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Heritage Preservation - 02/28/2022APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 7:00 P.M. 8080 MITCHELL RD HPC COMMISSION MEMBERS: Pamela Spera; Valerie Ross; Paul Thorp; Rod Fisher; George Maxwell; Steve Schumacher; Robert Bowes COMMISSION STAFF: Beth Novak-Krebs, Staff Liaison Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Andrea Porter; Joseph Canham; Devyn Stanton; Luc Willett I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chair Spera called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Absent were commission members Ross, Thorp, and Maxwell and student representative Canham. II. READING OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Willett read the land acknowledgement statement. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Fisher moved, seconded by Bowes to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4- 0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Bowes moved, seconded by Fisher to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2022 minutes. Motion carried 4-0. V. NEW BUSINESS A. DEBRIEF OF COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 8 (NOVAK- KREBS) Novak-Krebs stated on February 8 the HPC Accomplishments of 2021 and the Work Plan of 2022 were presented to the City Council. The presentation included a list of potential uses for the Dorenkemper House and the City Council was supportive of at least trying some of the ideas. Lotthammer was in attendance. At the Joint Meeting next week with the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 28, 2022 Page 2 this would be an agenda item. She reminded the commission members the Work Plan was a flexible working document that could be amended. Spera added she thought the City Council was enthusiastic about uses for the Dorenkemper House, and that Mayor Case stated this had been part of the discussion when he first entered public service. Novak-Krebs added that the Council is supportive and appreciative of the HPC and had positive comments. B. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA) FOR THE CUMMINS HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT (NOVAK-KREBS) Novak-Krebs stated that when there were improvements at any of the heritage sites, the commission reviews the COA and makes a recommendation to the City Council who then considers approval of the COA. This was the recently awarded grant to replace the roof on the house, the shed, and the outhouse. As stated previously, the roof was replaced in 2005 but was installed incorrectly, causing the shingles to warp. Fisher asked for and received confirmation the original roofing was shake shingles. Novak-Krebs stated the work would be done this summer, and the commission would need to review the finding of facts and determine if the COA met the criteria in the Ordinance and make a recommendation to the Council. The roof would be replaced in kind; the new shingles would be wood shingles. This long-term maintenance effort is consistent with the Department of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Guidelines. Staff recommended approval of the COA. Fisher asked if there was any case in the future for “improved” roofing material that would better protect the building. Novak-Krebs stated that was a consideration, though the goal was to remain in keeping with the original materials. Fisher suggested a membrane beneath this roofing. Schumacher agreed, stating changing a historic property’s electrical, for example, would not involve installing the original electrical wiring versus updated wiring. Novak-Krebs replied there would be a membrane and several layers before the shingles would be installed. Spera stated she doubted it would compromise the historical aspect. Novak-Krebs stated that a wood shingle roof installed correctly would last a long time. Fisher suggesting thinking 20 years in the future for future improvements given climate change and the expectation of more extreme weather. MOTION: Fisher moved, seconded by Bowes, to recommend approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Cummins Phipps Grill House roof improvements. Motion carried 4-0. EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 28, 2022 Page 3 VI. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON 1968 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THOSE INVOLVED (NOVAK-KREBS) Novak-Krebs suggested interviewing those staff involved in crafting the 1968 Comprehensive Plan with the goal of hosting these on the website as well. She offered to send a digital copy of the plan to the commission members. Bob Lambert (formerly of Parks and Rec), Roy Terwilliger (formerly of Eden Prairie Foundation), Dean Edstrom (former City Council member), and Rod Anderson (former pastor of St. Stephens) were suggested as possible people to interview. Novak-Krebs stated there was enthusiasm from City staff for this idea. She asked for feedback at the next meeting on: Questions to ask Who would interview Interview process Other names? Stanton stated there was an original copy of the brochure at the museum. Novak- Krebs displayed an original color brochure. She stated she would include this on the agenda for the next meeting. B. UPDATE ON ORAL HISTORY WEBSITE (NOVAK-KREBS) Novak-Krebs displayed the new website home page and the “Eden Prairie Remembers” oral histories page. She showed and explained how one could listen to and/or read the interview and scroll through the uploaded historic photographs. The draft website includes interviews with: Barbara Eigen Bill Holte Roger Dressen DISCUSS POTENTIAL HISTORY DISPLAY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL (ROD FISHER Fisher stated the objective was to have a commitment, if not an accomplishment, to hang historical photographs with interpretive text in Eden Prairie High School. Stanton described his discussion with the Principal, who chose a few photographs but then did not respond further. Fisher encouraged the students to get an answer from the Principal by the end of March. He added the commission could respond if there were concerns about cost. Discussion followed on the type of framing to use. Porter stated there were framed photographs of students in the hallway, and EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 28, 2022 Page 4 Stanton suggested using those frames. Fisher encouraged the students to collaborate on this, perhaps meeting with the Principal together, and said he could be contacted if needed. VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND STAFF Novak-Krebs announced next Monday’s joint meeting with Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. The Flying Red Horse, the historic properties inventory and the Dorenkemper House were on the agenda. VIII. REPORTS OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bowes announced a film company had completed the short film, “The Doll,” at the Cummins Phipps Grill House and a feature horror film would be shot beginning in March and completing by April. The Prop Shop Vintage Sale would be held May 6 and 7 (Friday and Saturday). IX. FYI ITEMS Fisher encouraged the current student representatives to reach out to potential new student members. X NEXT MEETING The next HPC meeting will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Schumacher moved, seconded by Fisher to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.