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Regular Meeting
October 28, 2015
City Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.
The City of Seward,Alaska
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
28,2015 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers
Linda Lasota 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term Expires May,2018 2. OPENING CEREMONY
A. Pledge of Allegiance
John French
Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL
Term Expires May,2017
Fred Woelkers 4. SPECIAL REPORTS
Commissioner A. City Administration Report
Term Expires May,2018 B. Other Reports,Announcements &Presentations
1. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update
Wadeen Hepworth 2.Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update
Commissioner 3. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update
Term Expires May,2017
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
Laura Erickson 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
Wolfgang Kurtz agenda item.]
Commissioner
Term Expires May,2016 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
Sandie Roach' 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]
James Hunt
City Manager
Valarie Kingsland
Library Museum
Director
Heather McClain
Library Museum
Staff
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
October 28, 2015 Page 1
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Plan how to address request from SPRD regarding evaluating historic value of parts of
Two Lakes,and Forest Acres.
B. Coordinate with State Historic Preservation Office regarding obtaining assistance
surveying historic value of properties.
C. Election of Seward Historic Preservation Commission Officers.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve minutes from May 14, 2015 and September 16, 2015 meetings.
B. Presentation from Patty Murphy from the Alaska Railroad Corporation.
C. Discuss resolution for Jim Herbert's property
D. Discuss resolution for Historic Preservation Award
E. Discussion of Historic Preservation Commission Notebook
F. Discussion on updating the History and Accomplishments of the Seward Historic
Preservation Commission
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required)
A. 2015 Historic Preservation Conference Attendee Report
11. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
13. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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October 28, 2015 Page 2
City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
May 14, 2015 Volume,Page
Call to Order
The May 14,2015 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to
order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Roach' led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present:
Linda Lasota presiding, and
John French Sandie Roach'
Wadeen Hepworth Laura Erickson
Wolfgang Kurtz
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director
Heather McClain, Library Museum Staff
Absent—Catherine Hedman
Special Reports -None
City Administration Report, Library Museum Director Valarie Kingsland gave an
update on the Library Museum and asked for a new date for the noticing the Historic
Preservation Awards in the newspaper. Commission decided that applications for nominations
would be due July 10, 2015.
Kingsland informed the Commission that Administration would not be available for meetings
during the summer due to staffing. Roach' said that in City Code, Historic Preservation
Commission only has to meet twice a year. Kurtz and Hepworth asked for clarification on the
history of administration for the Commission, which was previously under Community and
Development, and is now under the Library Museum. Chair Lasota said it was disrespectful for
Administration to make decisions without for input from the Commission. French said that he
recognized that Administration was understaffed and had limited resources, and that it was up to
the Commission to carry on their work throughout the summer.
Other Reports,Announcements and Presentations
French provided his report after speaking with the State Historic Preservation Office in
regards to assistance determining historic value to properties in Seward. French also informed
the Commission the Resurrection Bay Historical Society was hosting an open house for the
Brown and Hawkins exhibit during the regularly scheduled meeting program at 7:OOp on May
28, 2015. French and Hepworth informally brought up the September "fireside chats" but no
decisions were made.
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Hepworth was unable to connect with Friends of the Jesse Lee Home. She spoke with
Dan Seavey of the Iditarod Trail Blazers about their progress on the Historic Iditarod Trail.
Hepworth also spoke with a representative from the Alaska Railroad who was willing to make a
presentation about the 100th anniversary of the railroad.
Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and other items not
included on the agenda.
None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (French,Kurtz) Approve the Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
Public Hearings-None
Unfinished Business
Motion to Reconsider Resolution 2015-002, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic
Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, In Advisement of City
Council Resolution 2015-020, Donating Approximately A 0.7 Acre Portion Of KPB
Parcel 14734005, Known As Pat Williams Park For The Sole Purpose Of
Development.
Motion (French,Kurtz) Approved motion to Reconsider
Resolution 2015-002, A Resolution
Of The Seward Historic
Preservation Commission Of The
City Of Seward, Alaska, In
Advisement of City Council
Resolution 2015-020, Donating
Approximately A 0.7 Acre Portion
Of KPB Parcel 14734005, Known
As Pat Williams Park For The Sole
Purpose Of Development.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion (French,Roach') Motion to remove notes section.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion (Roach',Erickson) Approved Resolution 2015-002, A
Resolution Of The Seward Historic
Preservation Commission Of The
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City Of Seward, Alaska, In
Advisement of City Council
Resolution 2015-020, Donating
Approximately A 0.7 Acre Portion
Of KPB Parcel 14734005, Known
As Pat Williams Park For The Sole
Purpose Of Development as
Amended.
Motion Passed Yes — French, Erickson,
Hepworth,Roach', Chair Lasota
Abstain-Kurtz
New Business
Discuss and plan for September joint meeting.
Commissioners French, Hepworth, and Erickson will continue to work on organizing events with
local historical entities.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
Discuss proposed Senior Housing site, name and make recommendation to City
Council.
RESOLUTION 2015-003
A RESOLUTION OF . THE :;SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DONATING APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF
LOT 11A, FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NUMBER 1, FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY
Motion (Roach',Kurtz) Approved Resolution 2015-003, A
Resolution Of The Seward Historic
Preservation Commission Of The
City Of Seward, Alaska,
Recommending City Council
Approve Donating Approximately
1.7 Acres Of Lot 11A, Fort
Raymond Subdivision, Replat
Number 1, For Development Of A
Senior Housing Facility.
Motion Passed Unanimous
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Motion (Roach',French) Motion to eliminate first two
whereas'.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion(Erickson,French) Motion to remove fourth whereas
and combine with five whereas.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion(Roach',French) Motion to include "to date, it is
unknown if" in third whereas and
delete fourth whereas.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion (Roach',Kurtz) Motion to remove whereas about
draft Council Resolution.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion(Kurtz,French) Motion to remove Section D.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion (Roach',Kurtz) Approved Resolution 2015-003, A
Resolution Of The Seward Historic
Preservation Commission Of The
City Of Seward, Alaska,
Recommending City Council
Approve Donating Approximately
1.7 Acres Of Lot 11A, Fort
Raymond Subdivision, Replat
Number 1, For Development Of A
Senior Housing Facility as
Amended.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Update on Plant and Tree Registry
Commissioner Roach' volunteered to do research on Plant and Tree Registry.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
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Informational Items and Reports (No action required)
None
Commission Comments
Roach' - Recommended that those that choose to meet with the City Manager to
remember that the Commission and Administration work as a team.
Erickson—Concerned for Administration because they are stretched thin and was unsure
how to solve the problem but encouraged them to continue to find a solution. Thanked
Administration for their efforts.
Kurtz—Interested in finding another resource to help Administration.
Hepworth — Was pleased how the Commission was moving forward in a positive
direction. But she felt discouraged.
French — Agreed with Kurtz and recommended that Commissioners go to meeting with
City Manager with a list of discussion points. Attended Historic Preservation workshop in
Anchorage, recommended Commission schedule work session to discuss workshop materials
presented.
Chair Lasota—Thanked everyone for everything they contribute and that it is hard when
there is so much to do, and the pressure that was put on the Library Museum staff was unfair.
Citizens' Comments
Karen Sturdy— Recommended action on cleaning up and making more useable space at
Forest Acres. Goal has been to improve the cemetery usage by 10% each year for visitation and
maintenance. Two Lakes Park still needed to be cleaned. -
Commission &Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
Kingsland—Asked that if Commissioners have Agenda Items that they would like to be
included on next meeting agendas to please email them to ahead of time to Administration. She
said that she was disheartened and encouraged the Commission to be thoughtful and cautious
when the Commissioners talked to the City Manager, and to recognize that they face
administration pressures as well.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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Heather McClain Linda Lasota,Chair
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Call to Order
The September 16, 2015 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was
called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Erickson led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present:
Linda Lasota pre siding, and
John French
Wadeen Hepworth-telephonic Laura Erickson
Fred Woelkers
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director
Heather McClain, Library Museum Staff
Absent—Wolfgang Kurtz, Sandie Roach'
Special Reports-None
City Administration Report, Library Museum Director Valarie Kingsland said that two
new staff member started and Saturday, September 19, was Rachel James' last day. The Library
Museum retained seasonal staff Michelle Quinn and Maureen Callahan.
French asked if Karen Sturdy had contacted the State Historic Preservation Office.
Kingsland said had been cc'd on an email that was sent but had not received a response back.
Other Reports,Announcements and Presentations
Hepworth, Friends of the Jesse Lee Home and Iditarod Trail.Blazers — Said she has not
heard from the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home and that their phones had been turned off and the
website had not been updated with correct contact information. Erickson found possible contact
information on the Jesse Lee Home Facebook page. Iditarod Trail Blazers would meet on
Monday, September 21, at 5:30p at the Library Museum.
French, Resurrection Bay Historical Society — There were no summer meetings for
RBHS and the next scheduled meeting was for September 24, 2015 at 7:OOp at the Library
Museum in the Community Room. Heather McClain provided a brief recap of the Founder's Day
Celebration on August 28, 2015.
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Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and other items not
included on the agenda.
None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion(Erickson,French) Approve the Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
Public Hearings -None
Unfinished Business
Discuss and plan for the 150th anniversary of the Alaska purchase, including
activating a steering committee to plan and organize activities (Hepworth, French
and Bev Dunham (RBHS) so far).
French recommended the Commission approach RBHS again about future planning for the 150th
anniversary. Chair Lasota recommended scheduling a work session for September 30 to
brainstorm for the activities and events. Asked administration to check with City Clerk about
meeting and where. Kingsland recommended contacting Clerk directly.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
Plan how to address request from SPRD regarding evaluating historic value of parts
of Two Lakes,and Forest Acres.
Moved to next regular meeting agenda.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
Coordinate with State Historic Preservation Office regarding obtaining assistance
surveying historic value of properties.
Moved to next regular meeting agenda.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
New Business
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Approve minutes from May 14,2015 meeting.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
Recommendation to City Council to approve listing of Jim Herbert's property on
the Seward Register of Historic Places by resolution.
Motion (French,Woelkers) Motion to strongly recommend
approval of listing Jim Herbert's
property on the Seward Register
of Historic Places by resolution.
Motion Approved Unanimous
Visitor comments from Kerry Martin to explain how Jim Herbert began doing research on his
property.
Motion (French,Woelkers) Approved recommendation of
approval of listing Jim Herbert's
property on the Seward Register
of Historic Places by resolution.
Motion Approved Unanimous
Review and decide on 2015 Seward Historic Preservation Award.
Discussion on whether or not to approve both nomination for the 2015 Seward Historic
Preservation Award. Decided that it had been done in the past and could be done again.
Motion (Erickson,French) Approved both nominations for
the Seward Mural Society and the
Government Cable House for the
2015 Seward Historic Preservation
Award.
Motion Approved Unanimous
Discuss CLG Travel Grant opportunity and the 2015 Preservation Conference in
Anchorage in October.
Grant deadlines have passed. Preservation Conference dates are October 20-22 in Anchorage.
Registration fees should be covered by Commission funds but need confirmation.
Motion 0 No action taken.
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Motion
Plan work session to continue work revising draft Seward Historic Preservation
Plan.
Schedule regular meeting for October 28 at 6:30p in Council Chambers. Schedule work session
to work on draft Historic Preservation Plan for October 14 at 6:30p in Council Chambers.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
Election of Seward Historic Preservation Commission Officers.
Move to next regular meeting agenda.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
Discuss American Association of State & Local History (AASLH) online conference
opportunity held on September 17-18th.
Kingsland informed the Commission that the conference had been paid for and podcasts could be
accessed online for six months. She asked that if Commissioners accessed the podcasts to please
let her know so she could use it for justification for registration.
Motion 0 No action taken.
Motion
Informational Items and Reports (No action required)
Chair Lasota and Kingsland received an email from Patty Murphy, a contractor from the Alaska
Railroad Corporation, who requested to be included on the October 28 regular meeting agenda.
Commissioners approved inclusion on next meeting agenda.
French said he received a request from Summer Rickman from Alaska State Historic
Preservation Office to do a presentation at the Preservation Conference, including historic
photographs and tourism information.
Kingsland updated the Commission on budget requests for the Library Museum that were
presented for the 2016/2017 budget. She confirmed that the biannual budget had nothing to do
with the Boards and Commission budget and that she was unsure who was responsible for
managing that budget.
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Commission Comments
Woelkers — Wanted to draft a resolution that the City of Seward Harbor contact the Historic
Preservation Commission about any vessels that are 50 years old or were related to historic
events.
Erickson—Thank you everyone for your time and for the thorough reports.
Hepworth — Wanted to find the missing Commission files and to ask Kingsland if there is
anything that the Commission needs to be aware of. Kingsland said there are two files cabinets in
her office but that she is unaware of additional boxes with Commission files. And asked that the
Commission inform the Council that the Commission make an official request to the city that the
Department of Transportation property on Fifth Avenue and A Street be donated for historic
preservation. Said that property official falls under Section 106 and should be evaluated, and if
Commission wanted to take action they should do so. Hepworth asked to put Resolution on
October 28th meeting agenda and work on the resolution during the September 30th work session.
French — Encouraged Commissioners to attend RBHS meeting on September 24th to discuss
150th anniversary events and programs.
Citizens' Comments -None
Commission &Administration Response to Citizens' Comments -None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57p.m.
Heather McClain Linda Lasota, Chair
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
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City Clerk
(City Seal)
Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION YEAR-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS, ; and
WHEREAS,.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. .
Section 2. .
Section 3. .
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska, this day of .
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION YEAR-XXX
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Name of Mayor,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, •ALASKA, IN
ADVISEMENT ON COUNCIL CITY RESOLUTION 2015-020,
DONATING APPROXIMATELY A 0.7 ACRE PORTION OF KPB
PARCEL 14734005, KNOWN AS PAT WILLIAMS PARK FOR THE SOLE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist 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, the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government
grants for historic preservation activities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the responsibilities with the Powers and Duties of the Historic
Preservation Commission(Seward City Code 2.30.425); and
(2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological
Resources within the community,
(4)Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government
Regarding the identification and protection of local historic and.archaeological
Resources, and
(7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties
Identified in the local historic preservation inventory.
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council adopted, passed and approved on 08 December
2014, Resolution 2014-095 the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan per Seward
City Code 15.05.015; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council per Seward City Code 2.30.2225(B) directs the
Planning and Zoning Commission to advise the City Council regarding the Official Land Use
Plan; and
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission after public hearing on 04 November
2014 approved Resolution 2014-11 recommending the City Council adopt the Municipal Lands
Inventory and Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historical Preservation Commission supports the findings and
recommendations provided to the Seward City Council in accordance with the 2014 Municipal
Lands Inventory and Management Plan as stated on page 26, General Description & History of
Waterfront Park, the City of Seward retain ownership and continue existing uses. Develop a
"conservation overlay district"; and
WHEREAS, as noted in the City of Seward Municipal Lands Inventory and
Management Plan(Resolution 2014-11 P&Z) in its adaptation by City Council Resolution 2014-
095, `The City has received open space credit within the National Flood Insurance Program for
the Waterfront Park area' (page 26 MLMP—2014); and
WHEREAS,the Seward Historical Preservation Commission recommends to the Seward
City Council, the allowance of Waterfront Park Tract E KPB Parcel 14734001, located at 509 B
street to remain in its current full size of 3.14 acres and known as the `Pat Williams Park'; and
WHEREAS, this property is located within an area of known historic value of pre-post
1964 period of Seward, it falls within the responsibilities of the Seward Historical Preservation
Commission Powers and Duties to survey and inventory and review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Seward Historic Preservation
Commission that:
Section 1. This property is located within an area of known historic value of pre-post-1964
period of Seward, it falls within the responsibilities of the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission Powers and Duties to survey and inventory and review.
Section 2. This property lies well within a geological fractured zone,flooding and tsunami zone.
Section 3. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission recommends to the Seward City
Council retain said property and its current status as a park. Pat Williams Park qualifies to be on
the Seward Historical Inventory List. In addition, Resolution 2003-01 by the Seward HP
Commission approved on June 18,2003 and Resolution 2003-73 approved on July 14, 2003 by
the Seward City Council proclaiming the naming of Pat Williams Park.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Seward,Alaska,this 14th day of May 2015.
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMNIISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Linda Lasota,Chair
AYES: Chair Lasota,French, Roach', Hepworth, Erickson
NOES:NONE
ABSENT: Hedman
ABSTAIN: Kurtz
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
History and Accomplishments
of the
Seward Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Seward was established as a Certified Local Government in 1992.
Historic preservation was part of the Planning and Zoning Commission until
1994.
1993
The purpose of the APlan for Historic Preservation@ is:, through a local historic preservation
plan,the community intends to identify,maintain,protect and enhance,its cultural,historic,social,
economic, architectural, archaeological and scenic heritage.
Seward Historic Preservation Plan,Phase I,Grant: In 1993 a CLG grant was applied for and
received,for the collection of resource data,for use in preparing a local historic preservation plan.
1994
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission was established as a separate entity from the
Planning and Zoning Commission on February 28, 1994. By Ordinance. 94-04.
Established:
A. The Commission consisting of seven residents of Seward or surrounding areas.
B. Three members shall be professionals of history,architecture or architectural history
and archaeology. If the commissioners are not professionals then consultants will be
appointed.
Currently the appointed professional consultants are:
Archaeologist- Michael Yarborough
Architectural Historian- Steve Peterson
Historian-Doug Capra
C. A chair of the commission shall be selected annually.
Terms of Office:
A. Appointed for a three year term
B. The mayor,may appoint any qualified person to fill a vacancy of any member of the
board provided that the appointment shall be for the unexpired term of the vacancy.
C After a member=s absence from three consecutive regular meetings,the remaining
commission members shall decide whether the member should be retained or
whether to request council appointment of a new member.
Meetings and quorum:
A. Commission will meet at least twice each year
B. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum
C. All meetings and records of the commission shall be open to the public.
Powers and duties:
A. Responsibilities
1. Develop a local historic plan.
2. Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological
resources with the community.
3. Review and comment to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed
National Register nominations for properties within the community area.
4. Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government
regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological
resources.
5. Work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic
preservation and community history.
6. Support the enforcement of the Alaska Historic Preservation Act.
7. Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties
identified in the local historic preservation inventory.
B. The commission shall have no authority to expend or commit city funds without first
obtaining approval from the city council.
Highlights of 1994
Completion and submission of the nomination of the Jesse Lee Home to the National
Register of Historic Places.
Work on establishing the small park(Hoben Park)adjacent to the Alaska SeaLife Center as
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a designed landscape significant for its
association with Seward=s early days of rail and boat traffic.
Highlights of 1995
March 1995,received CLG matching fund grant to complete Phase II of the Seward Historic
Preservation Plan. The purpose of phase II was to establish goals and objectives and identify and
prioritize future activities of the Historic Preservation Commission.
The official naming of Hoben Park. Located adjacent to the Alaska SeaLife Center and the
Seward Railroad Depot building.
Establishment of a ALocal Historic Register@ and an AAnnual Historic Award@ to recognize
individual efforts in community preservation .
Seward Register of Historic Places
To provide for public recognition of local cultural resources worthy of preservation.
The hope was that by locally recognizing properties that were important in Seward=s history it may
help change the way the community perceives its historic resources,and encourage private citizens
and public officials to preserve these resources.
When a property is placed on the Seward Register of Historic Places the name of the
building/site and date it was listed on the local register are included on a nameplate plaque that hangs
in City Hall.
Seward Historic Register plaques are awarded to the property owners when their
building is listed on the local register.
Seward Historic Preservation Award
Purpose:To publicly recognize local preservation efforts and encourage community
understanding and appreciation of Seward=s history.
Procedure: Nomination forms must be submitted to the Community Development
Office by February 1st each year. Nomination form must include the nominee=s signature of
consent. The Commission will evaluate and choose the award recipient(s)and the City Council will
award the individual(s)through proclamation in March of each year.
Local Historic District Designation
The historic district of the City was established to define those areas of the City that
meet state or federal standards for historic districts or that otherwise have special historic
significance that merits additional consideration in land use regulation.
Highlights of 1996
Phase II of the Historic Preservation Plan,funded by F/Y CLG Grant Fund was completed.
City Council approved the Seward Historic Preservation Plan, October 1996.
First recipients of the annual Seward Historic Preservation Award.
Highlights of 1997
Passed Resolution 97-01 recommending that the Alaska Historical Commission and the U.S.
Board on Geographic Names officially name Tiehacker Mountain.
Prepared a pamphlet to assist individuals in applying for the Seward Register of Historic
Places.
Highlights of 1998
The Seward Commercial Company building and Hoben Park were placed on the Seward
Register of Historic Places.
Received the FY 98 Historic Preservation Fund Grant, to promote the Seward Historic
Register project by completing 8-10 local register application, purchasing plaques for the local
register sites.
Discussion started on Seward=s Centennial in 2003.
Highlights of 1999
The Seward Strategic Plan was adopted by the Seward City Council in 1999 and identifies
AHistory and Sense of Community@ as one of the key vision elements.
Seven local historic sites were placed on the Seward Register of Historic Places. Property
owners were presented with a proclamation from the Mayor and a local register plaque.
Highlights of 2000
Received CLG Fund Grant to help send Commissioners Tim Sczawinski,Kelly Martin and
Sherry Appel to the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, Forum 2000 Conference in
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Passed Resolution 2000-01 recommending that the Alaska Historical Commission and the
U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially name the following geographic features:
Clear Creek; Sawmill Creek; Scheffler Creek; Spring Creek; Godwin Creek; Box Canyon
Creek; Mt. Eva;First Lake; The Lagoon and Preacher Pond.
Trolley Tour of nine Historic Register sites held during National Historic Preservation week
in May.
Work continued on Centennial Celebration.
Highlights of 2001
2nd Annual Trolley Tour of nine Historic Register sites held during National Historic
Preservation week in May.
Grant Application filed for the 2003 Centennial Symposium.
Work continued on Centennial Celebration.
Highlights of 2002
With the assistance of a matching grant from the Alaska Department of History and
Archaeology, Commissioner Jeanne Galvano and Staff Donna Glenz attended the National
Alliance of Preservation Commissions,Forum 2002 conference in San Antonio, Texas in
August.
The Commission prepared and conducted six (6) student and one (1) adult bus tours of
Seward's nine national Register Sites in association with National Preservation Week 2002.
To kickoff National Historic Preservation Week the Commission brought Rachel Mason,
PhD,National Park Service Cultural Anthropologist,to Seward May 9,2002;to present the program
on the historic Red Light district of Seward. This was an extremely popular presentation attended by
approximately 60 people.
The community of Seward hosted the summer meeting of the Alaska Historical Commission
in August 2002.
Continued planning work on the Centennial Symposium for Seward's Centennial Celebration
in 2003.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved the eleven geographic features the
Commission submitted for approval in March 2000.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved the official name Tiehacker Mountain
for a summit located approximately eight miles northeast of Seward. Community members,the
Commission and Staff began work on this project in June 1995.
Highlights of 2003
Although public participation was minimal this year the Commission prepared and conducted
the trolley tour of Seward's nine national Register Sites in association with National Preservation
Week, May 2003.
Commissioners and staff worked many hours on the planning, organizing and finally the
presentation of the Seward Centennial Symposium,February 2003.
The Commission and staff prepared a photograph exhibit of selected National Historic
Register and Seward Register sites that were displayed at the Seward Centennial Symposium,
February 2003.
The historic photo exhibit was also displayed at the Seward Library during National Historic
Preservation Week,May 2003 and the annual Pioneers luncheon, Seward's Day, March 2003.
The Commission co-sponsored the First Friday Fireside with the Pioneers Igloo beginning
December 2003. The overflow crowd of more than 100 gathered to enjoy a wonderful evening
listening to four of Seward's long time residents impart some of Seward history.
The Historic Preservation Commission was awarded the FY'2003 CLG Historic
Preservation Fund Grant to develop a Digital Trolley Tour Website of the Local and National
Historic Register Sites in Seward.
The Alaska Historical Society awarded the Esther Billman Award of Excellence to the
Seward Historic Preservation Commission and the Seward Centennial Committee for the outstanding
Seward Centennial Programs..
Commissioner Kovac and Staff Glenz and Brown attended a workshop in Valdez on Roberts
Rules of Order.
The Commission reviewed and recommended to Council by Resolution 2003-04 the
addition of the Woodlawn Cemetery to the Seward Local Register of Historic Sites. Council
approved by Resolution 2003-153 to add the Woodlawn Cemetery to the Local Register in
December 2003.
Highlights of 2004
The Commission continues to co-sponsor the First Friday Fireside with the Pioneers Igloo
through May of 2004.
The Historic Preservation Commission researches content of the Digital Trolley Tour
Website of the Local and National Historic Register Sites in Seward funded by the FY'2003
CLG Historic Preservation Fund Grant. Completion date summer 2004.
Commissioners Wheat and Darling and Planning Assistant Donna Glenz attend
the"Saving Alaska's Past for the Future"workshop sponsored by the Alaska Historical
Commission.
Commission sponsors and organizes a National Historic Preservation Week celebration
"Blast from the Past". This community wide celebration consisted of a parade,live music, an ice
cream social and other activities.
Commission applies for the"Save America's Treasures"grant for the Jesse Lee Home.
The Historic Register photo exhibit was displayed at the Seward Museum during June
and July.
Highlights of 2005
Commissioner Kovac began a detailed update of the Local Historic Site Inventory. The
update is an on-going project that Kovac and the Commission hope will include as many as possible,
historic and current photos and other details of each site.
Work and research began to establish Hoben Park as a National Register site.
Work continued towards the stabilization and revitalization plan for the Jesse Lee Home.
Official notification that the Jesse Lee Home was again named to the list of Alaska's Ten Most
Endangered Historic Properties for 2005.
The Commission applied for and was awarded with certain conditions a FY'2005 CLG
Historic Preservation Fund Grant to assist with purchase and installation of historic fencing for the
Hoben Park restoration project.
Highlights of 2006
Commissioner Kovac continued a detailed update of the Local Historic Site Inventory.The update is
an on-going project that the Commission hopes will include producing historic and current photos
and other details of each site.
The Commission conducted a site visits and discussions regarding Historic World War II bunkers,
Quonset Huts,a historic Water Intake Building and associated piping no Lowell Creek.Evaluation of
these historic places will continue in 2007.
Hoben Park obtained listing status on the National Register of Historic Places.
Review and recommendations of the proposed multi-agency facility planned for development within
the downtown Historical District of Seward occurred.
Work continued towards the stabilization and revitalization plan for the Jesse Lee Home.
Reviewed the proposed Fire Department Vehicle Exhaust Capture and Removal System project with
the Historical District.
Mark Luttrell and Commissioner Park provided archaeological Monitoring of the Alaska Department
of Transportation Public Facilities Seward Highway project in Historic Downtown Seward.
The Month of May 2006 was proclaimed as Historic Preservation Month in the City of Seward.
The Commission applied for and was awarded with certain conditions a CLG Historic Preservation
Fund Grant to assist with purchase and installation of the Hoben Park Fountain.
The City of Seward was notified of a contribution up to $50,000 for the Hoben Park restoration
project.
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