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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01182017 Historic Preservation Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Packet ;#.714 a� SFS Regular Meeting January 18, 2017 Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. The City of Seward, Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 4.5'0' January 18, 2017 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 Wadeen Hepworth 4. SPECIAL REPORTS Commissioner A. City Administration Report Page 1 Term Expires May, 2017 B. Chair Report C. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update Laura Erickson D. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update Commissioner E. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update Term Expires May, 2017 F. Alaska Nellie Materials Update G. Mapping Project-Historical Properties Update Wolfgang Kurtz Commissioner 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE Term Expires May, 2019 ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who Fred Woelkers 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, 2018 agenda item.] Vacant 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Term Expires May,2019 asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] James Hunt City Manager Valarie Kingsland Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw Library Museum Curator City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda January 18, 2017 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS—None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discuss the Commission's role in the possible preservation of Parks and Recreation warehouse building located at 702 Aspen Lane, KPB parcel 145029. B. Discuss how the Commission should coordinate and facilitate its input to the City and other entities regarding Alaska Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) Section 106 compliance for projects within the Commission's geographic area of responsibility. C. Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) building on Sixth Avenue (Woelkers). D. Review and approve 2016 Annual Report to Council Page 9 E. Approve Resolution 2016-003, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Recommending that the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award be Bestowed to Marc Swanson and Heather McClain Page 11 9. NEW BUSINESS A. May 18, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.* Page 15 B. August 17, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.* C. October 19, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.* D. November 9,2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.* E. Discuss vacant Properties within the Seward Historic Business District ..Page 35 F. Review and discuss annual Priority List and resolution Page 36 G. Review, revise, set deadline, and approve notice to solicit HP Award nominations ...Page 40 H. Discuss request for input on USDA Programmatic Agreement .Page 42 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) A. Comments and suggestions provided by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan (Vols. I and II) Page 44 B. Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers newsletters from December 2016 and January 2017 Page 55 C. 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule.. Page 59 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 13. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda January 18, 2017 Page 2 std con-1/2) Seward Community Library & Museum � � pm! - 907-224-4082 PH I 907-224-3521 FAX PO Box 2389 1239 Sixth Avenue Seward, AK 99664 libmus@cityofseward.net Gary Muse) www.cityofseward.us/libmus Seward Community Library&Museum 2016 Annual Report 2016 General Stats • 152,925 Front Door Counter • 475 Meeting Space Uses • 1,310 Research Room Uses • 21,495 Estimated In Library Wi-Fi Use • 150 Youth Programs • 102 Adult Programs • 111 Movie@2 (Iditarod Historic Trail) Showings • 2014 Movie@2 (Iditarod Historic Trail)Attendees 2016 Library Stats • 33,121 Items • 42,424 Library Collection Circulation • 4,726 Alaska Digital Library Circulation • 198 Material Requests • 152 Passport Application Appointments • 77 Notaries • 112 Proctored Exams • 12,067 Public Computer Sessions 2016 Museum Stats • 3,987 Museum Admission • 14 Group Visits • 25 Museum Research Questions • 170 Museum Volunteers • 6 New Museum Exhibits • 35 Accessioned Museum Donations Museum • The Museum has had 3,141 visitors over the summer and 509 visitors since starting our new Friday and Saturday afternoon winter hours in mid-September. • Many thanks to the Resurrection Bay Historical Society volunteers who opened the museum for 14 Sunday's throughout the summer: Willard & Bev Dunham, Dennis&Aleta McLain, Keith & Jackie Campbell, Linda Lasota, Kerry Martin and Louie Bencardino. • Annie Martin, Program Coordinator, developed a wonderful pictorial Museum Scavenger Hunt and Seward Word Search to the delight of visitors of all ages. The scavenger hunt was a big hit with the spring school visits to the museum,which included a few local classes. • The Museum hosted 12 student and group visits totaling 480 people, which included the Obihiro Student Exchange Program,the NHK Japan Broadcasting Corp film crew,which was in town for the Jujiro Wada statue dedication, and the Seward Mountain Haven residents. The Sprouts Preschool also enjoyed a visit to the Museum this December. • Our Story Time friends become Museum Explorers once a month with a special Museum Story Time led by Annie Martin and Maddi McGraw. • Maddi McGraw created a Museum Explorer Guide for to help adults guide young children through the museum space that can be sued at any time. • Inviting families and children into the museum space inspired the creation of a Children's Area where they may interact with a collection of books carefully selected about museums, local history and interests, as well as play things that represent our community, environment and history. Thanks to Dan Seavey for his contribution of a very popular dog sled harness for this area. Public response to this new space has been very positive. • Events such as the My Favorite Thing sharing in the museum during Museums Live(a national event) in September, a Not-So-Frightening Halloween Drop-in Craft, a Spooky Stories in the Museum program featuring stories shared by locals in October, and a Snowflake Holiday Drop- In Craft in December have been featured at the Museum Kitchen Table to the delight of visitors. • The Resurrection Bay Historical Society hosted their annual Christmas Open House on December 11th in the Community Room and the Museum with tea,goodies, live organ music and great company. Fun was had by the many who attended! • Museum exhibits include a temporary SS Yukon exhibit about the sinking of the ship and a permanent Gut Skin Parka exhibit for a valuable gut skin parka that reconditioned by the Anchorage Museum. A museum quality exhibit case was purchased for the gut skin parka by the Resurrection Bay Historical Society and was assembled and installed by Curator McGraw and Resurrection Bay Historical Society volunteers. • Museum window exhibits this year included the following exhibits on local newspapers, Seward cemeteries, local animal stories and photos, and a holiday and toy display. • The Museum also handles the Image Use Requests for the extensive photo collections owned by both the Resurrection Bay Historical Society and the Seward Community Library Association. • We extend a big thank you to Mark Lutrell for the wonderful sign displays he made out of the Lechner House wood flooring material, which compliments the pieces he previously made for the museum entrance last year. • Mr. Lutrell also modified a storage corral in the basement to house the Resurrection Bay Historical Society's larger objects that take a great deal of space to store. Thank you to all the Resurrection Bay Historical Society Collection Committee members for moving these items to the basement! Joint Library Catalog Project • We went live on the Joint Library Catalog(JLC) last April after many months of preparation and work! The JLC is a shared catalog with 78 public, academic, special, and k-12 libraries serving over 65%of Alaska with 3.5+ million items. • The City of Seward and the Library Museum signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Consortium Library in late 2015.Through this agreement,our access to library collections grew over 5000%.The Library Museum also benefits from the economy of scale that a large consortium provides as well as access to the expertise of professional JLC staff and other libraries across the state. • Better yet,there's little to no impact on the Library Museum budget due to relinquishing vendor services that had minor significance in comparison to joining the JLC. The majority of the $30,000 migration cost was covered by a generous grant from the Rasmussen Foundation,with the City of Seward contributing$5,000. • The JLC collection is accessible to regular library card holders, who may use their Seward library card at other member libraries. Material in the Alaska Digital Library for digital audiobooks and ebooks are also accessible through the JLC. • The new catalog can be accessed at www.cityofseward.us/libmuscatalog or through our website in which patrons may search our local collection,other library collections or all the collections, as well as log in to do their own renewals, place holds or make lists. Also, overdue fines were not carried over for a fresh start for all and video loans were extended to 5 days. • Our local library collection became available to other member libraries on September 17th, which allowed us a grace period while we learned the new system and implemented a plan for how to manage loans from other libraries and the shipping and handling of those loans. • Library staff dedicated time towards updating and cleaning up our 33,000+ items and 7,500+ patron records,and mapping our records to migrate the new system,called SirsiDynix Symphony, and complete extensive training for the new database and library management system, updated policies and procedures,and numerous other details. • We have been very pleased by the increased functionality of the new system,opportunity to streamline our procedures and practices,the online catalog, and the response the community and our patrons have had to the JLC. • The successful migration to the JLC was greatly helped by the dedication and hard work of both Annie Martin and Michelle Quinn, as well as the volunteers who also helped: Maureen Callahan, Elder Jeperson, Katrina Johnstone, Chris Kingsland, David Kingsland,Tim Morrow, Elder Pew, Elder Sorensen,Annemarie Weed,Terry Welch, and Lindsay Williams. Library • Besides access to library collections, library services include public WiFi, public access computers, public printer, copier and scanner,faxing, proctoring tests, passport acceptance agency, notary publics, interlibrary loans, and community meeting spaces. • In addition, we offered free tax form printing and registration and absentee ballot applications to the public. • We apply for an annual Public Library Assistance Grant from the Alaska State Library,with a local match, which provides funds to build the library collections. This year's grant award was $6,900. • We were pleased to receive 20 new board books for our library collection through a grant through the EED Division of Teaching and Learning Support and the Alaska State Library. • We also endeavored to create a more engaging and playful space in the library by developing a board game collection, selecting activity boards in the Children's Area, and providing coloring sheets for fun. • We worked on improving access to our library collections by relocating recorded book material to a central recorded book location, relocating the junior nonfiction closer to the Junior area, reorganizing the children's collection, improving the findability of the children's book/media kits and increased and improved displays throughout all library spaces. • The Library Museum was pleased to host many of the City of Seward business meetings while City Hall went through abatement, repair, and voting activities, including the City Council, Port & Commerce Advisory Board, and Historic Preservation Commission meetings. • The Seward Mural Society painted their newest mural project in the Library Museum basement this September,which will be mounted on the north facing exterior of the Harbor 360 Hotel next spring. Programs 2016 Library Museum Open House • The 3`d Annual Library Museum Open House held on Nov. 12th from 1-4 pm was another great success. The event included live music, donations for the Can Your Fines Holiday Food Drive for our local food bank, random drawings,grand prize drawings, light refreshments, new museum exhibits and interactives, a book mark making craft, children's face painting, a fun photo booth, Music Playtime in the Children's Room, and lots of fun for all. • A newly installed Seward Animals Window Exhibit put together by our Curator, Ms. McGraw also featured an interactive activity in which the public was invited to participate and share animal or pet stories and/or drawings. • Ms. McGraw also set up a display with a sampling of both the 2011 and 2016 "My Favorite Things" shared by community members and the visiting public about the museum objects on a portable bulletin board. • We also appreciate the help of volunteers who met with Ms. McGraw to install the new exhibit case for the gut skin parka and for helping to install the parka and the umiak. It was a real hit at the Open House! • We thank the amazing and generous volunteers who turned out to help make the program a • success, including: Sanna LaVann, Sue McClure,Jackie & Keith Campbell, Dennis&Aleta McLain,Willard Dunham and Linda Lasota for RBHS. Kim Hughes, Mary Tougas,Julie Doepken, Phyllis Shoemaker, Nan Thompson and Bethany Campbell for SCLA. • Live music was made possible by the Stoney Creek Boys, a local group lead by Jim Pfeiffenberger,who played at no charge and delighted the crowds. o 731 Door Count o 172 Museum Visitors o 141 Raffle Tickets o 37 Food Donors o 90 Can Your Fines Food Donations Alaska Reads • In late 2015, Director Kingsland participated in a selection committee for a new statewide biannual reading event called Alaska Reads. The memoir, Blonde Indian by Ernestine Hayes of Juneau was selected for Alaska Reads in 2016. • A dozen copies of Blonde Indian were distributed throughout the community from the Alaska State Library and Director Kingsland provided a bookplate that was used across the state by other participating libraries. • Blonde Indian by Ernestine Hayes was also chosen for a Community Book Club discussion last February in anticipation of her visit to Seward as a part of her statewide tour. • Ernestine Hayes'visit to Seward included a writer's workshop, potluck lunch and a powerful reading from Blonde Indian with lively discussion and questions from participants of all events. Other Author Visits • State Laureate Writer and Professor Emeritus of English at University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Frank Soos,came to Seward while visiting the Kenai Peninsula for an Alaska Writer's Sampler presentation that featured many remarkable Alaskan authors to visitors this last summer. He graciously returned this fall to lend his expertise in a writing workshop geared towards writers of all genres and skill levels. • Doug Capra, local history researcher and author of The Spaces Between:Stories from the Kenai Mountains to the Kenai Fjords, provided a presentation and book signing last July. • Also in July, local retired teacher and mentor, Dan Walker paid us an Author Visit& Booking Signing for his debut book,Secondhand Summer,a young adult novel set in 1965 Anchorage. • Special thanks go to local author Dan Seavey for doing 11 Friday Book Talk programs following the Iditarod Movie@2 showings,featuring The Last Great Race with a total of 355 people attending throughout the summer. Profit from the book sales at these events went to benefit the Resurrection Bay Historical Society. • We enjoyed a special author visit and book signing in October with Jackie Pels, author of Framed by Sea&Sky, about her experience gathering the stories behind Seward's amazing array of community art and murals featured in her book. • Also in October, we partnered with the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program at SeaView Community Services for a Book Talk and Signing with Lizbeth Meredith,author of Pieces of Me:How I Rescued my Kidnapped Daughters, in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. Movie@2 • The Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance granted the Library Museum permission to show their 24 minute Iditarod National Historic Trail:A History movie which was released in late 2015. As agreed, donations were split between the Library Museum and the Iditarod Trail Alliance. This historic video was shown daily in the Community Room at 2pm, during our summer hours for a total of 111 showings with 2014 attendees. • Thank you to our local Seward Iditarod Trialblazers for their help in forming this partnership. Summer Reading Program • The 2016 Summer Reading Program featured the theme: On Your Mark,Get Set, READ! and began with a kickoff party in early June and culminated with a closing party in August. • A huge thank you to the Seward Community Library Association for providing funding and sponsoring this valuable program. According to the School Library Journal, "...students who take part in their local library's summer reading program SIGNIFICANTLY improve their reading skills." • Tim Morrow developed a fun kite making activity and Lauri Morrow helped him facilitate the Kite Making Workshop event. We thank Annemarie Weed for creating decorations for the Children's Room. • Four Junior Book Club events, led by junior volunteers, and several Family Movie Nights were also offered throughout the summer to accompany the reading program. • 116 Elementary& Preschool students registered, 35 finished the program • 27 Teen Reading Raffle participants • 364 entries (books read)for the Teen Reading Raffle • Aly Guernsey read the most books,with a total of 90 entries • Ailaina Armstrong was the Grand Prize Winner Community Book Club • Community Book Club takes place during the winter months. This fall the book club kicked off in October with a delicious brunch and discussion about the books the group enjoyed over summer. • The Creatures at the Absolute Bottom of the Sea, by Rosemary McGuire,was selected as in honor of Alaska Book Week. Ms. McGuire joined us via Skype at a Community Book Club meeting in November to talk about her book and writing experiences. • The next selection for the Community Book Club to be read for a January book discussion is the Sex Lives of Cannibals:Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific by J. Maarten Troost,which is a travelogue describing the two years he and his girlfriend spent living on the Tarawa atoll in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati. Story Time • Story Time is another winter program that returned this September in the Children's Room on Fridays at 10:30 AM for children under 5 and their care givers. We held 47 Story Time programs in 2016. Topics include moose, leaves,squirrels,jungles, and holidays and often include movement, activities and sometimes crafts. • Our Story Time friends become Museum Explorers once a month with a special Museum Story Time led by Annie Martin and Maddi McGraw. Topics included discovering what a museum is, what to do in a museum and are further being tied to local history with houses/homes and things that go. Lunch Bunch • The Lunch Bunch program for Homeschool Students kicked off on September 28th at 1:00 PM, and meets monthly on the last Wednesday of each month through May to discuss books recently read. • This program has developed into groups that meet simultaneously with parent participation for three reading levels so that all homeschool students may participate while visiting the library. Other Events& Programs • Aleta McLain provided a Getting Started with Genealogy session last January in which she shared her extensive experience and resources to help those working on their family trees. • Last winter, Community Game Night was held each Tuesday evening for adults and young adults that featured our new board game collection and light snacks. • Last winter,we held Saturday Matinee Movies for adults through April. First Saturday featured Hitchcock movies, Second Saturday was a Hit of the Decade selection,Third Saturday featured Viewer's Choice, and Fourth Saturday Funnies was reserved for comedies. In case of a fifth Saturday,we showed a selection from our Independent Film Movement Collection. • We also held Independent Film Nights last summer which featured movies from the Independent Film Movement and light refreshments for ages 18 and up. • In honor of World Hobbit Day, we celebrated Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthdays on September 17th with movies, crafts, and CAKE for our favorite hairy-footed,fictional friends! It was so popular,we planned a similar Star Wars event for December. • Music Play Time is held each Saturday, noon—4pm in the Children's Room for young children and their caregivers for an informal free play with musical instruments from the library collection. Staff • Director Kingsland was invited to participate in a project with The Mozilla Foundation,which was awarded a grant from the Institute of Museum &Library Services(IMLs)to launch an open source curriculum,training and tools for library staff to develop literacy skills and competencies needed to help patrons. The kick off meeting was held in Washington, DC in January, which was fully paid through the grant. • Director Kingsland attended the Alaska Library Association (AkLA)Conference in Fairbanks in February through a Continuing Education grant through the Alaska State Library,where she stepped away from the Advocacy Committee to chair the AkLA Public Libraries Roundtable. • Madeline McGraw joined our team last June, as the Curator of Collections and Exhibits. She has a BA in Public History with a minor in Pre-Modern History from Wittenberg University and Master's Degree in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Her collection management experience coupled with her dedication, energy and passion for small museums has made her a welcome addition to our small but mighty team. A Greet the Curator event provided our community and partner organizations to meet and welcome Ms. McGraw. • Presence Bissonette joined our team last July, as a Technician for the Library. Among her duties are the detail oriented cataloging and processing of new library material,and managing our loan programs and library technologies, as well as providing front desk services. She is in the process of completing the cataloging portion of the free online ABLE training program. We are also proud of her service to our country as a National Guard. • We welcome Anna Gibson as a part time Aide to our small but mighty team,with appreciation for her dependability,fast learning and energy! • We appreciate the dedication of the wonderful seasonal part-time employees that worked with us through the summer: Maureen Callahan, Inez John, Christina Pichotta, and Katrina Smith. Thank you! • Annie Martin participated in the Alaska State Library's Continuing Education program and has taken the following online courses at no cost to the City: Storytime Fundamentals: Adding Literacy Skills & Parental Involvement,Teen Services Fundamentals, Parent Engagement Workshop,and Effective Social Media Strategies for Your Library. • Director Kingsland was invited by the American Library Association International Relations Office to attend the International Federations of Libraries Association 2016 Congress in Columbus, Ohio, on August 13-19,through a Full Fellowship grant. Over 3,300 applied and 180 fellows were selected, representing over 70 countries. It was a great honor to represent Alaska at such a dynamic conference in which over 170 countries were represented. • Two Library Museum staff attended the Museums Alaska Conference from September 22-24 in Juneau. Madeline McGraw,Curator,appreciated the amazing opportunity to connect with other museum professionals from across Alaska, and came away with a lot of inspiration and new ideas. Annie Martin,Program Coordinator, said she attended a session on Arts Innovation and Engagement in museum programming, and is excited to explore news ways of incorporating the arts into Library& Museum Programs. • Director Kingsland attended the 23rd annual DirLead workshop for the directors of the larger libraries in Alaska in October in Girdwood which is funded through a grant through the Alaska State Library. It included a helpful and inspiring two-day presentation by John Huber on Lean Library Management. • In October,Annie Martin and Valarie Kingsland took a field trip to visit the Soldotna and Kenai Public Libraries to learn about how they conduct their Story Times and other programs as well as how they handle cataloging and shipping of items for the Joint Library Catalog. Ideas were immediately implemented to improve our operations and services. • Director Kingsland will once again serve on the Alaska Reads Selection Committee for the 2nd Alaska Reads program planned for 2018. • Our volunteers may not be staff, but we could not do all we do without them, from shelving material,to leading programs. We also thank the Resurrection Bay Historical Society and the Seward Community Library Association for all of their work, and we appreciate the dedication and hard work of our"Garden Fairies" for all they do for the Library Museum Garden. Valarie Kingsland, MLIS Library& Museum Director Seward Community Library& Museum vkingsland@cityofseward.net 907.224.4008 n MEMORANDUM CITY OF SEWARD Date: January 18, 2017 TO: Seward City Council From: Seward Historical Preservation Commission Chair, Linda Lasota Via: Seward Library and Museum Valarie Kingsland, Director Subject: Seward historical Preservation Commission Report (1 January 2016 — 31 December 2016) The SHPC was requested 10/26/2015 to provide annual reports to the City Council. Please accept this report for 2016 as an annual. By Council request 10/28/2016, 2017 will be a twice annual report. January • No Regular Scheduled meeting • Work Session January 20 —"Seward Historical Preservation Plan" February • Work Session Thursday February 4 —"Historical Preservation Plan" • Regularly Scheduled meeting February 17 + Work Session"Historical Preservation Plan" • Joint Work Session with City Council February 24"Yearly Priorities List" and "Goals" • Recording listed for regular meeting on city web site does not work March • Regularly Scheduled meeting March 16 • City Council approves Resolution 2016-019 to list the Eide-Stotko House on the Seward Register of Historic Places February 22, 2016 April • Work Session Saturday, April 16 —"Historical Preservation Plan + Priorities List" • Regularly Scheduled April 20 meeting + Work Session"Historical Preservation Plan" May • Regularly Scheduled meeting May 18 • Resolution 2016-001 requesting council to adopt the 2016 Commission Priorities List • Work Session Saturday, May 21 —"Historical Preservation Plan" June • Work Session Saturday, June 11 —"Historical Preservation Plan" • Work Session Wednesday June 15 —"Historical Preservation Plan" • No Regularly Scheduled meeting August • Regularly Scheduled August 17 meeting + Work Session"Historical Preservation Plan" • Commission voted to bestow 2016 Historic Preservation Awards to Heather McClain and Marc Swanson • Resolution 2016-002 Correcting the Misspelled Road Name from Chamberlain to Chamberlin Road • Work Session Saturday, August 20 —"Historical Preservation Plan"CANCELED no quorum September • Work Session Saturday, September 24—"Historical Preservation Plan and talking points for Joint Work Session with P&Z" October • Joint Work Session October 4 with Planning & Zoning Commission • Regularly Scheduled October 19 meeting - • No recording is listed for regular meeting on city web site November • Work Session Friday, November 4 with Judith Bittner"Discussion of CLG Grants, the Seward Historical Plan, Sesquicentennial Planning and the State Budget" • Regularly Scheduled November 9 meeting + Work Session "City Comprehensive Plan" • Commission approval of Annual Regular and Work Session schedule excludes Special Meetings and Additional Work Sessions See Commission Note below for dates • Commission approval of 2016 Proclamations/Resolution of Preservation Awards given in Aug. December • Work Session Saturday, December 10 Seward Historical Preservation Plan Commission Note: No minutes from Regular meetings were submitted to the commission during 2016 for approval. Minutes for the May, August, October and November 2016 meetings are on the January 18 2017 SHPC agenda. Missing minutes for February, March, April (April Minutes Commission Responsibility per City Clerk) 2016. Commission meeting recordings for the months of February, and October are missing from the City of Seward web site, those meetings were recorded. The Commission's goal remains to complete the revision of the 1996 Seward Historic Preservation Plan, into the 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Pml and submit it cooperao the tion from tlty he SHPC'l by May 2017. With staff and city resources,work and long hours by the Volunteer Commission, coo P we anticipate obtaining this goal. 2017 SHPC Schedule(not including additional Work Sessions and Special Meetings) January—WS Saturday 14th(SHPP) Regular Mtg+WS(SHPP)Wednesday 18th February—Regular Mtg +WS(SHPP)Wednesday 15th WS Saturday 18th(SHPP) March—Regular Mtg +WS(SHPP)Wednesday 22od May—Regular Mtg+WS Wednesday 17th September—Regular Mtg +WS Wednesday 20th November—Regular Mtg+WS Wednesday 15th April,June,August,October,and December—Staff may/may not be available July—Commission does not meet l0 Sponsored by: Seward Historical Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION,RECOMMENDING THAT THE 2016 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD BE BESTOWED TO MARC SWANSON AND HEATHER MCCLAIN WHEREAS, the City Council Ordinance No. 2011-001 established the Seward Historic Preservation Award in order to locally recognize each year an outstanding contribution made by dedicated individuals and/or organizations to preserve the tangible aspects of Seward's heritage;and WHEREAS,the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has chosen Marc Swanson and Heather McClain as the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award recipients; and WHEREAS, in 2016 Marc Swanson was chosen by the Governor's Office as the 2016 Alaska Studies Educator of the Year, earning recognition for developing curricula for the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area, and for his focus on the people, history, and culture of the area between Turnagain Arm and Resurrection Bay,an area rich in historical value is a perfect combination for a high-school curriculum in Alaska studies and his ongoing work, which includes a video series, a field trip guide, a resource guide and school curricula based on Alaska history found in census data, old photographs, and unique stories of historical consequence from incredible individuals and places; and WHEREAS, Heather McClain devoted time to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and Resurrection Bay Historical Society while working as the Seward Community Library & Museum Collections Coordinator to bring forth an understanding and education to the citizens and visitors of the Seward Community Library & Museum regarding local historic preservation and community history, and brought her curatorial and exhibit experience to assist inexperienced volunteers with training and understanding to become part of the team to assist with the museum collection,both in collections and with exhibits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. In appreciation of and recognition for his contributions to our community, the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area to Resurrection Bay and consideration,the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to present the 2016 Historic Preservation Award to Marc Swanson. Section 2. In appreciation of and recognition for her contributions to our community, in showcasing the Seward Community Library & Museum, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to present the 2016 Historic Preservation Award to Heather McClain rI CITY OF SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-003 Section 3. It is hereby recommended that the City Council list the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Awards to Marc Swanson and Heather McClain. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediat ly upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Pres rvation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 18th day of January,2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Linda Lasota, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) aM. M. M. M. M. a►M. ON �OA mwi a�wi 1rw �w Orli �wi �w ~w �w w a (/� ....A ��M.lct cc% .. .a 0 r.PROCLAMATION 174 gra T cit WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Award is presented annually to recognize il�vt ♦M. an individual or organization whose efforts and contributions help preserve the tangible Cr;T % a spects of Seward's history and heritage; and �M. 104 l'Or(it WHEREAS, in 2016 Marc Swanson was chosen by the Governor's Office as the 2016Alcst w: 4a Alaska Studies Educator of the Year, earning recognition for developing curricula for the twTW Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area; and 77ii���� Sowicit WHEREAS, Mr. Swanson's focus on the people, history, and culture of the area between ((//�y V% eTurnagain Arm and Resurrection Bay, an area rich in historical value is a perfect e Dist combination for a high-school curriculum in Alaska studies; and Cirg a►�M. a►w. 'W WHEREAS, this ongoing work includes a video series, a field trip guide, a resource data, oldphotographs, ri1 aw,� guide and school curricula based on Alaska history found in censusoral 4.1.4 and unique stories of historical consequence from incredible individuals and places; and ' a,M. a►w} . 47A WHEREAS, in appreciation of and recognition for his contributions to our community, Ww it ow. the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area to Resurrection Bay and a►M. DI!A consideration, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to present the 2016 4rtit Historic Preservation Award to: Om mow. 4'4t MARC SWANSON 404 Om W'WNOW, THEREFORE,I,Jean Bardarson, Mayor of the City of Seward,Alaska, do herby AMgt �w. congratulate Marc Swanson and thank him for his dedication and commitment to preserving &wW r( SI t Seward's history. a,M. 7s Dated this XX day of Month 2017 THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA qg Ar 44 $014 OA OA Jean Bardarson, Mayor ;y1(j� gels mow. Ust 4 T,,2 CA ores form or. *Arm aw. -4or. arm -4 -4 or. or. or. griiObi -4aw. aw. oft oft oft oft oft ar. air. 1►r. r?404AMO 04 a?. 0404oft oft oft M M M M M M M K M M M M M M M M M e e Dicst AAA 6114 O. at PROCLAMATION ~0 �` a►M. a" at at •_ WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Award is presented annually to recognize 0. an individual or organization whose efforts and contributions help preserve the tangible e," aspects of Seward's history and heritage; and � ~W WHEREAS, in appreciation for the time Heather McClain devoted to the Seward "~ pp �04 w Historic Preservation Commission,Resurrection Bay Historical Society while working as the aw's W Seward Community Library &Museum Collections Coordinator; and � M. ar. t((t WHEREAS, in recognition for the efforts to bring forth an understanding and education Wt0 a►M. to the citizens and visitors of the Seward Community Library & Museum regarding local airs. O t ...wok preservation and community history; ands a►M. 04 aWHEREAS, working with multiple volunteers,Ms.McClain, brought her curatorial and DolcS �M. exhibit experience to assist inexperienced volunteers with training and understanding to fir4 t become part of the team to assist with the museum collection, both in collections and with Ii ,ra exhibits; and Oh a04 WHEREAS, in appreciation of and recognition for her contributions to our community, ik Nlrq in showcasing the Seward Community Library&Museum, the Seward Historic Preservation a Commission is pleased to present the 2016 Historic Preservation Award to: oft ata HEATHER MCCLAIN oft akir4 gtW NOW, THEREFORE,I,Jean Bardarson, Mayor of the City of Seward,Alaska, do herby le congratulate Marc Swanson and thank him for his dedication and commitment to preserving l eill 414 Seward's history. Wt .rn�`4 gt Dated this)0(day of Month 2017 THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA WtW a?. I" gt gt oft oft a Jean Bardarson, Mayor 04 04 0 A04 AA gt 04 a►r4 04 04 �►r. 04 04 04 oft 04 04 'f�ai4 oft aift oft aift of. of. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume, Page May 18, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The May 18, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:35 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 presiding, and Wolfgang Kurtz Wadeen Hepworth Laura Erickson comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Absent—French, Woelkers, Roach SPECIAL REPORTS City Administration Report: Library Museum Director Valarie Kingsland gave her report electronically. Kingsland also stated that the Library & Museum's summer hours were now in place, and that the museum hours would not be affected during the hiring of a new curator. Kingsland stated that in August, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS) would be holding a Founder's Day celebration rather than a meeting, and believed that the date would be August 28, 2016. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: Linda Lasota attended the Kenai Peninsula Historical Association Semi-Annual Meeting on May 7, 2016. Willard Dunham would be the lead for RBHS in the"150 Years: Kenai Peninsula History Conference" on April 21-22, 2017. The Cable House was placed on the Seward Historic Register, and there was possibly another property that would be going on the Historic Register in the future as well. Lasota is working with Donna Glenz from Community Development on Fall Joint Work Session. She believed that it would be in September, after the August Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Lasota also wanted to clarify that "Waves over Seward" would be showing at 11:30 a.m. daily at the Kenai Fjords Visitor Center. Chair Lasota mentioned that there was a RBHS meeting on May 26, 2016, and that it would be the last meeting until September. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Update: No report given. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update: No report given. IC City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 18, 2016 Volume, Page Iditarod Trail Blazers Update: Commissioner Hepworth stated that the Trail Blazers meet on the third Monday of every month. This meeting schedule changes in February and March because of Dan Seavey's schedule. At their last meeting, the Trail Blazers decided to hold a ceremony for the official installation of the Wada statue on August 23, 2016. Hepworth also stated that the Alaska Railroad said that they would not put an image of the historical Iditarod Trail on a locomotive, and at this time they did not wish to change the name from the Coastal Trail to the Iditarod Trail. Alaska Nellie Materials Update: Commissioner Hepworth stated that on May 16, 2016, she spent the afternoon with the owner of Alaska Nellie's property walking the property and discussed his plans for saving certain buildings. Hepworth stated that she had plans to meet with Warren Albertson of Avalanche Enterprises at the property, and asked the other commissioners if they would be interested in joining her. No action taken. Hepworth stated that the log cabin, railroad car,Nellie's house, and one other building would be kept intact. Mapping Project- Historical Properties: Commissioner Kurtz stated that he was not able to develop anything due to his schedule, but that as of May 17t his schedule would be more open. Lasota asked if the mapping project would continue through the summer. Kurtz stated that it would, and that the project should stay on the agenda. Erickson asked how the camera would work with the map, and Kurtz stated that it would depend on the type of Smartphone that was being used. Kurtz stated that he acquired sewardhistory.com and sewardhistory.org, and was hoping to link the QR codes to one of these URLs. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda No consent agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report on Any Contact from Seward Parks and Recreation Department Regarding Evaluating Historic Value of Parts of Two Lakes and Forest Acres. Lasota stated that she spoke with Karin Sturdy, who said that the senior housing project in the Fort Raymond subdivision was approved for rezoning of 1.7 acres, no building plans had been submitted, and the start date was unknown at this time, but that anything of historical value on the property could possibly be removed through the City Manager's office. According to Sturdy, currently any possible historical objects on Two Lakes would be taken to the dump if anyone was injured on them or if they were in the way. Sturdy contacted the State Historical City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 18, 2016 Volume, Page Preservation Officer(SHPO) in regards to a survey, and was told that they would be putting Two Lakes, Parks and Rec,and the Fort Raymond subdivision on their survey list. Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. Lasota stated that she was working with Donna Glenz from Community Development along with Dwayne Atwood to put together information on Section 106 for future discussion. Kurtz asked about mapping parcels, and Lasota answered that she had not asked about this, but that it may be a good idea concerning properties within the city limits. NEW BUSINESS Discuss, review and vote on draft letters prepared by Commissioners regarding the following four topics: SHPO regarding assistance surveying historic value of properties in Seward; SHPO assistance surveying outer coastal area; U.S. Army Corp of Engineers report on repairs to the Lowell Creek Division Tunnel; and DOT Section 106 letter received by SHPC. Motion (Kurtz/Hepworth) Changes and Corrections to Letters on Pages 3-8 of Packet 1. On page 4 of the packet, at point number 1, strike the first sentence and the word"However" from the second sentence, and begin the sentence at"The potential..." 2. On page 5,at item (a), strike the word"improved" and correct the spelling of the word "interpretive". 3. On page 5,add dash after"City of Seward"and add"City Council". Also add carbon copy (CC)to City of Seward—City Manager underneath CC to City Clerk. 4. On page 6, strike the words "almost glib" from the second paragraph. 5. On page 7, add"blanket"before the word"finding" and change the word"uncover"to "discovery". 6. On page 7, add third recommendation to list that contains points 2 and 2a(corrected) from page 4 and page 5. 7. On page 8, add CC to City of Seward—City Manager to CC list. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Erickson/Hepworth) Correct Grammar to Letters on Pages 4,5, and 7 of Packet Correct the grammar on the first sentence of paragraph 5 on page 4 from "To" to "to". On pages 5 and 7, add the date as May 18, 2016 and add "unanimous vote" rather than actual number of votes. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Hepworth/Erickson) Motion to Approve Both Letters City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 18, 2016 Volume, Page Motion Passed Unanimous Review, Discuss and Approve SHPC 2016 Priorities List Motion (Kurtz/Hepworth) Addition to SHPC 2016 Priorities List Add sentence "Continue to engage family/owners of Alaska Nellie's home site to develop, uncover, and otherwise seek to preserve related historical resources." to end of the SHPC Priorities section Historic Structures and Sites, page 9 of the packet. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Hepworth/Kurtz) Approve SHPC 2016 Priorities List Lasota clarified that she specified high and ongoing priorities through a code within the SHPC Priorities List. Priorities marked(1)are High Priority, while priorities marked (2) are Ongoing. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2016-001, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward,Alaska,Requesting Council Adopt the 2016 Commission Priorities. Motion(Erickson/Hepworth) Approve Resolution 2016-001 Kingsland stated that she would draft this into a resolution for the City Council meeting of June 2016. Motion Passed Unanimous Nominations for Seward Historic Preservation Award 2016 Motion(Kurtz/Erickson) Approve Advertisement with Corrected Website Address to be Published in Local Media Lasota clarified that the local media included the Seward City News, Phoenix Log, and Seward Journal. Motion Passed Unanimous Confirm Saturday May 21,2016 Work Session Start Time Changed from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. The May 21, 2016 work session was confirmed as starting at 9 a.m., and there would be no change to the June 11, 2016 or June 15, 2016 work session start times. to City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume,Page May 18, 2016 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Hepworth asked about continuing the First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture series. Lasota replied that as they were mentioned in the SHPC Priorities list, they should be able to continue. Kingsland stated that there were copies of the lectures for checkout in the library,but she was not sure where the originals were kept and thus took the copies off of their shelf for safekeeping. Lasota replied that the originals were kept in the library, and Kingsland stated that she would look for the digital files. Kingsland stated that she would not be available to staff another SHPC meeting until September. Lasota replied that if the September work session was to be joint with Planning and Zoning, then there would need to be an August regular SHPC meeting as well. COMMISSION COMMENTS Erickson thanked the administration. Hepworth had no comments. Kurtz had no comments. Lasota had no comments. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. The minutes of this meeting consist of a clear recording that a quorum was present. Minutes were prepared by Madeline McGraw but was not present at the meeting. Linda Lasota,Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) ,r City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page CALL TO ORDER The August 17, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner French led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Wolfgang Kurtz Fred Woelkers Wadeen Hepworth Laura Erickson comprising a quorum of the Commission. SPECIAL REPORTS—None City Administration Report: No report given. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: Chair Lasota stated that the Founder's Day Celebration, hosted by the Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS), was scheduled for August 28, 2016, to be held in the Seward Community Library and Museum's community room from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Seward Flag Award was scheduled for 2 p.m. on that day, the Museum would be offering free admission, and at 4:30 p.m. a guided historical Iditarod Trail walk was scheduled to start in front of the Alaska Sealife Center. This celebration was in remembrance of Seward's 113th anniversary. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Update: Hepworth stated that she spoke with Assistant City Manager Ron Long, and according to him the situation was still unclear, but that some funds had been set aside in the State Legislature for the Jesse Lee Home. Kurtz stated that only $1 million was still set aside for the Jesse Lee Home. Lasota asked who had asked for these funds to be saved, and Kurtz clarified that it had been the City of Seward. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update: French stated that he had nothing to add beyond what was already announced by Chair Lasota concerning the Founder's Day Celebration. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update: Hepworth stated that the Trail Blazers did not have a meeting in August, but they would have one in September. The Wada statue dedication would be held on Friday, September 23, 2016. French added that this date was chosen because it would allow the Japanese delegation to be present. Hepworth submitted as a laydown the Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance newsletter for August 2016, stating that they were planning to hold the World Trails Conference October 14-17, 2016. She also pointed out that $100,000 had been made available by the Alaska Historical Commission for matching grants concerning the 150 year anniversary of the Alaska Treaty of Cession. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page Alaska Nellie Materials Update: Hepworth stated that Warren Albertson was awarded the job of cleaning up the Alaska Nellie property, and that he was now well into the project. Hepworth also stated that the owners of the Alaska Nellie property have set up a GoFundMe online donation page that had raised roughly $600 so far. According to Hepworth these funds would be used for cleanup expenses. Hepworth submitted a laydown explaining the project. In response to Kurtz, Hepworth clarified that this material could be found on the Alaska Nellie GoFundMe page. Erickson asked how the page was being advertised, and Hepworth stated that the owners would like help in that respect. Hepworth passed photos around to the other commissioners showing the current state of the Alaska Nellie property. She stated that she received the photos from the property owner, and would be happy to forward them to the commissioners. Kurtz stated that he would be able to take more current photos in the near future. Mapping Project-Historical Properties: No report given. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda No consent agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report on Any Contact from Seward Parks and Recreation Department Regarding Evaluating Historic Value of Parts of Two Lakes and Forest Acres. No updated report given. Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. No updated report given. Review Nominations and Vote on the Recipient for the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award. Motion (Hepworth/Kurtz) Allow the Commission to vote for and bestow multiple awards Motion Passed Unanimous City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Nominate Marc Swanson for 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award Kurtz formally nominated Marc Swanson for the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award. Vote taken by written ballot. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Hepworth/French) Nominate Heather McClain for 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award Hepworth formally nominated Heather McClain for the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award. Vote taken by written ballot. Motion Passed Unanimous NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2016-002, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Correcting the Misspelled Road Name from Chamberlain to Chamberlin Road. Hepworth stated that Donna Glenz wanted to send her thanks to the Commission for putting forward this resolution, because the issue was very important to her. Motion (French/Kurtz) Approve Resolution 2016-002 Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss the Commission's role in the disposition of Parks and Recreation warehouse building located at 702 Aspen Lane,KPB Parcel 145029. French stated that the warehouse, or at least its exterior, has not been renovated in recent years, and could be eligible for National Historic Registry listing and possible federal loans, although it had not been evaluated. According to French the entire Fort Raymond tract would be changing rapidly in the future, and the Commission would need to act quickly if these buildings were to be utilized for possible historical purposes. Kurtz asked if there were plans for this building. French stated that there were discussions, and that the warehouse was planned to be torn down and replaced with a new Parks and Recreation warehouse. French said that his preference would be for the existing warehouse to be kept standing and at least partially used as an interpretive center for the public, and a new warehouse built on another area of the tract. French stated that it may be lucky that there were no more concrete plans for the building at the moment, but that there would be in the future, and that the Commission needed to be involved in these. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 volume, Page Hepworth asked where the Commission should start. French stated that involving the City Manager or Assistant City Manager, or possibly Karin Sturdy, would be a good place to start. French stated that this was the Commission's first opportunity to discuss the warehouse, and the Commission should decide if they would like to create a specific proposal for the warehouse, or a specific proposal for preserving and communicating the historic activities in Seward during World War II. French proposed that the Commission request specific information on the site and plans for the site from City Administration, and then put forward potential proposals for the site. Hepworth proposed speaking to the Planning and Zoning Commission about the site, but Lasota stated that the Commission would not be the best source of information, but rather City Management. Erickson agreed that contacting City Administration would be a good first step. Lasota clarified that the property was on the Seward Historical Site Inventory List and was actively being used by Parks and Recreation. Woelkers asked if the warehouse was the last structure left of Fort Raymond. French stated that the Inventory List contained two other buildings that were associated with Fort Raymond, but that the list may be outdated. Lasota stated that Kurtz would contact City Administration, and French stated that he would contact Karin Sturdy. Lasota stated that this item should be moved to Unfinished Business for the next meeting. Discuss signing up the Commission to receive updates and alerts for the Railport Development Project. Hepworth stated that she spoke to the Assistant City Manager about the current status of this project, and he said that the freight dock was to be extended, and the passenger dock was to be replaced. Hepworth said that she would ask for more information from the railroad on the project as well. Review and confirm the Commission's meeting and work session schedule for the remainder of the year. Lasota stated that this was added to New Business because there was no scheduled meeting for September, but that the Planning and Zoning Commission was interested in a joint work session on October 4, 2016 at 6 p.m. Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Confirm joint Planning and Zoning and Historic Preservation Commission work session on October 4,2016, at 6 p.m. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) City Council Resolution 2016-049 from August 8, 2016 approving 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Priorities Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to the U.S. Department of the Army Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to Eric Hilsinger from Alaska Department of Transportation COMMISSION COMMENTS Kurtz asked if anyone had been observing the construction of the senior housing, in case there had been any archaeological items unearthed. Kurtz also asked about the staffing at the Seward Community Library and Museum. He also said that retail QR code maps had been put up, and that they work. He would be working on an historical version demonstration for the next Historical Preservation Commission meeting. Hepworth stated that she spoke to Donna Glenz concerning the senior housing, and that there would be 5 units, and that there may be space for 4 or 5 more units, but that it would depend on funding. She also stated that it would be nice to see the communication on this project, as well as the Seward City Manager Reports. Hepworth also stated that she had recently visited Sutton, Alaska, and that she was impressed with their historical displays. Woelkers stated in the future he would like to have more information on the Tustumena. French, in response to Kurtz, stated that anything of historical importance that was found during the construction of the senior housing should be being reported. He also stated that, in regards to 106 and Historic Registration, to be on the National Registry, the building needed to have historic relevance or architectural relevance. Erickson had no comments. Lasota, in response to Kurtz, stated that it was her understanding that Madeline McGraw was still in training as Staff for the Commission, and that the Library and Museum was now fully staffed. Lasota also mentioned that she was glad that the Historic Preservation Plan was nearly finished. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page The minutes of this meeting consist of a clear recording that a quorum was present. Minutes were prepared by Madeline McGraw but was not present at the meeting. Linda Lasota,Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume,Page CALL TO ORDER The October 19, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Hepworth led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Wolfgang Kurtz Wadeen Hepworth comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator Absent-Woelkers. Laura Erickson was present via phone. SPECIAL REPORTS City Administration Report: Director Kingsland introduced the Commission to Madeline McGraw, its newest Staff. Kingsland also thanked Jackie Wilde for attending the meeting, and thanked Wilde and Johanna Kinney for their help in assisting the Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC). Kingsland then stated that, as per emails between herself and Acting City Clerk Brenda Ballou, which were included in the packet for this meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission would need to prepare one annual report to City Council for 2016. Kingsland also stated that the Commission needed to prepare an annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Report; Chair Lasota asserted that she had already begun preparing the Report. Kingsland also included information concerning the Certified Local Government webpages, as well as what she had submitted for the Seward CLG webpage, along with information about the State Historic Plan, which was currently being updated. Kingsland also stated that State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner would be in Seward from November 3 to November 6, 2016, if the Commission was interested in meeting with her for a work session. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: Chair Lasota had no report. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Update: No update. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update: Commissioner French stated that there was a new Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS) newsletter available, as well as a meeting scheduled for October 27, 2016. According to French, a presentation planned by Maureen Callahan for that meeting would be of interest to the Commission. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume, Page Iditarod Trail Blazers Update: Commissioner Hepworth included the October 2016 Iditarod Historic Trails Alliance newsletter as a laydown. Alaska Nellie Materials Update: Commissioner Kurtz stated that he had driven past the Alaska Nellie property, and that it had been cleaned up recently. Mapping Project- Historical Properties: No update. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda No consent agenda. Motion Passed By Consent PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report on Any Contact from Seward Parks and Recreation Department Regarding Evaluating Historic Value of Parts of Two Lakes and Forest Acres. Chair Lasota asked Director Kingsland whether there had been any communication from Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy to the Commission on this subject. Director Kingsland stated that she would look into it. Commissioner French stated that he would hold his discussion of this topic and associated laydown for Item 9A under New Business. Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. Chair Lasota asked whether this question F4 of the Annual Certified Local Government Report, page 14 of the packet, would be considered as participating in this. Executive Liaison Jackie Wilde stated that she would check on this, and let Director Kingsland know her answer, who would then inform the Commission. Discuss,Draft and approve 2016 SHPC Award proclamation. Moved to New Business on November Historic Preservation Commission agenda. NEW BUSINESS City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume, Page Discuss the Commission's role in the disposition of Parks and Recreation warehouse building located at 702 Aspen Lane, KPB Parcel 145029. Motion (French/Kurtz) Change "Disposition of' to "Possible preservation of Motion Passed Unanimous Commissioner French provided laydown information and discussion on this topic. French also stated that he would need the guidance of the Commission to draft a more specific proposal for this topic, but was interested in taking a broader view of preserving the remains of Fort Raymond. Discuss signing up the Commission to receive updates and alerts for the Railport Development Project. Chair Lasota stated that she had received confirmation from Administration that the Commission was signed up to receive Railport Development alerts. Lasota also stated that she attended the Railport meeting, and had heard that it would take the project a year to receive permits and then it would be seven years until the railway dock would be disturbed. Lasota was told by the director of the project that it would disturb cruise ships for roughly 1.5 years. Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) building on Sixth Avenue. As Commissioner Woelkers was absent,this item was moved to the next meeting. Discuss and set dates for work sessions through January 2017. Motion (Kurtz/French) Move November 16,2016 meeting to November 9,2016,move November 16, 2016 work session to November 4,2016. Motion Passed Unanimous The Commission set the November 4, 2016 work session topic of"Discussion of CLG Grants, the Comprehensive Plan, Sesquicentennial Planning, and the State Budget with Judith Bittner", the November 9, 2016 work session topic of"Review the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan", the December 10, 2016 work session topic of"Historic Preservation Plan", the January 14, 2017 work session topic of"Historic Preservation Plan", and the February 18, 2017 work session topic of"Historic Preservation Plan". Discuss, review, and vote on an annual schedule for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Director Kingsland stated that she proposed this schedule because it was difficult to administer meetings every month, and that this schedule was approved by City Manager Jim Hunt. Chair Lasota was concerned that this schedule did not allow any room for the addition of New City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume, Page Business. Kingsland clarified that the items included were a suggested outline, and was meant to be flexible. This item was moved to Unfinished Business on November Historic Preservation Commission agenda. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to the U.S. Department of the Army. Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to Eric Hilsinger from Alaska Department of Transportation. COMMISSION COMMENTS Director Kingsland thanked the Commission for being so receptive to the schedule that she had proposed. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m. The minutes of this meeting consist of a clear recording that a quorum was present. Madeline McGraw,Curator Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 volume,Page CALL TO ORDER The November 9, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:37 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 presiding, and John French Wolfgang Kurtz Laura Erickson Fred Woelkers comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator Absent-Hepworth SPECIAL REPORTS City Administration Report: Director Kingsland reminded the Commission that the Seward Community Library and Museum would be holding its annual Open House on November 12, 2016, from 1 pm to 4pm. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: No report. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Report: No report. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Report: No report. Chair Lasota stated that there would be a Resurrection Bay Historical Society meeting on November 17, 2016, at 7pm at the Seward Community Library and Museum. Iditarod Trail Blazers Report: No report. Alaska Nellie Materials Report: No report. Mapping Project-Historical Properties Report: No report. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume, Page It was noted that under Unfinished Business item 8C, "December 11th" was a typo and should read "December 10th". Resolution 2016-003, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Recommending that the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award be Bestowed to Marc Swanson and Heather McClain was added to the agenda during the meeting. Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda No consent agenda. Motion Passed By Consent PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report on Any Contact from Seward Parks and Recreation Department Regarding Evaluating Historic Value of Parts of Two Lakes and Forest Acres. Postponed to next agenda. Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. The Commission discussed ways in which to create general policy for things that fall outside of the geographic area of responsibility but that were still part of Seward's history. Director Kingsland asked for clarification on what the Historic Preservation Commission's area of responsibility included, and Chair Lasota stated that the geographic area of responsibility includes the area from Barwell Island to the Alaska Nellie property, and more specifically the Seward community historical area. This item would be kept as Unfinished Business on the next agenda. Approve Upcoming Work Sessions: December 10, 2016 10am City Council Chambers (SHPC Historic Plan); January 14, 2017 10am City Council Chambers (SHPC Historic Plan); February 18,2017 10am City Council Chambers (SHPC Historic Plan). Chair Lasota stated that she had requested that this be added to the agenda for informational purposes. Commissioner French asked that the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan be added as a topic to the December 10, 2016 work session. NEW BUSINESS Discuss,Draft and Approve 2016 SHPC Award Proclamations. Motion (Kurtz/French) Changes to and approval of Proclamation regarding Marc Swanson '1i City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume, Page The Commission decided to change "...and marvelous stories from incredible Alaska individuals..." to "...and unique stories of historical consequence about individuals and places...". The Commission also decided to change "the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is please..."to "the Seward City Council is pleased...". Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (French/Woelkers) Changes to and approval of Proclamation regarding Heather McClain The Commission decided to change "Sward" to "Seward" and "Resurrection Bay Historic Society" to "Resurrection Bay Historical Society". The Commission also decided to change "Seward, Alaska Museum" and "Seward Library-Museum" to "Seward Community Library and Museum. The Commission also decided to change "the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is please..." to "the Seward City Council is pleased...". The Commission also decided to change "...do hereby congratulate Marc Swanson and thank him for his dedication and commitment..." to "...do hereby congratulate Heather McClain and thank her for her dedication and commitment...". Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2016-003, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Recommending that the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award be Bestowed to Marc Swanson and Heather McClain. Motion (French/Kurtz) Approve Resolution 2016-003 Motion Passed Unanimous Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) Building on Sixth Avenue. Moved to Unfinished Business on next agenda. Commissioners French and Woelkers will draft a letter to the Alaska Department of Transportation requesting further information for the next Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting. Discuss and Approve an Annual Schedule for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Motion (Kurtz/French) Discuss annual schedule Motion Passed Unanimous Director Kingsland stated that the Commission could decide what they would like on the agendas of the six meetings per year that she would be able to administer. Chair Lasota stated that the schedule put forward by Director Kingsland was in two parts, the meeting dates and the layout of work for those meetings. City of Seward Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume, Page Motion (Erickson/Woelkers) Approve 2017 SHPC meeting dates of January 18,February 15, March 15,May 17, September 20, and November 15 Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (French/Erickson) Change SHPC meeting date from March 15,2017 to March 22,2017 Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss,Draft and approve Annual Certified Local Government(CLG) Report. Chair Lasota would draft the 2015 CLG Report and submit it to Administration. Discuss When and Who Will Give Biannual Reports to the City Council from the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Lasota clarified that the next report would be due in January 2017, and Commissioner Kurtz volunteered to give this report. Chair Lasota stated that she would do the Annual Review in January. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) COMMISSION COMMENTS Director Kingsland thanked the Commission for listening to staffing concerns, and requested that the Commission refer all questions and concerns to Administration and Staff before contacting the City Clerk's office. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Madeline McGraw,Curator Linda Lasota,Chair 7? City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 9, 2016 Volume, Page ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) ,7 ¢ S I IJ i HUGH AND IRIS DARLING P.O. BOX 149 SI WARD, ALASKA 99664 NOVEMBER 15, 20 Hon. Peter Micciche Senator of Alaska 145 Main Street, Loop#226 Kenai,AK 996611 Re: Seward Lot on southeast corner of 4th and Washington- old Arcade Bldg. Dear Senator Micciche: It was a real pleasure running into you in Girdwood recently. We discussed you being on the Board of Directors of the Alaska Sealife Center and discussed the above property with you It is my understanding the Sealife Center is actively pursuing a sale of this property. 1 have respectively asked them to PLEASE write into the sales offer to sell, verbage that will protect the historical aspect of downtown Seward. History is one of the very important assets we have in that our Real Alaskan Town is one of the few towns in the State that has retained its historical integrity. Ido also have a personal interest, as well as my longtime concern for Seward, as this property is within '4 block of my property, the Brown and Hawkins property, which is one of the nation's treasures and is on the National Register of Historic Properties. A more modern structure located there, of glass and steel, will affect the historic integrity of my building as well as the historic integrity of the wonderful town of Seward. There are several designated historic properties in Seward, and the preserved historic town of 4th Avenue is one of the big draws for tourists from around the world. So, any help you can give to assure the many year around Seward residents that the downtown of the City they love will not be ruined will be appreciated. Once the historic aspect has been destroyed it is gone forever. Sincerely, Iris A. Darling Cc: Ms.Judy Bittner, Seward Historic Commissionvand Resurrection Bay Historic Society _� „�-Cry. ✓=� �—d�+— � �L`"� d'iL-"' U t--67-1--/L- 01‘ Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2016 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION 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 met to discuss and revise the 2016 Priority List at the February 24, 2016 joint work session; and NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The 2016 Priorities for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval. Section 2. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2016 Priorities List is as follows: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning- At least once a year, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission(1) • Historic Preservation Web Presence - Continual updating and work on website to reflect Seward's Historical Resources (2) • National Historic Preservation Month- Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to year(1) a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month • Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award (1) a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Announce to the public the nominations the commission believes deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations should be received by April. c. Update City plaque as appropriate in timely manner. • Local Historic Plants and Tree(2) a. Inventory of Local Historic Plants and Trees b. Request Nominations from the Public. • The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series-(2) a. Bi-yearly work session to brainstorm program ideas • Cemetery Information Project (2) a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website and Past Perfect Database. • Purchase of Alaska 150`h 2017 Anniversary (1) a. Promote and assist in community coordination activities for the celebration of the purchase of Alaska 150th Anniversary in 2017. Direct coordination with but is not limited; City of Seward, Resurrection Bay Historic Society, Kenai Fjords National Park, Pioneers of Alaska, City of Seward Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Coast Guard, Trail Blazers', Alaska State Parks, Seward American Legion, Moose Pass Sportsmen Club, PSTA Site Council, local religious organizations, Rotary, businesses, society clubs and other local interested parties. Historic Structures & Sites (1) • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate structures, site's and vessels to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Historical Jesse Lee Home Project • The Commission continues to support Historical Hoben Park's restoration and is willing to assist with planting the planters. • Continue to engage family/owners of Alaska Nellie's home site to develop, uncover 7-► CITY OF SEW ARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 and otherwise seek to preserve related historical resources. Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan- (1) Current plan is in review, rewrite and update status. a. Promote economic incentives; historical preservation and education; enhance understanding of economic heritage tourism. Other Commission Tasks • *Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. (1) • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (1) • Set priorities for CLG grant applications. (1) a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications • Participate in the review of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan. (1) * Required by City Code May 18,2016 Code (1)HIGH PRIORITY (2)ONGOING Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska, this 8thdayof August 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA i an Bardarson, Mayor -2 CITY OF SEW ARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 AYES: Casagranda,Keil, Altennatt,McClure,Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Butts,Squires ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: /111,0/ Brenda Ballou, !�C Acting City Clerk ggg OF S�'W •.• •t f„1747,x•, .q 4, (City so .e'cp °R4j••O F • . SEAL `•• • : #•.455,4:4e • � 1111.:i•'�g �`P to- o0 2017 Historic Preservation Award Nominations for local historic preservation efforts accepted now! This annual award recognizes local preservation efforts and encourages community understanding and appreciation of Seward's history. For over 100 years, many Seward citizens have enriched our sense of place and community. Without the hard work and civic pride of those that came before us, Seward would not be the exemplary city it is today. Do you know an individual or organization that deserves special recognition for their work in preserving Seward history? Then nominate them for the Historic Preservation Award! • Nominations must be submitted by . • Forms are available on the city website at http://www.cityofseward.us/index.aspx?nid=863), at the Library front desk, and at the City Clerk's office. Brought to you by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. 2017 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nomination forms must be received at the Seward Community Library& Museum or City Clerk's Office by: Due Date: Person you are nominating for this award: (print name; self-nominations are acceptable) Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the nominee's contributions. (or use the back of this form) ❑ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. ❑ Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. ❑ Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. ❑ Publications about the history of the community of Seward. ❑ Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. ❑ Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. • Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. ❑ Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nominee's Signature of Consent (verbal) Date: Nominee's Address: Phone: Submitted by: Contact Phone: For more information, contact:Valarie Kingsland, Seward Historic Preservation Commission Administrator 907-224-4082 or vkingsland@cityofseward.net Madeline McGraw From: Johanna Kinney Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 1:48 PM To: Fred Woelkers;John French (PESA@gci.net); Laura Erickson; Linda Lasota; Wadeen Hepworth (wlh@hepworthagency.com); Wolfgang Kurtz Cc: Jean Bardarson; Valarie Kingsland; Madeline McGraw;Jackie Wilde; Brenda Ballou Subject: USDA Programmatic Agreement Attachments: USDA Programmatic Agreement.pdf Dear Historic Preservation Commissioners, The Mayor thought you may like to provide some input on this Programmatic Agreement. See attachment and the link is also pasted below for you. If it is something you are interested in, I recommend having staff put it on your Jan. 18th agenda (which they will be submitting to me for publication no later than January 10). https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r10/home/?cid=FSEPRD517765 Have a nice weekend, Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk, City of Seward Post Office Box 167 Seward, Alaska 99664 p: 907.224.4045 e: clerkna,cityofseward.net f: 907.224.4038 w: www.cityofseward.us USDA United States Forest Alaska Region P.O.Box 21628 ,1.g' Department of Service Juneau,AK 99802-1628 MEM Agriculture File Code: 2360 Date: December 21, 2016 The Honorable Jean Bardarson Mayor of Seward 410 Adams Street Seward, AK 99664 Dear Mayor Bardarson: I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to review and provide comments on the enclosed DRAFT Programmatic Agreement among the USDA Forest Service, Alaska Region, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding Heritage Program Management on National Forests in the State of Alaska Version 4. The goal of the Programmatic Agreement is to provide more efficient and effective procedures for complying with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. More information and a comment spreadsheet template is available at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/AKHeritagePA. Please submit your comments to Ken Hicks no later than February 6, 2017. For more information please contact Ken Hicks, Alaska Region Heritage Program Leader at khicks(ii ts.ted.us or call her at 907-586-7859. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, tit(a/ --JiY BETH G. PENDLETON Regional Forester cc: James King, John Kinsner,Theresa Thibault Caring for the Land and Serving People Pruned on Recycled Pcpa 42 TO: Donna Glenz, City of Seward Community Development Patrick Cotter, RDC Engineers FROM: Seward Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Laura Erickson, John French, Wadeen Hepworth, Wolfgang Kurtz, Linda Lasota, and Fred Woelkers RE: Suggested corrections/revisions/ additions to the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Date: December 10, 2016 Reference: Work Session notes of corrections/suggestions and additional remarks for Seward Comp Plan from Work Sessions of Nov 9, 2016 & Dec 10, 2016 2020 Seward Comprehensive Plan, Vol. I 3.1 Economic Development (Current page 6) 1.3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SEWARD 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Goal: Strengthen and diversify the economy of Seward by working with the private sector and other governmental units. 11 Completion of construction of the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) Completion of Small Boat Harbor Renovation Project • Completion of Army and Air Force military recreation camp enhancement projects ❑ Pavement of harbor parking lots ❑ Development of the northeast boat launch ramp and parking lot ❑ Construction of a new cargo dock by Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) ❑ Construction of a new Seward depot by ARRC ❑ Development of the Qutekcak Shellfish Hatchery ❑ Continued development of the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Add bullet point * Development of Heritage Tourism and other historic heritage opportunities LAND USE (Current page 6-7) Goal: Maintain Seward's Land Use Plan as the primary local tool to ensure quality community land use arrangements, growth, and development to the year 2010. ❑ Creation of an Urban Residential District to allow mixed residential development close to commercial uses and employment Development of lodging (bed and breakfast) regulations that ensure facilities are operated in conformance with local life safety codes with minimum impact on adjacent residential uses Adoption of the Community Cemeteries Management Plan Adoption of SMIC Development Plan h ❑Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan ❑Adoption of the Small Boat Harbor Management Plan 0 Adoption of the Municipal Lands Management Plan ❑Adoption of Floodplain Management Ordinance * Development and Adoption of a Historic District * Adoption of the Seward Historic Preservation Plan — 2017 Parks and Recreation (current page 8) ❑Completion of a pavilion and improvements to Two Lakes Park 0 Construction of a pathway from the elementary school to the ball fields 0 Continued efforts to refurbish the Seward Community Cemetery ❑ Relocation of the Teen & Youth Center to the Community Center Building ❑ Construction of Citizen's Field ball field 0 Acquisition of land and development of Gateway Park on Dora Way ❑ Development of the BMX bicycle track on city land adjacent to the Forest Acres Campground Continued development of Waterfront Park: extension of waterfront pathway to the harbor; installation of interpretive signs; American Disability Act (ADA)-accessible restrooms and camp sites; full-service water and electric utility hook-ups; picnic tables/fire pits/parking barriers, tent camping improvements; construction of a skate park, volleyball court, and horseshoe pit; and installation of a new RV sewer dump station O +tiation-ef Hoben Park refurbishment continual yearly beautification ❑ • .. - - . .. • - - • - • - - - - •• - • - _•• - - - - - - - • - __ • - _ _ . • • • - - - _ e - _ _ - - Continue yearly beautification of Kawabe Park 2.2 COMMUNITY VALUES (current page 10) The values of a community reflect and drive the quality of its life. This quality is also impacted by such factors as: _geographic; =a cultural, and historic features that are unique to a community _the type and quantity of human activities in the area as shown by economic indicators, vital statistics and population data, education and health statistics, and other data _ the opinions and experiences that the community collectively embodies. In order to maintain or improve the overall quality of life, these underlying community values must be known and respected. The following are key community values identified by the citizens of Seward with supporting directions for the plan. Small Town Feel And Atmosphere We value the "small town feel" and friendly atmosphere. The following items have been identified by citizens as contributing to Seward's small town atmosphere: ❑ people are friendly and you know your neighbors ❑ a comfortable, relaxed attitude O a dynamic historic downtown and a thriving small boat harbor ❑ a high level of citizen commitment to the community 0 convenient access throughout town; a pedestrian friendly downtown 0 pride in our history historic downtown district and historical surrounding areas ❑ an attractive community appearance. Community Appearance (Current page 11) We value a clean, well-maintained community, beautification through landscaping, and restoration of our historic structures. -J, Encourage citizens as well as the city to take an active role in beautifying the community. ❑ Maintain a clean, litter-free community. ❑ Support an effective recycling program. ❑ Continue to require landscaping plans for conditional use permits as feasible. ❑ Create a landscape ordinance. O Develop an effective enforcement method for violations of city codes affecting community appearance. ❑ Support activities initiated by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC). ❑ Update and approve the "Seward Gateway Historic Transportation District Plan, 1995 (unapproved)". O Implement aesthetics when designing and maintaining roadways. *Encourage historic preservation within our city Education (Current page 12) We value a community that will ensure that pre-K-12 and post-secondary education institutions have the resources and programs to provide quality educational opportunities to our children and residents. ❑ Support the development of adjoining campuses for a pre-K-12 schools complex. O Support the continuation of the Head Start program. O Support the development of local University of Alaska campus (School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences) and degree programs. O Support infrastructure for research vessels and their investigations. ❑ Support the mission and programs of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center to develop the workforce, including the Summer Academy. ❑ Support educational opportunities which are enhanced by Seward's physical geography and economic activities. • Support the efforts of all educational organizations and government agencies, including the Seward Educational Alliance, Seward Museum, Seward Public Library, National Park Service (NPS), and US Forest Service (USFS), to provide educational opportunities that incorporate community resources into education programs. ❑ Support quality after-school education programs. ❑ Support Community Schools and adult literacy programs. ❑ Support adequate funding for education, including intra-school district sports and art and music programs at the middle school level. *Support education opportunities which are enhanced by Seward's physical geography and historical properties. Community Partnerships (Current page 13) We value the contributions of the various organizations and individuals who work to better our community. ❑ Encourage citizen participation in community organizations. ❑ Initiate an annual meeting to promote networking between local service organizations, individuals, the city and other governmental entities. • Explore active city/borough relationships in areas of mutual interest that impact our community. 1i Continue supporting community organizations and their private grants that enhance our community. ❑Approve resolutions of support for endeavors and projects of various organizations and individuals which benefit the community. *Continue Community support of the collaboration between the Seward Library Museum and the Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS). Land Development (Current pages 14-15) We value orderly growth and balanced development that is driven by community consensus in conformance with the land use plan. Ensure all adopted codes reflect community values. ❑ Review and update the Sign Code. ❑Consolidate, review and update all definitions in Title 15 of the city code. ❑ Consolidate and streamline zoning districts and their allowed land uses, encouraging vacation of unnecessary easements. ❑ Establishing criteria for each zoning district, which shall consider drainage; air, noise and light pollution; landscaping and maintenance of vegetative cover; and conflicting uses of adjacent districts. ❑ Create a development packet for each zoning district. ❑ Encourage home ownership opportunities. ❑ Develop a land use plan for the east side of Resurrection Bay. ❑ Seek sites for future cemetery expansion. ❑ Update the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Plan. 0 Enable a more viable property use at Fifth Avenue and B Street by relocation of the State maintenance facility to outside of the City. *Develop and encourage historic land planning and historic zoning Economic Base (Current pages 15-16) We value a stable economic environment, economic diversity, year-round businesses, environmentally responsible industry, and employment that promotes a high standard of living. ❑ Provide modern communications infrastructure. ❑ Explore ways to reduce energy costs. ❑ Develop infrastructure expansion plans for currently undeveloped residential and commercial property. • Promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established • Explore incentives to attract more year-round private sector industries to augment the tax base. II Increase public sector (federal and state) employment and program funding. • Support the promotion of sporting, cultural events, conventions and other activities year-round. 11 Develop an aggressive marketing campaign highlighting the quality of life and diverse resources that make Seward a desirable place to live and establish a business. Support Seward schools to attract and retain families. Cl Support continual expansion of the UAF •- . - - - '- - - - - -- - School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences infrastructure and home port status replacement of its research vessel RN Sikuliaq. ❑ Improve and expand port facilities to attract more maritime trade. ❑ Complete development of SMIC as a revenue source with year-round employment opportunities. • Complete East Harbor expansion and upgrades to existing harbor facilities. ❑ Encourage the prudent management of resources for healthy commercial and sports fishing industries. ❑ Promote and protect wild salmon habitat to reduce dependency on hatchery-raised salmon smolt. ❑ Promote expansion and development of local entrepreneurial businesses. *Educate and encourage historic economic incentives 3.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS 3.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Current page 18) 3.1.1. Attract new business and industry to the greater Seward area. 3.1.1.1 Develop an active marketing campaign that highlights the diverse resources and quality of life that makes Seward an attractive place in which to live and to establish a business or industry. • Support efforts of village and regional Alaska Native corporations to expand business activities and services. ❑ Encourage the enhancement of private businesses in downtown Seward as the community's traditional retail core. Ci Promote heritage tourism. No Changes Ci Promote winter tourism (see Recreation). • Promote year-round sporting events, cultural productions, conventions and other activities. 3.2.1.1 Manage land use to facilitate economic development while maintaining the historic, small town character of Seward. (Current page 19-20) Use city-owned land and tidelands to encourage feasible and sound economic development by setting development standards and performance periods through the leasing process. ❑ Evaluate for disposal city-owned lands which have not or will not be dedicated to a public purpose. ri Develop infrastructure and utility expansion plans for currently undeveloped residential and commercial property, including ways to reduce service costs once operational. Evaluate ordinance requirements and provide incentives for property owners that balance economic development with design that is compatible with the historic character of Seward, and provides amenities such as landscaping and adequate parking. Do not change 3.9 QUALITY OF LIFE (Current page 29 — 30) 3.9.1.2 Encourage the recognition, and facilitate rehabilitation and preservation of, prehistoric and historic sites, transportation routes, trails, buildings, and artifacts. ❑ Support the Seward Historic Preservation Commission's (SHPC) efforts to raise public awareness regarding the inventory of local historic properties, as well as those properties listed on local, state and national registers; and benefits of placing properties on these registers. ❑ Evaluate incentives, procedures, and regulations to encourage continued identification, inventory, acquisition, preservation, and restoration of buildings and sites: _ Review with SHPC the land uses allowed for properties listed on the local historic inventory or any of the registers and in the Historic District for compatibility and possible reclassification Develop with SHPC appropriate information, guidelines and incentives for owners to incorporate historic preservation using the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation or locally determined standards _Add a historic resources survey as part of the application for city building and conditional use permits _ Revise the review process of permits to ensure guidelines that protect resources of historic significance are followed. • Encourage planning and adaptive use of historic properties to promote residential, cultural, commercial, and heritage tourism purposes: _ Review and initiate ordinances that protect the Historic District while delineating a process for changes in property use _ Clarify roles of SHPC, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City of Seward in regulating historic preservation and integrating it into the planning process. ❑ Encourage preservation of historic landscaping, support the Seward Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Plant and Tree Register. 3.9.2 Improve the appearance of and reduce unnecessary noise in the entire community to enhances the natural environment and protect the local ecosystems. 3.9.2.1 Encourage citizens, as well as the city, to take an active role in beautifying the community. (Current pages 30-31) wildflowers. ❑ Promote landscaping through permitting processes and study the possible benefits of a landscaping/beautification ordinance. ❑ Increase recycling efforts to reduce litter and impact on landfill. ❑ Evaluate measures to control improper signage and community "eyesores." ❑ Require shielding of lights in commercial zones adjacent to residential zones. • Support and encourage Solid Waste Management "3R's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". Support creation of a sustainable, comprehensive recycling program. ❑ Support waste reduction, reuse and recycling in City Hall and annexes. ❑ Support waste reduction, reuse, and recycling in schools and other institutions. ❑ Support the Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR). ❑ Support Parks and Recreation Volunteer Community Clean Ups. ❑ Support Christmas Tree Recycling for wood chips. ❑ Evaluate citywide curbside pickup of recyclables. 3.9.2.2 Preserve and protect the scenic views of the mountains and Resurrection Bay. (Current page 31) ❑ Seek ways to minimize development impacts on the slopes of Bear Mountain, Mt. Marathon, Mt. Benson, and the Mt. Alice bench utilizing watershed protection measures. ❑ Ensure zoning that maximizes park purposes along the waterfront and waterway buffer areas, in particular dedicating Waterfront Park for open space in perpetuity. *Promote ways to increase public awareness of historic significance along Waterfront Park. TO: Donna Glenz, City of Seward Community Development Patrick Cotter, RDC Engineers FROM: Seward Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Laura Erickson, John French, Wadeen Hepworth, Wolfgang Kurtz, Linda Lasota Fred Woelkers RE: Suggested corrections/revisions/additions to the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Date: December 10, 2016 Reference: Work Session notes of corrections/revisions/suggestions and additional remarks for Seward Comp Plan from Work Sessions of SHPC on Nov 9, 2016 & Dec 10, 2016 2020 Seward Comprehensive Plan, Vol. II 3.9.2 Natural Environment and Community Appearance Seward is surrounded by a dynamic ecosystem of mountains, ice and ocean. The natural environment supports a vast array of wildlife, including sea otters, orcas, whales, sea lions, sea birds, eagles and bears. Boat and plane tours, as well as kayaking and hiking bring people closer to these natural assets. The Kenai Peninsula has an impressive trail system that is still constantly developing. This also includes WWII Army instillations scattered within and outside the city of Seward. In the Kenai Fjords National Park, one can view calving glaciers by boat or hike to the Harding Icefield from the Exit Glacier entrance. The ASLC offers a close up view of Alaska's marine ecosystem through its aquariums. There are many different areas in Seward to view different types of birds. In Kenai Fjords National Park one can see a variety of sea birds. At Exit Glacier, one can view owls and watch for nesting dippers. In the marsh area at the end of the Seward airport, one can find many wetland species, and in the Small Boat Harbor, different types of gulls and loons. Sometimes the natural environment is shaped by political and natural events. The Caines Head State Recreation Area is the scenic site of abandoned World War II structures including Fort McGilvray and the South Beach Garrison. The 1964 earthquake has left some visible history behind, although it may not be immediately recognizable. The Seward Community Library -. - - -- • - -: = -- -: -• - ilm, afrei4heSewar-Q Museum offers a variety of displays depicting Seward's history well as historical videos for viewing by residents and visitors. and prehistoric resources, making recommendations for properties eligible for the National Register, and acting as an advisory body to the city council, city administration, and other boards and commissions. Original 3'd paragraph now 1st in Sec. 3.9.3 In 1974, the State of Alaska passed the Alaska Historic Preservation Act. The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources was given overall responsibility for historic preservation duties. To assist the commissioner are the Alaska Historic Commission and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The SHPO administers the Federal Historic Preservation Fund Program. It serves as a "clearinghouse" of information on the state's historic, prehistoric and archaeological resources; and encourages and assists local governments in historic preservation activities through the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) was enacted in 1966 requiring that historic and prehistoric properties be taken into consideration during implementation of all federally funded projects. The NHPA established several programs to encourage historic preservation. These include the National Register of Historic Places and matching grant funds administered through state historic preservation offices. Original 1st paragraph now 3rd in Sec. 3.9.3 . - - - - - - - 2020 SEWARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VOL II 74 2005 Summary of Planning Issues and Trends • The Historic Preservation Plan, Phase II (1996) has set forth community goals for historic preservation in Seward along with the historical perspective and background for the political and economic framework within which these goals will be achieved. The Seward Historic Preservation Plan (1996) is currently in revision process by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and be eliminated when the updated plan is finalized. The new revised plan is titled, 'The Seward Historic Preservation Plan 2017'. The 2017 plans focus adopts important items from the 1996 plan and encourages a stronger development of historic districts, education and economic incentives for local historic preservation. develepment7 a Current responsibility for historic preservation oversight is administrated in cooperation with the staff of the Seward Library and Museum, Seward city administration, and the Community Accepted as a great asset by its citizens, the eclectic nature of the local architecture reflects the history and diversity of Seward. That - . ; - • • '- - - • • '-= • .. .. . - - •- •- -; .. _, - : .. - : • . - . - . Seward's tremendous community pride is evident in the showcase of its historic structures and museum collections. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission in assistance with and the city's Community Development and Library — Museum Departments have inventoried many of its historic properties, providing research and working closely with local citizens. In the l st dccadc, the Downtown has seen restoration of the Railroad Depot, L. V. Ray Building, and-the Brown and Hawkins store, and new signage at Urbachs clothing store have been restored. In 2016, rehabilitation of the Osbo building on 4th Street began. The City of Seward has in addition to historical structures on the National Historic Register, a local Register of Historical Places. In 2016, the Eide-Stotko house (built 1905-10) located at 420 Third Ave was added to the local register and the 1905 Government Cable Office (Telegraph house) on 6th Avenue began its restoration. • - - - - - • . . - ;• - -- - - . . . . R _ompleteA • . - • :: - - - - -- :--- ..p , In addition to increased restoration of historic buildings, Seward has improved its landscaping and beautification (Seward Historic Preservation Commission — Historic Plant& Tree Register provides an inroad to increase public awareness of Seward's significant plants and trees), given more attention to sign control (Planning &Zoning Commission — Seward Community Development Department), enhanced litter control with recycling collection bins established around town, assist in the and increased community cleanup efforts. These events include the annual Super Saturday cleanups hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department in May, - YY = painted dumpsters at city campgrounds, and the annual coastal clean-ups hosted by RBCA (Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance) and the ASLC. Some of the beautification efforts include the painting of more than nearly a dozen murals reflecting important Seward themes on different wall expanses around town. 3.9.3 Historic Preservation Note: order of paragraphs change The designation of Seward as a CLG affords the city the opportunity to request assistance from state and federal experts in a wide variety of preservation disciplines. As a requirement of CLG status, the city created the SHPC in 1992. This body of appointed citizen volunteers was tasked to look into Seward's historic assets including historic buildings, archaeological sites, and documents. They were charged with the development of a historic preservation plan (Seward Historical Preservation Plan 2008 currently in process of revision, will be titled, Seward Historical Preservation Plan — 2017), identification and inventory of local historic Development Department., - - .. : . : . : - . • : -- Resources used by the volunteer commission is the state SHPO office and other state and federal agencies committed to historic preservation efforts. • The Historic Preservation Plan 2017 offers goals that were generated by work sessions with the SHPC, public input, city administration, state offices and commissioner's research. . . - - - - . Activities have been - - - - - -- . - . - - -- - - -- . : . . .. -- - . • : . -: . •. . • - -- . .. Actively working with the public and regulatory commissions, city council and city administration can assist to strengthen any uncertainty trneertain about enacting additional local regulations and zoning requirements as a strategy to implement historic preservation. Community opinion may be shaped by a lack of awareness of historic preservation goals, lack of explicit incentives, and unclear procedures to follow. • Any changes need to conform to the Land Use Plan and should be reviewed by SHPC for historical compatibility in line with historic preservation goals. Current land uses allowed in the historic district also need to be reviewed for compatibility with historic preservation goals by both the SHPC and P&Z. Commissions. • Overlay districts can may impose additional requirements that fftay can require the assistance of an architect or professional to identify essential design elements. - • - :: : .•:- •- - , . -:.: - Many communities use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation for assistance in developing guidelines for adoption and implementation of designs to link with economic incentives for historic preservation goals. . - .:: : •: - . -: •-- - --- -- • •:- : = - - :- . : . :. --: .. - . . - -- - . - - • . - - --- reeititatien-and : ::. . • - . • - - --- -- - _ • . - • • - goals. Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers December 2016 Trail Blazer 411 No meeting in Dticember 1 We will not have a meeting in December. Our next meeting will be • January 9, 2017. If there is enough snow we will be planning a Mayor'sCup I' Race. IN )." k , Iv ' Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance it�c !R The annual meeting of the Iditarod Historic \,..... "'�< Trail Alliance was held in Anchorage, `. - =' 1 November 3o-December r. Board members y elected were:Seat E,Cook Inlet/Susitna region, _ _= Judy Bitter,Seat F, Kuskokwim Region,Mike I R v: • :„4, • ',IPA v. '";::., Tierney,Seat G,At-large#2, Dan Seavey,Seat The "Trail Blazers”statue erected H,At-large#3, Lesli Schick. in 2012 by the Seward Iditarod Trail Officers elected for 2017 were:President-Judy Bittner,Anchorage, Blazers commemorates Seward as Vice-President,Jonathan Sewall, Seward, Secretary Erin McLarnon, Mile Zero of the Iditarod National Anchorage,Treasurer,Jules Mead,Wasilla. Historic Trail. Some of the activities and accomplishments of the Alliance in 2016: The Affiance purchased trail signs and wayfinding marking for Trail Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers segments between Ophir and Ruby and between Kaltag and Unalakleeet. PO Box 2323 An article on safety cabins along the Iditarod Tail, written by Judy Seward AK 99664 Bittner,was published in the summer 2016 issue of"Pathways." a sitblazers@gmail.com publication of the Partnership for the National Trails System. The Alliance's website was updated and includes products for sale.The Facebook page is active and provides postings of interest on historic The Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers trails. oversees the location, The Alliance had a booth at the Fat Bike Expo in Anchorage in construction, maintenance and February 2016. promotion of the Iditarod Alliance members attended the Willow Idirarod Trail Sled Dog Race National Historic Trail from Nrart and provided information on the Iditarod National Historic Trail Seward to Crow Pass. and had Alliance items for sale. Booklets on the history of the Iditarod Trail were provided at community checkpoints during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Iditarod Trail to Every Classroom(iTREC!):in 2026:the sixth class of teachers finished its year-long training in May and the seventh class of 16 teachers has completed two of three workshops. 7�a In seven years iTREC! has trained 96 teachers who are now effectively reaching over 7,0001-12 students in 10 rural and urban communities along the trail. 'Mile & Judy Bittner attended the Partnership for the National Trails System I Sewa4 A/•s.4 - agency meetings and the American Hiking Society's"Hike the Hill" advocacy meetings in Washington D. C. in February and attended 0 Mile D WWI,,,,,, meeting with Alaska's Congressional delegation,U. S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers December 2016 For more information about the Alliance and were in the closing days of the mining season how to become a member: three dredges taking out gold in this district, in Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance addition to the open-cut workings, is accountable PC) Box 2323, Seward AK 99664 for the heavy shipment. IdiarodHTA?gmail.cont While this is an exceedingly expensive method http: ` W`t..idjt%rodroe.org of shipping bullion it is pointed out that it is far more expensive to allow the gold to remain in the Wada dedication on Japanese TV bank vaults until spring.The interest on this large TheNHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) sum would be considerable in itself, and would story on the Jujirott acla statue dedication on pay for the shipment several times over. September 23 in Seward has been broadcast Ferguson Lakes worldwide. You can see the English language version on the NHK internet site: nhkuorldi One of our projects for 2017 its to submit the newsroomtoyko,click on calendar. then on paper work to request the name Ferguson Lakes November and scroll down to November 17 and be made official. click on the picture of Wada. -. - - < Forest Travis Stewardship Act r11114I , s President Obama signed the National Forest r'' .'' ' _ ' et System Trails Stewardship Act on November 28. �' r j Y Chief among the measures included in the law ‘ it • is the requirement that the L. S. Forest Service r de%elop a straatepthat would increase the rule of1.-+ partners and volunteers in trail maintenance. it , Additionally the law requires the U.S.Forest • .f" • Service to identify 9-15 priority landscapes for tarlilk- . �, �^ increased trail maintenance usingvolunteers • _, where appropriate. = r From the past... "• IliA. "Iditarod Pioneer" December x6, 1916 \. + 1 ° HUGH SHIPMENT OF BULLION Lowell Ferguson �' IN CHARGE OF BOB GRIFFIS (1924-1995) was the first �' ' LEFT SUNDAY FOR COAST Trail Master of the Seward ' ' ' i In charge of the veteran musher, Bob Griffis, Iditarod Trail Blazers and the gold train,consisting of four dog teams,each spent a great deal of time I pulling upward of 600 pounds, left early last and effort locating and 1 / Sunday morning for Seward,whence the precious working on the trail betweenI , freight will be shipped to Seattle. Those Seward and Girdwood.After I - accompanying Mr. Griffis were:W. C. Mitchell, his death the Trail Blazers ` I Siegfrid Wiig and Harry Whittemore. named a group of small The shipment includes the output of the camp lakes, (outlined in red on the f i since the close of navigation,and while no figures map)north of Bear Lake, :t is are given out by the local express office, it is Ferguson Lakes in his honor I probable that its value exceeds a half million and put up a"Ferguson i s dollars, and that it is one of the largest,if not the Lakes" sign (actually serval `li • _ F largest shipment of bullion ever sent out from this signs over the years since the ,l qi° district over the trail. bears keep eating them). Mr. Griffis has been in charge of these annual Letters of support for the ' �'' ' - 1171.,•-• trail shipments of bullion for the past several official request, that testify to the importance of years. Last year he had three teams in his charge, the location of and work on the Trail done by and the previous year but two.The fact that there Lowell was important,would be appreciated. Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers January 2017 Weep Trail Blazer 0,,t,„„, ,,_.,,, ..,,,, . _......___le- jDITAR09 r ,.► January meeting ;�, i Our first meeting for 2,317 will be on Monday.January 9 at S:30 p. m. in e -.. the museum at the Seward Community Library&Museum building at 6th ' and Adam. t -�" r _ — ..., , The Trail in Winter it > .. • The Cin- has been _ fig e, •..y` 'j doing a t P�`� ;�- i `,,=' . ,� • , - good job of - iii "r �1,4- ., � . Yy M1 e. plowing and Ai t -.., .1 sanding the i. - . • t bike path/ t ` Iditarod - ..=r � ` . _�' Trail a The "Trail Blazers"statue erect - - nW ed between �' • _ _�,, _ - _ in 2012 by the Seward Iditarod Trail the SeaLife 111 Blazers commemorates Seward asC • ""` enter and .5..' Mile Zero of the Iditarod National the Boat lb. . Historic Trail. Harbor. In it., w • Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers case you - have not ^'v-''' PO Box 232; . . :._ Seward AK 99664 heard, the name of the Seward Small Boat Harbor has been officially changed to the SitblazersCa'gmail.collf Seward Boat Harbor. Beyond the Boat Harbor the trail is not always plowed promptly The Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers The Trail is a beautiful walk any time of the year. Remember the oversees the location, Iditarod Trail is "The Trail for all Seasons." construction, maintenance and promotion of the Iditarod 2017 Hike the Hill National Historic Trail from The a?i- Hike rhe Hill ® will be held in Washington 17. C. February Seward to Crow Pass. 12 i;.The event is jointly sponsored by the American Hiking Society and the Partnership for the Nation Trails System.'frail advocates from around the nation come together to discuss issues affecting trails as well as meet with their congressional delegates and with management agencies: U. S. ?patty teIrv:• Forest Service, Bureau of land Management. U. S.Fish &Wildlife Service i. and National Park Service.The iditarod Historic Trail Alliance will he � represented at the event by its president.Judy Bittner. - '`: °.- Membership s I Ienry David Thoreau wrote in 1852. "Woe to us when we cease to form Mile 0 new resolutions on the opening of a new year." A A good resolution to make for 2°17 is to recruit a new member for the Seward Iditarod'Frail Biait•rs. e- Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers January 2017 From the past... Pick. Click. Give. "Iditarod Pioneer"January 6, 191; The Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance RECORD TEMPERATURES NOTED * HAPPY NEW YEAR * is one of the DURING WEEK organizations TRAVEL SUSPENDED 2017 Alaskans.who file for their 2017 Permanent Sixty-three degrees below zero was reported in Fund Dividend on line, Iditarod yesterday morning,which is the lowest can chose too give a temperature ever recorded in this district. From Pick.C I i c k.Give. donation of y or appearances yesterday; there seemed to be no more as a part of the immediate prospect of a change in atmospheric Pick. Click Give. conditions.Travel is at a standstill, and no Program, created by the Alaska State legislature in freighting of any kind is being done except what is 2008 absolutely necessary.The Iditarod-Flat stage has If you make a donation to the Alliance you will been laid off for several days.and for the first time help it accomplish its mission to promote public in many weeks there have been neither arrivals awareness of the Iditarod Trail and its gold rush from nor departures for the Tolstoi.True,some and Alaska Native heritage by encouraging hardy individuals have undertaken short journeys, education programs and historical research, but the general impression seems to be that assisting in the protection, improvement, traveling any distance under such weather maintenance and marking of the Trail and conditions is but tempting fate. developing partnerships that foster stewardship Mashers, teamsters and others who are commitments and support. weather bound in the city are spending their time in making prognostications as to the probable Active transportation length of the cold snap,and many are the Alaska Trails and the Anchorage Metropolitan discussions,arguments and relations of experiences suggested by the unprecedented cold Area Transportation Solutions co-sponsored the weather.All agree that nothing like it has ever first active transportation summit in Anchorage been experienced in this section of Alaska in the on October it, 2016.Active transportation white inhabitants. Men who have includes active modes and methods of travel such memory of the prided themselves on their ability to foretell as:walling/jogging/running, cycling, in-line weather conditions have been silenced, and none skating. skateboarding, now has the temerity to predict when there will non-mechanized be a break.The man who forecasts weather by the wheelchairing and skiingi changes in the moon has been in evidence, but he snowboarding. The featured speaker too, has about abandoned the field. Pi : was active transportation WednesdayAn amusing incident occurred on ," last,when the barometer indicated a disturbance expert Mark Fenton (at in atmospheric conditions.The assertion was right). He also addressed promptly made that the temperature would drop the Anchorage Chamber 15 or ao degrees before morning. Instantly there of Commerce, officials of was resort to the Alaska mode of settling an the Alaska Department argument. and bets were freely made.The man of Transportation and a who relied on the barometer reading hacked up leadership breakfast of his belief liberally,and found others of the same elected officials and other opinion willing to follow his lead.As there was decision-makers. nothing in sight to indicate a change. the money Mark Fenton's presentations, his active was soon covered,and plenty more could have transportation recommendations for Anchorage and active transportation resources can be seen been placed.The expected change did not take place, and as a consequence there is said to be a at: http://wwwalaska-trails.org;active transportation summit.html perfectly good barometer for sale cheap. •,�SpN MEMORANDUM �145R� DATE: January 11, 2017 TO: Seward Historic Preservation Commission THROUGH: Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director FROM: Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator SUBJECT: 2017 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Historic Preservation Commission Meetings for the year 2017. The Historic Preservation Commission regular meetings begin at 6:30 PM and are held at the City Hall Council Chambers, unless otherwise noticed. Regular meetings are usually followed by a work session. Additional work sessions are scheduled and noticed as needed. Month Regular Meetings Work Sessions January January 18 January 14- 10 am January 18-after meeting February February 15 February 15 -after meeting February 18-10 am March March 22 March 22-after meeting May May 17 May 17 -after meeting September September 20 September 20-after meeting November November 15 November 15-after meeting January January 17, 2018 January 17,2018-after meeting This schedule is subject to change and is updated as needed. Updated memos will be included each meeting packet. If you are unable to attend, or have questions or concerns, please call 224-4082 to leave a message for Valarie or Maddi,or,send an email to vkingsland@cityofseward.net and mmcgraw@cityofseward.net. 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