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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHist Pres Minutes 02-15-2005CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION FEBRUARY 15, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of theAdvisory Committee on Historic Preservation was duly held at City Hall 7516 – 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on the 15th day of February 2005. Chair Beverly Gross called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Burbank introduced Councilmember Bailey as the new council Liaison to the Committee. MEMBERS PRESENT: Beverly Gross, Frances Ratzlaff, Glen Brown MEMBERS ABSENT: Mickey McBride, Nannette LaChapelle, Aaron Rolloff, Herb Japs OTHERS PRESENT: Senior Planner John M. Burbank Council Member Myron Bailey Tim Sirianni – Parks Commission Liaison APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None OPEN FORUM None OLD BUSINESS Historic Playing Cards The ACHP began work on identifying subject material for the historic playing card project. After a productive discussion, the item was continued. East Ravine Update Burbank gave an update on the East Ravine planning Process. Ratzlaff reiterated her concern about the realignment of Military Road. There was a general discussion about Military Road and how the plan should take the roadway’s history into consideration in the final design. Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes February 15, 2005 Page 2 of 3 NEW BUSINESS 2005 Meeting Schedule Burbank submitted the 2005 meeting schedule. The schedule was accepted as presented. Historic Preservation Fun Program Grant Burbank indicated that time permitting, he would attempt to complete applications for the 2005 grant cycles from the State of Minnesota for the historic playing card project and the historic plaque project. The ACHP concurred with the proposed action. Atkinson Cemetery Research Burbank discussed the documentation from the research and photography project of the historic Atkinson Cemetery that was completed by E. Katie Holm. The ACHP held a general discussion on the material. Preservationists of the Year 2005 Burbank identified two potential candidates for the preservationists of the year. The first was Dan and Patricia Hackl for their recent siding and roof work on 7405 Lamar Avenue, which is the Historic Steen house. The second candidate was E. Katie Holm for her historic research and photography of the Atkinson cemetery. The ACHP discussed the possibility of presenting two awards in 2005 based on the significance of the work completed by the two applicants. The item was continued pending a quorum of the Committee. Atkinson Cemetery Burbank identified that the during a recent staff level discussion on ongoing Gateway North redevelopment, the idea of replacing the Atkinson Cemetery fencing was raised. The proposal was to install decorative ornamental fencing consistent with the District standards. The ACHP held a general discussion on the item, and Brown suggested that the VFW may be able to help financially and should be contacted. COUNCIL COMMENTS None COMMISSION COMMENTS None Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes February 15, 2005 Page 3 of 3 STAFF COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Ratzlaff and seconded by Brown. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.