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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Preservation - 10/21/2024APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 7:00 P.M. Meeting Heritage Rooms, City Hall HPC COMMISSION MEMBERS: Steve Schumacher (Chair); Paul Thorp (Vice-Chair); Rod Fisher; George Maxwell; Robert Bowes; Andy Ludowese; Catherine Lau COMMISSION STAFF: Beth Novak-Krebs, Staff Liaison Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary STUDENT MEMBERS: Nico Allen, Kadie Crider, Jacob Holje, Hardhik Kommalapati, Amuktha Pothamsetti, Annika Rice I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chair Schumacher called the meeting to order at 7:00. Devyn Stanton joined the meeting. Absent were Commissioner Ludowese and student representatives Holje and Rice. II. READING OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Allen read the land acknowledgement statement. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Fisher moved, seconded by Bowes to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5- 0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Lau moved, seconded by Bowes to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2024 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. [Maxwell arrived at 7:02 p.m.] V. NEW BUSINESS DEBRIEF OF THE PRESERVE MINNESOTA CONFERENCE (FISHER) Novak-Krebs displayed online slides while Fisher summarized his take aways from the PreserveMN conference, which was held in Red Wing this year. Fisher EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 21, 2024 Page 2 described the keynote address, which described the City of Red Wing’s efforts to preserve the burial mounds, which culminated in the City giving the land back to the Dakota/Sioux tribe. The indigenous presenter, Shelley Buck, speaking along with Ronald C. Schirmer, Ph.D., Katie Himanga Lake City HPC, Megan Smith Lake city Planning and Community Development, talked about the long arc of this project and urged participants to take their time and be patient during such a process. Fisher took Buck’s words as a recommendation that the history book project did not need to be rushed. Fisher emphasized the difference between western ideas of land as an asset versus indigenous ideas of land as a relative to humans. Thorp explained the Cadastral Net concept. The presenters for this were Rod Quires, professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, Sam Gison, County surveyor, Washington County, Kory Thurnau, Minnesota Geospatial Office (MnGeo), and Chris Ambourn, Westwood Professional Services. Discussion followed on this project, which located original ownership monuments to create an accurate map of ownership. Fisher described the session “Using Archaeology to Holistically and Inclusively Tell Stories about Places and the Past” given by Lucy Harrington, Environmental Review Archaeologist, Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). At the historic Sheldon Theater, the session “Applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehab: A Contextual Approach” was given by Ginny Way, National Register Architectural Historian, and Catherine Sandlund, Architectural Design Reviewer, Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and Natascha Wiener Historical architect. They used Birch Hall at Camp Eden Wood as an example of rehabilitation that maintains historic elements. The session “Main Street in Action: Projects and Progress in Redwing” was presented by Emily Kurash Casey, Rethos/Minnesota Main Street, Megan Tsui, Red Wing Downtown Main Street, and Red Wing Downtown Main Street (RWDTMS). Discussion followed on possibly implementing the Main Street program in Eden Prairie. Finally, Fisher attended the “Prairie Island Indian Community Edwing Buck, Jr. Buffalo Project Tour” given by Tatanka Oyate, of Buffalo People. Schumacher thanked Fisher for his presentation. DISCUSS 2025 WORK PLAN (NOVAK-KREBS) Novak-Krebs told the commission member to think about what they would like to accomplish in 2025, aside from the existing projects that would roll over into EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 21, 2024 Page 3 2025. She said she would send out a draft before the next meeting and suggested the commission approve it in December. Schumacher suggested the commissioners and the students take a tour of Faribault Mill if they have a chance. It isa National Register building and the only original mill left in the U.S. There was also hiking trails in the state park, and he saw “hometown heroes” being celebrated with banners on light poles. He stated he had emailed Novak-Krebs about this as a possible project, telling the story of hometown heroes in Eden Prairie. Fisher suggested street banners could be erected in Eden Prairie. Lau stated her hometown also did this and hosted the names on the city’s website, and by connecting with local schools, students could choose from the banners and learn about and report about the individuals. Discussion followed on whether the HPC would be the commission to create a list like this. Stanton asked if a date range could be set, and Lau replied that was what had been done in her town. The commission members agreed this fell under the HPC’s purview and they will discuss in more detail at an upcoming meeting. Schumacher announced the base for the Flying Red Horse was in place. Novak- Krebs state she believed the horse was being refurbished, but did not have a timeline for placement, but it could be next spring. Maxwell described the preservation and mounting of the Flying Red Horse for the students. OLD BUSINESS A. DEBRIEF OF CITYWIDE OPEN HOUSE (THORP, SCHUMACHER, MAXWELL) Schumacher described the display of the old and current maps and said the event was well-attended. The museum was not as well-attended as the rest of the event. The weather was beautiful and there were many children in attendance with their parents. B. DEBRIEF OF HARVEST OF HALLOWEEN EVENT (THORP) Thorp stated the event saw a lot of children, requiring more crowd control. Schumacher described for the new student representatives the Dorenkemper House and the commission’s involvement in finding events to hold there. Novak-Krebs stated Dave Lindahl, the Economic Development manager, spoke with a resident who was interested in having a boutique/book store at the house, which would involve adding a restroom. The City was exploring this idea. Thorp stated this would be a huge job, probably not feasible in a year. Discussion followed on the proposal. Novak-Krebs stated the resident wanted to do something similar to the Smith Coffee House in one of the historic buildings in Eden Prairie. EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 21, 2024 Page 4 Fisher asked if the Historical Society would ever consider Cummins Phipps Grill House as a commercial site, and Thorp replied it would not. Lau asked if the museum could be in a more visible area with more room, and Thorp replied the museum would be expanding into the room next door (the records room). When the Police Department remodel takes place. VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTEES A. NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY OUTREACH B. NEW HERITAGE PRESERVATION SITE DESIGNATIONS C. RENOVATION/MAINTENANCE DEVELOPMENT D. DOCUMENTATION/HISTORICAL RECORDINGS/OUTREACH VIII. REPORTS OF STUDENTS Schumacher explained that this item was added so the students can update the commission on the progress of their project. IX. REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND STAFF X. REPORTS OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY Thorp stated there was a play being given by the Eden Prairie Playing at the Cummins Phipps Grill House. It was a three-act play, with dinner in between the acts. The events were all sold out (20 total attendees each performance). Thorp stated Santa would come after Thanksgiving. Bowes added this would be the current Santa’s last year; he was training in a new Santa. Bowes stated the Vintage Sale and Prop Shop would be held November 8 and 9. The Boy Scouts would be selling Christmas trees. XI. FYI ITEMS XII. NEXT MEETING The next HPC meeting will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Rooms, City Hall. EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 21, 2024 Page 5 XIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Maxwell moved, seconded by Bowes to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.