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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-16 PACKET 07.A. MINUTES CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION March 10, 2020 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation was duly held at the Cottage Grove City Hall 12800 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on the 10th day of March, 2020. I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Japs called the meeting to order at 7:00. Chair Japs introduced the new Community Development Director, Ben Boike. II. ROLL CALL Burbank took the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Gall, Beverly Gross, Herb Japs, Jan Japs, Verlyn Lindemann, Corinne Marz, Herb Reckinger, Marie Sumstine MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner Councilmember Thiede Bud Gross, Citizen Ben Boike, Community Development Director (excused 7:30) III. APROVAL OF THE AGENDA Gall moved to accept the agenda as transmitted. Reckinger seconded the motion. The agenda was passed as transmitted. IV. OPEN FORUM None V. ACTION ITEMS A. Review 2020 Meeting Schedule Burbank shared the proposed 2020 meeting schedule. The ACHP were satisfied with the schedule and supported it as transmitted. B. 2020 Bylaw Discussion Burbank reported that since the ACHP was a subcommittee of the Parks Commission, there are no separate adopted bylaws. Chair Japs stated that in the past, there used Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes March 10, 2020 Page 2 of 3 to be a liason of the Parks Commission in attendance at ACHP meetings and thought it would be a good thing to reinstate. Tha ACHP concurred. Burbank said he would speak with the Parks Director about the topic. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. C. Election of Officers Burbank asked the ACHP if there was anyone interested in being Chair. Having no response, he asked Herb Japs if he would continue with the support of Councilmem- ber Theide. Both he and Councilmember Theide responded affirmatively. Japs solic- ited nominations for Vice Chair. Gall nominated Reckinger. Being no further nominations, Reckinger accepted position of Vice Chair for 2020. The ACHP was in unanimous support of the actions. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. D. Historic Program and Property Prioritization Review Burbank reported that Administrative staff wanted the ACHP to review the Historic Property Inventory and prioritize the top 30 sites in need of ACHP review and in- volvement. The ACHP held a general discussion, and Burbank reported that he would bring the list for review at the next ACHP meeting. The Committee was in unanimous support of the action. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. E. Historic Preservation Month and Proclamation Burbank shared the proposed 2020 Historic Preservation Month Council Proclama- tion. The ACHP were in unanimous support of the document. Burbank reported that it would be read at the May 6 Council Meeting. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. F. Historic Preservationist of the Year 2020 Nomination Discussion Burbank requested that the ACHP solidify their nomination for the 2020 Historic Preservationist of the Year. The ACHP held a general discussion on the topic and unanimously recommended that the recommended nominee for the award be Rod Hale based on his efforts to continue the tradition of producing maple syrup, which is a food craft that has been practiced in Cottage Grove since pre-recorded history, and for sharing his interest and knowledge with others in the community and region (Gall motion, Jan Japs second). Burbank reported that the award would be presented at the May 6 Council Meeting. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. VI. PROJECT UPDATES A. Accacia Lodge Tour Recap and Discussion The ACHP reviewed photos and discussed their tour of Accaci Lodge 51 in Septem- ber 2019. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. B. Grey Cloud Lime Kiln/River Access Project Burbank reported that he was continuing to reach out to the representative of the estate in relation to this project. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. C. Boondocks/Bahl’s Tavern Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes March 10, 2020 Page 3 of 3 Burbank stated that he continues to get phone calls from parties interested in finding an adaptive reuse for the property. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. D. Old Cottage Grove Historic District The ACHP continued the discussion of the logistics of the creation of a special district for old Cottage Grove. Points of discussion were potential grants, tax breaks, City permit fee waivers, and allowing income producing uses. The ACHP also reiterated that new construction should be complementary and proportionate to adjacent land uses. After a general discussion, the ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. VII. APROVAL OF MINUTES The September 10, 2019, minutes were reviewed and approved as distributed with Gall making the motion and Gross seconding it. No additional action was taken. VIII. HISTORIC INQUIRIES, ARTICLES, AND RESEARCH INFORMATION A. The ACHP discussed the Historical Whisperings – January, 2020. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. B. The ACHP discussed the PAS Quick Note #83 related to Historic Preservation. No action was taken. IX. COMMITTEE COMMENTS / ITEMS OF INTEREST Gross shared some articles of historic interest. She then gave her resignation from the ACHP. She said that after 17 years on the Committee, the time was right to make her exit. The ACHP thanked her for serving and stated that she would be missed. Burbank said he would report her resignation to the City Council and invited Bud Gross to apply for the re- cently vacated ACHP position. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. X. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS Theide shared information on the proposed development of the Posavad property and that it involves an old house on the City’s Historic Property Inventory. XI. STAFF COMMENTS Burbank reported that he was given an anonymous CD with pictures of the “Marquardt Clan.” The ACHP reviewed the photos and had a general discussion. Burbank responded that he was able to track down the owner of the CD. The ACHP did not take any additional action on this topic. XII. ADJOURNMENT Gall moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Jan Japs seconded the motion and the meeting was unanimously adjourned.