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Home My WebLink About02282019 Historic Preservation Packet City of Seward Historic Preservation Commission Meeting e/F sw February 28, 2019 1963 1965 2005 The City of Seward, Alaska oc lagad � +W«al HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION `I I I 's REGULAR MEETING AGENDA i 4,.y P February 28, 2019 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Wolfgang Kurtz 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Term Expires 2019 2. OPENING CEREMONY A. Pledge of Allegiance Cheryl Seese Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 2019 Tanguy Libbrecht 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE Commissioner ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING[Those who have Term Expires 2020 signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda Iris Darling item.] Commissioner Term Expires 2020 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Cliff Krug Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council Commissioner member so requests. In the event ofsuch a request, the item is returned Term Expires 2020 to the Regular Agenda] Vacant Commissioner 6. SPECIAL REPORTS Term Expires A. City Administration Report B. Chair Report Vacant C. Other Historical Preservation Reports (when available) Commissioner • Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Term Expires • Resurrection Bay Historical Society • Iditarod Trail Blazers • Alaska Nellie Materials Jeff Bridges ■ Mapping Project-Historical Properties Interim City Manager • Rockwell Kent Centennial Brennan Hickok Assistant City Manager Valarie Kingsland Library Museum Director GeNeil Flaherty Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda February 28, 2019 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS—None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve the 2019 Historical Preservation Commission Priorities B. Approve the 2019 Historical Preservation Commission Calendar C. Discuss and plan Annual Report to Council for year 2018. D. Review, revise, set deadline, and approve notice to solicit HP Award nominations 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) A. Historical Preservation Commission Priorities B. Historical Preservation Commission 2019 Calendar C. City Council Calendar 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 13. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda February 28, 2019 Page 2 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2018 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIORITIES LIST WHEREAS, according to Article 4 of the City of Seward Code, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has been tasked with responsibilities; and WHEREAS, responsibilities include developing a local historic plan that will include provisions for identification,protection and interpretation of the area's significant resources; and WHEREAS, responsibilities include surveying and inventorying community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community; and WHEREAS, responsibilities include reviewing and commenting to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the community area; and WHEREAS, responsibilities include acting in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources; and WHEREAS,responsibilities include working toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS, responsibilities include supporting the enforcement of the Alaska Historic Preservation Act, AS 41.35; and WHEREAS,responsibilities include reviewing local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory; and WHEREAS, a priority list enables the Commission to continue to provide assistance to the Council; and WHEREAS,the Commission approved the 2018 Priority List on February 21, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Council and the Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss and revise the Historic Preservation Commission Priority List at the March 27,2018 joint work session. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-XXX NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2018 Priorities List is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval. Section 2. Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2018 Priorities List: Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning- At least twice 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 - Further develop website content and presentation 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 finds to be deserving of consideration to be a recipient of the award.Nominations should be received by mid-March c. Update City plaque reflecting awardees as appropriate in timely manner(1) • Local Historic Plants and Trees (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 in collaboration with Resurrection Bay Historical Society Historic Structures, Sites, & Vessels (1) • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate Structures, Sites 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 • Participate in city administration and community dialog concerning the preservation of the Fort Raymond - Historical Site and related artifacts CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-XXX • Actively coordinate with state and local stake holders in initiatives encouraging preservation and regeneration of Seward Structures, Sites, Vessels and artifacts of historical significance, including the creation of a resource template to utilize the standardized historic preservation guidelines,to enhance and promote beautification of the Seward area with special attention to the Historic Districts Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan (1) a. Promote economic incentives, historical preservation and education b. To enhance understanding of economic heritage tourism as a means for not only historic preservation but also for creating economic opportunity that will encourage a continued dedication to preserving the Structures, Sites, Vessels and artifacts that define Seward's heritage c. Promote historic preservation initiatives and projects as enumerated in the 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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 (1) High Priority (2) Ongoing *Required by City Code Approved February 21, 2018 by SHPC Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-XXX PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th day of September, 2018. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA David Squires, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2018 Priorities List 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 - Further develop website content and presentation 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 finds to be deserving of consideration to be a recipient of the award. Nominations should be received by mid-March c. Update City plaque reflecting awardees as appropriate in timely manner (1) • Local Historic Plants and Trees (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 in collaboration with Resurrection Bay Historical Society Historic Structures, Sites, & Vessels (1) • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate Structures, Sites 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 • Participate in city administration and community dialog concerning the preservation of the Fort Raymond - Historical Site and related artifacts • Actively coordinate with state and local stake holders in initiatives encouraging preservation and regeneration of Seward Structures, Sites, Vessels and artifacts of historical significance, including the creation of a resource template to utilize the standardized historic preservation guidelines, to enhance and promote beautification of the Seward area with special attention to the Historic Districts 1 Seward Historic Preservation Commission i 2018 Priorities List 5 Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan (1) a. Promote economic incentives, historical preservation and education b. To enhance understanding of economic heritage tourism as a means for not only historic preservation but also for creating economic opportunity that will encourage a continued dedication to preserving the Structures, Sites, Vessels and artifacts that define Seward's heritage c. Promote historic preservation initiatives and projects as enumerated in the 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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 (1) High Priority (2) Ongoing *Required by City Code Approved February 21, 2018 by SHPC Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2019 Priorities List Public Outreach • Coordinate efforts with Planning and Zoning regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. • Enhance understanding of the economic benefits of Heritage Tourism. • Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May by proclamation. • Award the Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in May. • Improve the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence. Seward Historic Structures & Sites • Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. • Update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites of historic architectural, archaeological and cultural resources according to the guidelines for the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey. • Annually update inventory data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. • Continue to nominate structures and sites to Seward Local Register. • Update Local Historic Plants and Trees Inventory. • Support the historic Hoben Park and assist with planters. • Monitor the historic Jesse Lee Home Project. Seward Historic Preservation Plan (updated 2017) • Promote economic incentives, historical preservation and education. • Promote historic preservation initiatives and projects. Other Commission Tasks • Generate ideas and set priorities for future CLG grant applications Approved by SHPC on 1 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Annual Staffed Meeting Schedule The suggested agenda items are in draft form and are flexible. Work sessions are scheduled as needed. REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS January 16 • Approve minutes • Review, discuss and approve annual Priority List and resolution • Review, discuss, approve and plan first Biannual Report to Council • Review, revise, set deadline, and approve notice to solicit HP Award nominations • Schedule meetings/work sessions February 20 • Approve minutes • Review and revise Seward's Day proclamation (last Monday in March) • Discuss and plan for Historic Preservation Month in May • Discuss Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Report due in April • Review, revise and update online Seward Historic Preservation information • Schedule meetings/work sessions March 20 • Approve minutes • Review and approve Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Report due in April • Review and discuss HP Award nominations and select recipient • Review, discuss and approve National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation • Plan for Hoben Park beautification • Schedule meetings/work sessions May 15 • Approve minutes • Review and approve HP Award resolution (proclamation in June) • Review and revise Founder's Day proclamation (August 28) • Begin discussing potential CLG Grant opportunities • Schedule meetings/work sessions REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS September 18 • Approve minutes • Review, discuss, approve and plan second Biannual Report to Council • Update Local Historic Plants and Trees inventory • Update Seward Inventory of Historic Sites inventory • Discuss potential CLG Grant opportunities • Schedule meetings/work sessions November 20 • Approve minutes • Discuss and revise annual Priority List for approval in January • Discuss the Annual City Report for approval in January • Schedule meetings/work sessions Seward's Day—Last Monday in March National Historic Preservation Month— May Founder's Day—August 28 Updated 11.2.16 VK Approved 11.9.16 by SHPC March 2019 March 2019 Apnl 2019 Si Mo Tu We Th Fr Si Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Feb 24 25 26 27 28 Mar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 r7:30pm CC WS-Interim 7:00pm P&Z Mtg 12:00pm CC Joint WS w) 12:00pm CC Standing I 9:00am CC WS Mtg- City Manager (Council Chambersi PACAB(Council WS-Review Agenda Review City Manager (Sosmcil Chambers) Chambers) 3:30pm RFP Openining- Candidates(Council 1:00pm PACAB Mtg 7 _Wage Study(Council Chambers) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17:00pm CC Mtg 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6:00pm P&Z WS 7 112:00pm PACAB WS ' I 1:30pm Safety Meeting I 12:00pm CC Standing (Council Chambers) WS-Review Agenda I Packet(Council Chambers) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00pm CC Mtg (Chambers) 31 Apr 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chamber Calendar 1 2/27/2019 3:24 PM April 2 019 Apnl 2019 May 2019 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Mar 31 Apr 1 2 3 4 5 6 8:00am AUDIT(Council Chambers) 7:00pm P&Z Mtg • 12:00pm PACAB Mtg 12:00pm CC Standing I (Council Chambers) WS-Review Agenda Packet(Council _Chambers)__ 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AUDIT(Council Chambers) 5:00pm Ij 00pm CC Mtg 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12:00pm KPB Assembly 12:00pm PACAB WS 1:30pm Safety Meeting 12:00pm CC Standing Meeting(Council (CouncilChambers) I WS-Review Agenda Chambers) Packet(Council 6:00pm P&Z WS Chambers) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00pm CC Mtg (Chambers) 28 29 30 May 1 2 3 4 Chamber Calendar 2 2/27/2019 3:24 PM • . 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