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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-14 HPC Packet MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS -CITY HALL March 14, 2013-7:00 P.M. 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3Welcome New Heritage Preservation Commissioner Member John Gaspar 4.Approval of Agenda 5.Approval of Minutesfrom the January 10, 2013, HPC Meeting 6.New Business a.Oath of Office b.Resolution of Appreciation for Lucille Aurelius 7.Chair Opening Statements/Presentations 8.Visitor Presentations-Joe Fox 9.Old Business a.HPC Heritage Award Nominations for 2012 b.Grants –Discussion c.Revised Draft HPC 2013 Goal Setting d.Bridge 6402 Interruptive Panel Sign (Bruce Vento Trail HWY 36 & English) 10.Commission Presentations 11.Maplewood Area Historical Society Update 12.Staff Presentations . aFrost Avenue Bridge Plaques 13.Adjournment NOTE: There may be a quorum of the HeritagePreservation Commission at the Maplewood Area Historical Society meeting on April 10, 2013at 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 B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 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 Absent Lucille Aurelius, Commissioner Absent Peter Boulay, Chairperson Robert Creager, Commissioner Present Richard Currie, Commissioner Present Leonard Hughes, Commissioner Present Brenda Rudberg, Commissioner Present Staff Present: David Fisher, Building Official 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The commission made several changes to the agenda and items were heard out of order. Commissioner Creager moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Rudberg. Ayes All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Creager moved to approve the November 8, 2012, HPC minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Rudberg. Ayes Acting Chairperson Currie, & Rudberg Abstentions Commissioner Hughes The motion passed. 5. CHAIR OPENING STATEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS None. January 10, 2013 1 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 6. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Maplewood Historical Society representative, Bob Jensen addressed the commission. Mr. Jensen stated the Maplewood Historical Society is planning on submitting building plans to the city to complete the interior of the milk house on the Bruentrup Farm property. At the meeting in October he had stated the Maplewood Historical Society had received a grant to complete the milk house. Currently the interior is unfinished and needs to be completed for the dairy exhibit. Mr. Jensen described what was going to be done to the structure and the products that would be used to finish the project. The project would reflect construction between the time period between 1945 1960. Commissioner Creager moved to approve the plans for the milk house on the Bruentrup Farm for the Maplewood Historical Society. Seconded by Commissioner Rudberg. Ayes All The motion passed. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Highway 36 Bridge Sign Discussion i. Staff Liaison, Dave Fisher discussed a request from City Engineer, Michael Thompson who is requesting feedback from the HPC regarding the interpretive signage for the kiosk to be located between the old bridge and Gervais Avenue along the trail. City staff is looking for approval of the bridge sign design. Maplewood Historical Society Representative, Bob Jensen addressed the commission regarding his knowledge of the background of the bridge and the signage. Mr. Jensen stated the drawing (shown on the photos of Maplewood in the Twentieth Century that staff provided) the middle picture on the left came from the Stillwater Gazette from 1929. He said there should be some recognition of where the signs came from for the Minnesota Historical Society and the Maplewood Historical Society. Highway 36 when y to the 3M buildings. The commission wondered what information was trying to be captured and preserved. The commission felt it would be helpful to have a picture of the bridge as it is today and more clarity as to how the pictures relate to the bridge and the history of the bridge. Staff will provide notes to city staff regarding the sign that was shared by the commission and Mr. Jensen. b. HPC Demolitions Report 2012 i. Staff Liaison, Dave Fisher gave the report on demolitions in Maplewood for 2012. Acting Chairperson Currie moved to approve the 2012 Demolitions Report. Seconded by Commissioner Creager. Ayes All The motion passed. January 10, 2013 2 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 8. NEW BUSINESS a. HPC Heritage Award Nominations for 2012 i. Staff Liaison, Dave Fisher discussed the 2012 Heritage Award nominees Acting Chairperson Currie read the names on the HPC Heritage Award ballot and gave the history of the people for the benefit of commission members that were unfamiliar with the people on the ballot. The commission decided to have this brought back at the next HPC Meeting. Staff will put this back on the agenda for the next HPC meeting. b. Draft Heritage Preservation Commission 2012 Annual Report i. Staff Liaison, Dave Fisher went through the 2012 Draft Historical Preservation Commission Report. There were two grammar corrections and number 4. needs to be removed since it was reviewed in 2011 not in 2012. The corrections will be made before staff brings this to the city council for review and approval. Acting Chairperson Currie moved to approve the HPC 2012 Annual Report as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Rudberg. Ayes All The motion passed. c. Draft HPC 2013 Goal Setting i. Staff Liaison, Dave Fisher reviewed the 2013 HPC Goal Setting The commission recommended additions or changes to the staff to make in the report. 2. Review at least one project and submit it to the City Council and the Minnesota State Local or Historic Preservation Office for the National Historical Register. 3. Submit a nomination to the city council for the Maplewood Heritage group or Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual, business (Although the plaque for the award has already been made for an individual if it were a group or business, a proclamation could be presented and approved by the city council). - Commissioner Hughes asked that an additional goal could be writing and obtaining a grant for the context study. Staff asked that this item be tabled so staff can make changes to the item and bring it back to the meeting in February. Acting Chairperson Currie moved to table the 2013 HPC 2013 Goal Setting until the February meeting. Seconded by Commission Hughes. Ayes All The motion passed. January 10, 2013 3 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes d. Historic Ramsey County Poor Farm, 2020 White Bear Ave Sign Review & Approval i. Staff Liaison, Dave Fisher reviewed and discussed the Ramsey County Poor Farm sign. The commission discussed and voiced their displeasure with the appearance of the sign, the verbage of the sign and lack of historic nature of the sign. Maplewood Historical Society Representative, Bob Jensen shared the opinion of the historical society regarding the sign. Both the commission and the historical society noticed a spelling error on the sign in the word extention, it should read extension. It was suggested that Joe Fox with Ramsey County should have been present at the meeting to hear the concerns about the sign. Also that a city planner should be present at the meeting to discuss the sign code and the appearance of the Ramsey county poor farm sign. Staff will find out what the county is willing to do with the sign and bring information back to the commission regarding the findings and the sign for the commission to discuss further. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. Grants Discussion i. Staff Liaison, Dave Fisher and Commissioner Brenda Rudberg had a discussion about grants n Wagoner from November 29, 2012. Maplewood Historical Society Representative, Bob Jensen offered a suggestion since there is a lot of history with the Gladstone Savanna and the Gladstone shops. Ginny Gaynor has been in favor of doing a historic context study of the Gladstone Savanna. That would be a good candidate commission may consider that as a good start for a context study and that would lead into a national registry site. The commission agreed that would be a great idea. Commissioner Rudberg said she would like to extend the area for the context study. Staff stated he would request to add to the consent agenda for the city council meeting for a $7,000 Legacy Grant for a context study. Acting Chairperson Currie moved to request approval for a Legacy Grant for areas from Highway 36 to Larpenteur Avenue and Highway 61 to White Bear Avenue for a context study to be written. Seconded by Commissioner Rudberg. Ayes All The motion passed. b. Discussion of the vote for the election of Chair and Vice Chairperson i. Acting Chairperson Currie requested to add this item on the agenda to discuss how he voted on the chair and vice chairperson at the November 8, 2012, HPC meeting. He stated he would like to remove his vote. January 10, 2013 4 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 10. MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATE Maplewood Historical Representative, Bob Jensen addressed the commission. Mr. Jensen said there was an election of chair and vice chair at their annual meeting. He said he was re-elected as president, Bill Bruentrup was elected as vice president, Lois Boehm was re-elected as treasurer, and Raydel Bruentrup was re-elected as secretary. They approved a revision to the mission statement. There are some complications with the website so standby for further information on the status of the website. There is an upcoming holiday tea on Saturday, January 12, 2013, $25 a person, for reservations contact Char Wasiluk. Mr. Jensen will not be at the th February meeting. There will be a major activity at the Bruentrup Farm June 14 or 15, 2013, more information to follow at a later date. There may be a quorum of the Historical Preservation Commission at the Maplewood Area Historical Society meeting on February 13, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood. 11. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Mr. Fisher announced that there will be a Fish Creek Fundraiser on Friday, February 22, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Community Center for dinner and a cash bar. This is a benefit to celebrate and help raise funds for the land near Fish Creek. Tickets are $30 if purchased by January 25, 2013, or tickets can be purchased at the door for $35. The proceeds from the fundraiser go towards park acquisition. 12. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chairperson Currie adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p.m. January 10, 2013 5 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes MEMORANDUM TO:James Antonen, City Manager Heritage Preservation Commission FROM:David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Oath of Office th DATE:February 1, 2013 for the March 14 HPC Meeting Pursuant to State Statute, section 358.05, all elected or appointed officials must swear an oath of office prior to conducting or participating in any business of the commission or board. The oath of office is as follows: I, John Gaspar, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Minnesota and faithfully discharge the duties of the Heritage Preservation Commission in the City of Maplewood, in the County of Ramsey and the State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability. So help me God. Staff will be swearing in all Heritage Preservation Commissioners with the oath of office during the th March 14 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. Each commissioner must sign the oath, which is then filed with the office of the City Clerk. _____________________________ John Gaspar _____________________________ City Staff P:HPC Oath of Office Feb 14 2013 dgf MEMORANDUM TO:James Antonen, City Manager FROM:David Fisher, Building Official, Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Resolution of Appreciation for Lucille Aurelius SUBJECT: DATE:March 7, 2013, for the HPC meeting of March14, 2013 INTRODUCTION Lucille Aurelius has submitted herresignationfrom the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC).Luhas served on the HPCsince herappointment by the city council onJuly 26,2004.We appreciate Lu’s eight yearsand sevenmonthsof service to the city and wish to forward the attached resolution of appreciation to the city council for their adoption. RECOMMENDATION Approvetheattached resolution of appreciation for Lucille Aurelius. P:HPC\Resolution of Appreciation for Lu Aurelius 3-14-2013dgf Attachment: Resolution of Appreciation Attachment 1 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Lucille Aureliushas been a member of the Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission foreightyearsandseven monthssinceherappointment to the HPCby the city council onJuly 26, 2004and has served faithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has appreciated her experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Lucille Aurelius has freely given of hertime and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS,Lucille Aureliushasshown dedication to herduties and has consistently contributed herleadership and effort for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens thatLucille Aurelius is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for herdedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on ______, 2013 ____________________________________ Will Rossbach, Mayor Passed by the Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission OnMarch 14,2013 ____________________________________ Peter Boulay,HPCChairperson Attest: ________________________________ Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT:HPC Heritage Award Nominations for 2012 DATE: March 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has history. In 2011 the Heritage Preservation Commission nominated and selected George Rossbach for the first annual Maplewood Heritage Award for 2010. In 2012 the Heritage Preservation Commission nominated and selected Charlotte Wasiluk for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award for 2011. DISCUSSION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) needs to nominate a person for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award 2012. Listed below are the names that were on the ballot for 2011: Lois Behm Peter Boulay Leo Capeder Anne Fosburgh William Ceil Little Arlene Morgen Caroline Peterson Wally Wakefield Paul Yocum Lorraine Fischer At the HPC meeting of January 10, 2013, the Commission narrowed the nominees to four people for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award 2012. City Council member Bob Cardinal requested that Joe Fox be added to the finalist list. Listed below are the finalists on the ballot for 2012: Lois Behm Anne Fosburgh William Ceil Little Caroline Peterson Joe Fox RECOMMENDATION Nominate a person for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award for 2012 and submit the nominee for city council approval. Attachment: Ballot March14, 2013 for 2012 Heritage Award P:HPC\ Maplewood Heritage Award 3-14-2013 dgf MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: David Fisher, Building Official, Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Revised Draft Heritage Preservation Commission 2013 Goals DATE: February 1, 2013 INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) tabled their 2013 goals at the January 10, 2013 meeting. The HPC requested the 2013 goals revised and brought back at the next meeting. The HPC needs to establish their goals for 2013. 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 Local or National Historical Register. 3.Submit a nomination to the city council for the Maplewood Heritage Award for 2012 Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively ed the preservation of Maplewood history 4.Submit a proclamation to the city council for as award for business as a Heritage Award. 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.Continue to 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 annual report. 10. Continue to promote, collaborate and work with the Maplewood Area Historical Society. 11. Write and obtain a grant for the context study. RECOMMENDATION Approve the Heritage Preservation Commission 2013 goals and submit to the City Council. P:HPC 3-14-2013 2013 Goals draft dgf 2 MEMORANDUM TO:James Antonen, City Manager Heritage PreservationCommission FROM:David Fisher,Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT:Frost Avenue Bridge Plaques th DATE:February 1, 2013for the March 14HPC Meeting INTRODUCTION Two bridge plaques were removed from the Frost Avenue Bridge before it was demolished. They were removed in 2011.One plaque will be incorporated into the monument rest area design and the other is an extra.Bob Jensen, Maplewood Area Society President has asked if the City would donate/give it to the Maplewood Historical Society.Michael Thompson P.E.Director of Public Works/City Engineerthinks it to be a good idea. DICUSSION The Heritage Preservation Commission been requested for some for feedback and their approval to donate it to the Maplewood Area Historical Society. RECOMMENDATION Review and give direction. Attachment: Photo Ramsey County MN Bridge #4984 1930 P:HPC Frost Avenue Bridge PlaquesFeb 142013dgf i h ' _ '..