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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
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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
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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
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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
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RESOLUTION 2016-049
AYES: Casagranda,Keil, Altennatt,McClure,Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Butts,Squires
ABSTAIN: None
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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,
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--JiY BETH G. PENDLETON
Regional Forester
cc: James King, John Kinsner,Theresa Thibault
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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
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❑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
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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
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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
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-- . : . . .. -- - . • : . -: . •. . • - -- . .. 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. . - .:: : •: - . -: •-- - --- -- • •:- : = - -
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goals.
Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers December 2016
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• January 9, 2017. If there is enough snow we will be planning a Mayor'sCup
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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
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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
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President Obama signed the National Forest r'' .'' ' _ ' et
System Trails Stewardship Act on November 28. �' r j Y
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partners and volunteers in trail maintenance. it
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Service to identify 9-15 priority landscapes for tarlilk- . �, �^
increased trail maintenance usingvolunteers • _,
where appropriate.
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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 ' ' '
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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and National Park Service.The iditarod Historic Trail Alliance will he
� represented at the event by its president.Judy Bittner.
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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.
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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.
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MEMORANDUM
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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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19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Jan 29 30 31 Feb 1 2 3 4
12:00pm 2:OOp
m PACAB
Mtg
a
LL
Q1
C
N
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
7:00pm 10:30p
m P&Z Mtg
(City Annex
Building)
a)
LL
12 13 14 15 '16 17 18
7:00pm 10:30p 12:00pm 2:OOp 10:00am 1:OOp
m CC Mtg m PACAB m HP WS
(Chambers) Work Session (Chambers)
oo (Chambers)
6:30pm 10:OOp
_'
a) mHPMtg&
WS
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
6:00pm 9:30pm
P&Z WS(City
Annex
Building)
rn
a)
LL
26 27 28 tylar 1 •2 3 4
7:00pm 10:30p
m CC Mtg
(Chambers)
a)
a)
LL
Nanci Richey 1 1/12/2017 9:29 AM
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March 2 017March 2017 April 2017
Surto TuWe Th Fr Sa Surto TuWe Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 1
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Feb 26 27 28 Mar 1 2 3 4
12:00pm 2:OOp
m PACAB
v Mtg
N
CJ
LL
5 7 8 9 161 11
7:00pm 10:30p
m P&Z Mtg
(City Annex
Building)
In
(o
2
12 13 .14 15 16 17 18
7:00pm 10:30p 12:00pm 2:OOp
m CC Mtg m PACAB
(Chambers) Work Session
CO (Chambers)
N
c(V
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
6:00pm 9:30pm 6:30pm 10:OOp
P&Z WS(City m HP Mtg&
Annex WS
Building)
rn
(o
2
26 27 28 29 30 31 Apr 1
7:00pm 10:30p
m CC Mtg
(Chambers)
a
N
N
Nanci Richey 1 1/12/2017 9:37 AM
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