HomeMy WebLinkAboutMary Olson Farm Master PlanRESOLUTION NO. 4 7 5 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND GITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE MUSEUM
SERVIGES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AUBURN AND THE WHIl'E RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
WHEREA3; the White River Valley Historicai Society and the City of Auburn
have a long history of cooperating on Museum related projects; and
WHEREAS, among those projects have been contracts for Museum services
and agreements in support of the City's Museum and the historic Mary Olson Farm;
and
WHEREAS, it is advaritageous for the Society and the City to continue their
contracts for seroices in support of the Museum located in Les Gove Park, 918 "H"
Street S.E., Au6um, Washington, and for the Mary Olson Farm located at 28728
Green River Road, Auburn, Washington.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, FiEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 7. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the Museum
Services Agreement between the City of Au6um and the White River Valley
Historical Sociery in substantial conformity virith the agreement a copy of which is
attached hereto, marked as Exhibit"A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
Resolution No. 4757.
Septemtier 30, 2011
Page 1 of 2
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authonzed to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect
upon passage and signature hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this!day of 2011.
RN
PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
r'/'`o
Danielle E. Daskam, City Cleric
APP VED S TO FORM:
niel B. He , Ciry Atto etiy
Resolution No. 4757
September 30, 201'1
Page 2 of 2
MUSEUM.SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of 2011 by and
between the CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, a municipal corparation of the State of
Washington herein referred to as "CITY", and the WHITE RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL
SOGIETY, a Washington non-profd corporation, herein referred to as °SOCIETY".
WHEREAS, the SOCIETY has done an excellent job in the past to coliect, preserve,
exliibit, and interpret the history and prehistory of the WhRe River Valley and vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the CITY recognizes that the White River Valley Histoncal Museum and the
Mary Olson Farm, herein collectively referred to as "Museum", are major assets to the citizens
of Aubum and the Vailey-at-large;and
WHEREAS, the CITY owns the historic Mary Olson Farm, the built environment of which
is leased by the SOCIETY for purposes of accurate and economic restoration; and the
SOCIETY desires to work together to continue and expand the viability and services of the
Museum including providing researoh and technical support for other CITY departmeMs on sRes
of historicai irrterest; and
WHEREAS, the CITY recognizes.the value of restoration and development of the Mary
Olson Farm funded largely through donations managed by the SOCIETY, developing this site
into a major asset for the citizens of Aubum and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Museum building located in tes Gove Park, 918 "H" Street S.E.,
Aubum, Washington, and all artffacts, archives, other historic materials, fixtures, exhibition
materials, fumiture, equipment, and other personal property therein:are the sale property of the
SOCIETY; except the supplies, fumiture, and equipment purchased by the CITY, which shali
remain the sole property of the CIIY; and
Museum Services Agreement
Resolution No.4757 Exhibk A
September 3D,2011
Page 1 of 1D
WHEREAS, the Iand upon which the Museum building is situated is the sole praperty of
the GITY and this Agreement does not nullify any previous agreements between the CITY and
the SOCIETY; and
WHEREAS, CITY employees in the person of the Museum Director and other CITY and
SOCIETY museum staff members are assigned to develop and manage Mary Olson Farm
programs to benefit the citizens of Aubum; and
WHEREAS, the CITY did purchase the Mary Olson Fartn property with the intention of
preserving its natural and historical sign cance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 2000 MASTER SITE PLAN attached hereto as Exhibit "1,"
the CITY and the SOCIETY plan to continue to restore and operate the Fartn property for public
accessand education,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY AND THE SOCIETY IN CONSIDERATION OF THE
CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS HEf2EIN DO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1. Govemance.
1.1 Goveming Body of the Museum.
The Goveming Body of the Museum is the Board of Directors of the SOCIETY. All
members of the Board of Directors shall be members of the SOCIETY and shall uphold
the public trust placed in them and, as provided in the mission and goals statement of
the SOCIETY, take upon themselves all the duties and responsibilities which are
required under the bylaws, policies, and agreements approved by the SOCIETY.
1.2 Number of Board of Directors.
The number of Directors serving on theBoard shalF be no more than seventeen (17).
1.3 Selection of MembeFs.
A. Nine (9) members shall be elected by the General Membership ofthe SOGETY
in axordance with the SOCIETY bylaws.
Museum SerVices Agreement
Resolution.No.4757 Exhibit A
September 30,2011
Pege 2 of 10
B. Eight (8) members shall be appoirrted by the Mayor of the CITY with the approval
of the Aubum City CounciL
C. Members Emeriti may be appointed by the SOCIETY to honor their years af
service and role in the community. Members Emeriti are non-voting members of
the Board. AppoiMmerrts and terrn will be determined by the Board.
Article 2. Resoonsibilities of the SOCIETY
The SOCIETY with the assistance of'the Museum Director shall be responsible for the
following:
A. Adopt or mod'rfy policies regulating adivities specific to Museum operations, the
management and use of collections, the use offaciiities, and other fundions as k
deems necessary or appropriate, modeling all policies as dosely as possible to
those of the CIIY.
B. Develop long-term plans for the Museum wtiich shall inctude development of
revenue sources, articulation of capital improvements, collections needs, fees for
Museum services, and marlceting strategies..
C. Develop and implemeM programs for visitor services, collection caretakers, and
other Museum volunteers inGuding many citizens of Aubum.
D. Prepare and submR to the CITY a long-range plan outlining the operations, goals
and objedives for the future.
E. This Article does not ,prohibit the SOCIETY from carrying on other activities
authorized by the SOCIETY'5charter, bylaws, or.mission statement
F. Prepare and preserrt en annual status report for the Mayor and City Council
reviewing acxomplishmerrts and outlining the upcoming year goals and
objectives.
Museum Services Agreement
Resolufion No.47$7 E Afibit A
September 30,2011
Page 3 of 10
Article 3. ResponsibiliUes of the CITY.
The CITY shall be responsible for the following:
A. Provide a Museum Director and other appropriate staif to further the mission and
goals of the SOCIETY as set forth in the Bylaws of the SOCIETY provided that
Aubum citizens clearlybenefit from this service.
B. Provide the following in-kind services to the Museum providing that Aubum
citizens dearly benefd from this service:
1.Printing and mailing of newsletter and other budgeted brochures for
programs, exhibits, or projects which further the mission and goals of the
SOCIETY as related to the Museum.
2.Mairrtenance and supplies for the exterior grounds of the Museum
building. When expertise and time is available CITY personnel will be
available to assist with exhibit installation, building repairs and other
related tasks.
3. Administrative and clerical support to assist the Museum Director with
his/her responsibilities in serving the general mission of the SOCIETY as
directly related to the Museum.
Articte 4. Mary Olson Fartn
A. The CITY owns the Mary Olson Farm (hereinaftec the "Farm° when to be
distinguished from the Museum [Museum and Farm]) and manages it as a CITY
park. The CITY thus provides oversigM for the caretakers, holds title to the
caretaker's mobile, and provides for its routine outdoor maintenance.
B. The CITY is responsible for all Farm utilities, security monitoring and insurance
coverage (for even4s, pmgrams and day'to day open hours) as with other parks
in the CITY system.
Museum Services AgreemeM
ResoluNon No.4757 E ibi4 A
September.30,2011
Page 4 of 10
C. CITY employees will develop programs and events for the Fartn in coordination
with the SOGIETY staff members, board and volunteers.
D. The SOCIETY is responsible for costs of programs and events at the Fartn as
well as the colledion of all associated revenues. Any revenue realized by said
events will be retained by the SOCIETY for future improvements and events at
the Fartn and Museum which benefd the citizens of Aubum.
Article 5. Staffing.
5.1 Museum Director
The Museum Director shall be employed by and compensated by the CITY and shall
receive all nortnal CITY benefits. The Museum Director's perfortnance in regard to the
administration of the Museum shall be reviewed annually in compliance with regular
CITY Human Resaurces procedures.
5.2 StafF Reporting and Policies.
A. All additional staff at the Museum, whether the position is funded 6y the CITY or
the SOCIETY, will report directly to the Museum Director and be subjed to CITY
policies.
B. All voluriteers at the Museum will report directly to the Museum Director or staff
assigned by the Director.
C. The Museum Direotorand all additional staff hired by the CITY shall be subject to
all Human Resource policies and procedures of GITY employees as weli as
museum professional policies adopted by the SOCIETY.
ARi le 6. Building, Land and Colleetion Ownership
This Agreement does nat affeot the SOCIETY owner ship of the Museum building (918 H
Street SE) nor of the artifacts, archives, other historic matenals, fixtures, exhibition
materials; fumRure, equipment, and other personal property wi4hin the Museum building;
Museum Services;Agieement
Resolution No:4757 Exhibit A
September 30,2011
Page 5 of]0
provided that, the CITY retains ownership of the supplies, equipment and fumiture
purchased by the CITY. The CITY leases to the SOCIETY a tract of land pursuant to a
ninety-nine (99) year lease entered into August 20, 1971_ A copy of the lease is
attached hereto as Exhibit "2" and is incorporated herein by this reference
This Agreemen4 does not affect the SOCIETY's Lease (20 year) of the built environment
of the Mary Olson Farm (28Z28 Green River Road) for purposes of economical and
accurate restoration and development. A copy of the lease is attached hereto as ExhibR
3" and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Artiele 7. Finances.
A. The SOCIETY will develop an annual operating and capital improvements budget
for the Museum and the Farm.
B. The SOCIETY may develop grants and promote donations to the Museum for the
operating budget, endowment, designated capital improvements at the Museum
or Farm, and the Museum's pertnanent collection.
C. The SOCIEIY shall keep accurate financial books and records in compliance
with ail accepted accourrting standards. The SOCIETY shall prudently manage
alk gifts made to the SOCIETY, and expend contributions exclusively for the
benefit intended.
D. All financial records of 4he SOCIETY shall be subject to examination by the CITY
at any reasonable time upon written request.
E. The CITY through the Museum Director will annually coordinate with the
SOCIET`f Board to develop an operating budget for the Museum to determine
the needs for the upcoming year. The GTY may consider funding special
projeds, programs, capital equipment, capital projects, personnel, or exhibits to
take place at the Mus.eum, which clearly demonstrate a benefitto the CITY. The
MuseumServices Agreement
Resolution No:4757 6diibit A
September 30,2011
Page 6 of 10
CI7Y will consider allocations to the Museum as ouUined in Article 3 as part af
the normai annual CITY budget process.
Article 8. Duration of Agreement
1 Duration.
This Agreement shalf be in effed for ten (70) years from the date this Agreemerrt is
signed by the Mayor of the City of Aubum.
8.2. Renewal.
This Agreemerit may be renewed'for an additional ten (10) years upon written request by
the SOCIETY and approval by the CITY at least two months prior to the expiration of this
agreement as set forth in article 8.1.
8.3. Amendment.
This Agreement sets forth the,full;understanding of theSOCIETY and the CITY and may
noY be mod ed nor amended except by written amendment duly executed by the
SOCIETY and the CITY.
8.4 Tertnination.
A. This Agreement may be tertninated by eRher party for any cause upon one
hundred and eighty (180) days written notice to the other party.
B. Upon receipt of a termination notice under the above paragraph, the CITY shall
cease any and all supporf and all other in-kind services for the SOCIETY aYthe
end of one hundred and eighty (180) days. Any capital equipment which is
purchased for use in the Museum by the CITY remains the property of the CITY.
C. Upon termination of this Agreement, the 'Directors who have been appointed to
the SOCIETY Boartl by the CITY may no longer 6e members of the Board unless
elected to the Board by the membership of 4he SOCIETY.
Article 9. SOCIET1f Bylaws.
Museum Seryices'Agreement
Resolutian No.4757 Exhibit A
September 30,2011
Fage 7 of 10
9.1 Bylaws incorporated in this Agreement.
The SOCIETY Bylaws are attached hereto as Exhibit "4" and are hereby incorporated
herein by this reference. Any proposed changes to SOCIETY Bylaws, policies, or procedures
which conflicY with the terms of this Agreement must be submitted to the CITY for review and
may be adopted by mutual consent of the,CITY and the SOGETY.
Article 10. Indemnification/Hold Hartnless.
The CITY and the SOCIETY each agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
other, its elected and/or appointed officials, employees, and agents from any and all claims,
demands, and/or causes of adion of any kind or character whatsoever arising out of or relating
to the actions of the indemnifying party, its employees, consultants, subcarrtractors, or agents
for any and all claims by any persons for alleged personal injury, death, or damage to their
persons or property to the extent caused solely by negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the
indemnifying party, its employees, agents, consuftants, subcontractors, or representatives and
arising out of its pertormance of this Agreement except where the claim, demand, and/or cause
of action arises solely as a result of the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the indemn ed
party, its elected and appointed officials, employees, or agents. In the event that any suit or •
claim for damages is brougM against the indemnified party due to the actions of the
indemnifying party, the indemnifying party will defend the CITY at its sole cost and expense;
provided that the indemn'fiied party retains the right to partiapate in the said suit if any principle
of govemmental or public laws is involved; and if final judgmerrt be rendered against the
indemnifled party and/or its officers; agents, or employees or any of them, or jointly against the
indemnified party and the indemnifying party and their representative officers, agerits,
employees, or any of them, the indemnifying party agrees to fully satisfy the same and the
indemnifying party shall reimburse the indemnified party for any cost and expense which the
indemn ed party has incurred as a resuft of such claim or suit.
Museum 8eryices.AgreemeM
Resolution No.4757 Exhibit A
September 30,2011
Page 8 bi 10
The provisions of this section shall survive the exp'iration or tertnination of this
Agreement as to any suit or claimed alleged acts, errors, or omissions ocxurring during the tertn
of this AgreemeM.
Article 11. Nondiscrimination.
The SOCIETY shall not discriminate regarding any services, membership, staff, or
activities to which this Agreement may apply directly or indirectly through contractual, hiring, or
other arrangements on the grounds of raoe, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age,
or where there is the presence of any sensory, meMal, or physical di§ability.
Article 12. Insurance.
The SOCIETY SHALL MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE TERM OF THIS Agreemerrt
comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars combined single
limits per occurrence. The insurance policy shall name the CITY of Aubum as additional
insured. The policy shall require a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of
any canceliation or expiration of the policy or any modification of any provisions of the policy.
The SOCIETY shall maintain throughouf the tertn of this agreement no less than one million
doliars combined single limits per occurrence Board and Officer's Liability Insurance for ail nine
9) SOCIETY elected Board members. The CITY shall maintain throughout the tertn of this
agreemeM no less than one million dollars combined single limits per occurrence Board and
Officer's Liability Insurance for all eight (6) CITY appointees.
ArGcle 13. Assignments.
The CITY and the SOCIETY respectively bind themseNes, their partners, successors,
assigns, and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement with respect to all
covenants to thisAgreement. Neither the CITY nor the SOCIETY shall assign this Agreement
without the written consen4 of the other party. No othergoveming or management agreement
Museum Serviees Agreement
Resolution No.4757 6diibit A
September 30,2011
Page 9 of 10
for Ehe govemance of the Museum may be signed by the SOCIETY without prior written
agreement by the CITY.
Article 14. General Provision.
This Agreement shall be govemetl by any applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances
of the CITY, King County,the State of Washin ton, and where applicable, Federal laws.
CITY OF AU
i
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, Cit r Clerk
APPR D AS TO FORM:
eid, C A
WHITE RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Judi and, Presiderd
Museum Serviges-Agreemerrt
Resolulion No.4757 Exhibit A
September 30,2011
Page 10 of 10
1Vlaster Plan
p t
01son Farm
fo:ehe.
City of Auburn
White River Valley Mtise tm
Aubum,Washington
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Prepnred by
BOYLE •WAGONIIt ARCFIITECTS
911 W Avenue,30
Seattle,Washington 98106
Resolution 3356
Attachment 1 February2000
Olson Farm Master Plan
for the
City of Au6um
WIti4e River Valky Museum
Aubu;n,Washinghon
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THE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
TABLE OF CON'IENTS
Executive Summary
1.1 7atroduction Page l
Background
Missio¢i Statement
AclmowkdgCments
2.1 Site Loca4aut aztd History Page.4
Location
Fiisto=ic Ove=++ieov
V'uinity Plan and HisMric Site Photos
2.2 Land Use and Activity Pattems Page 15
Historic Lead Use
lmpact of the Gseen River
Neazby Development
2.3 Site Characteristics Page 16
NeturalFeatum
Topogiaphy,Soils and Vegetation
Sensibve Areas
5ite Analysis Meps
2.4 Histoxic Buildings Page 22
Existing Ia proveme:tb Map
Record Plans aad fldati=g Phom i)ocumentation
Savcn ral Engineer's Report
C+tempaa ary Photos
31 Proposed Uses and Program Activities Page 38
Inh o ductiaa
Proposed Use of ehe Site
Period of Iiistoric Interprelation
Proposed Uses oE Ezisting I3istorie Huildiags
Landscape ax d Site Features
Parking d Access.
3.2 Recommendations for the Site and Buildings Page 42
Introduction
Master Site Plan
Pazldng,DroP-0ff,Oi9entation m d Entry
Historic Buildings
E dtSequence
Six Elanmts and InterPxetive 5ignage
Ceretalcer's Dwelling
OpHon for Env tal Leaming
Other site Reeomatendaflons
3.3 Cost Estimates Page 55
Boyle •Wagoner Architeels/The Berger Partnetslrip ppp . ,
THE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
Appmdices
77ie foIIow documents are pravided with this repott ht a eparate binder foraut to allow
addiaonal information and updates to be inse;ted.
A. Refernncea,antlBibllography
B. Histork 2'ax Reeords and 1•,+•:a*k Nomination
G Oral Histories
D. Ard itectural Field Notes
E. Masrer Plan Meeting Notes
F. Prnliminsry Maintesiance Plan
G. Sensitive Aseas Ordinance
H. The Secretary of tkie Interior's Standards azid Guidelin
L Select Pseservatiam Briefs
J. Reeommended Vendors and Spedali ed Consultants
Hoyle•Wagoner Amhitects/She Berga Pert ship Febeuary ZOpp
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THE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I7 e 60-acre OLson Farm site,acguued by ehe City of A_ubum in 1994,will be designared as a King
County landmark in April of this year. The groperty is an umtact ezampk of e small family facm
dating hom the beginning of the lwentieth century• The faim ineludes a number of historic buildings
and remnants of its original agricultural eetHng with an orchazd,pastures,and garden.Sensitive
development of this property will provide a valuabk resource for Aubum,King County and the
Puget So md comc unity.
fl e site is unique es aa isolated and uadevetoped environme:tt wilhist a broad ravine lmown as
Olsaa Canyon. Witlwi the site there a=e a ixed forests,river headlands,a wetland,and the small
stmam l owa as Olson Creek
The City of Aubum and the WYdte River Valley M••,•••consulbed with du p]annmg and design
Mam oE Boyle •Wagoner Arehitxts atfd Hie Berger Parinership.lnndxape arehitects,for
development of the Olson Fazm Master Plan in 1999. Shis Master Plas report is based on a sequence
of review,analysis and mwmmendationa,mid was maipleted in ear1y.2000..It is a conceptual use
plan to guide futurn rnseaxch,reviews,design and development of the property.
Tk e Mast Plan recommenda4oms call primarily for rehabilitatlon of tt e site'ssignificant historic
buildings:and the addition of disaete new si6e improvemenes for visitor access ax d use.
Recommendations include a numbu of straDegic s6eps to be underteken in tlu next year to protect the
pmperty and plan for i!s developma+t.Schea adc plans arn reeomatended for rehabilitation design
and subsequent conshvc4on.
Estiaiated construction costa foz the project total approximately 5634,500 for the buildings and
inte pretive sigia8e•az d$448A for site work for a mml of$1.282.500•
1'he master plaa antiripates a variery of rnmmunity-based acHvitles including tours and PT B=%
serving ehildien;school groups:neighbrns,iesidents aad'visitors to Aubum.The fannstead presents
many o}iportunities for in4erpretation and use as an assembly of historic rural buildings on a site
shaped by agricultuTe,and a vital sheam e logy with ezisting wildlife. Through living history
presentations,preserva4on of the buildings and historic site feahues,and stewardship of nature,the
Olson Farm will fosta an understanding oE iffi specific heritage at d disdnct environment.
Boyle•Wagoner Anhitecb/The Betger Paxtnership
February7A00
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THE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
Introduction 1.1
BACKGROITNO-THE MAS7'ER PLAN PROCESS
ihis master plan is the result of aplannin8 Process that occurred in four sequential phases between
August 1999 and March 2000. The process began with document eolleetlon and review;aad
programming in a collaborative effort by the Consultant Team,and staK hom ehe White River Valley
Museum and Gty of Auburn. The museum assembled available current aad historic inforaatiori
including maps,photograpkss,historic assessmena and nominadons. The City provided cunent
topography and site maps. Based on these maps,a computerized base plan o!d e site was aeared.
1'he architects developed initial quations,which were used as the basis for oral histories undertaken
by the museum curator.
At the begQUimg of Pkiase 1,the museum established its Task Fo:ce of dedicated and enthusiastic
volunteers to provide guidance and review. Museum staH worked with these vohinteexs to develop
a mission atatement and goa}s for mteipretive and reaeational use of tlie Olson Fazm. City staff
provided current zoning and utility ix fom ation.
Architects Susan Boyk and Rhoda Lawzence,and ehe landscape architect,Jeff Girvin,met with
museum staff,and visited ehe aite to experience its eatures and daument existing conditions.The
axchitects also met withlhe Tcak Porce,reSmed the program,and then developed a pnlimiaary site
and buiid'aig pmgram for inberpreMve azid recreati al uses which included rehabilitation and .
restoratioxt,new parking,paths,traiLt,and placuiing For rnw office,restrooms and education spaces.
Iti Phase 2 an ittventory of the hisWric and existing buildings az d the existing site feahues was
developed. 'Ihe architects amined the historic buildinga and Qroduced sealed,sketched floor and
roof plmis of the seven historic buildixigs. These include a fazmhouse,bam,weaving shed,
smokehouse,c2ricken coop,garage,and tool shed.Photngraphs were taken to assist in the
documentation of signifieant historic features,deficien!conditions,and overall building elements.
The planning team's atruenual engineer,Ira Gross of I.I.Gross Structura!Engineers,reviewed these
doc ents,and visited the aite with ehe arehitects. He then identiSed findings and
recommendatiams to address the struehuel co:+dition of the historic buildings.
The teaat's landscape architect az alyzed the site aaalysis for historic]and use pattems,water flow
and draina8e,landscape features:wagon and vehicle coade,dte slream paflL and wetlands with
prnJiminary designatiam and ae backs. The anl itecta documented existing and historie buildi:+g
p3acem t
Phase 3 pmvided rxoa a ectdations for the development of OLson Farny isrcluding recoa a endations
for nehabilitation of key histozic sttuctures ax d adaptive vee oF speciE'ec interior apares.The Secretarv
of the Intexior's Standards and Guidelines deEine rehabilitati as the prccess of making poss ble a
compah'b1e use for a property through repair,alteratiaau and additions while preserving those.
portions or features wMch mnvey its historical,culhual or architecturel values.This aPProaeh was
seleeted due to the phyeical conditioa and proposed use of the property,its importance in history,
and mquired code impmvements.Site recommenilations inelude rehabilitation of historic feahues,
and development of the landscape,stream,drainage,utilities,peths and driveways to serve new
uses.
S ategic and physical Plnnning rec dations were zefined,end estimabed mnstruction costs
wern developed during this Einal phese.The City of Aubum's Mayor end City Couacil reviewed the
Dwft Master Pfan doc mient in early January 2000. StaEf of King Couaty's Herita6e PmBram
Boyle•Wago r Amhiteets/The Berger Parh ership Page 1
February 2000
T.
iHE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
InlmduNion 1.1
provided review comments also,and the docaciriu was then finalized. The master plan is the first of
many aitical steps M sevitaliu aa importaat local aad regional historic resource,the Okon Farm.
MISSION STAYFMENT
The following mission smtement wa9 developed by the White Rivei Yalley Museum statf and the
aek Force to guide the pla n+isig prooess,azid the subsequent development and operaCOn of the .
OLson Fum.
The Olsaz Fazm is a unique 60-ece Eamubeed dating from 1897 nnd locaked on a
sloped and wooded site along the Green River. It presents an intact assembly of
xural buildings.a site sl+aPed bY a6ncuihu°and a rich stresm ecology with en
indigenaus salmon xun end wildlife. Thmugh preservaticjn of ti+e building and
histaric siEe feacuies end etewardehip of nahtce.l3 e OLson Farm will foster
understanding of its speafie heritage,disdcrod environment and the eeonomie
reality of a family farm. Pazticular empl asis is placed on nawrsl history end ,
ecology of the farm sibe,showing how the envimna+ent tias shaped and bcen
shaped by ehe culcums d peapk who have lived there: Oka Fazm will
welcome Machers and atudents for tours,workshops and oth leaming
experiences. It will provide coa munity ent teu+ment ehrough educational tours,
fesHvak and speciat evente.
The City of Aubum owns Olson Ferm. The Parks and Reaesaon Departmes t
manages the aite with is put by.the White River Vallcy Historical Sxietyand the
Aubum School District. The aomplex of hisEOrical butldings and ca euirent.
eaurneonal prograa,s ere w eraeen by the rvAite River vauey Museua+.a sol(e)
3),its Dixector and Boasd.
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ACKNOWGEDGEMENTS
The Master Plan for the OLson Farm was developed with the assistance and input from mazry people.
The Consultant'feam recognizes the valuable insight brought to the process by the following
participants•
Dick Deal Direetor,Ciry of Auburn Parks Deparlment
B.Sanders Associate Planner.City of Aubtssn
Mike Stevens White River Va11ey,Museum Board Member
Barbara Williams Wltite River Va11ey Museum Curator of Education
Doris Ramstead White River Va11ey M„...,Board Memb,er
Eazl Averitl White River Velley M+*Board M ber
A1B'Hymer White River ValleyMuseum Board Member
Daryl.Thoaipson Aubum SchoN Distriet Development
Patricia Cosgrove Director;White River Valley Mi seum
Dr.Tina B wsMr-Wray Curator,White River Valley Museum and Slte Caretaker
Dr.Micluel Brewster-Wmy OLson Pazm Site Caretaker
JeEt Dixon Ciry of Auburn Plax+naig Department
J.R Smith Cisy af Auburn Planiiixig Departme+t
8 7:.n,nemfa„Nahue Plail Sodety.
Petes Weston King County Deparement of Natural Resources .
Phil Schniedez Washinghm Stabe Department of Fisheries and Wildlife '
Charlie Sundberg Preservation Planner,King County Landaiarks and Heritage
Commission
Kate KrafR Landmarks Ceordinator,King Covaty Landaiarks anii Heritage
Commission
Phe Consultant Team foz this Master Plaz ineludes ehe following firms end individuels:
Rhoda Lawrence Soyte•Wagoner Arehiteefs
Sagan Boyle Boyle•Wagoater Architecls
Christoptier Pela s Boyle•Wpgoner Architeem
Jefr c,trvin ctie Berger Parenership.[andseape nrehiteets
lra Gross L L.Gross,Stuetuial Engcieas
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Site LocaHon and HisWry 2.1
LOCATION
The Olson Farm site is a all canyan ti at lies within the Aubum eity limits on the east edge of the
Green Ftiver,bordermg G:een River Ruad. It is loeated north of IsaarEvans Pazk and the Aubum
Regional Golf Course,accessed fr r 8 SteM Northeast on the south.
The total area within the property boundary is approximately 60.6 acres. I'he tarm itself and
adjacez+t pastures are approximately ten aaes in a broed ravine near the crnte of the property,with
ehe•p,•a;*+;g 63 acres of the site uideveliiped woods. This site is divided by a smell aeek,
tdstorically referred to as Olson Cceek,which flows into the Grne River cear the enlry to the
fara stead on'Greexr River'Road.Tf is aeeli is a aritiicaf x alurai paztatt ofthesite,and it ti the
farmsoead toPograPhically and physieally to the upland communities w the East. The Olson Creek
3rainage basin extiends east to 132^d Avenue Southeast,north to Southeest 274a St eet,and south to
Southeast 310^Street. Several seh Is aze located at the basin edges including Hazelwood
Elemeatary,Pine iree filem tary:and Rainiet Middle SehooL Green River Community College is
withim one half mile.
These sehooLs,and ehe residential neighborhoods in whieh they are locabed,am the xwtural
eonstituencies of the O1son Farm. The dzeinage basin partiapy lies withuf ehe boundaries of Auburn,
Kent,and unixjcoipbrated King Caunty.. OLv Creek's tributaries et d weHands walesce in the small
canyon at Olson Farm beEore flowing:ii to tkie Geeen River: Because of their proximity to the drainage
basia and wateished.;hey l aye spetdal ti to the property. 1'hese ties can be entianced by ehe
P Posed preservation and prograa maig for e OLs t Fazm which will fotus on ia unique lusroric
and environmentai eharaceerist. Such program5 ean be developed in collaboration with the Green
River Community College and the Ai buni School DLgtriet.
FIISTORIC OVERVIEW
The history of the Olson Farm is desaibed in the 1978 King Couaty Leadmark Registratian form and
by many da uments in!he mllectinn of the White River VaIley Muaeum. 'fhese explain the
siguEieance of the site as a nineDeenffi century tarmstead which is aesodaeed with early Swedish
iaunigrant Alfred Olson az d his faauly. Historically the aite iepxesents agriculhual settlement
patterns,the development of King County,and specifically Scendinevian immigration ehat resulted
from Swedish economic and labor conflicts in the 2890s..
The siM,located near the edge of d1e Green River,conslsted of wiater village sites wit}dn ehe mrritory
of the Muckleshoot Iadian eribe beEore Eiiro-nmerican setttement. This tribe,along with the
Skopamish,SYkamish and Smplkaasish tnbal members,liyed'near the Green and LNhite Rivers in pre-
histo ic and histork times smtil Eu=oAaiericaa settlement in the valley iacreased.
In additioay the historic buildings,pastures,garden.and orchard repmsent distinctive characteristics
of tu:a,-of-a,e-cene,uy ernaculaz farmsteaa n;e ramily fazm e odie 8gicule„n+hac
began in the 1870s and 1B80s with cash aops such as hops,and si bsistenee fatming,and in the 1890s
with diary farmumg. The ridt soils along the Green River,betweai Kent and Aubum,served its
growin8 agricvlhual dnstries up M modem tima. Aher IIood crontrol measures were compkued'm
the 1940s-1960s,other lypes of developaunt have drama4caUy chaiiged the nature of dte valley and
its communiees. Due W its unique toPograPh3'•the Olsa¢Farm was a site where the family 6ved an
inaeasuigly rare subsistaiae r ual2ifestyle while agricultural aeid indussrial advaacemaib,and
developaient increased around them.'Today the farm r sins a vi4id"reminder of its multi-layend,
rich hiseoric past.
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1.Top:historic group phobo of Olson family end relativcv in front of the south-facu g front
porch of the house,ca.1925. Anna Olson,front zow(first to the Ief!);Eric Johnson,back row
second to the left):Mary Johnson,back row(fifth from the left). Source:White River Va(leyMuseum.
2. Botbom:his0oric giroup phoW with_unidenlified people wi the west side of the house ca.
1925. The woman with white liairynay be,Mary Johnson. In the background am fnut
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3. Below:hiatoric photo of an anidentified woman with a portion of the south faSade of the
house. The driveway,fence and gazden are vuible in the background,located ro the east of
the honse,ca.1925. Source:W2iite River Valley Museum.
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4. Left historic photo of two women posing ona railmg or fence,ca..1925,with the south
fasade of ii e house in!he backgroiuid. Souiee:White River Valley Museum.
5.Right historic phom with;left to right,Alfzed Olson,unknown woman,Cousam Herman(2
men,l woman)s}andu g in front of the soutli front porch,cn:1925. Nobe.the railing and post
de ils and the decorative brac&ets at the porch roof. Source:White River Valley Museum.
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6.Top lefk historic photo oE Alfred Olson feedmg chickers with the Tool Shed 'ui the
background,ca.1925. The Toof Shed served as the first barn.
7.Top right historic photo of an uxridentified chi]d sitting atop thr hood of a car with the
bam m khe background,ce.1925. Source:White River Valley Museum.
8.Lower righ4liistoric photo insQibed on the back,"Olive I.Colesen near Olson Cceek,May
1922". Note the rustic post and raiI fence in the background. Source:Wl ite River ValleyMuseum.
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Land Use md Aetivity Pattems 2.2
HISTORIC LAND USE
Olson Farm is the vestige of an agricultural land use pattern that domixiated the Gieen River Valle}in
its recent and hisroric past Its unique Iocatioc,in a broad ravine am the east shore of the Green River,
czeates a Emeless context isolated from existing siurounding devdopment and future ehanges in
lend use. 7}te steepness of the sloped edges and the nazrowness of the upseream ravine created by
Olson Creek,referred to as Olson Canyon,luve formed a natural barrier to any type of de elopment.
The edges of the eanyon eutend west to the edge of the Green Riva,fomting promirnnt headlands
which act w wall off the Earm from ereas to the north and south
IIVIPACT OF 7'FIB GREEN RIVER
Ihere is minimal space currently for River Road to slip betwe khe Greai River's edge and the foot
ot the headland slopes. Prior M upstream daaiming of the river,flooding in the region was severe. In
the early 1900s Gmen River Road e csted'ai H e form of a wagon road whieh tmversed the headlaads
ax d followed the northem and easbem perimeter of the Olson Parm ravine at a higher elevation to
avoid potential floodweters at the river's edge.
Historic records and remr anb of the wag road aLRO indicated thet it foxded the Green River at a
neacby upstream location when thc water was low. Presently the wagon road is stiU visible on!he
Olson Farm siM. Phowgraphs indicate that it crossed Olson Creek soueh ot the farm house. A very
steep wagon road went up the east siope of the ravine as an escapa rou when floodwater isolated
the farm.
NEARBY DEVELOPMENT
Ihe wooded hillsides of the cenyon buEfer views lsoat the farm to the aingle family residences on the
top of the ridge. The plabesu to the east is a raP Y B tesidential area served by Highway 18
and F3ighway 516. A new highway bridge across the G River at 277m Street South is currently
under mnsuuction. Upon its eompletian it will also be an important future eonneetion which will
encourage further developmau.
In the recent past the plateau was an area of pastures and wooded slopes,but the pment trend is
towazd ina eased siagle family raidential development wieh supporting neighbcrhood commercial
nodes and schools. To ehe++esL the farn sice is separated by the Grnen River from an incxeasingly
dec se ama in the dty of Aubum. This broad conidor of water and natura!vegetatia yuf(ezs t}e site
from exiating singie fam y homes to the west and future multi-family xrsidentiel development
planned for ehis arce.
Green River Road is the only connecdon to the Olsa Farm site on the east bank of the Green River.
Ihe road conlri'butes w the conuxt and bucolic nature of the sire,as it is not e regional north/south
connector and remains very mral in eharacter. Fuhue use can be expected to emphasize recreational
access to the Avbuen Reglonal Golf Couree to ehe sourh aad the xries of parks along the nver's edge.
Thls eorridor wIll e}so serve as an importnnt compo t of a mgional hiking and bicycle system
which!s eurren8y under development
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NA?URALFEATURES
The OLson Fazm site is inEluenced by meny nnhual features whic24 alcing with the btiilt emironment,
fom die sibe's character. It is miportant to doeument az d undecstand these aatural hatures as ehey
aze the campanents that can support or destroy the timekss r ual eharacter which is unique to Okon
Ferm. Familiariry with each feature will assist decision ttwking for preserving,enhaacing and
mamtain g the ste in the fuhue.
TOPOGRAPHY
The majority oE the 60.6 acse PrOP Y's Y SteeP(with greatet than 15%slope). This steep
topography is a significant l itation M expaz sian of existing farm use,construction of roads and
trails,and developm t of residential or rea+eational faeiliHes.Historically fhe steep slopes were a
limitation to facming activity,but they also form an effeetive barrier to surmnnding development,
and aze in part mpons3bte for.the farm remaining intad within a complementary environment.
The fum p uHon of the site,lnciuding its hisroric buildings and pasture,is concentrated at the center
of the site in the area of least slope(¢596). The 6 acres of developed farm d abrupUy at the tce of
the surrounding steep slopes as hietoric tealimony to the diffaculty that the Olson family had in
expanding the historic farm use.
SOIF.S
The variety of soil types fo d on ehe sibe comspaa d distlnctly to the variety of slope. ltte steepest
poxtions of the aite are an association of Alderwood and IGtsap ao s. Drainage and permeabi]iry of
Nmse soils is variable. In sbeep locatlona,oueh es on this site,sunoff is typically rapid and the erosion
hezard end slippage poEakial is severe. At Ols Fazm,the majozity of the steep areas are covered by
mixed forcvt which rnntfbubes to slope stabiliTation and erosinn con4oL Evida ce of recent stippage
aad eresion are p:esent,howeva,a¢the eite c tlieast ot the bam end south of the creek neaz the
exssting wetland
Ihe areaz of least slope are made up of thm differmt soil types. The upper portion of the broad
savine where thc majority ot bvildings are located 'u Mixed Alluvial soil. This consists of a arixed
gravelly,sandy,sometimea siIty soil whie2 is not particularly useful for agriculture. 'Ihis soil was
deposite3 over the yean by Olson Cxpek and reflecta fhe atream's elunging loea4on,volume,and
velocity. The otF er two soil types found on the site were deposited by the Green River. T'hey are both
ne tadured sandy loams and:epresent ehe faxm's best agricultural soil.
YEGE?AY'ION
The site vegetati is a result of existing slopes,soiLs,and the historic uses of the fasm. T'k e steep
uplaT ds of tlfe site are mixed fwest eo istimg of Westem Red Cedar.Douglas Fir.Red Alder,and
Bigleaf Maple. As well es stabilizing tl e steep slopes,the significant uees in the upland form an
impartant evergreaf backdrop to the fami site and a buffer to surroundistg residential development.
The tmdastory consists of a daue mizture oE Salal,Ocean Spray.Longleaf Mahonia.Sword Fem and
other coamon westem Waslungton netives. Ixi xveral locations,non-native Blackberry has overrun
native plenting,pazticulerly az cleazing edges.
The historic pasture areas south and east of the creek are still visually apparent. Because this land is
no longer grazed,mueh of the open pashue grasses have been overgrown by emerging saub
vegetation. This new vegetation consisb of native pioneer spedes such as Red Alder,as well as non-
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native blackberry. A dense stand of stitall Red Alder has established itselE along the creek,near the
entry road.
Meadow grasses surrwnd the e dsticig fazm buiidings and oichard trees. 17ie meadow has been
aiowed on a systematic basis and containe PredominanllY graasrs. Emerging sQUb vegetatian will
fiot establisti a prnsence in this lccatiam if the anea conta uea to be mowed. The acisting orchard trees
are an imposta ft vlsual feature in tltis aeea.
The existing orchard contains apples,chenies,pean andplums. Some otder trees haye significant
de6erioratiott. Several of the fruit trees axe newly planted. A eigtiifieant Dovglas Fir ax d two Hig Leaf
Maples domir ake the meadow near the bam..A grove of Big Leaf i taple defines the creek basin
northeast of the hoiise. Fiistoric photos indicate flowering plant beds near the house.
The south peseure contaias a significant eawunt of wetland vegetada¢concentrated in a low-lying
ama near the tce of tl exisdng slope. This vegetatiam includes Caltail,L Ruslies,and Buttercup. The
vegetatian is dependent on bWh seasonal and p t waler accumulation in this area. It is
undetermined if the water's the wetland is the accumulation of surface nmoff or subsurEace seepage.
SENSITIVE AREAS
The King County Department of Developaient and Environmenta!Suvices(DDES)has designated
several sensitive areaa within the OLwn Farm P P 3'*Y: Seeisitive amas are lands which arn
subject M natural hezards or which support,valuable envimnmeittal Eeetures. The OLsaut Pazm site
ca¢taitis both types.
Streams and wetlands a e important_feahuca of tfie Olson Fazm site. The Greai River dominate,s the
valley edge west of the fazm. The Green Riv is designa6ea a Cless 1 stream by DDES beeause of its
importance to the region. ihe IIood plain bamdary of the Gseai River is wlthin theAlsoa Fazm
ProPertY. R 300-foot buffer&om the riyer edge has also bea esteblished by DDES. This buEfer
designeNon licdb ck°rui&Sraau!8 and alher fornss of cvns uction wlthin this area. 7'here is also a
15-foot building setback beyond this buffer for aewly camsttucted Suildings.
Rec struction end restoxation of histosie buildings arn activi ea that are not specifically addressed
by limita4on or allowance um the Sensitive Areas Ordiaance.
Olson Creek is also a sigiu6cattt sheam aad hasbeen designated Cltss 2 Because the creek eontains
fish(salatonids),it alco requires a 100-foot buffer and a 15-foot setback. Many of the existing historic
structures on the Olson farm site are within the buffer and eetback. Further review by DDES is
required ro determine rhe exact ianitaae¢is for modification and pieservatlon of historic site
structures and agricultural activities. .
T Olson Farm site contains one apparent wetland south of Olaaai eek. It oocurs in the youth
pashue at tl e bese of the sibe's steep slopes. The wefland has not been foxmally detineated but is
evtimated to be a Cless 2 weHand becauee of its ze.H e variety of wetland vegetadon types,and
pera anent pmse tae of wa6er. A C7ass 2 wetlaad requires a 50 foot buffer and a 15 foot setbaek
beyond Eor atvctures.
Additional hazard ereae noted by"DDES that affect the site are m,lated to its noils and slope. Portlons
of the site are within a Seismic Hazard aree which have soils tfiat are prone to moVement during an
earthquake because of liquefaction or seftl t. New and existing structurns within this area may
require autigaaon based on engureering or geotxhnical recaa mendaaass..
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The steeper portions of the site contain aIopes and soil cortditiotts designated as Erosion or Landslide
Hazard areas. The d ig ation of thcse areas may require new structures to be setbaek 15 feet.
daartional miagation may atso be requirea;tiased on_eigh,eeru,g or geocec niwi rerna,mendations.
Qeazing or vegetation re oval may be resteiceed az d spedal require ts will be enforced to control
surface water dis arge,
Mast of the nahual featuees deacnbed'ui this ieport aze inhrcelated. The Olwn Farm is n holistic
place,both in taa s ot history'and ecology: A16 ations w one Seature may affect several ofl ers,
resulting in e signifieant ehange to d e eidsting site eharacMr: I!will be iatportax L to Eurther, .
document these eondttions:applieable 6rn'eming regulatlo,and develapsent infent prior to the
commencement of eny on-site'impleniauallon '
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Hieboric Buildinge 2.4
The hiv6oric buildings an the Olson Fazm Sibe mclude the following:
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Tlie Weavtttg Shed(drea 1920)
The Gaz'age(cixca 1920)
Tlte Bam(caca 1897)
Qdcke Coop
Tool Shed(drea 1890)
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THE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
Historic Bnildings 24
The hictorit buildings on the Olsaai Fara+5ite uulude the following:
The Farm House(eirea 1902)
The Weaving Shed(drea 1920)
The Gazage(circa 19?A)
The Sam(cisca 189
Chicken Coop
Tool Slied(rirm 1890)
Satokehouse
The data sheets,which fopow;were prepared from on-sibe surveys:photographs,and measured
drawings developed during tha labe s miaier and fall of 1999.Drawings for each ehpcture are
included with the dam sheets. iVobe tliet the shhtiicturea ere not drarvn at!he aemracale,but the scale
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Historic Buildings 2.4
THEFARM HOUSE
l. Overall Dimensions: s36'X t26'-6"(Drawn as if square. See field notes in the Appendiz
for exaM measuxpments.)
2 Gross Squam Footage t904 SF an fust Aoor,x76Q SF on second floor(with sloped ceilings)
3. Eave Height: xi7'
4. Ridge Height: s26'
5. Foundation: Partlal conctete
6. Floor. Wood plankmg
7. Exterior Walls:Sl/2"v-groove siding
8. Interior Walls: 5"horizontal planka with historic newspapa rnvering,d
remnents of fabrie wall overing;s e non-historic,new barn studs
9. Ceiling: 3"tomgue az d grcove bead-board
10. Roof: Cedar shingks;brick channeys that are visble a a 193 photo are
no longer a ct+t
Il. Lendscaping: Nothing signiiicanp but hisroric photcs dicate a straight pathway
on tlu south side,az,a r az,a nower;ng s on m ouu a,a
west eides.
12 Exterior Features: New vinyl clad,non-h}storic windows have been installed at the
approximate locatioris of t2ie origina!windows,but sizes do not
match the oziginal openings. In some cases.]ar8'oP Bg have
been cut In otlur cases,openisigs have been infiLed with siding or
P1Ywood. An m!er!ang a porel+has been removed 6om the north
faSade,and photograpti9 show that the original south porch has been
filled in.
13: lnterior Featuies: Hnr'vantal woad glanking fl at apparendy was eoveeed with peper
or canvas backi:tg ead wallpaper. The stair has beei rembved.and
cron0emporary atud walls heve been added. Evidenee of newspaper
a 1901)is visble at fhe location of the ociginal stair. The steir railiag
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ehaped mwel poat
14: Othez Comments; Cu[renNy,the anly door W the house faces north. However,e 1930s
tax pholo shows a messed door on the snuth facade that would
have faced the enhy mad. Odra PhotograPhs indieate the presaiae'
of an open porch on the south side with deeorative brackets.
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Hiatoric Buildings 24
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THE WEAVING SHED
1. Overall Dimensions: 16'x 12'-3" .
2 Gross Square Footage: t.2U0
3. Eave Height x9'-3"
4. Ridge Height. 14'-8"
5. Foundation: Posts on stones and wood blxks
6. Floor: Wood
7. Exterior Walls:5-1/2"v-gtoove siding
8. Interior Walls: Unknown
9. Ceiling: Unlmown
10. Roof: Cedar shingies
11. Landxaping Nom
12 Exterior Features: W dows and door covered with plywood
13. Interior Features: Unknown
14. Oeher Comments: Historic photos ix dicate khst another building was lo ated in ehe
same general area of the present building. 'fhe dates of construction
are tailatown. The build'mg is quite small,and was created:to allow
weaviag to oceur outside tlu domicile in order m limit the spread of
lint and triaunings:
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T'H&GARAGE(AND COOLEIU
1. Overall Dimensions: 14'x 30'
2. Gross Square Footage: t$20 SF
3. Eave Height: s8'-3"
4. Ridge Height: x13'-9"
5. Foundation: Conaete perimeter walls
6. Floor: Concrete
7. Exterior Walls:bl/2"boards
8. Interior Walls: Horizontal wood plankicig
9. Ceil'mg: Wood(S3"AF in north end,open rafteis m south end
10. Roof: Cedaz shcigles covemd wi tarp
11: Landscaping:. A few foundation perennials
12. Exterior Features: Lazge garage doors project out from face of gange to allow newer
automobile W it inside. Omamenwl overl ang bncketa on door side
only. Zx4 verbwl post a4tached ro center bracket(for sign or Aag?).
Elecerical meta on north Eacade.
13. In4erior Features: Nane
14. Other Coxnments: North end Contauis water and tanks,ai d electrlc panel;the well
head 'u within 15'of north side of the building. The south end was
nsed as a garage and the nozth a d az an"ire housc"or eooler.
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Historic Buildings 2.4
fHEBARN
1. Overall Uimensions: t70'X 345'(Drawn as if square. See lield nbtes in the appendix for
exact measurements.)
2 Gross Square FooWge: . t3,150 SF
3. Eave Height: 7'-10"
4. Ridge Height: 333°
5.. Foundation: .. . New concrete pier Eootings under iog posts. ,
6. Floor: istered 2x6s in haylok wilh 2x12 boards,concrete slab on grade
7. Exterior Walls 2x12 boazds ovez log posts with some seismic straps
S. Interlor Walls: Vazious(plank walls,maagers,pallet walls,of difFering ages and
structure) _
9. Ceiling:Name
10. Roof: New cedar shingles(5"to 9"wide,3'long,with exposure matching
original)on north Eace with plywood uniierlayment, Original
shingles of similat size are in poor conditi i on other roof areas.
Cornigabed meW werhang on east ele'vation.
11. Landscaping: mall pen to the iiorth approx.25'x 50',bam nestled closety to the
hill;reporn of drainage proble s
12. Exterior Features: Unexpta;ned cuts on the east elevatlon. New bracing or interior,and
exterior of east wall. Wall is still bowed with moss growing on '
convex surfaces. Doors on south side have bem cut from siding. ,
North wall is eovered with plywood for sWbil'vation. It is unctear
how enclosed this wall used to be
13. Interior Features: Dated hisroric graffiti and drawings on interior posts.Original
atiktng stalls az+d horae stalls,equipment racks(made ham peeled
branches and simple hewn memben)are evident
Currently,the outhouse and building materials are stored in eke
bam.
14. Other Commentr: The bam may have been oriented rowazd ehe wagon road to the
noeth. M open ehed-rooFed addition on ehat side may have served _ .
as a loading arna. Window in west elevation has views to travelers
on wagon mad.
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l. Overall Dimensio: 8'-5"k 10'-5"(drawn aa if squam. See Eield nobes in!he Appendix for
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2. Gross Square Footage: t80 SF
3. Eave Heighk tTA"
4. Ridge Height t11=2"
5. Foundation: Post on stone
6. F1oor: Unlmown
7. Exterior Walls:2xi2 horizontal boards
8. Inberior Walk: Same as exterior
9. Ceiling:None
10. Roof: Cedar ehingles
11. Landscaping: 10'x 14'fenced pen with gaEe at north side.
12 £xterior Features: Saiall ehicken door on north facade for access to pen. Remains oE
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13. Interior Features: Nest cubbies intact
14. Other Comments: Built po be mwed easly.
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TOOLSHED
1. Overall Dimensions: 21'-4"x 3T footprint('Thebuild g has collapsed)
2. GrossSquare Footage: t789 SF
3. Eave Height: t6'
4. Ruige Height: r14'-9"plus an additional T'to grade
5. Foundation: Currently none
6. Fiaor: Unknown
7. Exterior Walls:Unpainted 11-1/2"verRCal boazds,nailed at 40°on center on the .
r ainuig west side(wl ich still stands);uapainted.5-3/4"
horizonW boazds may have tieen used on the east slde
8. Interior Walls: Nom
9. Ceiling: None. F cposed fraa ing with 3"to 4"dia.peeled poles For raf6en
10. RooE: Rustic Cedaz shakes with s2'exposure over lx6 nailers
11. Landscaping: NA. Located t 6'east of the garage,and parallel to it. There is an
existing metal tank set between ehe two buildings.
12. Exterior Features: 51>"roof overhang on all sides;a single window opening,2'i"
squarn,appears W have been centered on the east perimeter wall;a
pair of 4'x 6'-4"doors was placednn the south wall,s5'west of the.
east comer,at this location the eave heights appear to have been 7'-4"
13. InMrior Features: Unknown
14. Other Comment4: The interior is iasccess ble and a potential hazard.
T'he current eollapsed atructure should be dismanfled as soon as
possibk. In anticipation of its reconstruction and adaptive reuse,it
ahould be documented photographically before and duriag the
dismantling,and its origa al e]emenes=framing,cladding,doors.
hardwere,etc-identiEied on-site while it is dismantied. The sound ..
elemaits should be sMxd undenover until it is reassembled and
reconstructed.
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SMOKEHOUSE
1. Overall Dimensions: 2'-10"x.3'1"
2 Grosa Square Footage: 39 SF
3. Eave Height: tT"
4: Ridge Height t9'-2"
5. Foundation: Coaicrete perimeter footing with slab on grade
6. Floor: SJone
7. Ex6erior Walls:2x12 boards wifh 2x6 bat4ens
6. Intetiot Walls: Same av exterioc
9, Ceiling: None
10. Roof: Large scale cedar shingles
11. Landscaping: None,although tl1e aeek is nearby to the southeact
12. Exterior Feanues: Door is two 2x12 boards with?x4 battens
t3. Interior Features: Shelving
14. Orher Comments: Same boards as barn sidiag. There u a separate fire pit and trenched
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Hieloric Buildings 2,4
SiRUCTURALENGINEERING ASSESSMENI
Ira Gross,prindpal of L L Gross Structural Engaieecs,proyided d e following Seructurai
Engineering Report He visited the site on November 2,1999 at Hie request of Boyle Wagoner
Architeets,to provide a visua!analysis,review,and recoa mendatioiis for structurel uP8 8
of Eour remalaing b"''.o ox the Olson Farm Site. Tlie four tiuild'u gs inelude:
The Fami House
The Weaving Shed
The Gazage and Tool Shed
The Bam
Tf FARM HOUSEi
The foundatior walls and fdoti:tgs need to be replaced. Y2iey k ave beat modified over the
years and currenµy there is inadec uete sapport at the base of the house.
The perimeter rim jouts and sill p1aMS aeed to be mplared,a tesult of dry rot and past
modificarions.
Create a continuous load path for roof and floor loads, ihe building has beea modified over
the years. As a resuit of these modifications,vertical loads are not direcUy uansfe red to
adequate supporting elements.that eztend to a sound foundatlon.
Adequate collection of tk+e roof runoff of rainwater needs to be provided. llus iunoff is
deteriorating the soiLs beneath the bui]ding foundation.
THE WEAVING SHED:
The foundation and base plates are for the most part nonexistent. New p1aM and fouadation
need W be iastalled since it is desirable to mainwin the post and:beam foundatlon look the
foundations can be pulled back with eantilevued timbei or conerete grade beams.
THE GARAGE and TOOL SI-IED:
It is ocpecbed that these two buildiags wi11 be complehely xecons4vcted,and will be designed
to current building codes and regulations.
THE BARN:
Sose of the lateral uPgrading was.completed in the mid-1990s. Strapping and clips,for the
most part,wete installed aspreviously directed. These elips were the ones that would be
difficult M install once a new roof was in place.
A new roof has been paztially installed snd the remaining material is stored iaside the
structure.
The timber bam columns need to be addressed. 'fhey are sitting in the dirt with many rotted
at the base. New posts oi elevated plinths need M be installed.
Additional clips need tobe added atthebeam-to-column aad beam-to-beam connections.
Adequate collection of the roof run=off of rainwater.needs to 6e provided. This run-off is
deteriorating what building foundation there is.
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Proposed Uaee and Pmgcam Activities 3.1
lNTRODUCI'[ON
This program was deyeloped mllaboratively by the consultants aztd White River Valley Museum
staff in October 1999,and reviewed aad^At; with the Task Force in November 1999.
Over the years,three primary types of activities have shaped the Olson Farm. The Mission Statement
for the OLsan Farm,and the progrem opportunities desm'bed below,are derived from these:
Agriculhual Work
The Natura!Environatent and Hi an Interaction
Ettu ic and Cultural Heritage
YROPOSED USE OF 1'HE STl'E
With sensitivestewardtffip and mterpretatioa,tr e OLvon Farm site can be developed to provide a
unique opportunity for n cteation,educa4on,and preservatiun Thrce distinct uses have been
identified.
Casual Uses
pedestrian and eyeling using conneeting trails
passive commuidty reaeationa!use.such as bird-watching,pirnics,etc.
open on Saturdays during the aumaer for siee tovrs
the Canyon.wilI have a moze mst;icted use;,the hillside trails will be more publlc,less
controlled
Festivals and Weekend Pro¢rams
cvltural even(i.e.,"thambe musie in the bam")
harvest festivak
ethnic celebrationa(i.e.:"&st salmon cer any)
big"events:which aiay oensi only two or fluee times P Y
adult and young-adult classc9(Le.,art,poetry,weavir g,watezcolor painting)
Fducational Proarams Eor School A¢e Children
siaiilar to Camp Waskowi4z,a CCGera camp ope;ated by the Highliae School District
organiud in cooperation with the Aubum School Disuict
tturiculum-based;routine part of studies;change with leaming kvels
groups ot childray typically 60-7p,assemb ed in smaller,groups of I2-15 students+adult
organized stations for 4-'S activity groups
environmental leamin$cPPorturuties such as ethnobotany and culhual use of plants
The earetaket tenants will continue to live on site. Theie may lx opportunities for tenant-spon,ored
activities,such as^arc,guided waLcs,or on-site interpretation.
PERIOD OE HISTORIC INT£RPRE1'ATION
Based on ehe history of the site aad the existing original assembly of buildings that remain,a period
oE significance for site inserpreW tion has been selecMd as 1897-1930.
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Propoxd Uses and Prograat Aetivities 3.1
PROPOSED USES OF EQSTING HIST RIC HUILDINGS
Farm House
reiiabilitation is required(existing building does not have heat,plumbing,electricity;
windows are boarded up:ehe interlor sWit and riany walls are aussing)
staEf office(s)may be located h upstairs which cannot be accessible to the public
1•floor may include check-ln councer for sire orlentation for Satucday drop-ins and tours
exhibits on 1w IIoor(i.e.,Eunctloning tum of the century home with functioning kicchen)
rexerch and r vtore peximetc plantings based on phobographic mords and archeology
Weavin¢Shed
rehabilitation is required,par4cularly with the structure of the foundation and framing
interpret as originai use with looat
Gara¢e(Orieinal Qooler.or 1ee Housel aad Tool Shed
these tiuildings are cm ally located on the xire
tequired publirrestrooms may be approPriate For insercion inM the iaterior of the gazage as
ex adaptive reusc('This uae mey:tot be poss le,however,due to the proximity of:the
existing well head,or it may requ9re zelxation of the well head). AdapHve rnuse will require
rehabilita8on of the Garage
the Tool Shed should be dxumented hirther,original freming/cladding salvaged
the perimeter shell should be recons ueteil the small space within the ToolShed may be
edapted for multi-purpose education uses,or used for d splay of tools,farm equipment,etc.
Bam
the exterior should be repaired end stabilized,the m ior rehabilitated for interpretive use
this is the largest,covered s uehue on site,and it lends ihelf to usa as a lalge assembly area
site orienwROn for groups may occur within the bam
it is the potmtial location for temporary live animal display
the Outhouse,stored in the bam,should be mtumed to the site and interpreted
Chicken Coov and Rabbit Hutehes
repair andstabiliu to safe condition
these are possible locations for temporary,live animal display
Smoke Houx
zepair to safe,useable condition and provide inberpretive exhibit/descciptions
LANDSCAPE AND STfE FEANRES
Farm Site
veiify historic path aad roadbed locations through further historical research and surveys
provide utilities for mamtenance,sanitary and security uses
rnmove contemporary features and visual intrusions to the greatest degree possible
reestablish historic pathways between buildings
addre'ss draiaage/TUnoff behind bam and in orchard
investigate view mcroachment controls and implement control on surrounding properties
acquire northem flood plain from County for comprehensive treatment of farm/river/road
boundary and potential staging and parWng locatlon
Boyle •W agoner Architects/The Berger Parinecship page 39
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Proposed Uaee and Program AcHvities 3.1
Fencina
use historic feneing and gales,based on those shown in photographs,to control and direct
visitor aceeas to and within!he sire
Caretaker's Ouaiters and Entrv
celocate existing tiailer tp t3ie soath meadow,gasiden area o:east edge of the Bam .
altanatety;mtegiate i ew q artess with a new Farm Equipaient F.nclosure
altezttaxly,eonstcuc[new freestending caretaker.'s quartecs area
building should have sight la es fo existiag Earm buildings for securiry purposes
construct a new enhy structure modeled aEtei u niral roadside etand
Orchard/Garden
further research plaz t loca4ons and types in the orchard and gazden based on historic photos
maaitain heritage arrangeaient azid form of trees(theee are a mixhue of apples,cherry,plum
and pear)
rnplant orchard and flower beds consistent wiffi historic period of mterpretation
consuit with arborist and landscape erehitect for appropriateness of size and species
addr s draiaage i9sues
develop long-bexm maste plan for maitttenance and lacemait of trees
T Iatematlonal,ca. 1940)
This sife element is not witlw petiod of mterpretation retain on site but relocate to south
meadow"farm zone"adja ti to Tobl Sl ed or to aew fa equipment shed
South Meadow
may be developed as historic working fazm garden
iden4fy area for public S 8 P'Patch
possible relacetion site for"truek"and/or new or reloeaMd caretaker's quarten,since neither
aze Erom the designated periad of interpreffilion
conhol brambles and develop vuible"damage"control approaches
may be leased/[enbed,perhaps tu local eruck farmer(s)
address uphill dminage probleais
Stmam
stabilize edges by the additian of approved plants and landscape cloth
coordinate wifh local and shate fisheries gsoups and encouzage:eelurn of setmon
use for environaietttai edvcatiun programs,such az wateished issues,and incorporate with
ethnie Native qmeiican ceremenia]use
limit erossing sites,access and development based environauntal regulations
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Ptopoaed Uses aad'Prog=am Aetiyities 3.1'
PARKING AND ACCESS
consides public's first view of the site—pedestrian vs.vehiculaz
develop u terpretive elema b/stopping points a[ong paehway from remote parking are5 to
farm sibe;intecprerive signage and way fit ding signs will be eriticai for the educatienal
program uses:miaimum signage ia desued for caaual uses.
public parking should ix]iatibed to areas piov_id on the flat,north aection of the site
drop-off and handieapped parking azeas can be ptovided maz tlie existing enEry.gate
the golf cuurse is a dtyowaed facllity. Overflow parking may be possibie,with van(s)to
traitisport visiton to tlie siee (uniikely during summers since the lot ss already too smaU)
overflow restrootns and pazking areavailable at the nesrby Isaac Evans Park
new rnstroom faciliries skould be conseructed at the remoce parking site
Boyle • W agone:Atcl itects/The Berger Par ership page 41
Febivary 2000
1'HE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
Recommendations for the Site md Suildings 3.2
INTRODUCITON
The visinn for the OLson Farm Site Plei,whieh underlies khis proposal for:intteipretation,is a mponse
to a sequmce of ev ts that can be euperlenced by a visitor to tt e farm,
The site is the contezt for the story of plson Farai and contains the historu and at y al backdrop.
which allows a visitor to experience ehe story wit}t all of thei;seiises: The visitor may be a child,an
adult,an iadivi3vel or femiIy or school gsoup member.
A compelling concept guides the masker plan design:as people ter the sise thr,y will intemaIize a
transitiox&om e pre;ent time to the early 1900s,graduaUy beeoming immersed in the farm's
history axid chazacter. 'They wili abou4 farm lite and activities.'and the`natural environment aa they
walk the site and experience its uaique characMr.
Site elementa,which are shown an the Mavter Site Plan on the tollowing page,ere deknbed in the
sequence that fhe vssimr atight expeiiaice fhem.
Boyle •Wagoner Archi cts/The Herger PachtershiP Page 32
February 2000
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Aebruary 200D
THE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
Recommendations for the Site and Buildings 32
PARKING,DROP OFF AND ORIENTATION
A drop-off zone on Greesi River Road allows for rnnvenient transportation ro,the fazm site by bus or
car. It also resuicts vehides from e ring the site and defers pazldng considerations to other
tocaaons on the property.Hy mm°vmB Puking from the Olwn Farm.its nahual anguility and
original a81e 4+h'Y be pzeserved for,the visitor: Cyclists muld also enter the site at this
point leaving their,birycles in a secur¢locaaon neazby.
7'he parking lot itself will be lxated on neazby,dty-owned pxoperty which is an open,flat Eield
aPProuunately oneyuarter mile nozkh of the hiatorie fa:mstead. This site will allow'fqr sufhcient
parking for typical visitaticn and cckiool foun. putis g spedal events the parldng lot space aiaybe
augmented by special van transportation and/or use of othei nearby municipal parkirig Eacilities.
Ihe initiaI orientation feature af the drop-off point atight be in the fosm cf a rurel roadside stand. A
stafF member or volunteer docent for large gatherings could staff it oi be a distribution point for self
guided tour information. Fmm this point visitors will walk along a drive whidt ivill be the
reestab]ished grnvel wagon road They will be able to view the farm and o:chaxd across a vine-
covered,hop pole fence before aetuelly PnEeiuig the site. Ihis secjuaue o(travel will provide a time
for txansitlon. For group evex es,hoxae d:awn wagona might be availabk M carry 4isitors into the
faraL
VISITOR'S ENTRY
Before the wagon coad etosses OLson Creek,the visi6or will arrive at the farat gate at d follow the
creek,up the faitn drive.fo the house. The smaII faued&ont yard of the house wi11 contain ehe fazm's
only oxriamental pl¢nting indieative of the era. Representative plants include I:ilac:Honeysuckle,
Fragrant Snowball,Bridalwreath Spiraea,Cabbage Roses,and w. ,a;r,d„co,c
be invited to enter the house at th s point to begin their farm toua However,the visiui o experience
will be self-directed rather than mandabed;they will be drawn by the power of the site and eheir own
curiosity to expiore.
Preservation ppproach ro the Site:RehabiliWtion,Adaptive Use
Use: LEISURE/EDUCATION/AGRICULTURALCONTINUITY
Program:
Orchazd
Pathways
Driveways
FeneingJHedges
Gazdens-Farm and Flower
Stream Cowse
Wetlands
Pasture
Proposed Modificatiou:
Regcade/Pipe for Drainage Mitigation
Develop Stream Crossing
Relocare Well Head
Relocate Caretaker's Residaue to South Plateau w/Visual Buffers
xe a e s
Develop Farni House Garden
Boyle • Wagoner Architeets/The Berger partnership Page 41
February Z000
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Reeommendations for the Site and Buildings 3.2
lnstall"Dinctlonal"Gaffis.Fendng and Hedgerows
Install Concealed Secctrity Feneing
Insty]1 Signyge:
ProvideEleetriePower/Utilities
Iastall Bicycle Rack
fHE BARN
Group visitors would continue up the drive,past the house to a fenced meadow into the barn.
Entering through the main south-facing bam doora,orientarion for gioups would teke Place inside in
a large gathering spaee. OtFia demonserations end eyents may occur here as well,or ia adjacenY
smaller interior spues: A all paddock behind'the bam mey feature ferm.enimah for specific and.
temporary,special evmts.. Visitors may exit through a smaller side door to a gravel path tivough the.
mowed meadow to eontinue lhcir experia ce oE ehe farm site.
The barn is the Iazgest building on ehe site and it enchoxs the northwest portion of the original farm.
Its exterior and interior fiaaie iJill tie stabilizad end the eurrent,ongoing mtoration will be
completed. However the interior will rnmain opai with Me shong,heavy timber hame and open
fragmented light maintained.
Original horse stal3s,milku g stalls,wagtm and equipmatt azeas,and hay storage space will be
maintained and made viwble. The iatesior will be designated into areas of restoration for self-
inrerpretahon and d;spiay.
A central gathering space will be aeated whem 2azge number.t of visiwrs,such as school groups,can
be'oriented. Program acdvities can occur undei cover in this space. Simple benches and hay bales
will provide seating and define an area for presentations,leswns,discvssion and on-site lunches.
Preservation Approacti to the Bazn:Stabilize.Repair and Rehabilirate
Use: ORIENTATION/EXI-IIB115/STORAGE
Retain Flistoric V'sual and Spatial Charatteristics
Overall Dimensiony:70'x 45'=3150 gross squaze feet
Single F1oor,multl-level
Program:Storage 200 sf
Interior Exhibit 500 sf
Ex6erior Ext ibit 1,OSO sf
Orimfation/Classes 1.400 sf
93 occ.15 sE/person)
Proposed Modi&ea4ais:
Install New Roof
Provide Seismic Straps and Foundations
Install New and Repaited Siding
Provide Elertric Power
Repair/lnstall Doors and Windows
IxuteU Flooring
Install Interior Ramps/Steps
Rewin Select Interior Features forinterpreWtion
Remove IVon-historic Elements
Boyle •W agoner Arehitects/The Berger Partieiship Page 45
Feb:uary 2000
THE OLSONI FARM MASTER PLAN
Recna mexcdations for thw Site and BuiIdings 3.2.
RABBTi HUTCHES AND CHICKEN COOP
1'he Rabbit Hutehes are ctestled in die fiitered Ilght under the branehes of the large maple trees. I'he
hutehes wiU be stabilizea and resMred as an inteipsetive element oa the site. For apecial evmes tk ey
may be used to contain several dist3netive tireeds of live rabbits. Af other t es the hutches could
contain highlighted grdphic informatlun about hutches and raising zabbits.
The Chicken Goop is a larger s eture with an abutting fenced yard. L.ocated nearer to Olson Creek,
it will also be stabiliied and npaired. The Chicken Coop m ight have a diiplay eoncept similar to thr
Rabbit Hutches. It tould be ad'aptable for temporary live displays and graphic presentaHons.
Preserva[ion Approach:Stabil'u.e and Repatr
Use:EXI IIBITS
Retain Historic Visual Ckiarac[eristics
SMOKEHOUSE
The path eontix ues Erom the Chickc Coop between the Smokehouse and Tool Shed. The
Smokehouse is a tail,simple atructure. It boo will be stabilized aad repaized. It will be inMrpreted to
represent an earty method of food proeessisig.
Preservation App=oach:Stabilize and Repair
Use: EXHIBIiS
Retaia Historic Visual Q arae6erLstics
TOOLSHED
Ihe?ool Shed has collapsed,but it should be,studied and fvrther documented,and its framing and
cladding elements idenCfied prior M dismeneling and storage. As a partially reconstructed saveture,
this building will allow for provision oE a heared intesios forcbntemporary use. Farm equipment may
be on display at the exterior,and smaller impl ts,tools and artifaeb exiu'bited and/or stored
within,along with interpmtive displays and'mterpretati4e inforaiation
Portiams of the north,non-Primary exterior well of the Tool Slud may be opmed up by the addition
of slid'mg paneLa over glayed windows tn allow room for tiands-on deawnstratio a at the exterior
and/or a small classroom at the interior. As the buildiag will be heated,i!s pmgrammatic use may
change d uing the winter months..
Preservation Approach:Reconsttud and Rehabilitate
Use: STORAGE/CLASSROOMS
Overall Dimennions: 21'x 37'=797 groas squaie feet
Program:SecuxeStorage/Mech 300 sf
Classrooat(s) 477 sf
31 occupants 15 sf/person)
i'roposed Construction:
Reconstruct Original Building
Provide New Interior Slab and Foundations .
Install NewSiding
Provide Electric Power/Utilities
lnstall Doon and Windows
Boyle•Waganer Architects/The Berger Parhnership Page d6
February 2000
THE OLSON FARM MASTER PLAN
Recommendatione En the Site and Buildings 3.2
Install Flooring
Install Plumbing
Install Interior F tures end Finiahes
nstall New Roof and Siding
THEGARAGE
The original garage contained a small icehouse for the farm along with vehicle stozage space. This
buildix g will be rehabilitated on the interipr to serve new needs"nn the site: Public iestroom(z)which
will be ADA-compliant,will be created,withitt the li ilding alung with a central hot water tank and
HVAC space for the Garage and adjacent Tool Shed.
A woodplle will be located somewhere neaz the Garage,as shown in historic phoros of ehis area,
because of the elose proximity co tlle Fazm House and ehe Smokeho ise.
Preservation Approech:Rehabilitate
Use: PUBLIC RESCROOMS
Overall Dimen.ai as: 14'z 30'=420 grose squase feet
Program:Mech/Elect. 182 sf
Toilets 238 sf(1 w.Mens/Womens)
Proposed Modificatia¢is:
Prwide New Interior Slab aad Foundations
lnstall New and Repaired Siding
Provide Eleclrie Power/Lltllides
Repair/Install Dooxs and Windows
I:+stall Flooring
Install Plumbmg
Restore Extaior Features
Install New F'ss ishes at New Restrcom Areas
1'fiE WFAVING SHED
I'he path from the Gerage¢osses tlu entry road to the Weaving Shed. The exterioI of this modest,.
slighdy iaised building,will be rnstored. Aa it is too sawll for occupancy by more than a[ew people„
s!will be:visually accessbie throngh ehe door and w dows. VisiMrs may view into the Weacing
Shed at the loom and texUie d3splays without actually enMring ttce building. A small gravel open
space__adjacent 6o the ahed might allow for a loom to be sM up outside in appropriate weatlie for
aUive demonvtrationa of weaving related activitiea.
Preservation Approach: Restore and Rehabilitare
Use: EXHIBIiS
Overall Dimensions: 16'x 12'=192 gross square feet
Program:Interior ExFubit 190 sf
Proposed_Modifications:
Investigate Relocation Options
Provide New Foundations
Install IVew and Repaired Siding
Repais/Ixu ll Doon and Windows
Repair Flooring
Restore interiar Feahues
Boyle • Wagoner Architetts/The Berger Pam ership Page 47
Feliruary 2000
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LEASE
SNIS INOEtiNRE OF LEASE ma and entared lnto tfits dqy of 1971, by and
batween the Ctty of Auburn. MasM 9. a municipal corponttoa. hereinaPMr ralled
GIiY", mid the W ite Riyer Yallfly Ntttaricel Soeiety, a ronproflt wrpoiatl0n of the
tata of Hasbingtoa, hereinafter celled "SOLIETY"i
RiTNE55ETN: Thet
n cans7duration of the premtses it 7s ayreed by Lhe parttea heretn as followa:
t. il et the q Yy hereby iets and tesses to the Soctety.for the-perlod of
Mnety-ntno yean, 4rom and after ffits data: Shat rtain kroet ot land s1WaLe wlthln
the corporate ltmlu of ihe Ctty of Auburn, more partlenleNy deserlbad aa follows:
A portlan oi 6overomeat Lot 6. SeeCton 19. Twh ip'21 MorLh. Rmge 5
East, N.N., tn KSnq County, YasMngton, furthe deseMEed as folloNS:
Couwancing at the North 1/4 eorner. 5eetton 19, iawmMp 21 Nordl.
Range 5 East. N.M.; thence SouLh 0°17'° tle t 631.16 faet afong the
Ylast lina of 6overnment lot 6. to the Tn e Po1nt of Bcgl mingt t eece
south 63°08'44" East 191.89 ,feet; Lhena South 4•12'44" East T3.ZY
fest; then Mortl 84°42'21" Meat 182.76 teet, aore o 1eas, to the
west line of satd 6over i meat lat 6; LAance NortA 0°77'39° East 161.48
4ant along the H6st ltne of sdld Boreriieieni Lot 6, to tAe Trae Po1nt
of BegSiming: coniatning Q.48.eeret mora or 7ess: LESS tAht Portlon
for "H" Strertt SoutAeast. EXCEPT the Xortherly 12 feet for puD11c use.
and th^ rvntal for the fu11 peMod.of sald'leese sha71 be deemad to hare been fu71y patd. .
2. 7Ue Soctety egrees that tt shelt and w111, at fts am-cost and e e ne
procead rith all 4111gence W construet enA eeo leSe. Won the seld la, a Mstorieet
r uxean, acrnMing to D s mid speNilcatlons DrePa*ed for and on heha7f of sstd soelety
ond approvad by Lity.
3. Ynan Lhe Msmrlcet mineum 1s oonsLrucLed and coapletad. Lhe Soetety sgrees
2a on 3rate the same as a free Mstortcel im eum cpen to tha general p+lte for the
purnose ot praservtng end exhSblting MstoMdel eMl4ncts and doeuoents of the terrltoryl
emnractng 4he Mhite snd Green 0.1ver Valleye end adlaeent eceac, fogeLhe wlLh oLher
h(ntoM eal iteas thnt muy be of interest to the persons ltving thereln.
4, Tha Socteiy shall keay and melnLeln tAe htstorlcal muswm tn good order
and repalr, at 1ts am eost and axpense, ineluding all furnlshlags, f7xturea and oLher
ccesacris. of sald,bvtid9ng, and shell furnlsh ,lanttor and c atodtaT service and
insarance agatnat H re, ;vtndstorm and othe casuelttes. In addttion Ufe Seelety shall
ssaume and pqy ell utiH ty charges lnturred in t e.:operatlan ot satd fdalNty.
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7 pg '7-9-71
5. The partia, 1n k1n9 LA1s ayeaemmt, hare antered 1rKO itM1Lh the hope a M
Oe11ei that the use of the fae111t1as to be provtded by the MitoMeat musew shn11 be
of great advsntage and DeneffL to the people of Lhe City ot A urn end of the surroundtng
ereae, end Lhry pledpa to each oLher thet m alt ottaslons, when anA if questlons arlse
eoneerning tha true lntent and'meantng of'Shis sgreement, thet Lhe w111 endeawr to so
treet w1Lh eaeh other es to qire avidanca of Uie,M est yood felth end the greetest
eomtderatton eacA for tha oLher. ta orde that unseamly and wfo'pmate dltfeitnoes.,mqy
rever de4elop haArem;:them.
6. In the eveM the SoNeLy shn17 fa17 to aonstrueL to eamp7eLton a Msborteal
mussum ss required treretnabove on the property scrlEed 1n tMa•leese rltAln a period
of Hve (5) years from Lhe coomaneement data thenaf, ssld lease sha11 tarminate and
of no force end effeet thereefter. In addltlon, if, after the Soeiefy hes aonstructad
a maseum on tAe hereinebora deacMbed properq. 1t sha17 fa11 W operele end melirtein 1t
for e peMod of Wo conseative yeen, sueh stiall a7so effeet Lhe.tarminalion of thls
lesse end the premises shail tAen revert fa the C7ty logeLhe rlth all struetures situate
Lhereon.
7. Tha SotleLy egrees thaL 1t shall rorer nake. or undertakB to meke an asslgm L
of thls leese, or a sub7esse, or an errengement ot any ktnd eonLemptdting a use of said
NisWMeai musemn by thlyd parNas fo.eny ea eMal pu pose. .
8. Thst this leese supenedes and replaces any other leasas peptalning.to the
ProP@rW descM6ed heratnebove between Lha par,Lim hereto.
tN WITME55 NHEREOF LAu perttes herato.have set thet hands and seels the aay end
yeer ftrst herelnabo e rritten.
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RIYER YALI.E'f HISfO jCAL SOCIETY
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COUNTY OF KiM6
and for tho S of Yasb n 1971. pelbre we. Lhe underslgnad. a lbEery Ptm11c in
STANLET P. RERSEY eiM 6ENE ILLIAMS
Y lssknmm to b e
ern• Porsonally appaered
tively of tha C9ty of Auburo, a mimiel 7 w
d Ctty G1eNC raapec-
the teragoing lastnaaent. and aeknort 9ed tli9trtiresaldlmtrmoent toLbe tlie f
d
wiwtary act and daed of satd ar mtlon, far y e yses and purposm Ureraln manttmiad,and on oath staLed that Lhey aro suLdorfzed and dlreeted to e cute Shn seld 1 Lruaentendtdatdeseelaifld1sthocorporaLesea7ofsatdcorporstlort. .
YITNESS ad 4and and offlqnl seal hereta afNxad the dqr md,reer ftrst aborewrltLen.
M bin
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yton, restdln at Auburn.
STATE OF MASHI YGTON)
C UNTY OF N6 3 ss.
On th1 d Y o 1971. be4ore me. the dentg red, e dctary PWi11e 1nendfo the 5 e of h n '. dul 1ss1mel.anA sworn. parso ally appearedJ. N. Sfi906f1NE55 and ' bo me k m to be tAe.PrasidentandSeeretaryrespectireyoevereepH1stoHixlScclepr: a'no roHY
arganizntion of the State of MasAington,.and tAe oryorsilon thaL execuLed the fore-901 9 1 stnmc, end acWrovtedpad thnt the sald 1 trument Lo be the free and volunLaryactanddeadofsatdcorporetlon, fo Lhe utas qnd pacppyes there n menLtoned.
YITNESS qy hand end offlotal seal hereW nf47xed the dqy and.year flrtt abovawritLen.
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AESOLUTION NO.3 S 0 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIi1' COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WA3HIIdC3TON, AUTHORiZIl iG .TF MAYOR A1VD CITY CL,ERK TO SI N A
LEASE AGREEME:NT WPI'H TI WHITE RNER VALLEY HISTORICAL
SOGIETY (§UCIETS TO ENABLE'Tf E SOCIETY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR, AND
MAKE A ROVHI NfS TO pRESERVB pND DEVELOP THE BUII.T
ENVIRONMENT AT OISONFARM
WE REAS, the City of'AuMaa owns the historical site lmown es Olson Farm and wishes to
preserve and develop the farm m accaadance wit&the 02son Farm Master Site Plan;and
VVFIEREAS, the Wiiice River Valley Histo ical Society is a sldlled communiry grouP able to
engaBe in nctivities to aid in thc pxesmauon and development of ttus historic site;d
WFIEREAS, the White River Valley Historical Socicty hes raised fimds that could be used
wward the goals of flu Oleon Ferm projec and
WHEREAS, it would bmeHt both tbe City of Aubum and the commimity for the pazties to rnur
into an agxment to ceach these goals;
NOW, Ti REFORE, TFIE C1TY COUNCII. OF TEIE CTfY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
FiEREBY AGREE as follows:
Secaon 1• That with this agxment the City haeby leases to the White River Valley
Historical Society t}u built environments at Olsoa Fazm as described in the I.ea.ge Agreemcnt, herein
attac}ud and denominated es Exhibit A;for a poriod of five (5)years and for a fee of One and No/100s
Do lazs ai.00> am usuy. TGe p,upose of rlsss eese a c is to diride tl prc rvabon az,a
developmcnt of flne Olson Farm built mviionments&om that of the naUaal envino ent,and m allow tfie
Society to make improveruents in eccordancc with the Olson Farm Master Plan. 1'he built environmrnts,
and any improvrmente,will romaia tho propaty of the City at the ead af this lcese agreemrnt.
ection 2. That the Society, with the assismnce of the Mvse Directo and the cwator
sta$ will coordinate work betvvcen thcaiselva and the Qty to pieserve and develap dx built
Re lutim No.3503
Idy 29,2002
Poge 1 of 2
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eavuonmeots in confocmity with the Olson Farm Siu Plan. Anyimprovement in excess of Five HimdTed
and NW100s Dollazs ($500.00) will tequire written consent of the CYty. The Society will Tnepare an
aanual report revicwing'work accomplished on the site and plans for any future work
ection 3. That the City's responsibility will be to ptovide day-to-day management and
physical upkap of the facro site, provide utilities(water and,sewer), and smff the gro mds. In addition,
tl ey will coord'mate any use or activity on the fazm property tl at may affect the bialt env¢onmmts,and
reserve the right W enta the bwlt eavaonments for taas,mspections.end activiry review.
DA7'ED and SIGNED tivs y of August,2002.
CITY OF AUBURN
P B.I.EWLS, -
MAYOR
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Gtiry Clerk
AP
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Ciry Au6mey
Resolution No.3503
July29;2002
Page 2 of 2
ORI INAL
CITY OF AUBURN and
WAITE RIVER VAb.LEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OLSON EARM LEASE
THIS LEASE,made and entered into this 91_day of August,2002,by and betaveen
the City ofAubum,Wasliington,a municipal corporation oftho State of WashiagWn herein refemed
to as the"City,"and the Whits River Valley Historical Society,a Washington non-profit corporation,
herein referred to as the"Society."
R'HEREA3,the City owns the iristoiic site Imown as Olson Farm and wishes ro preserve
and develop the farm,both landscape and built-u viromnent, in acbordance with the 01son Fazm
Master Site Plan; and
WIiEREAS,the Society is a sitilled coaununity goup able to engage in funcuon conducive
to the developmem of Uu Olson Fazm as a valuabte hiaMrical property;and
WHEREAS,tha Society also has Iaised funds that coittd be used wwatd the Olson F m
project;and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to the City and to the community for the City aad the
Society to catcr into a8reements for development and operation:ofhistorical propesties,
NOW THEREFORE,in con decation ofthe terms end cbriditions hato TT IS HEREBY
AGREED BY AND BE1'WEEN THE PAItTIES as follows:
Rsaoluaan 3503-Ezhibit A
L.eqse A nt
luly 29,2602
PageJ'of 8
1. LEASE OF BUII.DiNGS.
Widt this ag eement the City hereby leases to the Society the built-enviromnent at blson
Farm, consisting of the 1897 bam, the 1902 house and weaving shed, the 1920s gazsga, and the
rabbit hutches, chick house, outhouse, and smokohousa, for a period commencing on the day
hereo and c atinuing for a period of five(.yeazs or as otheswise ageed to by and b twccn the
partiaa.
Tha purpose of thia lease is to apportion tho preservation td development of the built-
onvironmont of Olson Fazm to the Socicty. All improvemams shall become the prop ty ofthe City
at the end of tlus lease.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOCIETY.
A. The Sociery, with assistaace of the museum Director and curatorial staf shall be
responsible for foilowing the Master Site Plan, aad coordinate work on the fmm
between the City and the Society,to preserve and develop the built-enVironment at
Olson Farm. The Sociery shall be authorized to malce improvements to the built-
envimnment at Otsoa Fann,in conformity with the Master Site Plan,to presecve and
develop the naha al landscape at Olaon Fazm, provided that no chaages or
improvements wi a total cost of 8ve huadred dollars (5500.00) shall be made
without the priorwritten cons t ofthe City,wlricfi bonsent shall aot be unreasonably
withheld
B. The Socioty shall prepare and submit to the CTI'Y an annual report reviewing the
status of the Farm,any work tliat has been accomplished on site,and futute plsns for
work at the Faim properiy.
Remlutian3503=8xl bit A
ease Age nt
Ju[y 29,2002
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C. The Society shall pay a rental fee of one dollar ptr year for this lease.
3. RESPONSIBILTfIES OF THE CITY.
The City shall be respon ble for the following:
A. Providing for the day-taday maaagement,phyeical upkeep,utilities,aad staffiag for
the Farm grounds,including routine building,rbad and feace maintenance.
B. Coordinating with tha Society fo any use or activity on the Olson Farm propexry dwt
may affect ihe built-oavimament at Olson Farm.
C. The City reserves the right W enter the built enviromnent ofthe Olsoa Fmm for toufs
inspections aad activiry reviews,wid reasonable notice to tha Society.
4. UTIIdTIES.
The City shall Provide,aa a part of the services i luded with the rental,water and
aewer utilitiea to the premises of this Lease. Tho Society shall be responsible Sor payment of
a!1 telecommunications, elech icsl end othar atility service fas or use charges, which are
furnished W the Society at the premisea of t6is Lease.
5. ADMINISTRATION OF LEASE:
This Lease shall be adminiatered by Patricia Cosgrove, Musaum Director, or .
designx,on behalf of the City,aad by the President of the Whitc River Valley Historical
Society,or desigaee,on befialf of the Society. A+wri4ten tices requirod by tfie te s of
this I,ease shall be served on or maited to the followrog addresses:
Cm+of Anbtan ite Rivcr Vallay Histoiical Society
Patricia Cosgrovq Mus Diiector President,Wiute River Vallry Historical SocietyCityofAuburn918HSeetSE
25 West Main Sh eet Aubum,WA 98007
Anbum, WA 98001 Teleplione 253-288-7433
Telephone 253-288-7433
Raoluaon 3503-Hx6i6it A
Leese Agammt
luly 29.2002
Psge 3 of B
6. NOTICES.
All notices or wmmunications permitted or re uired to be given under this Lease
shall be in writing and shaU be deemed to have been dtily given if deliverad in person or
deposited in the United S tes mail,P B P P, for mailing by certified mail, return
receipt requested,and addresscd,if w a party of flris I.easa,to the address set foit6 next w
such part}s signadue at the end ofthis I.ease,ar ifto a person not aparty to this Lease,to tl e
address desigiatad by a parry W,this Lesse in thc foregbing ma a. AnYP Y Y e
his or its address tiY6«8noticb in writing,stating his orits new address,to any otherP'Y.
all pursuant to tha procedure set forth in this sa;tion of the Leasa..
7. SUBLET.
The Society agees not tb sublet said premises nor assigu tlris Lesse or aay part
thereof wit6out the prior written consent of City.
8. SOCIETY'S ADDTfIONAL OBLIGATIONS.
The Society is hereby fiuther obligated:
A. To kaep the premises of tbis Lease in a cleaa and sanitary condition,and W provide
janitorial servicas and routine maintenance of the premixs, pmvided that any
shuctural orpeimaneat changes or unpmvemeats,ar azry changes or improvemcnts
with a total cost of five hundred dollars($500.00)shall not be mede without the prior
written consent of the City,wlrich consent shall not be nrn+Qonably withheld;
B. To properly dispose of rGbbish,gazbage and waste in a cloan and sanitary mannwr gt
reasonable and regular iatervals;
C. To propaly use and opetate all elech icaL ges,heating,plumbing facilities,fixnues
Resuluuon 3503-Exhitiit A
Lease Agiammt
Juty 29,Z002
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and appliances;
D. To not intenrionally or negligently destroy,deface,damage, impair or remove any
part of the premiaes,its appurtenances,facilities,e9uipment,fivaiture,fumishings,
and appliances,nor to pe mit avy guest,imitee,Gcensa or ot}ur person actiag under
the c nhol of die Society,to do so;
E. Not to permit a nuisaace wasce on the premise.s of U is Lease.
9. CITY'S,OBLIGATIONS.
The City is hereby obligated:
A, To immediately notify the'Society, by catified mail or updated_posting, of any
changes as to the name or address ofthc person to be contacted on behalf of the City;
B. To maintain the Olson Fa m groimds in good repair and condition,and r asonably
safa from defxts increasing the hazazds of fire or accident.
10. SURRENDER OF PREMISES.
In the eve ofdefauh in y ofthe requirements ofUris L,ease,or at the expiration of
the term of this Lease,the Society will quit and surreoder the premises to City.
11. TERMINATION.
This Lease may be teta inated by either PariY.for enY reason,uPon sixty(60) days
written noticc of termination of this Lease to the other party.
12. INSURANCE.
The Society shall be'trsponsfble for maintaining,during the teim ofthis L.easo and at
its sole cost and e tpense,tLe types 6f msiaa e covereges and in the mmounts deacribed
below. The Sociery s6a11 furnish evidence, satisfactory to the City, of all svch policies.
Raoltuiw 3503—Exhibit A
leax Agrw eni . .
July29.20D2
Page 5 of 8
During the term hereo the Society shall take out aud maintain in full fozce and effect the
followinginsuiance policies:
A. Comprehansive public liabiliry insiaance, including automobile and properry
damage, ins ing the City aad the Society against loss or liability for.damages for
P+ .1 Y, death or.pmperty damage arising out of or in cmmxtioa with the
pe fotmance by the 5erviae Provider of its obligations hereimder, with minimum
liabifity limits of$1,000,000.00 combined single limit for porsonal injury,death or
property damaga in aay one occuirence.
B. Such worl en's compensation and other similar insurance as may be required by law.
13. INDF.MNTIFICATION.
fhe Society shail indemnify and hold hazmless the City and its officers,agenu and
emplo}+ees, or any of thtm fiom any and all claima, actions, suits, liabiliry, loes, costs,
expenses, and damages of y nature whatsoover, by oay reasoa of or arising out of the
negligent act oi.omission of the Society, its officers, agents, employoas, or any of them
relating to or arising out of the performance of this AgFamert. If a Sqal jud meat is
rendered agaiffit the City, its of cere, agents, Ployees and/or any of them, or jointly
against the City and the Society and thei=respeceve officecs,agents and emptoyees,or any of
them, the Saciety shall.satiefy the same to the pctec i that such judgment wa9 due to the
Society's negligmt ecb or omissions.
14. GOSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.
If,byieason of any default orbreach on the part of eitlierparty in the perfoimanoe of
any ofthe provisions of this Lease,a legal acrion is instituted,the losing PartY ag ees to pay
Resolutlon 3503—Exhibrt A
Isese Agraamrt
Juty 29,2002
Page 6 of 8
all nasonable costs and attomey's fees in connection therewith. It is ag+ead that the venue of
any Iegal action brought der the teims of Uris Lease may be in the county in which the
premises are situatad.
15. A1VTI-DISG'RIMII TATION.
Ia all serviees or activiaes, and all Liring or employment made possible by or
resulting from the Lease,there shall be no discriminarion agau st aay employee or applicant
for employment because of sex,age(except minimum age and retirement provisiona racq
color.creed,national origin,marital status,sexual orientation,orthe presence ofanY sensory+
m tal,or physical handicap,anless based upoa a bona fide occupational qualification This
re uirement shall apply to btrt not be limited to the following: employment, forms of
compensation, end selecrion fo;aining, including appmnticeship. The Sociery shall not
violate any of the terms of RC.W.49.60,Tide VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,or any
other applicable federal,state or locai law or regulation regazding non-dispimination. .Any
violation ofthis provision shall be considered a violation of a material pmvision ofthe Lease
and shatl be grounds for cancellation,terminatioa,or suspension,in whole or in part,of the
lease and may resalt in ineligibiliiy for fiuther agcementa. The Society will also comply
with other anti-discrimination laws or requirements of any d all juriadictions having
authority.
16. CHANGES AND MODIFIGATIONS.
This documant wnstitutes the entira agraemeat betweon the paztios,anY changes or
modifications to this document must be by mutual consenf aad in writing.
Raolucon 3503—F.xhibit q
I.eaee Agteemmt
July 29.2002
Page 7 of 8
IN WITNESS WIiEREOF;the pazties hereto have esused tfiis Agreement to be ecuted
eff'ective the day and year fust set forth above.
CITY OF AUBURN R'HITE RIVER VALLEY ffi3TORICAL
SOCIETY
Peter B. I.ewis,Maybr Name:.
Title:
Attest:
lle Daskem,City Cledc
Approved as W form:
el B:H ' Attorney
Resolution 3503—Px6ibit A
l.tese Agremmrt .
July 29,Z002
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RESOLUT'ION 41 7 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM
WITH THE WHITE RNER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETIf
TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE SOCIETY'S LEA3E_ OF
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AT MARY OLSON FAftM FOR
AN ADDITIONAL TWENTY YEARS
WHEREAS, the City of Aubum owns the historicalsite knavm as the Mary Olson
Farm and wishes to preserve and develop the fann in accordance with the Olson Fartn
Master Site Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with the White River Valley
Historical Societyby enactment of Resolution 3503 and execution of a lease agreement
on August 19, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Soaety is a skilled community group able to engage in acdvities
to aid the preservation and development of this historic site; and.
WHEREAS, the Socieiy has raised funds that can be used toward the 9oa s of
the Olson Farm project; and
WHEREAS it benefits both the City and the community for the parties to
continue this agreement to reach these goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON HEREBY AGREES AS FOLLOWS:
ReaoWUon No.4772
Ap il 12,2007
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Section 1. The Mayor and City Cterk of the City of Aubum are herewRh
authorized to execute the Lease Agreement Addendum, in substantially the form
denominated as Exhibit"A," attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
Sectlon 2. The Mayor is fiereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legisla4ion.
Sectlon S. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this- /n---' day of April;2007.
CIT1f OF AUBURN
1
P TER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
Resolutlon No.4172
Apol 72,2007
Page 2 oi3
ATTEST:
LGN.dsa G""
Danielle E. Daskam,
Gity Glerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, '
City Attomey
Resolutfon No:4172
April.l2,2007
Page 3 oi 3
Exhibit A
ADDENDUM N0. 1
CITIf_OF AUBURN AND
WHITE RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIEIY
OLSON FARM LEASE
THIS ADDENDUM to the CITY OF AUBURN AND WHITE RIVER VALLEY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OLSON FARM LEASE, herein referred to as the°LEASE,° is
made and errtered into this 6 'day of April, 2007, by and between the City of
Aubum,Washington, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington herein refert ed
to as fhe "CITY," and the White River Valley Historical Society, a Washington non-profit
corporation, herein referred to as the"SOCIETY".
WHEREAS, the terms of the original Lease Agreement, entered into by these
parties on the 19"'day of August, 2002, and enacted underResolution 3503, allowed
the SOCIETY to engage in activities to preserve and deyelop the farm in accordance
with the Olson Farm Mester Site Plan; and
WHEREAS, the SOCIETY has raised funds that could be used toward the goals
and objectives for the Olson Fartn project; and
WHEREAS, the partnership between these iwo enpties has proven beneficial to
the aty, the soaety, and the community by continuing to achieve the objectives of the
plan for the fartn; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and the SOCIETY find it beneficial to continue this
agreement for an addfional five-year period of time to work toward this plan;
ReaWullon 4 72—EMhlenA
Addendum to Lsese Apmement
April 72.Z007
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions of the original
agreement, it is hereby agreed byand between the parties as follows:
ITEM ONE. REVISION TO SECTION 1 OF THE'LEASE: That Section 1 of the
LEASE is amended to read as follows:
Se 'o . That with this agreemeM the City hereby leases to the White
River Vailey Historical Society the buik environments at Olson Fartn as
described in the Lease Agreemerit, herein attached and denominabed as
E ibit A, for a period of nre=( twenty.(20) years and for a fee of One
and No/100s Dollars ($1.00) annually. The purpose of this lease
agreemen4 is.to divide the preserva6on and development of the Olson
Fartn built environmeMs from tFiat of the natural environment, and to allow
the Society to make improvemerrts in axordance with the Olson Farm
Master Plan. The buift environments, and any improvements, will remain
the property of the City at the end of this lease agreement
ITEM 1W0. REMAINING TERMS UNCHANGED: That all other provisions of
the LEASE shall remain unchanged, and in full force and effect.
DATED and SIGNED this 8ay of April, 2007
C F AUBUR WHITE RNER VALLEY HI3TORICAL
SOCIETY
Rete B. 's Name: Gr. e
Mayor Title: . l j
a`i aro./ S°"'^%
Attes
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
Reaoludan 4772—F ddbn A
Addendum.to Leese AgreeirtaM
Aprll 12,2007 . .
Page 2 ot 8
Approved as to fortn:
aniel B. Heid, Cily mey
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Aeeeneiuii.ro Lease kreeineM
ApA112.2007 .
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White River Valley Historical Society
By-laws
PUItPOSE AND MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the White River Valley Historical Society, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit-
corporation, is to provide public education primarily through activities at the White River
Valley Museum and Olson Farm. Public education is provided through 4he collection,
preservation, research, interpretation and exhibition of artifacts, documents, and
photographs relevanf to the history ofthe White River Valley region. Events and
objects ofstate, national and intemational history ff associated and relevant to the
history of the White Riyer Valley are also appropriate for public education. The
geographic region defined as tFie service area of the Historical Society is as follows: to
the north, Orillia Road; to the west, Mil'itary Road; to the south, the northem boarder of
4he Pierce County line or the southem boundary of the City of Auburn as it extends into
Pierce County; to the southeast, 400"' Road or Wabash Road; and to the east, Lake
Holm Road the Soos Creek Water Shed, and the Upper Green RiverValley to flaming
Geyser park.
I.SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
A. MEMBERSHIP. Upon receipt of dues any person may be enrolled as a
member of the Society who is interested in the history of the area known by
pioneers as the White River Valley, of south King County, Washington.
B. DUES AND FEES. The schedule for all annual dues and other fees will
be set or mod ed by the Board.
C. NONDISCRIMINATION. No person shatl be discriminated against for
Society membership on the basis of race, color; religion, sex, age ornational
origin.
II. GOVERNMENT
A. GENERAL POWERS. The affairs of the Society shall be managed by its
board of directors, (Board).
B. NUMBER. Thetotal BoaM size is seventeen (17) members. The Board
shall consist of nine (9) Society members elected by the general membership of
the Society, and eight (8) Society members appointed by the City of Aubum.
C. TERMS ANO TENURE. The regular term for Board members shall be
three years. Society Board members shall be elected at the Annual Meeting; City
of Auburn Board members shall also be appointed at that time. A Board member
may not hold such office for more than two consecutive terms, but after one year
out of office may be re-elected to the Board.
As revised 12/31/2009
0. VACANCIES. Any vacancy occurring in 4he BoaM or any directorship to
be filled by reason of an increase in the number of directors shall be filled by the
Board. A director electedto fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term
of the director's predece§sor in office.
E. OFFICERS. The officers of the Board will consist of a President, vce
President; Secretary, and Treasurer.
F. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. Directly after the Mnual meeting,
Officers shall be etected by 4he Board from amongst the current Board members.
OfFcers shall hold office forone year or for two, one year terms or until their
successor is elected. A Board member may retum to office after one year out of
office. In case of a vacancy arising in any office, it may be filled for the un-expired
term by appointment of the Board.
G. BOARD MEMBERS EMERITI. Board Members Emeriti shall be
appointed by the Board to honor their years of service, senior status, and skills as
advisors. Board Members Emeriti are invited to all Board meetings but are not
required to attend and are not allowed to vote. Their opinions may be voiced and
considered during Board mee4ings.
H. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of
a director shall be disclosed to,the Board. When any such interest becomes a
matter of Board Action, such director shall not vote or use personal influence on
the matter. The directormay, however, briefly s4ate a,position on the matter, and
answer pertinent questions ofi Board members. ?he minutes of all actions taken
on such matters shall clearlyreflect that these requirements have been met.
I. COMPENSATION. Directors shall not receive any salaries fortheir
services, but by resolution of fhe Board, expenses of aftendance may be allowed
for each regular or special meeting.
J. ANNUALAUDIT. The WRVHS shall obtain an annual audited financial
statement prepared by am independent Certified Pu61ic Accountant. In lieu of an
annual audited fnancial statement, the President shall appoint a three (3) member
Audit Committee form the Board of Director's in November of each year. The
committee shall audit the books of record and provide a written report to the
Finance Committee and tfie Board of Directo s within thirty- (30) days ftom
completion of the audit.
III. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
A. PRESIDENT. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the
Society. The President shall preside at all meetings ofthe Society; appoint the
chairpersons of all committees with the assistance of the Board; keep in touch
with these committees to see that their duties:are carried out promptly, correctly,
and in proper coordina6on with each other, meet regularly with the Museum
Director to assure that day to day management follows the Board's plans; and
make and carry out plans for the growth and progress ofthe Society.
As revised 12/31/2009
B. VICE PRESIDENT. The Vice President shall assist the President in the
discharge of the PresidenYs duties as the President may direct, and shall perform
such other duties as may be assigned by the President or Board. The Vice
President shall assume the duties of the President in case he/she is absent.
C. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of all
Board meetings; shall record attendance; issue natices in accordance with the
bylaws or as required by law; and assure that meetings comply with the State of
Washington Open Meeting Law. In the absence of the Secretary, the President
can appoint a person to act as Secretary for that meeting. The Secretary will
review the bylaws for currency on a biannual basis.
D. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall be the principal accounting and
financial officer of the Society and shall serve as chairperson of the Finance
Committee; and perform all duties incident to the office of treasurer and such
other duties as may be assigned by the Board President. The Treasurer and the
Finance Committee shall provide monthly reports of financial status to the Board
for their approval.
E. ATTENDANCE. Officers and Board members who are unexcused from
more than three consecutive meetings of the Board, or who fail to carry out their
duties promptly and efficienUy, may be removed by a majority vote of the Board,
and shall be notified by the President.
F. SUCCESSION. At close of his/her term of office, each officer shall tum
over all records of o ce to his or her successor.
IV. EMPLOYED STAFF
A. MUSEUM DIRECTOR. As set forth in the Museum Services Agreement,
the City of Auburn shall employ a Museum Director who shall be the chief
operational o cer of the Society. Subject to the Board, the Museum Director shall
have general direction over the operations of the Society; shall implement all
policies of the Board; shall submit to the Board or its committees such reports as
the Board may require; shall assist in the preparation of an annual budget for
presentation to and adoption by the Board; shall assure that personnel policies in
the museum mirror those of the Ciiy of Aubum; provide staff support to the Board;
and shall perfortn such other functions as the Board may direct. The Museum
Director (or his/her designee) shall attend all meetings of the Board and its
committees without vote. The Museum Director shall report directly to the City of
Aubum Director of Park, Arts, and Recreation.
B. EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY. As set forth in the Museum Service
Agreement the City of Auburn shall employ personnel in addition to the Museum
Director as needed to staff the Museum. The City staff employed at the museum
shall report directly to, and are accountable to the Museum Director or his/her
designates.
As revised 12/31/2009
C. EMPLOYEES OF THE SOCIETY. Such employed staff as may be
necessary to support the organization shall be hired and discharged by the
Museum Director and paid by the Society. The employed staff shall report directly
to, and are accountable to the Museum Director orhis/her designates. The
employees of the Sooiety shall be managed following personnel policies that as
closely as is pracficatly possible mirror those of the City of Aubum.
V. MEETINGS
A. PROCEDURE. Robert's Rules of Order, current edition, shall govern all
matters of procedure not covered in these bylaws.
B. ANNUAL MEETING. An Annual Meeting shall be held each December
during which new Board membe s are elected. Officers will be selected by the
Board directly following the Annual Meeting.
C. BOARD MEETINGS. The Board of Directors shallmeet atJeast.
bimonthly. The Board shall hold meetings as needed, upon call ofthe President
or of the Secretary, or any tfiree members of the Board.
D. QUORUM. Those present or by proxy at an Annual or other membership
meeting shall constitute a quorum. Five board members including the presiding
officer, secretary or clerk designee and board members is considered a quorum
for board meetings.
E. OPEN MEETINGS. All Board and Annual Meetings will comply with the
State of Washington Open Meeting Law.
F. CLOSED MEETINGS. Closed meetings may be held to consider matters
relating to individual employees, proprietary information, litigation, and other
matters requiring 4he confidenfial advice of counsel, commercial or financial
information obtained from a person on a confidential basis, or the purchase of
properly or services whenever the premature expasure of such purchase would
compromise the business interest of the Society.
G.VOTING PROGEDURE. Each Member of the Society shall at every
Annual Meeting be entitled to one vote per issue. Each Member of the Board
shall at every Board meeting be entitled to one voteper issue. All votes may be
given in person or by proxy. Proxyvotes may be made in writing to be presented
as such time as the in-person votes are being counted. Key matters will be
decided by vote that may be taken by voice,:sfiow of hands, or by ballot.
VI. COAAMIiTEES
A. STANDING COMMIITEES. Standing committees of the Board may
include Collections, Nomination, Finance, Public Relations, andsuch other
committees as deemed necessary by the Board. At least one Board member
As revisedl2/31/2009
shall be appointed to each committee, and one employee of the Museum shall
staff each committee.
B. TASK FORCES. Short-term assignments may be given to a group
appointed bythe Rresident: These Task Forces shall be assigned a specific
project, with a compietion date.
VII. NOMINATING COMMITTEE.
A. The Soc'iety President shall appoint a Nominating Committee of no less
than three persons to make recommendations to fill the upcoming year Board
vacancies.
B. The slate shall be announced at the November Board meeting.
VIII. ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS
A. ARTIFACT DONATION. People may donate historical materials to the
White River Valley Museum for which a receipt shall be issued. All gifts are made
without restrictions, per the museum's Deed otGiit Policy.
B. COLLECTIONS POLICIES. The artifact collection will be managed by
s#rict adherence to the Society's Collection Policy and the Society's Native
American Collections Policy.
C. ARTIFACT LOAN. Artifacts may be loaned or borrowed for display with
other museums. Loans;shall be managed in strict compliance to the museum's
Collections Policy.
IX. INDEMNIFICA710N OF`BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
A. BOARD AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Society will
indemnify to at least one miltion dollars, each Board member and Officer,holding
harmless from claims assessed against said Board member or Officer because of
his or her role as Board member orO cer, except where such expenses, costs,
and attomey's fees are proven to have been incurred through that Board
AAember's or Officer's malfeasance.
X. MANNER OF WRITTEN NOTICE
A. Any notice in writing required by law or bythese by-laws to be giyen to
any person may be delivered personally, by email, ormay be giyen by depositing
the same in the post office or letter box in a postpaid envelope addressed to such
person at such address as appears on the books of the Society. No4ice my:mail
oremail shall be deemed to be given at thetimewhen the same shall be mailed.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. CONTRACTS. The Board may authorize any officer or agent of the
Society, in addition to the offcers authorized 6y the 6ylaws, to enter into eny
contract or execute and deliver any instrument`in the name of, and on behalf of,
the Society. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
As revised 12/31/2009
B. CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC. All orders for the payment of money, or
evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of fhe Society, shall be signed by
such Society officers or agerrtsas the Board shall determine. In the absence of
such a determination, such instruments shall be signed by the treasurer or
bookkeeperand countersigned by the Director or o4her Board member.
G DEPOSITS. All Society funds shall be deposited to the credit of the
Society in such banks, or other depositaries as the Board may select.
D. GIFTS. The Board may accept on behaff of the Society any contribution,
gift, bequest or devise for the general, or for any special Society purpose.
E. RECORDS. The Society shall keep, at the museum office complete
books of account, minutes of the proceedings of directors and committees having
any authority of the Board, and a record with the names and addresses of
directors. All Society records may be inspected 6y any director, or the director's
agent or attomey for any properpurpose at any reasonable time.
F. FISCAL YEAR, The fiscal year of the Society shall end on December 31
of each year.
XII. AMENDMENTS
A BYLAW AMENDMENT PROCEDURE. The Secretary shall review the
bylaws on a biannual basis. Amendments to these bylaws may be proposed in
writing, and filed with the $ecretary at any Board Meeting. The proposed
amendments shall be read by theSecretary and maybe discussed. No action
may be taken on such amendment until the next following Board Meeting, due
notice thereof being given to all members at least two weeks prior to such
meeting. Or, the proposed amendments may be mailed to Board Members for
their review before a Board Meeting at which time subsequent discussion and
action shall be taken on that amendment. An amendment shall be adopted bya
favorable vote of two-thirds of the members present.
B. SUBMITTAL TO CITY OF AUBURN. Any proposed changed to Society -
bylaws, policies or procedu es uvhich conflict with the terms of the Museum
Services Agreemerrt witfi the C'ityof Aubum must be submitted to the City of
Aubum in writing for review and musFbe adopted by mutual consent of the Society
and City.
Revised and Dated: 12/31/2009
By Board Approval
As revised 12/31/2009