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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:02 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Currie.
2. ROLL CALL
Caleb Anderson, Commissioner
Lucille Aurelius, Commissioner
Peter Boulay, Chairperson
Robert Creager, Commissioner
Richard Currie, Commissioner
Leonard Hughes, Commissioner
Brenda Rudberg, Commissioner
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Staff Present:
David Fisher, Building Official
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Acting Chairperson Currie recommended that a.b. Oath of Office be moved to the beginning of
the agenda to introduce the newest member Leonard Hughes.
Commissioner Aurelius moved to approve the aqenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Hughes.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Acting Chairperson Currie stated the HPC meeting on April 12, 2012, was delayed until 7:15 p.m.
until Caleb Anderson was present for a quorum and that should be reflected in the minutes.
Item 10. Maplewood Area Historical Society paragraph is incomplete and should list the
upcoming events happening.
Commissioner Aurelius moved to approve the April 12. 2012 HPC minutes as as amended.
Seconded by Acting Chairperson Currie.
Ayes - Acting Chairperson Currie,
Commissioner's Aurelius
Abstentions - Commissioner's Creager,
Hughes & Rudberg
The motion passed.
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5. CHAIR OPENING STATEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS - Welcome New HPC Member
Mr. Leonard Hughes
B.b. Oath of Office was heard during this time.
6. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Michael Kopp, Minnesota Historical Society
Mr. Kopp from the Minnesota Historical Society addressed the commission and discussed the
Minnesota Certified Local Government Procedures Manual. Mr. Kopp presented the commission
with handouts from the National Park Service website. He also discussed CLG grants and how
the National Register process works.
Leslie Coburn with the Minnesota Historical Society briefly addressed the commission.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Frost Avenue Bridge Sign Contest Discussion
Commissioner Aurelius moved to table this item due to the absence of Caleb Anderson.
Seconded by Acting Chairperson Currie.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
b. Local Government Certification Status
Staff mentioned he is not qualified to write grants. Commissioner Aurelius stated Pete Boulay
may be able to write grants and she offered to speak to him about grant writing.
c. Look Out Park - Acting Chairperson Currie
There was a various discussion regarding an update on the park clean up, a park bench and
monument for the park. Two of the commissioners will work with Jim Taylor in the Park &
Recreation Department on the park sign and bench.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution of Appreciation for AI Galbraith
Commissioner Aurelius moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for AI Galbraith.
Seconded by Acting Chairperson Currie.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
b. Oath of Office (Heard out of order)
Building Official, David fisher introduced Leonard Hughes and asked that he read the Oath of
Office aloud. Mr. Hughes gave a brief description of his background.
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9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Bob Jenson, Maplewood Area Historical Society addressed the commission with an update of
things happening with the society.
There will be a spring tea on May 26, 2012 at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D,
Maplewood.
There will be an Ice Cream Social on June 3, 2012, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Bruentrup
Heritage Farm.
There will be a meeting of the Maplewood Area Historical Society at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm
on June 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
11. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Aurelius moved to table the election of chair and vice chair until all members are
present.
Seconded by Acting Chairperson Currie.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Acting Chairperson Currie adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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