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Home My WebLink About2012-01-12 HPC Packet MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL January 12, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. November 10, 2011 5. Chair Opening Statements/Presentations 6. Visitor Presentations - Jeff Williams, Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force 7. Old Business a. Local Government Certification Status - Discussion Only 8. New Business a. HPC Heritage Award Nominations for 2011 b. HPC Demolitions Report 2011 b. 2011 Historical Preservation Commission Annual Report c. HPC 2012 Goal Setting 9. Commission Presentations 10. Maplewood Area Historical Society Update 11. Staff Presentations a. Historical Preservation Commission Term - Discussion only b. Capital Improvement Plan CIP - Discussion Only 11. Adjournment NOTE: There may be a quorum of the Historical Preservation Commissioners at the Historical Preservation Commissioners in attendance at the Maplewood Area Historical Society meeting on February 8,2012 at 7 p.m The Maplewood Area Historical Society meetings are held at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood. MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 Acting Chairperson Currie. 2. ROLL CALL Caleb Anderson, Commissioner Lucille Aurelius, Commissioner Peter Boulay, Chairperson Robert Creager, Commissioner Richard Currie, Acting Chairperson AI Galbraith, Commissioner Brenda Rudberg, Commissioner Absent Present Absent Present Present Present Staff Present: David Fisher, Building 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Aurelius added 8. b. New December HPC Meeting. Acting Chairperson Currie added Chairperson Currie had a December 14, 2011, at ~p.m. house there from 10 a.m. discuss Parkside Fire Building. Acting of the agenda in the paragraph it should say on December 10th there is a holiday open Staff added a new 11. to discuss Construction over pass (MN DOT) Commissioner Aurelius Seconded by Commissioner Currie. Ayes - All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES During the approval of minutes for September 8, 2011, Commissioner's Aurelius and Creager commented that they were listed as abstaining from the approval of minutes but that was for the August 11, 2011, meeting and the record indicated that they were absent from that meeting therefore they cannot approve minutes that they were not present at the meeting for. The minutes should be approved as submitted and no correction to the minutes is needed. Commissioner Aurelius moved to approve the September 8, 2011, minutes as submitted. Seconded by Acting Chairperson. Ayes - All The motion passed. November 10,2011 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 1 5. CHAIR OPENING STATEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS None. 6. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Guest Speaker - Bill Bruentrup Due to audio and technical difficulties some of the discussion by Bill Bruentrup was inaudible. Bill Bruentrup shared the history of his life growing up on the Bruentrup farm and living in Maplewood. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Master Plan for Gladstone Savanna and Gloster Park i. Natural Resource Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor gave the report and answered questions of the commission. ii. Bob Jensen, Vice President, Maplewood Historical Society addressed and answered questions of the commission. iii. Carolyn Peterson, Maplewood resident and form@lPark & Recreation Commission member addressed the commission. iv. Sandra Dicki, 1742 Frank Street, Maplewooditlddt@ssed the commission. Acting Chairperson Currie moved to approve the Master Plan for Gladstone Savanna and Gloster Park. Seconded by Commissioner Aurelius. Ayes - All The motion passed. b. Discussion Only- i. Building Official, process of the the Certified Local Government (CLG) Status the commission and gave an update on the status. c. Parkside Fire Building, Street - Acting Chairperson Currie i. Building Official, Dave addressed the commission regarding the closure of the fire stations, future plans for those buildings and the potential building of the east metro training building. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Draft of the Preservation Plan for Minnesota's Historical Properties 2012-2017 i. Building Official, Dave Fisher discussed the draft of the preservation plan for Minnesota's Historical Properties 2012-2017. No action was needed. b. December meeting - Commissioner Aurelius Commissioner Aurelius moved to cancel the HPC meetinq in December. Seconded by Acting Chairperson Currie. Ayes - All The motion passed. November 10,2011 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 2 9. MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY a. Bob Jensen, Vice President, Maplewood Historical Society gave an update on the events and happenings with the Maplewood Historical Society. 10. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. 11. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Construction over pass (MN DOT) - Dave Fisher Staff discussed that MN DOT is planning on road construction on the Highway 36 over pass and wanted input from the city regarding possible historical buildings along Highway 36. The HPC did not find much historical significance for the Quonset hut or the bridge over Highway 36. 12. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chairperson Currie adjourned the p.m. November 10,2011 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 3 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Maplewood Heritage Award January 5, 2012 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our City's past or strengthened the preservation of Maplewood history. In 2011 the Heritage Preservation Commission nominated and selected George Rossbach for the first annual Maplewood Heritage Award for 2010. DISCUSSION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) needs to nominate a person for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award 2011. Listed below are the names that were on the ballot for 2010: Lois Behm Peter Boulay Leo Capeder Anne Fosburgh William Ceil Little Arlene Morgen Caroline Peterson Wally Wakefield Charlotte Wasiluk Paul Yocum Lorraine Fischer RECOMMENDATION Nominate a person for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award for 2011 and submit the nominee for city council approval. P:HPC\ Maplewood Heritage Award 2-12-2012 dgf MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager HPC Demolition Report 2011 January 4, 2012, for the January 12, 2012 HPC Meeting SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has requested photos of demolitions buildings or sites at yearend. This request was made by the HPC to help provide a record of the buildings or sites that were demolished and provide comments of their historical significance in the city. DISCUSSION Listed below are demolished building from 2011 : 1975 County Road D East - Wendy's Restaurant Frost Avenue Bridge Highway 36 Railroad Bridge RECOMMENDATION Staff recommendations the HPC review, comment and accept the demolition yearend report for 2011. P:ICom-DevIHPCI Goalsl20111Demolition Yearend Report 2010 dgf Attachments: 1. Photo - 1 975 County Road D East - Wendy's Restaurant 2. Photo - Frost Avenue Bridge MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Draft Heritage Preservation Commission 2011 Annual Report January 4, 2012 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is submitting their annual report to the city council for review. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT Members The HPC consists of seven members appointed by the city council. Membership terms are for three years. The current membership is as follows: Commissioner Membership Beqan Term Expires AI Galbraith Peter Boulay (Chair) Robert Creager Lucille Aurelius Richard Currie (Vice Chair) Brenda Rudberg Caleb Anderson 08-12-06 10-09-06 07-26-04 07-26-04 01-26-04 04-11-11 02-25-08 04-30-12 04-30-12 04-30-13 04-30-13 04-30-13 04-30-14 04-30-14 Meetinqs The HPC's regularly scheduled meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. In 2011 the HPC held 9 meetings. Reviews and Accomplishments 1. Amended the HPC Ordinance. 2. Submitted to the Minnesota State Historical Society Office for Certified Local Government Status. 3. Educated Maplewood citizens by participating in events at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, identifying publications about Maplewood's history at the Ramsey County Library and providing links on the City's website from the State and County Historical Societies. 4. Repaired the Gladstone informational kiosk and sign. 5. Worked on identifying and recognizing historic families. 6. Worked on identifying and recognizing the history of geographic features such as lakes and site, etc. 7. Recommended George Rossbach for the Maplewood Heritage Award. The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our city's past or strengthened the preservation of Maplewood history. 8. Had the following guest speakers come to the HPC meetings and give historical presentation: Nam Dang Gary Bastian Charlotte Wasiluk Fran Juker Jeff Schadt Bill Bruentrup 9. Recognized the following demolished buildings in 2011: 1. 1975 County Road D East - Wendy's Restaurant 2. Frost Avenue Bridge 3. Highway 36 Railroad Bridge 10. Reviewed the following development proposals for historical preservation issues: 1. Bruentrup Heritage Farm - Machine Shed Project 2. Frost Avenue Bridge 3. Master Plan for Gladstone Savanna and Gloster Park 4. Preservation Plan for Minnesota's Historical Properties 2012-2017 11. Worked collaboratively with the Maplewood Area Historical Society: Outside Activities Several HPC members are also members of the Maplewood Area Historical Society. These HPC members worked collaboratively on several society events such as: . Spring Tea - Bruentrup Heritage Farm . Ice Cream Social- Bruentrup Heritage Farm . Ramsey County Fair . Johnny Appleseed Days - Bruentrup Heritage Farm . Halloween Hoedown - Maplewood Community Center . Barn Dance - Bruentrup Heritage Farm . Cemetery Tour - Forest Lawn Cemetery . Quilting Bee - Bruentrup Heritage Farm . Ramsey County Library - Gladstone Presentations Conclusion The Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission is committed to promoting the use and conservation of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the citizens of this area. RECOMMENDATION Approve the 2011 Heritage Preservation Commission annual report and submit to the City Council. P:HPC 2011 Draft Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report for CC -dgf 2 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Draft Heritage Preservation Commission 2012 Goals January 4, 2012 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) needs to established their goals for 2012. To guide them in setting these goals, the HPC referred to the Historical Resources Chapter in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and to the Heritage Preservation Commission Ordinance statement of public policy and purpose. The following are suggested goals: Goals 1. Continue all necessary measures for the Certified Local Government (CLG) status by maintaining a historical site survey and providing all the documentation required to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office. 2. Review at least one project and submit it to the City Council and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office for the National Historical Register. 3. Submit a nomination to the city council for the Maplewood Heritage Award for 2011 and 2012. "The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our city's past or strengthened the preservation of Maplewood history." 4. Continue to identify and recognize historic families. 5. Continue to identify and recognize the history of geographic features such as lakes, etc. 6. Continue to provide and add links to the city website from the Maplewood Area Historical Society, Minnesota State Historical Society and other public websites. 7. Have a guest speaker from a historical site give historical presentation to the commission. 8. Identify books, articles and media about Maplewood. Work with the Maplewood Library to provide the books, articles and media to the public. 9. Review photos of demolished buildings throughout the year and make it part of the HPC's annual report. 10. Continue to promote, collaborate and work with the Maplewood Area Historical Society. RECOMMENDATION Approve the Heritage Preservation Commission 2012 goals and submit to the City Council. P:HPC 2012 Goals for cc 1-12-12 dgf