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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MARCH 10, 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 10th day of March, 2009.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Japs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beverly Gross, Glen Brown, Lorraine Brown, Herb Japs,
Jan Japs, Frances Ratzlaff
MEMBERS ABSENT: Judy Spooner
OTHERS PRESENT. John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Burbank recommended that the topic "2009 Historic Photo Contest" be added as Item
VII D. The ACHP concurred. Jan Japs motioned to approve the agenda as modified.
Loraine Brown seconded the motion and the agenda was approved unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Burbank submitted the January 13, 2009 minutes for review. Glen Brown moved to ap-
prove the minutes as submitted. Ratzlaff seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
V. OPEN FORUM
None.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Historic Wooden Coins
Burbank presented a draft design for novelty wooden historic coins that utilizes the
ACHP logo and the words "FREE CITY PARK ADMISSION" to be printed on the
back around a City Logo. The ACHP liked the design and added the words 2009 to
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the back design. The colors that were chosen were green on one side and blue on
another. Gross produced examples of wooden coins she had collected over the
years. Burbank responded that he would follow up on the coin production.
B. Oral History Project
Burbank identified the revised and categorized list of potential questions for the in-
terviews and commented on his discussions with the cable commission staff. The
ACHP held further discussion on the previous questions and added additional ones.
Burbank stated that he would categorize the recent comments in a list and any addi-
tional information would be brought to the next meeting.
C. Historic Cards Phase II
Burbank presented details on the status of the Phase II historic card program plan-
ning. The ACHP discussed the new card cover. Burbank responded that the addi-
tional information would be added to the base work, researched, and brought to the
next meeting.
D. Logo Modification
Burbank identified that Hotline Design was still working on the logo modification, and
that he would get the revision to the ACHP when it was completed. No further action.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. History in your Backyard
Burbank reported that the Washington County Historical Society was hosting a His-
tory in your Backyard event at the Historic Stillwater Courthouse on April 5 from
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and encouraged the ACHP to attend. He noted that he
would be selling cards there. No further action.
B. Community Center Task Force
Burbank reported that the City Council was establishing a Community Center Task
Force to explore the feasibility of constructing a community center. He encouraged
interested ACHP members to apply. No further action.
C. Aggregate Industries
Burbank updated the Committee on the Aggregate Industries Environmental Impact
Statement, specifically as it related to historic preservation. The ACHP discussed the
item and identified that they were comfortable with the recommendations of the
Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office and to keep them informed. Burbank
responded that he would keep the ACHP updated.
D. Historic Photo Contest
Burbank suggested that the ACHP sponsor a Historic Photo contest that could be
used for cards and other events and promotions. The ACHP concurred and identi-
fied the following categories:
• Buildings or structures in landscapes
• Architectural details — interior or exterior
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• Vehicles or machinery
• Cemeteries
• Vintage
The ACHP directed Burbank to proceed with establishing the event. No further
action.
VIII. HISTORIC INQUIRIES
Burbank presented the ACHP with details on the historic inquiries received. No further
action.
IX. COUNCIL LIASON REPORT
None
X. COMMISSION COMMENTS
None
XI. STAFF COMMENTS
Burbank presented Glen Brown with a plaque recognizing his 50 years of serving the
City of Cottage Grove in different capacities. The ACHP congratulated him for such a
unique accomplishment.
Burbank gave some background information regarding the miscellaneous HP publica-
tions and information that were included with the packet.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Glen Brown. Seconded by Gross. Motion passed unani-
mously and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.