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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-17 HPC Packet MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL February 17, 2011 -7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. January 20, 2011 5. Chair Opening Statements/Presentations 6. Visitor Presentations 7. Old Business a. Heritage Preservation Commission 2010 Annual Report to City Council b. Heritage Preservation Commission 2011 Goals c. Heritage Award - City Council Date 8. New Business a. Resolution of Appreciation for Ron Cockriel 9. Maplewood Area Historical Society Report 10. Commission Presentations 11. Staff Presentations 12. Adjournment NOTE There may be a quorum of the Heritage Preservation Commissioners in attendance at the Maplewood Area Historical Society monthly meeting March 9, 2011, at 7 p.m. The Maplewood Area Historical Society meetings are held at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood. There may be a quorum of the Heritage Preservation Commissioners in attendance at the Maplewood Area Historical Society's Old Fashioned Quilting Bee March 19, 2011, at 1 O:a. m to 2:00 p. m The Maplewood Area Historical Society meetings are held at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood. DRAFT MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL JANUARY 20, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Vice-Chair Richard Currie. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Richard Currie, Commissioners Lu Aurelius, Robert Creager, and AI Galbraith; Staff Liaison Dave Fisher and Recorder Lois Behm. Absent: Chair Ron Cockriel, Commissioners Caleb Anderson and Pete Boulay. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Lu requested adding "8d. Change Date of Election" regarding moving the date for election of Chair and Vice-Chair until the Commission vacancy has been filled. Following discussion, AI moved to add the election date chanqe item as ad; Bob seconded the motion. Aves - All. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 18, 2010 Lu moved approval of the November 18.2010 minutes as presented. AI seconded the motion. Aves - All. 5. CHAIR OPENING STATEMENTS I PRESENTATIONS - None 6. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS - None 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Heritaqe Award - City Council Consider Authorization Fundinq Dave explained the memo he sent to Council for consideration of authorizing the funding for the Heritage Award individual and perpetuating plaques. Council approval is required for any expenditure of this type that exceeds $100. He also stated a place had been identified in the Council Chambers for displaying the perpetuating plaque and that the time capsules can be placed in the wall behind the plaque. b. Certified Local Government Update - Discussion Onlv Dave reported that everything that is required has been submitted to the Minnesota Historical Society to be considered for their approval of the Certified Local Government application: Letter from the Mayor Commissioner's Resumes Amended Ordinance List of Historic Properties (Ramsey County Poor Farm and Bruentrup Farm) He said he has not heard anything back from MHS, but they do have 60 days to respond. He added that we will need to be thinking about a property to be designated as historic for the annual requirement, and the two he thinks of immediately are the Ski Jump for its' longevity and the original Priory building because of its' unique architecture. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Demolition Year End Report 2010 Dave displayed the list of the six properties demolished in 2010. He is still working on ensuring consistently getting pictures of the buildings before they are demolished. According to the City's building files, the three oldest were built in the 1960's. Lu moved approval of the Demolition Year End Report. Seconded bV Richard, Aves - All b. Heritaqe Preservation Copmmission 2010 Proposed Annual Report Dave presented the draft Annual Report for review by the Commissioners and recapped the content. No changes were suggested. Lu moved approval of the 2010 Annual Report as presented. Bob seconded. Aves - All. c. Heritaqe Preservation Commission 2011 Goal Settinq Dave discussed the 2010 goals still being worked on and which should be continued into 2011 for completion and asked the Commissioners for their thoughts on new goals to add. The continuing goals are, briefly: 1. Necessary measures for achieving and maintaining CLG status; 2. Submit nominations to City Council for 2010 and 2011 Maplewood Heritage Award; 3. Continue identifying and recognizing historic families; 4. Continue identifying and recognizing the history of geographic features. Discussion followed about other possible goals. Lu moved to accept those four items and add items 7 throuQh 11 of the 2010 Qoals which are. brieflv. ..1) Continue addinQ links to the Citv website with Maplewood and Minnesota Historical Societies and other public websites; ....ID Have Quest speaker(~ from a historical site Qive a historical presentation; J!) Identifv printed media about Maplewood and work with the Maplewood Librarv to provide that media to the public; 1Q) Review photos of demolished buildinQs throuQhout the vear and make them part of the annual report; 1.1) Continue promotinQ. collaboratinQ and workinQ with the Maplewood Area Historical Societv. Bob seconded the motion. Aves - All. Dave will submit the 2011 goals to Council for their approval. Following further discussion of historical properties, Lois will retrieve the information on which 100 year-old homes received plaques during the City's 40th Anniversary celebrations and which owners chose not to receive the plaques. It was agreed that a search should also be made to find homes and buildings which have reached 100 years since that time. d. Chanqe Chair and Vice-Chair Election Date Lu suggested that with the resignation of one Commissioner and the terms of two other Commissioners ending on April 30, 2011, it would be reasonable to delay the election to coordinate with the April term endings and the three positions being filled. Richard moved to approve the date chanQe. AI seconded. Aves - All. 9. MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT Lois reported on recent activities of the Historical Society and gave the calendar of upcoming events. 10. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS - None 11. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair See item 8 d. 12. ADJOURNMENT Lu moved adjournment at 7:50 p.m. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager Richard Currie, Heritage Preservation Commission -Vice Chair Heritage Preservation Commission 2010 Annual Report February 4, 2011 for the February 28, 2011 CC Meeting INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is submitting their annual report to the city council for review. 2010 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 Reappointment Term Expires Robert Creager Lucille Aurelius Richard Currie (Vice Chair) Ron Cockriel (Chair) AI Galbraith Peter Boulay Caleb Anderson 7-26-04 7-26-04 7-26-04 8-28-06 8-28-06 10-9-06 2-25-08 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 4-30-13 4-30-13 4-30-13 4-30-12 4-30-12 4-30-11 4-30-11 Meetinqs The HPC's regularly scheduled meetings are the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. In 2010 the HPC held 10 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 adding links to 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. Created the Maplewood Heritage Award. The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our city's past or strengthen the preservation of Maplewood history. 8. Had the following guest speakers come to the HPC meetings and give historical presentation: 1. Burton Murdock 2. George Rossbach 3. Leo Capeder 9. Recognized the following demolished buildings in 2010: 1. 2415 Cypress St - Dwelling 2. 1300 McKnight Rd - Office Building 3. 2582 White Bear Ave - Office Building 4. 2158 Rice St - Gas Station 5. 223 Larpenteur Ave - Gas Station 10. Reviewed following development proposals for historical preservation issues: 1. Keller Golf Course Project 2. Bruentrup Heritage Farm Minor Project and Master Plan 3. Frost Avenue Bridge 4. The Shores at Lake Phalen 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 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 2010 Heritage Preservation Commission annual report. P:HPC 2010 Historical Preservation Commission Annual Report for CC -dgf 2 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Heritage Preservation Commission 2011 Goals February 3, 2011, for the February 28, 2011 CC Meeting SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION On January 20, 2011, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) established their goals for 2011. 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 commission prioritized them as follows: 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. Submit a nomination to the city council for the Maplewood Heritage Award for 2010 and 2011. "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." 3. Continue to identify and recognize historic families. 4. Continue to identify and recognize the history of geographic features such as lakes, etc. 5. Continue to add links to the city website from the Maplewood Area Historical Society, Minnesota State Historical Society and other public websites. 6. Have guest speaker from a historical site give historical presentation to the commission. 7. Identify books, articles and media about Maplewood. Work with the Maplewood Library to provide the books, articles and media to the public. 8. Review photos of demolished buildings throughout the year and make it part of the HPC's annual report. 9. Continue to promote, collaborate and work with the Maplewood Area Historical Society. RECOMMENDATION Approve the Heritage Preservation Commission 2011 goals. P:HPC 2011 Goal for cc 2-28-11 dgf MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official, Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Resolution of Appreciation for Ron Cock riel January 28, 2011 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION Ron Cockriel has submitted his resignation from the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). Ron has served on the HPC since his appointment by the city council on August 28, 2006. We appreciate Ron's four years and four months of service to the city and wish to forward the attached resolution of appreciation to the city council for their adoption. RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached resolution of appreciation for Ron Cockriel. P:HPC\Resolution of Appreciation for Ron CockrieI2-17-2011 dgf Attachment: Resolution of Appreciation RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Ron Cockriel has been a member of the M aplewood Heritage Preservation Commission for four years and four nwnths since his appointment to the HPC by the city council on August 28, 2006 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has appreciated his experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cockriel has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cockriel has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and effort for the benefit of the City. NOW, 1HEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOL VED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Ron Cockriel is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on , 20ll Will Rossbach, Mayor Passed by the Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission On ,20ll Richard Currie, Vice Chairperson Attest: Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk