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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MAY 11 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special 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 11 th day of May, 2010.
Chair Herb Japs 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
MEMBERS ABSENT: Judy Spooner
OTHERS PRESENT. Councilmember Mark Grossklaus
John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
AGENDA
The agenda was approved as mailed.
MINUTES
The minutes of the March 9, 2010 regular meeting were approved as mailed.
OPEN FORUM
There were no open forum items.
ACTION ITEMS
Historic Lime Kiln Signage
Burbank reported that he and Les Wick from the Public Works Department reset the sign posts
for the Historic Lime Kiln. No additional action was taken.
Historic Photo Contest
Burbank reported that based on the participation and response on the 2009 Historic Photo
contest, he would entertain holding a similar contest in the fall of 2010. The Group concurred
and agreed on the same categories. Burbank stated that he would get information to the ACHP
as the contest details were finalized. No additional action was taken.
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Historic Preservationists of the Year 2010
Burbank solicited nominations for 2010 Historic Preservationist of the Year. The ACHP had
several ideas for discussion and finally suggested the Pine Ridge Garden Club based on their
community service in the beautification of the City's public open space sine the 1960's. Burbank
stated that he would research the logistics of awarding to an organization. No additional action
was taken. No additional action was taken.
Strawberry Festival Historic Trail Signage
Burbank reported that the ACHP would not be selling cards at Strawberry Festival in 2010
based on the limited number of sales in 2009. He then proposed that in lieu of card sales the
ACHP sponsor historic signage at the Festival. He displayed several examples of the concept
and solicited comments. The ACHP offered a variety of sign messages and supported the
project. Burbank stated that he would complete the signs and coordinate with the Festival staff
to get them displayed. No additional action was taken.
County Historic Display Case Theme Change
Burbank noted that the historic display case in City Hall had recently been changed by the
County Historical Society to the theme of the Stillwater Prison. The ACHP held a general
discussion on the display case. No additional action was taken.
7310 Lamar Avenue — Certificate of Appropriateness: Update
Burbank reported that the Certificate of Appropriateness and building permits for 7310 Lamar
Avenue had been issued. Gross shared a Furber family reunion photo from the 1990s that came
into her possession as a result of the activity related to the house rehabilitation. She stated that
she would contact some of the Furber family and see if they were interested in it. No additional
action was taken.
HISTORIC INQURIES AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Burbank identified some of the informational education items that were included in the packet.
COUNCIL LIASON REPORT
There were no Council comments.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS
There were no Committee comments.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no Staff comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Glen Brown moved to adjourn the meeting. Frankie Ratzlaff seconded, and the meeting ad-
journed at 8:55 p.m.