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Home My WebLink About02182015 Historic Preservation Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Packet ,/ ,f of %I, a leg , 0 '\\ 4-,,, #4. 44404-ta: Special Meeting February 18, 2015 City Council Chambers after adjournment of 6:30 p.m. Work Session The City of Seward,Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION .,, =� SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 4 ° February 18, 2015 after adjournment of 6:30p.m. Work Session Council Chambers Linda Lasota 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Term Expires May,2015 2. OPENING CEREMONY A. Pledge of Allegiance John French Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires May,2017 Catherine Hedman 4. SPECIAL REPORTS Commissioner A. City Administration Report Term Expires May,2016 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE Wadeen Hepworth ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who Commissioner have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is Term Expires May,2017 limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.] Laura Erickson Commissioner 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Term Expires May,2017 [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Wolfgang Kurtz asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately Commissioner unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, Term Expires May,2016 the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] 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 February 18, 2015 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Update on work session with the City Council regarding the 2015 Priorities. B. Resolution 2015-001, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Requesting Council Revise The 2014-15 Commission Priorities. C. Discuss grant opportunities. 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 February 18, 2015 Page 2 Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014- Revised Priorities List 2015 Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning- At least once a year, preferably in the fall, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission • Historic Preservation Website- Continual updating, work on the Seward Register Sites • National Historic Preservation Month- Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to year, but activity needs to be identified many months in advance. a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month b. Place the National Historic Preservation Month on the January Agenda • Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award- Continue to solicit candidates. a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Place the Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award on the January Agenda. c. Solicit the public to nominate people they think deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations must be received by April. d. Update City plaque as appropriate. • Local Plants and Tree a. Inventory of Local Plants and Trees b. Solicit Nominations From the Public in March of each year. • The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- a. August meeting agenda item to set up work session to brainstorm program ideas • Cemetery Information Project a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website and PastPerfect Database. Historic Structures & Sites • Hoben Park has been approved for historic reconstruction by Council a. The Commission continues to support and is willing to assist with this project. • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate structures and site to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Jesse Lee Home Project Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan- The plan needs to be reviewed and updated. a. CLG Grant has been received and work is ongoing Wage ?, Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014- Revised Priorities List 2015 Other Required Tasks • *Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. —CLG Historic Preservation Program,State Guidelines Pg.3. • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. • Set priorities for grant applications. a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications 2015 Revision • Update and improve web presence. • Participate in the review of the Comprehensive Plan. * Required by City Code Updated February 13, 2015 VK 2IPage LA Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2015-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING COUNCIL REVISE THE 2014-15 COMMISSION PRIORITIES. WHEREAS,the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist the City Council with the ongoing responsibilities it holds as a Certified Local Government (CLG), which requires provision for recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who helped build Seward; and WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS,it is also the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the preservation of Seward's local history; and WHEREAS,the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government grants for historic preservation activities; and WHEREAS,the Commission provides recognition each year to an outstanding contributor to Seward's history by awarding the annual Seward Historic Preservation Award; and WHEREAS,the Commission continues to revise the Seward Historic Preservation Plan;and WHEREAS,in order for the Commission to continue to provide this level of service to the community and assistance to the Council, a long range plan for activities is necessary; and WHEREAS,the Council and the Seward Historic Preservation Commission discussed and revised the 2014-15 Priority List at the January 19, 2015 meeting; and WHEREAS,the revised Priority List is attached for approval; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section 1. The Revised 2014-15 Priorities for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment. G • ' ;,:;14 • I.,: -t.,;(f. 15,17td-1:51.4.! Ve• ii,k4/7" i 1() ( )1T J.1() V:i I. 19.0i 'it) 4()Ie;-ilf.tvY) y i ("AA ,1!"-)e.i'.1()" ; ipn rr.) ;( 1 :1; r;) Wf, •.1; i,E,1;•; /*di %;)1;:);:: '1)7; !jet '':•' •. (•:!;.. Hi ;11 -4,W4111! - ••••••'. '; ;r':1 • '!•1.`,CA f.„s,r); f '.) ) ; ; ;1 • • " :).:1 ' 7".` ;el .7 Alrl..IF ; .• Jr- k • j!! • ;t:ik..,;k".•'..q!f....;; ; kfi • '.)1 .TE,•<") ()I ri ` •.:;.; • itnr-• ' ,•:•1 ; . • • . • rer t ir iv-- )1 ')! i,'";.1! ••• -.5 ;I) • • •;141) '1.1, • ) •• 1.),1 ) *. f))).117:.••)e, SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2015-001 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 18th day of February 2015. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Linda Lasota, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney,CMC City Clerk (City Seal) SHPC Agenda Statement e of set. Meeting Date: February 18, 2015 To: Seward Historic Preservation Commission qCA-sKp. From: Library Museum Director Kingsland,Commission Administrator Agenda Item: A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Requesting Council Revise the 2014-15 Commission Priorities. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Seward Historic Preservation Commission(SHPC)meets annually with the City Council in a Joint Work Session to review and update their Priorities, which are established for two year cycles. During a joint work session on January 19,2015,the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the 2014-2015 Seward Historic Preservation Commission Priorities List. INTENT: Council support and approve the attached revised 2014-2015 SHPC priorities. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan 3.9.1.2 Encourage the recognition, rehabilitation 1. and preservation of prehistoric and historic sites, transportation routes, x trails, buildings, and artifacts. 2 Strategic Plan: Growth Management and Land Use Planning pg. 9-11 History and Sense of Community pg. 13 3. Other (list): RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Resolution 2015-001, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Requesting Council Revise the 2014-15 Commission Priorities. 2. Direct staff to put forward a resolution to the City Council to formally approve the 2014- 1 2015 Revised Seward Historic Preservation Commission Priorities List, ;��'�� Department of Natural Resources �' THE STATE �s —tJ o T Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation _ = f� 1 �,AS]�� Office of History and Archaeology Ws ►, t = - 550 West 7'^Avenue,Suite 1310 el-717:77 GOVERNOR BILL WALKER Anchorage,Alaska 99501-3561 p. Main;907.269.8700 ALAS Fax:907.269.8907 January 21, 2015 HPF Grant Cycle Announcement—FFY15, CLG Round 2 The Office of History and Archaeology is soliciting applications for grants from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). Certified Local Governments (CLGs) in Alaska are eligible to apply for these 60-40 matching grants. Applications are due by 5:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2015. An application package is available online at httpI/dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/grant/akclg,htm . To be eligible, an applicant must have approved CLG status prior to the Alaska Historical Commission (AHC)April meeting. AHC recommends awards to the State Historic Preservation Officer, who approves allocation of grants. Evaluation criteria used by staff and AHC is online. Alaska Historical Commission Priorities. The Commission encourages the following: 1. Projects that address the preservation of historic properties and leverage funds and resources. Studying and drafting local tax incentives and design review guidelines, restoring and preserving defining elements of historic properties, and addressing sustainability. 2. Projects that increase public awareness of historic preservation and establish new partnerships, particularly with local tribes and under-represented groups, to strengthen a local historic preservation program. Projects that use historic properties for anniversary commemorations, projects that install interpretive signs calling attention to significant historic places, and education materials with a historic preservation emphasis. 3. Projects that update plans, review ordinances, and create local registers. Use of a consultant to assist in addressing local historic preservation issues is encouraged. 4. Projects that address survey and evaluation of properties. Archaeological projects, in urban and rural areas, and for prehistoric as well as historic sites, are encouraged. Those less than fifty years old, such as those associated with the Cold War and projects that address Alaska transportation and the growth of communities. Eligible Project Types Survey, inventory, historic preservation planning, National Register nomination, public preservation education, predevelopment, development and acquisition projects are eligible for program funds. Conformance to state and local plans, ability of the sponsor to complete the project and significance of the project will be considered. Postmark, E-mail, Fax or Deliver completed applications by 5:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2015 to: State of Alaska: DNR Attn: Jean Ayers, Grants Administrator Fax: 907-269-8907 Division of Parks &Outdoor Recreation E-mail:jean.avers(o7alaska.gov Office of History&Archaeology 550 West 7t"Avenue, Suite 1380 Telephone: 907-269-8694 Anchorage, AK 99501-3561 For questions, please contact the grants administrator at the e-mail or telephone number above. S Alaska Department of Natural Resources y yA Ty mot' STATE`OF ALASKA Public Ynfnf9rrn" F=269-8400 550 W.7th A tt34 DEPARTMENT OF ,tom W2'69-8901 Anchorage,AK 99 NATURAL RESOURCES '407-269-8411 ;a f . y wry•� �'f��:�>-� ... .. e .+Silo. 4. win;11. k November 17, 2014 Grants available for commemorating 150th anniversary of Alaska Purchase (Anchorage,AK)-The Alaska Historical Commission has$125,000 available for matching grants to plan and prepare for the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase in 2017. The grants are for projects that will contribute to understanding the history and significance of the event. Projects are encouraged for historic research and publication projects, restoration of significant historic properties,and heritage tourism development and information services. A grant request may not exceed $15,000 and must be matched 50/50 with cash or in-kind services. Projects are to be done between April 1,2015 and September 30, 2016. Applications must be postmarked, e-mailed, or delivered by 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 23,2015. Additional information and the application are available at www.dnr.state.ak.us/plartcs/oha/index.htm, by calling 907-269-8714,sending an e-mail to ohaOalaska.net,or sending a written request to the Alaska Historical Commission, 550 West 7th Ave.,Suite 1310,Anchorage,AK 99501-3565. CONTACT: Joan (Jo)Antonson,907-269-8714,jo.antonsonOalaska.yov ### STAY CONNECTED: DNR Newsroom: http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/dnr_newsroom.htm DNR on Social Media: http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/social_media.htm DNR Public Information Center: http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/plc Department of Natural Resources 550 W.7th Am,Sude 1260.Anchorage,AK 99501-3557 Phone:907-2698400 Fax 907-2698901 TTY 907-269-8411 State of Alaska:1 0 2014:'Webmaster Ct httD://dnr-alaska.gov/shared/mediareleases/dsn media release.cfm7id=2088&title=Grants available for commemorating 150th anniversary of Al... 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