HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-12 PACKET 05.C.
TO: Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
FROM: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
DATE: March 12, 2019
RE: Historic Preservationist of the Year
Introduction
The ACHP annually nominates a person or organization who goes above and beyond to
promote an aspect of Cottage Grove’s history that helps to share our understanding and
general knowledge of the people and places of our past.
Discussion
At the last regular meeting of the ACHP, a discussion was held on potential candidates
for the 2019 Historic Preservationist of the Year Award. The ACHP identified several
candidates.
After their discussion in January, the ACHP motioned and approved a recommendation
to the City Council that Brandon Lewanski and Dave Labno be awarded the 2019 Historic
Preservationist of the Year Award based on their work in 2018 to share the art of historic
outhouse archeology with the owners of the Historic Dr Arthur Steen House, known as
the Forrest home.
The ACHP is requested to review the draft language for the award plaques. The list of
previous recipients of this distinction is attached for additional reference.
Recommendation
Review, discuss, suggest.
THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
PRESENT THE
2019 PRESERVATIONIST OF
THE YEAR AWARD TO
Brandon Lewanski
AWARDED
May 1, 2019
In recognition of his efforts to share the art of historic
outhouse archeology with the owners of the Historic Dr.
Arthur Steen House known as “Forrest Home” and the
City of Cottage Grove.
THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
PRESENT THE
2019 PRESERVATIONIST OF
THE YEAR AWARD TO
Dave Labno
AWARDED
May 1, 2019
In recognition of his efforts to share the art of historic
outhouse archeology with the owners of the Historic Dr.
Arthur Steen House known as “Forrest Home” and the
City of Cottage Grove.
City of Cottage Grove Historic Preservation of the Year Recipients
Year Recipient Address Notes
1989 Ron and Jean Nienaber 6940 Keats Avenue South Cedarhurst Mansion
1990 Tom and Linda Nathan Dr. A.H. Steen House
1991 Dave and Debbie Fry 7010 Iverson Avenue South Elmer Furber House
1992 Otto Schmaltz 10398 Grey Cloud Trail South Grey Cloud Lime Kiln
1993 No information - -
1994 Keith Kleinsasser Cottage Grove Contributions to preservation and enhancement of
Cottage Grove’s historic resources
1995 The Wolf Family 6000 Lamar Avenue South Relocation and restoration of St. Mathew’s Church
1996 Gary and Effie Miller 7230 Lamar Avenue South No information
1997 Cottage Grove Cemetery 1099 70th Street South No information
Association
1998 John M. Burbank City Hall Contributions to preservation and enhancement of
Cottage Grove’s historic resources
1999 Hugh Gibson 7003-7007 East Point Douglas “Lewis - Hill House” preservation efforts
Road South
2000 Peaceful Grove Methodist 8600 90th Street South “Woodward Farm” preservation efforts
Church
2001 The South Washington St. Paul Park In recognition of the group’s efforts to research and
Heritage Society report on numerous facets of local history over the years.
2002 David and Jill Kisby 7679 Lamar Avenue South Dr. William Furber House
2003 Michael and Paula 10276 East Point Douglas Road Hope Glen Farm
Bushilla South
2004 Xoua and True Thao 6940 Keats Avenue South Cedarhurst Mansion Renovation
2005 E. Katie Holm Minneapolis Research and documentation of Atkinson Cemetery
2006 Daniel and Patricia Hackl 7405Lamar Avenue South Dr. Arthur Steen House “Forest Home”
2007 Carl and Norma Manke 1099 70th Street South Cottage Grove Cemetery
2008 John and Kimberly Goebel “Zelch House” preservation efforts
2009 Beverly Gross 11040 70th Street South Contributions to preservation and enhancement of
Cottage Grove’s historic resources
2010 Betty Schultz 7402 Lamar Avenue South In recognition of her continued efforts toward operating
and preserving the unique social and historic quality of
“The Boondocks,” one of the oldest commercial
establishments in Cottage Grove.
2011 Jerry Herringer Cottage View Drive In Theatre For his continued operation of the historic Cottage View
Drive-in Theatre as an iconic recreational feature for the
residents of Cottage Grove and the Region since 1964.
2012 Judy Spooner South Washington County Bulletin In recognition of her efforts to research and report on
numerous facets of local history over the years.
2013 No Award Presented
2014 Ann Simpson SWCTC In recognition of her continuing efforts to document and
produce entertaining and informative videos on the many
facets of local history.
2015 Herb Reckinger In recognition of his continuing efforts to document and
share interesting historical information on the people and
places in Cottage Grove and surrounding communities.
2016 Wayne and Angi Butt 7310 Lamar Avenue South In recognition of their dedicated efforts to refurbish and
repurpose the 1947 arched roof barn at 7310 Lamar
Avenue as the John P. Furber Wedding and Event
Center allowing for its continued existence as a unique
component of the historic fabric of the community.
2017 Brent Peterson Executive Director, Washington In recognition of his previous and continuing efforts to
County Historical Society document, preserve, and share the interesting past
history of Washington County, Cottage Grove, and
surrounding communities.
2018 Dodge Nature Center Shepard Farm In recognition of their previous and continuing efforts
to document, preserve, and share the interesting
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history of Shepard Farm with the public and to establish
an adaptive reuse of the property as an
environmental/agricultural education center.