arant/akclq,htmI. Postrn<rk.a-mail,fax,or deliver applications by 5:00 ram Monday.October O.2014. Only complete, signed and notarized applications will be reviewed. A resolution of the governing body is not required. Alaska Historical Commission(AHC)priorities for FY15 CLG grants are: 1. Pro ects that address the preservation of historic properties and leverage funds and resources. Stu ying and drafting local tax incentives and design review guidelines, restoring and preserving deft ing elements of historic properties,and addressing sustainability are encouraged. 2. Pro acts that increase public awareness of historic preservation and establish new partnerships, pa 'cularly with local tribes and under-represented groups,to strengthen a local preservation program. Pro acts that use historic properties for anniversary commemorations, projects that install interpretive sig s calling attention to significant historic places, and education materials with a historic preservation em hasis are encouraged. 3. Pro ects that update plans, review ordinances, and create local registers. Use of a consultant to assist in a dressing local historic preservation issues is encouraged. 4. Pro acts that address survey and evaluation of properties. Archaeological projects, in urban and rural ar s, and for prehistoric as well as historic sites,are encouraged. Those less than fifty years old, suc as those associated with the Cold War and projects that address Alaska transportation and the gro of communities are encouraged. Surve inventory, historic preservation planning, National Register nomination, public preservation ion,on, predevelopment,development and acquisition projects are eligible for program funds. Confo mance to state and local plans,ability of the sponsor to complete the project and significance of the pr jest will be considered.Evaluation criteria used by staff and AHC members is online. The Al ska Historical Commission will review and prioritize CLG applications in November 2014.To be eligibl for funding,applicants must have approved CLG status prior to the Commission meeting. The Com ission's recommendations are forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Officer,who approves allots on of these funds. For questions, please contact the HPF grants administrator at jean.averstfalaska,4ov or 907-269-8694. Since j ly,i J r ".1 --' .'7"'' '.?;;)A''* . '-.. V\ '*' E. Butner State istoric Preservation Officer 1 3 CLG GRANT APPLICATION: FY15 State of Alaska: Office of History and Archaeology Historic Preservation Fund Grants for Certified Local Governments The Certified Local Government (CLG) identified below is applying for a 60/40 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) matching grant through the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of History and Archaeology. Federal Tax Identification Number: DUNS Project Title and Location: Type of CLG Grant Project: (Check project type below,as applicable) Survey I Public Preservation Education 1. Inventory Predevelopment National Register Nomination Development Historic Preservation Planning Acquisition Project budget required: (Use figures from shaded area on budget form) a. Estimated Total Project Cost (TPC) $ b. Federal Share(60%) $ c. Sponsor Share(40%) $ Source of applicant(sponsor) share: (Use figures from"Sources"box on budget form) a. Cash $ b. In-kind Goods and Services $ c.ill Donated Goods and Services $ Provid name, title and contact information for the following: Projec Manager: Mailin Address: Telep4nc: E-mail Address: HPF Grant co Appgat for CtG, I Rev Aug 20141 Preservation Commission Chair: Mai li _ Address: Telep one: E-mai Address: CLG I ontact: Mailin_ Address: Telep Inc E-mail Address: Signa e: Authorized Local Government Official Date Print o Type Name and Title Notary Seal Subscribed and sworn before me this day of ,20 My commission expires Notary for the State of Alaska HPF Grant APPII.}I n for CLG. 2 Re,Aug 2014 Willingness to Comply with Grant Requirements 1. I un'erstand that this is a 60-40 matching grant application through the Historic Preservation Fun. (HPF)administered by the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources,Office of Hist try and Archaeology. 2. Sho Id this project be awarded, I understand that the State levies an administrative fee which may ary throughout the course of the grant period,but will not exceed the amount stated in the e ecuted grant agreement. 3. If a aided an HPF grant, I understand that it is my responsibility to comply with all pertinent State and Federal regulations,the State-Local Grant Agreement,and requirements outlined in the p blication:Historic Preservation Fund: Certified Local Government Grants Manual. 4. Sho d this project be awarded, I understand that project records are subject to audit after proje t completion, and that if such an audit questions expenditures for which I have been reim ursed I will return an amount equal to the questioned expenditures. 5. 1 and rstand that no grant or promise of a grant exists until the State Historic Preservation Offc r(SHPO)signs the State-Local Grant Agreement even if the Alaska Historical Co fission recommends or allocates funds for my project. Any funds expended before the performance period specified on the fully executed grant agreement or before obtaining the SHPO's signature may not be reimbursed without specific approval. Signature: Authorized Local Government Official Date Print or Type Name and Title HPF Grant AppWallon for CLGs. 3 Rev Aug 2014 r1 Co PROJECT INFORMATION I. PR JECT DESCRIPTION a. at is the aim, scope and significance of the project?The project must have historic reservation focus to be eligible. b. D scribe any previous HPF grants this project has received. c. D scribe any previous HPF projects the project manager has worked on. d. D scribe the relationship of this project to past,present, or future preservation work. e. Id ntify the intended audience. 2. PRE ERVATION OBJECTIVES a. D scribe how the project relates to annual CLG grant priorities established for this fiscal year. b. D scribe how the project contributes to the goals and objectives of the state historic p eservation plan. c. D scribe how the project meets an identified priority of your community. d. D scribe how the project contributes to the development or implementation of your local storic preservation plan. 3. PRO CT LOCATION a. D scribe the geographic area encompassed by the proposed project. Particularly for survey d National Register nomination projects,include maps of the project area. Also include e estimated number of buildings, structures, sites, square miles,etc., to be addressed. 4. WO PLAN a. E lain how the work will be accomplished. b. D scribe any planning studies, research reports or publications, or other sources of i formation relevant to the proposed project of which you are aware. c. Fo archaeological projects,provide a research design. d. Pr.vide a work schedule. Keep in mind that final products must be completed prior to grant p;riod end(September 30)of the following fiscal year(two year grant cycle). Thorou:_hly address all items below for your project type: Su ey. Does the proposal: identify the area to be surveyed and estimate the number of properties to be included? detail a process to notify and work with owners of properties within the area to be surveyed? describe a process to notify and work with interested and concerned groups who have an association with the properties to be surveyed? include a research design if the project is for archaeological survey? _, acknowledge any previous surveys or historical studies of the area? This includes noting any properties in a district individually listed in the National Register, or indicating that the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey(AHRS)was consulted when designing the project. indicate that the survey will collect information necessary for the AHRS? recognize that there might be sensitive and confidential information and indicate how such information will be stored and access to it will be controlled? HPF Grant Appt ca on for CLGa 4 Rev Aug 2014 -11 In entory. Does the proposal: indicate that the inventory will be compatible with the AHRS? consider how sensitive and confidential information will be addressed? _ address who will maintain the inventory and control access to it? N, 'onal Register. Does the proposal: describe a process for notifying owners? include information on why the property may qualify for the National Register? PI nning. Does the proposal: _ include public involvement in the process? Does the proposal show that diverse groups in the community will be invited to participate? (Letters of support are encouraged.) focus on historic preservation? include a preliminary outline for the plan? De elopment, Prcdevelopment, and Acquisition. Does the proposal: indicate that either the Secretary of Interior's standards for rehabilitation or restoration will be followed? address covenants? Public Education. Does the proposal: _ have a historic preservation focus? r— clearly identify the audience? r— include letters of commitment and support,as appropriate, from teachers,historical societies, museums, Native groups, and others? S. PR JECT PERSONNEL a. rovide résumés or a job description for all professionals working on the project. The rincioal Investigator must meet qualifications set forth in 36 CFR 61. The Office of istory and Archaeology must review selection of Principle Investigator prior to finalization of the contract with the individual. b. dentify local government personnel to be involved in the project and duties. c. Describe the local historical commission's role in the project. How will it be involved in review of the grant products? Letters of support or a resolution from the commission are ,ncouraged. d. dentify volunteer personnel and their tasks. e. dentify contract employees and duties. 6. BU GET a. sing the budget page,identify costs associated with this project. Attach additional ages as necessary to explain the costs in detail. Costs should be divided into personal ervices,travel, contractual services,and supplies/materials. flil b. learly identify the source of funds:cash,in-kind goods and services,and donated goods d services. Donated goods and services cannot exceed 40%of the total project costs. rantees will be reimbursed for eligible expenditures up to 60%of total project costs, 'nus the state surcharge. I NPF f3reN Apphca$on for CL43 g Rev.Aug X14 Q i 7. FINAL PRODUCTS a. Describe publications,workshops,audio-visual materials,reports, brochures, survey materials,nominations,etc.,that will be produced as part of the proposed project. I Identify the intended audience and where the public can access these materials. b. Prioritize the final products should the proposal be considered for partial funding. I 8. DITIONAL INFORMATION a. Include letters of commitment and support,as appropriate, from teachers,historical societies, museums, Native groups,and others. b. Include any other relevant information,such as copies of photographs. CHECKLIST Applicant,has your entity: been certified under the Certified Local Government program? signed and notarized this application? .,4 provided the information requested on each page of the application package? addressed all Work Plan items for your project? I signed the form titled: Willingness to Comply with Grant Requirements? attached maps showing location of project? attached photographs or clear photocopies showing overall character of properties for survey,National Register nomination,predevelopment and development projects? --F attached letters of support from the community and,if needed,property owners? — explained historic preservation commission involvement in the project, and addressed its role in the review process? i Postmark,e-mail,fax,or deliver applications by 5:00 om,Monday.October 6.2014. Only complete,signed,dated,notarized applications will be considered. Submit applications to: State of Alaska Office of History and Archaeology Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1310 Anchorage,Alaska 99501-3565 Fax: (907)269-8907 E-mail:ion.ayersta?alaska.gov HPF Grant App.0 on for CLGs 6 Rev Aug 2014 -19 Proposed Budget: HPF Grant Application for CLGs Cost Categories Description Total Personal Services +Travel +Contractual: +Supplies/Materials: +Other(specify) Equals All Direct Costs u x 10%State Surcharge ' 0 =Total Project Costs (TPC) S, • 's Share:40%of TPC 0 Fed Share: 60%of TPC 0 Mint 10%State ' . ■ : is 0 Equal Maximum Potential Reimb . ,""ent to Sponsor 0 Sources of Sponsor's Share Cash xpenditures +In- 'nd +Do ations =Sp nsor's Share(40%of TPC) 0 Instru Lions: Double click inside the worksheet to activate formulas and complete budget. If form las do not work,follow the instructions below and refer to Example Budget. 1. Calculate anticipated budget,and describe in appropriate Cost Categories to obtain All"Direct Costs." 2. Add State Surcharge to obtain"Total Project Costs"or TPC. 3. Multi ly"Total Project Costs"by.40 and.60 to determine sponsor and federal shares. 4. Subtr t the State Surcharge from federal share to obtain"Maximum Potential Reimbursement to Sponsor." I HPF Giant ApMicateon for CLGs 7 Rev.Aug 2014 Proposed Budget: HPF Grant Application for CLGs Cost Categories Description Total 1 carpenter 300 hours @$30/hour= Personal Services $9,000. I laborer 200 hours®S 12/hotsr _$2,400 11,400 +Travel 2 round trip airline tickets at$400 each for the design architect 800 +Contractual: Architectural Services 4.500 + Supplies/Materials: Lumber, decking material 1.250 +Other(specify) 0 Equals All Direct Costs ' _ 17,950 x 10 % State Surcharge 1,795, Equals Total Project Costs (TPC) 19,745 S o is Share;40%ofTPC 7,898 Federal Share:60%ofTPC 11,847 Minus 10%State Surchar 1,795 Equals Maximum Potential Reimbursement to Sponsor 10,052 Sources of Sponsor's Share Cash Expenditures 7,000 +In-kind +Donations 898 Sponsor's Share(40%ofTPC) 7,898 Instru tions: Double click inside the worksheet to activate formulas and complete budget. If fo s do not work,follow the instnvctions below and see Example Budget above. 1. Cale late anticipated budget,and describe in appropriate Cost Categories to obtain All"Direct Costs." 2. Add tate Surcharge to obtain"Total Project Costs"or TPC 3. Multiply"Total Project Costs"by.40 and.60 to determine sponsor and federal shares. 4. Subtract the State Surcharge from federal share to obtain"Maximum Potential Reimbursement to Sponsor." 5. Sho amounts which comprise the"Sources of Sponsor's Share." (40%of TPC) HPF Grate fer CLGs'. 8 Rev Aug 2014 Historic Preservation Fund I For OM Use Only 1 Evaluation Criteria: CLG Grant Proposal Project: Federal Funds Requested: Applicant: Total Project Cost: a. Is this -n eligible Historic Preservation Fund project? Yes No b. Is the pplication package complete? Yes No If not, dentify missing item(s). C. Does t e principal investigator(PI) meet federal professional qualifications appro•riate for the proposed project? Yes No If Pi is of identified,is the job description adequate? d. Does ' proposal meet the annual CLG grant priorities? Yes No e. Does th proposal address how the project contributes to the goals and objectives of Yes No the stat historic preservation plan? f. Does th proposal address how the project contributes to development or Yes No imple ntation of the historic preservation plan? g. Does th proposal meet an identified priority of the local community? Yes No h. Does th- proposal clearly and adequately describe the project? Yes No i. Does th= proposal discuss the significance of the project? Yes No j. Does th-proposal demonstrate awareness of previous work done in a survey area or Yes No on a pro.arty or an issue? Have the AHRS and local inventory been consulted? k. Does the proposal explain how the local historic preservation commission is involved Yes No with the •roject?Is there a letter of support or a resolution from the commission? trdusums°Hut*Mont? 11w:,.nwu g2. I. Does t a proposal have a realistic work plan? Is it designed to be completed within Yes No the grant period? Does the schedule Include time for review of draft products by OHA staff and the local historic preservation commission? m. Does t e proposal have a historic€preservation focus? Yes No n. Does t e proposal clearly identify the audience? Yes No o. Does t e proposal Include letters of commitment and support,as appropriate,from Yes No teache historic societies,museums,Native groups,and others? p. Does th proposal clearly identify and describe the final product? Yes No I q. Does th proposal have a detailed and reasonable budget? Are personal services, Yes No travel, ntractual services and supplies explained and specific costs identified? Is the amount requested appropriate for the proposed work? Comments: 1 1 Recommends on for funding: as reque ed: $ reduced o: $ increase to: $ Reviewer Sign ture Date i c.rWuo,cM.rworrt Rev.J.n MI IC23 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANTS (EXCERPT from 36 CFR 61) The .!lowing definitions have been developed to help states locate and hire qualified professionals in the!: disci.lines of history,archaeology,architectural history,and historical architecture. It should be noted that ' e year fuiltime professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of fuiltime work,but may •onsist of discontinuous periods of fuiltime or part-time work that total the equivalent of a year of fuliti e experience. A. LI Ta t.Y: The minimum professional qualifications are a graduate degree in history or a closely fated field;or a bachelor's degree in history or a closely related field and one of the following: (I) .t least two years of fuiltime experience in research,writing,teaching,interpretation,or other emonstrable professional activity with an academic institution,historical organization or agency, useum,or other professional institution;or(2)substantial contribution through research and •ublication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history. B. ._ ' H E• •GY: The minimum professional qualifications are a graduate degree in archaeology, thropology,or closely related field plus(I)at least one year of fuiltime professional experience or uivalent specialized training in archaeological research,administration or management;(2)at least;. ur months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology;and ( )demonstrated ability to carry research to completion. In addition to these minimum alifications,a professional in prehistoric archaeology shall have at least one year fuiltime p fessional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the p historic period. A professional in historic archaeology shall have at least one year of fuiltime p fessional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the historic period. C. ' HIT H T• 'Y: The minimum professional qualifications are a graduate degree in a hitectural history,art history,historic preservation,or a closely related field,with course work in merican architectural history;or a bachelor's degree in architectural history,art history,historic p ;ervation,or a closely related field plus one of the following: (1)at least two years of fulltime e perience in research,writing or teaching in American architectural history or restoration a chitecture with an academic institution,historical organization or agency,museum or other p ofessional institution;or(2)substantial contribution through research and publication to a body of s.holarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history. D. , • : • Hi _ T RE: The minimum professional qualifications are a professional d gree in architecture or a Slate license to practice architecture,plus one of the following: (1)at I st one year of graduate study in architectural preservation,American architectural history, p rvation planning or a closely related field and at least one year of fulltime professional e perience on preservation and restoration projects;or(2)at least two years of fuiltime professional e perience on preservation and restoration projects. Experience on preservation and restoration p .jects shall include detailed investigation of historic structures,preparation of historic structures re; arch reports,and preparation of plans and specifications for preservation projects. B DRAFT-CLG Grant Project Information-DRAFT Enhancing the Seward Historic Preservation Plan City of Seward September 23,2014 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a. The FY14 CLG Grant to the City of Seward(CFDA# 15.904, HPF Project# 13596) allowed SHPC to review and make significant revisions to the original 1996 Historic Preservation Plan (HPP). These include identification and replacement of outdated materials. A noble effort was made to gather and assess community input on historic preservation. However Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) feels that stronger engagement of the business community will be necessary for the new HPP to lead Seward into the next decade of historic preservation. This grant application is for the second phase of the review and revision of Seward's Historic Preservation Plan(HPP). The first CLG Grant which was completed in September 2014, prepared a working draft of the revised HPP which was submitted to the Seward City Council on September 23, 2014. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission(SHPC) has determined that the existing draft HPP would be significantly strengthened by the following: i. Enhancing public input; especially from the business community and Chamber of Commerce, which also serves the convention and visitor services function. ii. Adding a section to the HPP on the economic benefits of historic preservation. iii. Augmenting the "future action"plans. The next phase in revision of the most recent draft of the HPP will start with consideration, and incorporation of comments and concerns expressed by the Seward City Council, and Planning & Zoning Commission. This version will once again be made available for public review. For the purposes of this CLG Grant this will become the "Working Draft" HPP The work under the proposed CLG Grant will start with consideration of public and SHPC input at this stage. This phase in the HPP enhancement will rely on three stages of additional input and review: i. A listening session starting with relevant topical input, perhaps the role of commercial fisheries in Seward's development, followed by open input from the public on the Working Draft HPP. ii. A business forum, hopefully co-hosted by the Seward Chamber of Commerce, starting with a presentation based on Rypkema& PlaceEconomics findings on the B5 "Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation, Followed by discussion of how local businesses can use those findings to enhance their businesses. iii. A joint meeting,perhaps official work session, between SHPC, the Planning& Zoning Commission, and the Seward City Council The largest portion of the CLG funds for this project would be used to hire a contractor who would being experience and expertise to the project of working in Alaska with governmental historic preservation entities, writing HPP, and working with the business community on historic preservation. One such contractor would be Anne Pollnow of Sea Level Consulting in Sitka, AK. Timeline & Milestones Oct 2014 Submit CLG Grant Application Nov 2014 Article for local news media Dec 2014 Finalize contract with contractor Jan 2015 Plan"Fireside" with listening session; possible topics: commercial fisheries in Seward, or Early Alaska Native use of Seward Area Mar 2015 "Fireside" with listening session/tabulate results Apr 2015 Plan"Business Forum" with contractor; topic Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation May-Jun 2015 Investigate feasibility of various historic preservation options Jul 2015 Aug 2015 Joint Work Session with SHPC, P&Z, and City Council Sep 2015 Finished HPP submitted to Seward City Council Oct 2015 Final Project Report to SHPO c:)Co Outlines of additional sections for Seward Historic Preservation plan Section XX. Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation Section YY. Possible Approaches to Capturing the Economic Benefits of Preservation. Section ZZ. Recommended Actions to Enhance the Preservation of Seward's History XX. Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation XX.1 Heritage and Cultural Tourism Most State and PNP Economic Studies have shown that this is the largest piece of the economic benefits of historic preservation pie. Multiple studies have shown that between half and three quarters of the visitors to a location list the heritage tourism opportunities for the location as a major reason for choosing the location. In addition"heritage tourists"tend to stay longer and spend more than non-heritage tourists. Seward could do better selling itself as a heritage tourism destination. XX.2. Small Business Development. Local and regional heritage tourism initiatives and similar community programs generate small business investment and strengthen other public investments. Many statewide studies have found the National Main Street program highly effective and extremely cost-effective. XX.3. Job Creation. Historic preservation projects create jobs, especially in the manufacturing, retail trade, services, and construction sectors. In FY 2008, projects approved for federal tax credits had average budgets of$4.58 million and generated 55 jobs each. XX.4. Tax Revenue. Historic preservation makes a substantial contribution to tax collections for state and local governments as well as the federal government. XX.5. Investment Leveraging. Public funds as well as other public investment in historic preservation projects through grants, revolving funds, loans, and tax credits are matched many times over with private investment in local rehabilitation projects. In 2008, for example, approximately$1.128 billion in federal tax credits stimulated private investment totaling $5.64 billion. XX.6. Property Values. Historic preservation in localities and neighborhoods generally helps to maintain property values. For example, while complex and locality-specific, research in both commercial and residential areas in several locations in Colorado concluded that historic designation did not decrease property values, but increased value or maintained it at the same level as nearby undesignated areas. YY. Possible Approaches to Capturing the Economic Benefits of Preservation. YY.1 Federal Programs YY.1.1 National Register of Historic Places YY.1.1.1 Structures YY.1.1.2 Historic Districts YY.1.2 Restoration Tax Credits YY.1.3 Main Street YY.2 State Programs YY.2.1 Main Street YY.2.2 State Grant Programs YY.2.3 Legislative Appropriations (e.g. Friends of Jesse Lee Home) YY.3 Borough & Local Programs YY.3.1 Recognition of Historic Sites YY.3.1.1 Local Recognition of Historic Structures (there is already a mechanism to do this in Seward) YY.3.1.2 Local Designation of Historic Districts One reason to designate multiple Historic Districts is that an interested visitor could be directed to the parts of Seward they are most interested in. Another reason is that architectural guidance may be different for different"districts" YY.3.1.2.1 General Designation(this is what Seward has now) YY.3.1.2.2 Era-specific Designation YY.3.1.2.2.1 Original Town& Town-site YY.3.1.2.2.2 Rising from the Fires YY.3.1.2.2.3 World War II and the Fate of Fort Raymond Structures YY.3.1.2.2.4 After the Good Friday Earthquake &Tsunami YY.3.1.2.2 Function-specific Designation YY.3.1.2.2.1 Commercial Fishing Industry YY.3.1.2.2.2 Transportation YY.3.1.2.2.3 Education& Research YY.3.1.2.2.4 Government YY.3.2 Local Architectural Guidelines YY.3.3 Local or Borough Incentives YY.3.4 Stimulus of Cultural & Heritage Tourism YY.3.4.1 Allocation of Economic Development Funds YY.3.4.2 Cruise Ship Tax Revenues Section ZZ. Recommended Actions to Enhance the Preservation of Seward's History This section would have to be developed following further input from the Public, government, and business sectors in Seward. eel SEA LEVEL CONSULTING STAFF BIO: Anne Pollnow's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University in Anthropology and Archaeology. She has earned, with merit, a Graduate Degree in Archaeology and Heritage from Leicester University in Leicester, England. With 19 years of archaeological experience gained by working for universities, private firms, and the Sitka Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest, Anne founded Sea Level Consulting in 2008. As a private consultant, Anne completed the draft Sitka Historic Preservation Plan for the City and Borough of Sitka, has compiled several cultural resource inventory and Determination of Eligibility reports under contract to the Alaska Department of Transportation, and provided archaeological monitoring for human remains and archaeological finds during construction. Sea Level Consulting has contracted services to the Sitka National Historical Park, the United States Geological Survey, numerous governmental agencies, and several private construction, environmental, mitigation and archaeological firms. Prior to Alaska, Anne lived and worked in Washington State studying and practicing archaeology in Washington and Oregon. Anne's education and work experience have built a knowledge base and great appreciation for Pacific Northwest Coast Archaeology. Anne has always been committed to assisting communities, small private firms, and native organizations with their preservation goals, often in a volunteer capacity. She has successfully written, been awarded, and managed historic preservation fund grants to assist in the rehabilitation of historic buildings and preservation planning, including the historic Sage Building of the Sheldon Jackson Campus National Historic Landmark and the 100-year-old Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp#1 Hall. Beginning In 2007, Anne served on the City and Borough of Sitka's Historic Preservation Commission for seven years, two years as Chair. During her tenure, Anne initiated public meetings and negotiations with property owners to successfully secure voluntary preservation deed restrictions for the Sheldon Jackson Campus Landmark. Currently, as President of the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation (AAHP), Anne leads the association's programming, which includes the Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties grant program and the holding of four preservation conservation easements. National Trust or 07:41 rttN Historic Preservation ,p. Save the past.Enrich the future. Dear Pr-servationist, You ma have already heard the buzz surrounding this year's National Preservation Conference in Sava nah, Nov. 11-14. With the introduction of our live-streamed marquee presentations, TrustLive, PastForward is gearing up to be a game changer, unlike any National Preservation Conference you have attended before. We have built the new conference program with our Forum members in mind. Topics, content, programming, and speakers are all selected with the objective of providing the leader commu ity with the tools and resources you need to save historic places. Specifically, we are introdu ing day-long, skill-building Preservation Leadership Training®(PLT) Intensives. For 20 years P T©has educated preservation professionals during week-long sessions, and now we are offe ing you the same in-depth education in a highly focused, intense format in conjunction with Pa tForward. Space is limited so register today for one of the following PLT Intensives: Historic Real Estate Finance: A National Development Council Primer • Planning for Change: Disaster Preparedness for Preservation • Inclusive Leadership: Building • Organizations and Programs that Tell the Whole American Story • Digital Tools for Heritage Conservation Visit www.PastForward2014.org for complete details on the PLT Intensives, as well as informa:ion on all conference programming and registration. When registering for PastForward you can reactivate your Forum membership to experience deep conference discounts. I look forward to seeing you in Savannah as a Forum member and working together toward a more robust future for preservation. 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