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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Preservation - 2/27/2023AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2023 7:00 P.M. Heritage Rooms – City Hall HPC COMMISSION MEMBERS: Rod Fisher-Chair; Paul Thorp-Vice Chair, George Maxwell, Robert Bowes, Steven Schumacher, Andrew Scipioni, Andy Ludowese STUDENT MEMBERS: Avik Garg, Sophie Lunda, Mary Margaret Mellen, Ilhaam Mohamed, Jash Parekh, Suweda Said, Siri Tangeti COMMISSION STAFF: Beth Novak-Krebs, Staff Liaison Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL II. READING OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING ON JANUARY 23, 2023 V. NEW BUSINESS A. STUDENT PRESENTATION ON THE SHPO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION TRAINING MANUAL B. UPDATE ON VISIT WITH SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (ROD AND BOB) C. DISCUSS ALTERNATE MEETING DATE IN JUNE (BETH) D. CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN 2024 (PAUL) VI. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON INTERVIEWS FOR THE REFLECTIONS ON THE 1968 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROJECT (BETH) VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND STAFF VIII. REPORTS OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY A. GENERAL UPDATE – (PAUL/BOB) IX. FYI ITEMS X. NEXT MEETING MARCH 20, 2023 XI. ADJOURNMENT UNAPPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023 7:00 P.M. 8080 MITCHELL RD HPC COMMISSION MEMBERS: Rod Fisher (Chair); Paul Thorp (Vice- Chair); George Maxwell; Steve Schumacher; Robert Bowes; Andrew Scipioni; Andy Ludowese STUDENT MEMBERS: Avik Garg, Sophie Lunda, Mary Margaret Mellen, Ilhaam Mohamed, Jash Parekh, Suweda Said, Siri Tanget COMMISSION STAFF: Beth Novak-Krebs, Staff Liaison Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chair Fisher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Absent were commission members Thorp and Scipioni, and student members Lunda, Mohamed, Parekh, Said, and Tanget. Mike Rogers joined the meeting. II. READING OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Garg read the land acknowledgement statement. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Maxwell moved, seconded by Bowes to approve the agenda amended to add a Section E under New Business for Fisher’s discussion at Shakopee. Motion carried 5- 0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Schumacher moved, seconded by Maxwell to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2022, minutes amended to correct the name in Item V to Bowes instead of Maxwell. Motion carried 5-0. V. NEW BUSINESS A. DEBRIEF OF COUNCIL DISCUSSION 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN (NOVAK-KREB AND FISHER) EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 23, 2023 Page 2 Novak-Krebs stated that she and Fisher presented the 2022 Annual Report and the 2023 Work Plan to the City Council on January 3rd. The Council had some discussion about the presentation. Fisher stated the Mobile sign connections to Flying Red Horse came up. Novak-Krebs stated the Dorenkemper House would have sewer and water connected this year. The mayor wished to see the commission work with Lotthammer on a Farmer’s Market at the house, and for the commission to engage businesses and hold events a couple times a year, with an eye toward the long-term use of the house. Fisher stated Council Member Mark Freiberg suggested a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, so Fisher met with President Pat MulQueeny. He agreed there was potential for a restaurant in the house. Mellen stated she was a Chamber member and offered to help. Discussion followed on whether or not to keep the house open year-round. Schumacher asked if the inside could be altered and Fisher replied it could not; this was similar to the Smith House, which had only been added to. Novak-Krebs stated there had been a suggestion for an event with beer and wine which would involve businessowners touring the house and discussing possibilities. The farmer’s market idea was popular. Fisher stated there would be competition from Marshall’s on Fourth and Pioneer, which ran a small food vending area/quasi farmer’s market. To him, the first order of business was the preservation of the Dorenkemper house. Possible uses would be an ongoing discussion. Discussion followed on the customer experience at Smith Coffee House. B. STUDENT PRESENTATION ON THE SHPO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION TRAINING MANUAL (MELLEN) Mellen displayed Google slides and presented her summary on the first and second chapters of the SHPO Commission Training Manual. Eden Prairie was one of 57 municipal jurisdictions as of September 2016 that had Heritage Preservation Commissions. Preservation had the goal of “being green” whereas historic properties kept a city’s heritage alive for future generations. Eden Prairie’s role in this was intervention, preservation, and education. Benefits included safeguarding history, educational opportunities, economic benefits, and a plan for the future. Legal ordinances were a tool to assign power and establish basic processes for commission procedure. The five key principles of this were: a valid public purpose, reasonable economic use, citizens’ right to “due process,” compliance with relevant state laws, and equal enforcement, i.e., “equal protection under the law.” “Historically significance” was established by different professionals in the field using adopted standards that are recognized nationally. The structure have to be EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 23, 2023 Page 3 older than fifty year, comply with state significance and legal criteria, and be a “work of integrity” without alterations. The National Register of Historic Places was established by the U.S. Department of the Interior to recognize districts, buildings, structures, objects and sites for their significance in American history, archeology, architecture, engineering or culture, and identifies them as worthy of preservation. C. DISCUSS POTENTIAL WOMEN FROM EDEN PRAIRIE THAT COULD BE FEATURED FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, WHICH IS MARCH (NOVAK-KREBS) Novak-Krebs stated she had been contacted by Megan Yerks regarding this program which would feature a woman or a group of women who had a significant role in Eden Prairie history. The post, consisting of photo and text, would be shared on the City’s Facebook page and the commission was being asked to help draft it. Last year Eden Prairie’s first female police officer was featured and former Mayor Jean Harris was featured during Black History Month. Fisher requested the Historical Society be involved. Maxwell suggested Mrs. Otherday, and Mellon suggested Elizabeth Fry Ellet who named Eden Prairie. Discussion followed on possible nominees. Rogers stated there were women with the last name of Anderson who settled on Anderson Lake, and one wrote a book about her relationship with the indigenous people. He had the original volume from the family. The Commission voted to recommend Mrs. Otherday. MOTION: Maxwell moved, seconded by Bowes to recommend Mrs. Otherday as for the featured woman for Women’s History Month. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. D. REVIEW LIST OF PROPERTIES ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER, THOSE THAT ARE LOCALLY DESIGNATED AND THOSE THAT HAVE A HERITAGE SITE PLAQUE (NOVAK-KREBS) Novak-Krebs passed around a list for each category. The Yorktown-Bloomington Road needed to be added to the designated list. She displayed the metal sign that is mounted on a pole and the metal plaque that was mounted to buildings. These plaques mark properties recognized for their heritage. Fisher stated the Hennepin GIS site offered valuable property information. EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 23, 2023 Page 4 E. MDEWAKANTONWAN CULTURAL CENTER OUTREACH Fisher stated he visited the Mdewakantonwan Cultural Center Hoċokata Ti and spoke to Javier Avalos, the President of the Scott County Historical Society. He suggested having Avalos speak to the commission. He cautioned the commission against relying on maps. Scott County was in the process of erecting interpretive signage and trails on the south side of the river incorporating indigenous history, but Fisher discouraged signs which point toward specific locations. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON CEMETERY RECORDS MANAGEMENT (NOVAK- KREBS) Novak-Krebs stated this issue came up at the Council Workshop and the City Council was supportive of updating the records. Matt Bourne had all the records regarding Eden Prairie Cemetery and he was still trying to learn the program. Rogers stated since March he had received no requests or questions and added he knew staff was given a lot of work suddenly. The program had to be renewed next month, and the company was more than willing to train. It also offered training videos which were helpful in what could be made public. There was also the MAC Commission (Minnesota Association of Cemeteries) and the City would benefit from their experience. There was probably little in the program that was not public information. Novak-Krebs stated that the City was considering hiring a part time employee to manage the cemeteries and the cemetery data. VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND STAFF VIII. REPORTS OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bowes stated the Flying Red Horse sign was close to being refurbished and returned to Eden Prairie. There was some controversy regarding the Mobile aspect of the sign. LED lighting was chosen and by unanimous vote, the Historical Society recommended that the City should keep the “Mobile” text. There was no date for mounting yet but it would likely be erected by summer. Bowes stated that the Historical Society wants to plan a ceremony and media presence, and perhaps the high school band when the project is completed. A plaque and a bench would also be at the site. Schumacher suggested contacted KARE11 which often featured nostalgic stories. Fisher asked Novak-Krebs to check on the legality of displaying the trademark. Novak-Krebs replied the City always worked with the Historical Society and respected its recommendations. Bowes stated there would be a private estate sale at Cummins Phipps Grill House January26 and 27, 2023. EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 23, 2023 Page 5 IX. FYI ITEMS X NEXT MEETING The next HPC meeting will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Maxwell moved, seconded by Bowes to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.