HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-06 PACKET 02.A.62EC2UEST �F CITY COUNCIL ACTId�! GOUNCIL AGEPJDA
NIEETING ITEM #
DATE 5/6/98
PREPARED EY Administration Ryan Schraeder
ORBGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
��.«.�..�..��*�.���..�����.<*�.�..�.�*���.�..�x�
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Prociamation prociaiming May 11 through May 17, 1998 as His4oric Preservation Week.
SUPPORTING DOCUMEN7S
►�' • - '��- •�- •. -� •• : ..;
�' • •
■ �`� ' ,
■ ' • �. •,
■ � � �� •
/�• ,. .
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
---�, �.
-�.
City Administrator Date
�.������..���.��..<..k��.�.«...�>��.<.�..�.....�
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
,
� �� � i �.��
��
Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
Gary Golusky, Chair
AI Einberqer
Keith Kieinsasser
Kip Su�dgaard
8 April 1998
MEMORANDUM
Herb daps, ezo/ficio 'j'�: �Y� Cliy E�CITT11ri1S1T8tOT
c�a� Koste��a, ex-o+�om FR: "�'.�obert Vogel, City Historic Preservation Officer
Charles Woodward, ex-oKicio �"��� H1StOI1C p7CSCN3h011 weelC
Cheryl Kohl;, Council
RoDert G Vogel, GHPO During the second week in May, the City observes Historic Preservation Week,
part of a nation-wide celebration cosponsored by the National Trust far Historic
Preservation. This year, Preservation Week begins on Monday, 11 May and runs
through Sunday, 17 May. The theme is "Preservation Begins at Home."
Traditionally, the mayor and council issue a Preservation Week proclamation --
the recommended text of the proclamation is attached. If possible, we would like
to bave the proclamation made at the council meeting on 15 April.
Other Preservation Week events include the tenYh annual "Preservationist of the
Year Award," a workshop session of the Advisory CommiYtee on Historic
Preservation devoted to preservation issues in the 21 st century, and a new Ciey
Hall history exhibit in cooperation wiCh the Washington County Historical
Society.
The centerpiece of Historic Preservation Week 1998 will be the first ever tour of
historic sites, sponsored by the Cottage Grove ACHP and the Newport Heritage
Preservation Commission, on Sunday, 17 May. More detailed information about
this event will be forthcoming.
7516 SOth Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
"• • • • I
W4IEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing
growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering locai pride and maintaining
community character whiie enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities
across the nation, both_ urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages and
ali walks of life; and
WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our
lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to
preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a
community; and
WHEREAS, "Preservation Begins at Home" is the theme for
Nationai Historic Preservation Week 1998, cosponsored by the Advisory
Committee on Historic Preservation, the Minnesota Historicai Society, and
the National Trust for Historic Preservation:
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby prociaimed by the Mayor and
City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of
Minnesota, deciaration of:
MAY 14 THROUGH 17, 1998
As
HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
Preservation Begins at Home
in the City of Cottage Grove
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have caused the Seal of the City of
Cottage Grove to be affixed this 6 day of May, 1998.
John D. Denzer, Mayor
Cheryl Kohis, Councilmember
t2od Hale, Councilmember
Sandra Shiely, Co�ncilmember
James Wolcott, Councilmember