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MEETING NOTICE
ADVISORY C�MMITTEE ON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Wednesday, Apri123, 1997
7:00 P.M. �
Cottage Grove City Hall
If you cannot attend,
� please contact Robert Vogel (604-0175)
or Gary Golusky (459-1271)
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ADVISORY CONIlVIITl'EE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SPRING MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23,1997
7:00 P.M.
Agenda
I . Call to order
II. Roll call
I I I. Minutes of March 4, 1997, regular meeting
I V. Approval of agenda
V . Staff reports
A. Historic Preservation Division update for March
B. CLG grant application (voluntary guidelines)
C. 1998 Federal budget for historic preservation
V I . Unfinished business
A. Historic Preservation Week activities
1. Preservationist of the Year award
V I I. New business
A. Girl Scouts "Hometown History" interest patch
B. HPC/CLG training workshop (May 14-15)
C. Long rang goals/vision for historic preservation
D. Fall canoe trip to historic sites at Grey Cloud
VIII. Other new business
IX. City Council report
X. Adjournment
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
23 APRIL 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the spring 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 23rd day of April
1997.
Chairperson Golusky called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Gary Golusky (chair), Keith
HIeinsasser, Kip Sundgaard, Herb Japs (ex-officio), and Robert Vogel
(staff�.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There being no changes, chairperson Golusky approved the agenda as
mailed.
MINUTES
The minutes of the 4 March 1997 regular meeting were reviewed and
approved as mailed.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION UPDATE
CHPO Vogel's memorandum of 1 April 1997, reviewing staff work during
the month of March, was reviewed.
GLG GRANT APPLICATION
CHPO Vogel reported that the grants committee had approved the City's
request for $4000 in federal funds to develop voluntary guidelines for
historic preservation development projects. Of�`icial approval from the State
Historic Preservation Officer and the National Park Service is expected.
This project would begin on 1 October 1997 and run through 31 July 1998.
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1998 FEDERAL BUDGET FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Committee reviewed information provided by staff on President
Clinton's proposed fiscal year 1998 federal budget appropriation for historic
preservation. A very slight increase in the CLG program was noted;
otherwise, federal support for local historic preservation will not change.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
The Committee reviewed plans for celebrating Historic Preservation Week,
11-17 May 1997. City sponsored activities include:
- Preservation Week proclamation by mayor & city council
- Preservationist of the Year Award
- Staff workshop on historic preservation
- Annual History Field Trip for Park H.S. students
In addition, CHPO Vogel will present his spring class on the archaeology of
South Washington County at Cedarhurst on Thursday, 8 May.
PRESERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR.
The Committee reviewed nominees for the 9th annual "Preservationist of
the Year Award." The consensus choice was the Cottage Grove Cemetery
Association, for their outstanding work on preserving the integrity of the
' historic landscape and buildings at the Old Cottage Grove cemetery.
HOMETOWN HISTORY PROGRAM
Staff presented information on the new "Hometown History" interest patch
offered by the Girl Scouts of America in partnership with the History
Channel. "Hometown History" gives Girl Scouts an opportunity to explore
local heritage through architectural history, oral history, and
neighborhood history; upon completion of one activity, a Girl Scout is
entitled to a special interest patch.
Mr. HIeinsasser moved that the ACHP actively support the "Hometown
History" program in Cottage Grove. Seconded by Mr. Sundgaard. Motion
passed, 3-0.
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HPC WORKSHOP
The annual workshop for Minnesota heritage preservation commissions
(HPCs) and certified local governments (CLGs) will be held Wednesday-
Thursday, 16-17 May (during Preservation Week), at the Landmark Center
in St. Paul. Mr. Einberger had previously volunteered to represent the
Committee at the workshop; CHPO Vogel will also attend. Participation of
at least one member is required to maintain CLG status for the City.
LONG R.ANGE GOALS AND VISION
CHPO Vogel informed the Committee that he was preparing a vision
statement for historic preservation in the 21st century, as well as a list of
long-range programming goals. There was a general discussion of the
history of historic preservation in Cottage Grove and the need for a
"blueprint" for future historic preservation initiatives. There was
consensus that while the current preservation program is well established
and effective, the scope of community heritage conservation activities needs
to be broadened. Underdeveloped program areas include assistance to
property owners, financial incentives for restoring historic properties, and
public education.
FALL CANOE TRIP
The Committee discussed sponsoring a fall canoe trip around Lower Grey
� Cloud Island.
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
The Committee discussed the possibility of establishing a partnership with
the Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD).
Several historic properties in Cottage Grove are associated with soil and
water conservation and there is an important relationship between natural
resources and cultural resources management issues. CHPO Vogel was
directed to contact Mrs. Louise Smallidge of rural Cottage Grove, who is the
new Washington SWCD supervisor representing the southwestern part of
the county.
FARM HERITAGE
Staff was directed to prepare a brief report, evaluating the potential for
establishing a heritage farm site in Cottage Grove, to be used for teaching
urban students about agriculture and rural lifeways, a concept similar to
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the nature study areas which have been developed by �vin Cities school
districts.
SUMMER MEETING
Staff was directed to organize a historic sites inspection tour for the ACHP,
in lieu of a June meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C. Vogel
City Historic Preservation Officer