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CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
7:00 P.M Thursday, March 18, 2021
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Watch Meeting
http://vod.maplewoodmn.gov/CablecastPublicSite/show/905?channel=1
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was via Zoom and called to order by Chair
Boulay at 7:00 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Chair Peter Boulay Present
Vice Chair Richard Currie Present
Commissioner Bob Cardinal Present
Commissioner Margaret Fett Present
Commissioner Jason DeMoe Present
Commissioner John Gaspar Present
Council Member Nikki Villavicencio Present
Staff
Assistant City Manager, Mike Sable Present
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Fett, Second by DeMoe Ayes – Boulay, Cardinal, Fee,
DeMoe, Gaspar, Villavicencio
Nay - Currie
The motion passed.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tabled
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. St. Paul Regional Water Project - Discussion
i. Reviewed Project
ii. Motion to adopt language asking for greater partnership with SHPO
approved.
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The St. Paul Regional Water Service Building
(Draft)
The St. Paul Water Service Building at 1900 Rice Street was constructed in 1921-22. It is described
as a “handsome example of a utilitarian building with classical features.” (Page 41 of Maplewood
Historic Context Study, 2014) Is in discussion for replacement for a new building.
On February 25, 2021 a reporter from the St. Paul Pioneer Press contacted the members of the
Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission to ask about plans to demolish the St Paul Water
Services Plant and replace it with a modern facility. This project was unknown to the HPC.
According to the web page https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/saint-paul-regional-water-
services/mccarrons-plant-improvements the St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is
collaborating with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to document the history of the
facility.
The Water Treatment Plant building was also included in the 1983 Historic Sites Survey of St. Paul
and Ramsey County: Ramsey County Historical Society.
The HPC recommends that in coordination with SHPO to:
1. Preserve or reconstruct any significant architectural features on the building.
2. Preserve any artifacts or significant historic equipment.
3. Prepare on-site interpretive signage that describes the demolished buildings for future
generations.
4. Prepare a written book, pamphlet or record that includes photos of the demolished buildings, a
detailed description of the water treatment processes and why they were important when they
were installed, a chronology of building construction and equipment installation and detailed
drawings. Some of the history is already recorded in pamphlets published by the SPRWS.
2. North Fire Station Demolition – Documentation (Hazelwood Station)
i. Commission discussed North Fire Station project
3. HPC Strategic Work Plan – 2021
i. Commission reviewed Comprehensive Plan Historic Addendum as a
guide moving forward
https://maplewoodmn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22481/10_HistoricResour
ces-PDF?bidId=
https://maplewoodmn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22470/AppendixB_Signifi
cantHistoricalProperties-PDF?bidId=
4. Training Calendar – 2021
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i. Options for additional Training Services for HPC Members
5. Moose Lodge Update
i. Update on recent damages to property
6. HPC Ordinance Update
i. Continued discussion of HPC Ordinance
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 1868 Rail Bed
Discussion Update -
F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. MAHS
G. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
1. Chair Boulay Notified the commission he is not seeking an additional term on HPC
H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
I. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Cardinal made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Gaspar
The motion passed. Ayes – All
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
7:00 P.M Thursday, March 18, 2021
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Watch Meeting
http://vod.maplewoodmn.gov/CablecastPublicSite/show/905?channel=1
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was via Zoom and called to order by Chair
Boulay at 7:00 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Chair Peter Boulay Present
Vice Chair Richard Currie Present
Commissioner Bob Cardinal Present
Commissioner Margaret Fett Present
Commissioner Jason DeMoe Present
Commissioner John Gaspar Present
Council Member Nikki Villavicencio Present
Staff
Assistant City Manager, Mike Sable Present
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Fett, Second by DeMoe Ayes – Boulay, Cardinal, Fee,
DeMoe, Gaspar, Villavicencio
Nay - Currie
The motion passed.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tabled
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. St. Paul Regional Water Project - Discussion
i. Reviewed Project
Thursday, March 18, 2021
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ii. Motion to adopt language asking for greater partnership with SHPO
approved.
2. North Fire Station Demolition – Documentation (Hazelwood Station)
3. HPC Strategic Work Plan – 2021
4. Training Calendar – 2021
5. Moose Lodge Update
6. HPC Ordinance Update
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn
Discussion Update on improvements/changes to Poor Farm Barn.
https://www.startribune.com/excelsior-residents-are-divided-over-tight-new-zoning-
rule/572577952/?refresh=true
F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. MAHS
G. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Viewed Tribute to Fire Chief Steve Lukin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNRco4xrF3U
I. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Cardinal made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Gaspar
The motion passed. Ayes – All
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.