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Home My WebLink About1996-04-16 ACHP Minutes MEETING NOTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION � Spring/Annual Meeting Tuesday, Apri116, 1996 ?:00 P.M. Cottage Grove City Hall Meeting agendas and packets will be mailed one week prior to the meeting. If you cannot attend � please contact CHPO Robert Vogel (604-0175) or ACHP Cha.ir Gary Golusky (459-1271) ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION Tuesday, April 16, 1996 7:00 p.m. - City Hall Conference Room Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Secretary's Report A. Minutes of November 21, 1995, ACHP Meeting V. Staff Reports A Review and Compliance Update B. CLG Grant Projects Update 1. Grey Cloud Townsite Archaeology Project 2. Comprehensive Plan Revision Proj ect C. CLG Grant Application Update (Education Project) D. Legislative Update VI. Unfinished Business A. Historic Sites Tour Brochure VII. New Business A. Elect Officers for 1996 B. ACHP 1996 Goals and Objectives � C. Set 1996 Meeting Dates and Times D. Historic Preservation Video Project VIII. Council Action IX. Miscellaneous _ A. HPC/CLG Workship (April 25-26, Stillwater) � B. Minnesota Archaeology Week (April 28-May 4) C. Historic Preservation Week (May 12-18) �. � Preservationist of the Year 1996 � X Adj ournment ' Note to ACHP Members: Please bring the materials from the packets originally sent to you for the February 15, 1996 meeting of the ACHP (which was not held due to the lack of a quorum) . ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 16 April 1996 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the first quarter regular meeting of the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (ACHP) was held at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80th Street South, on the 16th day of April 1996. Associate Chairperson Sundgaard called the meeting to order at 7:20 P.M. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Sharon Sawyer, Kip Sundgaard (acting chair), A1 Einberger, Gerry Filson (ex-officio), and Robert Vogel (staffl. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There being no changes, the chair approved the agenda as mailed. MINUTES The minutes of the 21 November 1995 regular meeting were reviewed and approved as mailed. REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS Staff reported that ACHP members Golusky and Sawyer had been reappointed by the City Council. REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE UPDATE CHPO Vogel presented on oral report on the status of projects reviewed by the Historic Preservation Division. ACHP 4/ 16/96 page 2 CLG GRl1NT PRO�iF(�'i :S UPDAT CHPO Vogel reviewed the progress made to date on the revision of the Comprehensive Cultural Resource Management Plan and the Grey Cloud To�tTnsite Documentation projects. Both CLG grants are in order and project work is expected to be completed by the 31 July 1996 deadline. CLG GRANT APPLICATION UPDATE The Committee discussed the Local Heritage Education Project CLG grant application. The grants committee of the Minnesota Historical Society has recommended the project for funding, but until the federal budget crisis is resolved, the State Historic Preservation Office will not approve any federally funded grants. LEGISLATNE ISSUES CHPO Vogel advised the Committee that Rep. Sharon Marko introduced legislation to require the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to notify certified local governments whenever highway archaeology and architecture/history surveys were required under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Vogel testified before both the House and Senate transportation subcommittees as a private individual. The Marko bill was not passed, � but MnDOT has agreed to notify CLGs whenever a survey is to be undertaken in their jurisdiction. The Marko legislation was prompted by MnDOT's recently completed archaeology and architecture/history survey for the Wakota Bridge realignment. Although CHPO Vogel was consulted by MnDOT's consultant, local heritage preservation commissions were not asked to comment on the survey findings. CHPO Vogel explained that this is typical of the workings of the state-local government preservation "partnership" in Minnesota. Committee members expressed an interest in improving the level of cooperation between the Historic Preservation Division and state agencies, particularly as regards review of development project impacts on locally significant historic sites. HISTORIC SITES TOUR BROCHURE This project has been placed on the "back burner" for the time being. ACHP 4/ 16/96 page 3 ANNUAL MEETING - ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1996 Pursuant to the Committee's rules of procedure, Mr. Sundgaard opened the floor for nominations for the office of ACHP Chairperson. Ms. Sawyer nominated Gary Golusky; the nomination was seconded by Mr. Sundgaard. There being no further nominations, Gary Golusky's name will be submitted to the Council for appointment as Cha.irperson. The chair opened the floor for nominations for Associate Cha.irperson. Mr. Sundgaard nominated Keith Kleinsasser; the nomination was seconded by Mr. Einberger. There being no further nominations, the chair declared Mr. HIeinsasser the Associate Chairperson for 1996, to assume his duties at the next meeting of the Committee. ANNUAL MEETING - 1996 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES There was discussion about specific Committee goals and the need for a work plan. There was consensus that the ACHP's essential function is to advise the Council on nominations to the City Register of Historic Sites & Landmarks, and to review permit applications in relation to designated historic sites. The Committee's role in policy-making is intermittent, and a sound, workable comprehensive historic preservation plan has been in place since 1986. There was a strong feeling among the members that the proper forum � for public discussion of historic preservation policies should continue to be the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission, with design review and issues relating to development left to the Planning & Zoning Commission. This reflects past practice and preserves the ACHP's role as technical review committee. Members expressed an interest in meeting quarterly to review the work of the CHPO and to make minor policy adjustments. Members also reacted favorably to CHPO Vogel's proposal that the ACHP use its 1996 meetings for additional education, training, and outreach. A field inspection of selected local historic sites was tentatively scheduled for June. ANNUAL MEETING - 1996 MEETING DATES AND TIMES The Committee agreed to continue the quarterly meetings. The third Tuesday in June, September, and December were set aside for regular meetings, with special meetings at the call of the chair or CHPO. ACHP 4/ 16/96 page 4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION VIDEOS CHPO Vogel reported on his work with community television and freelance television producers to develop high-quality programming in the area of historic preservation. Several Cottage Grove-related projects are "in the works" and Vogel is working with the Cable Commission's Government Access staff. HPC/CLG WORKSHOP CHPO Vogel will represent the City at the annual workshop for heritage preservation commissions and certified local governments, to be held on 25-26 April in Stillwater. Attendance is a requirement for retaining CLG status. Vogel informed the Committee that he intends to explore alternatives to the HPC/CLG workshop organized by the Minnesota Historical Society for future compliance with federal standards. ARCHEIEOLOGY WEEK The second annual Minnesota Archaeolog�y Week will be celebrated 28 April-4 May 1996. Cottage Grove will observe the event with a public lecture on the archaeology of South Washington County on 1 May, part of CHPO Vogel's Cedarhurst lecture series. PRESERVATION WEEK The City will celebrate National Historic Preservation Week, 12-18 May, with a proclamation by the City Council, presentation of the Preservationist of the Year Award, and the annual Local History Field Day for Park H.S. students. PRESERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR Gary and Effie Miller of 7320 Lamar Avenue were the consensus choice to receive this year's award, honoring their efforts to preserve and rehabilitate their historic home in Old Cottage Grove. The Millers will receive a plaque from the Council at the 15 May meeting. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the ACHP will be Tuesday, 18 June 1996, at 7 p.m. ACHP 4/16/96 page 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Robert C. Vogel City Historic Preservation Officer