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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHist Pres Minutes 01-11-2011NISTD$IC LAN'AM0 CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION JANUARY 11, 2011 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation was duly held at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 — 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on the 11th day of January, 2011. Vice Chair Lorraine Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Glen Brown, Lorraine Brown, Beverly Gross, Herb Japs, Jan Japs, Leon Peterson, Frances Ratzlaff, Judy Spooner MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT. Councilmember Derrick Lehrke John M. Burbank, Senior Planner Bud Gross Doug Butler Monty Stuempert Burbank introduced Councilmember Lehrke as the new Council liaison to the ACHP and Doug Butler as the Parks Commission Liaison. General introductions followed. AGENDA Spooner requested adding Item VI(G), Genetic Based Genealogy, to the agenda. Peterson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ratzlaff seconded. The agenda was approved as amended. MINUTES Burbank distributed the November 9, 2010 minutes to the ACHP for review. Peterson noted that he was incorrectly noted as present at the meeting. Burbank noted the change. A motion was made by Jan Japs and seconded by Glen Brown to approve the amended minutes of November 9 2010. Motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM There were no open forum items. ACTION ITEMS Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes January 11, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Stuempert Productions — Video Project Burbank introduced local resident and professional videographer Monty Stuempert. Stuempert stated that he is very interested in Cottage Grove history and that he is in the process of re- searching and producing a historical documentary video on the City. Stuempert requested as- sistance from the ACHP in completing the project utilizing their knowledge and input. He stated that there are no fees requested as he is doing the project as a personal interest and contribu- tion to the community. The ACHP held a general discussion on the topic, and identified that it met one of their goals of creating a historic -based video. The ACHP recommended that assis- tance be given for the project and directed staff to bring the item before the Committee as needed. 2011 Meeting Schedule Burbank shared to 2011 meeting schedule with the ACHP. No changes were noted. Committee Terms Burbank identified that four ACHP member terms were expiring at the end of February and that they were eligible for reappointment if they desired. Glen Brow, Jan Japs, Frances Ratzlaff, and Judy Spooner all indicated a desire to be reappointed. Annual Meeting Burbank asked the ACHP if there were any questions on or recommended changes to the Re- sponsibilities of the ACHP as identified in the attached ordinance criteria. Being none, he noted that elections of officers for 2011 are required. Nominations for Chair were solicited and Herb Japs was nominated and elected as Chair of the ACHP for 2011. Nominations for Vice Chair were solicited and Lorraine Brown was nominated and elected as Vice Chair of the ACHP for 2011. 2011 ACHP Goals Burbank shared a list of ACHP goals that he identified for 2011. The ACHP held a general dis- cussion on the goals and recommended that they be adopted as mailed. Historic Photo Contest — Winners Burbank presented the 2010 Historic photo contest winning entries for each of the categories and noted that the awards would be presented by the City Council at their regular meeting on March 2. The ACHP reviewed the photos and offered no additional comment. PROJECT UPDATES Learn Your History Web Page — Update Burbank reported that he is working with the City IT staff to get the Learn Your History web page populated and that he would keep the ACHP updated. No additional action was taken. Public Safety /City Hall Project Burbank reported that the Public Safety /City Hall design process is well underway and shared the current site plan rendition with the ACHP. Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes January 11, 2011 Page 3of3 HISTORIC INQURIES AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION Burbank identified the informational education items that were included in the packet. COUNCIL LIASON REPORT Councilmember Lehrke reported that he was looking forward to learning more about the history of Cottage Grove, discussed his upcoming roles as a new Councilmember, and noted that while he is opposed to the timing and process of the Public Safety /City Hall project that he would bring the input of the ACHP to the design table. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Spooner requested that she be put on the March agenda to share information on genetic genealogy. STAFF COMMENTS There were no Staff comments. ADJOURNMENT Glen Brown moved to adjourn the meeting. Peterson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.