HomeMy WebLinkAboutHist Pres Minutes 05-19-2009CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MAY 12, 2009
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Advisory Committee on His-
toric Preservation was duly held at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 – 80th Street South,
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on the 12th day of May, 2009.
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Japs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
:
MEMBERS PRESENTBeverly Gross, Herb Japs, Jan Japs, Frances Ratzlaff,
Judy Spooner
:
MEMBERS ABSENT Glen Brown, Lorraine Brown,
OTHERS PRESENT:John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
Bud Gross
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Burbank recommended that the topic VII B “ACHP Historic Photo Contest” be moved to
the end of new business. The ACHP concurred. Spooner motioned to approve the
agenda as modified. Gross seconded the motion and the agenda was approved
unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Burbank submitted the March 10, 2009 minutes for review. Gross moved to approve the
minutes as submitted. Jan Japs seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V.OPEN FORUM
None.
VI.OLD BUSINESS
Burbank reported that all the items covered under Old Business were still works in
progress, and that they would be presented when new information and outcomes are
achieved. The ACHP concurred.
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May 12, 2009
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VII.NEW BUSINESS
A. Preservationist of the Year
Burbank reported nominations were needed for the historic preservationist of the
year. The ACHP held a general discussion about potential nominees. Jan Japs no-
minated Betty Schultz of the Boondocks in recognition of her continued efforts to-
ward operating and preserving the unique social and historic quality of one of the
oldest commercial establishments in Cottage Grove. Gross seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously.
B. Strawberry Festival
Burbank reported that the he would be selling the historic playing cards at the 2009
Strawberry Festival on June 20 and members should contact him if they wanted to
participate. No further action.
C. 2010 Budget
Burbank updated the Committee on the 2010 budget.
D. Historic Photo Contest
Burbank identified that the Historic Photo contest was successful and that the ACHP
needed to judge the submittals after the meeting. The ACHP concurred and identi-
fied the winners for the following categories:
Buildings or StructuresVehicles or Machinery
1st Place Hannah Armour 1st Place Katie Weiby
2nd Place Katie Weiby 2nd Place Katie Weiby
3rd Place Hannah Armour 3rd Place Katie Weiby
CemeteriesArchitectural Details
1st Place Heather Kainz 1st Place Elijah Armour
2nd Place Elijah Armour 2nd Place Katie Weiby
3rd Place Elijah Armour 3rd Place Elijah Armour
Vintage Photos
1st Place Katie Weiby
2nd Place Katie Weiby
3rd Place Katie Weiby
The ACHP directed Burbank to present their recommendation to the City Council.
Burbank responded that the winners would be announced at the June 17 Council
meeting. No further action.
VIII.HISTORIC INQUIRIES
Burbank presented the ACHP with details on historic inquiries received. No further
action.
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IX.COUNCIL LIASON REPORT
None
X.COMMISSION COMMENTS
Gross gave an update on Glen Brown and announced that she and her husband would
be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20.
XI.STAFF COMMENTS
Burbank noted the Bulletin article on Bev Gross. The ACHP congratulated her. Burbank
provided background information regarding the miscellaneous HP publications and
information that were included with the packet.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Spooner, and was seconded by Ratzlaff. Motion passed
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.