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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Boulay.
2. ROLL CALL
Caleb Anderson, Commissioner
Lucille Aurelius, Commissioner
Peter Boulay, Chairperson
Robert Creager, Commissioner
Richard Currie, Commissioner
AI Galbraith, Commissioner
Brenda Rudberg, Commissioner
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Staff Present:
David Fisher, Building Official
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Boulay added 8. c. Demolition of New Canada Town Hall.
Staff added 8. d. Gladstone Shops/Savanna.
Commissioner Currie moved to approve the aqenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Currie moved to approve the Julv 14. 2011. HPC minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Rudberg.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
5. Chair Opening Statements/Presentations
None.
6. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Jeff Schadt, Guest Speaker
Jeff Schadt is a 58 year resident of Maplewood. He served 32 years on the
Maplewood Fire Department before retiring in 2008. Jeff then shared the history of
his life in Maplewood. You can watch the meeting online or purchase a DVD by
putting in a data request in the city clerk's office for further information.
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b. Carolyn Peterson, Maplewood Historical Society
Carolyn stated a year ago she asked the HPC that the Fish Creek Land in south
Maplewood be added to the list of historical places to preserve. The city council voted
ayes all August 23, 2011, to purchase the Fish Creek Greenway which is 70 acres of
land and is part of a national park. Carolyn presented a kite to Char Wasiluk to fly
kites together at Fish Creek. Char Wasil uk spoke briefly as well.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Frost Avenue Bridge Discussion Only
Dave Fisher discussed the Frost Avenue Bridge and shared photos with the group.
b. Future HPC Meetings Discussion Only
This item will be discussed at the September 8, 2011, HPC meeting due to lack of members
present.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Minutes format Discussion Only
Dave discussed since Lois Behm is no longer typing the minutes there has been a
change in the abbreviated version of the minutes done by the recording secretary.
Staff stated as a courtesy, staff requests an additional DVD for speakers who speak
at the HPC meeting.
b. Resolution of Appreciation for Lois Behm
Dave discussed the resolution of appreciation for Lois Behm which will be passed
along to the city council for approval.
c. Demolition of New Canada Town Hall
Pete described demolition of the New Canada Town Hall on the north side of Frost
Avenue which is across the street from the old city hall that was the Gladstone
Catering and a furniture store and has been vacant for many years.
d. Gladstone Shops/Savanna
Pete discussed the Gladstone area where the shops were. There will be a meeting on
Tuesday August 30, 2011, at the Maplewood Community Center at 6:30 p.m. to give
the background about the project and get input. Then another meeting on
Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 6 p.m. on the history of the site and at 7 p.m. there
will be a site walk through.
9. MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (heard out of order)
a. August 13, 2011, 10:00 - 11 :00 a.m. Pete Boulay will lead a walking tour of the
Historic Ramsey County Poor Farm and Cemetery.
Pete said about 15 people showed up for the Gladstone tour. He also mentioned the
upcoming Historic Ramsey County Poor Farm and Cemetery walking tour. Parking
will be in the Ramsey County District Court parking.
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b. August 14, 2011, Open House of the Bruentrup Farm and The Gladstone Exhibit
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Pete discussed the open house of the Bruentrup Farm and Gladstone Exhibit on
August 14, 2011 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Carolyn talked about Johnny Appleseed Day, Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bruentrup Farm.
10. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Boulay adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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