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Heritage Preservation - 03/17/1997 MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1997 7:00 p.m. Prairie Conference Room 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kathie Case, Vice Chair; Conrad Skonieczny, Tim Colliton, James Mason STUDENT MEMBER: John Katzung COMMISSION STAFF: John Gertz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Kathleen O'Connor, Recording Secretary I. ROLL CALL Vice Chair,Case called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Hession and Wilson were absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Skonieczny moved, seconded by Colliton to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 24, 1997 MOTION: Skonieczny moved, seconded by Mason to approve the February 1997 minutes. Motion carried 4-0. IV. RECOGNITION OF DEPARTING COMMISSION MEMBER On behalf of the HPC, Case expressed appreciation to Conrad Skonieczny for his years of service and commitment to the Commission. V. REQUESTS - EDEN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1 This will be an ongoing agenda item, allowing Case to report to the Commission regarding any activity or requests of the E.P. Historical Society. VI. REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Update on Local Designations Gertz reported the three designation sites which were to be presented to the City Council on March 18, 1997 will actually be presented at their April 1st meeting instead. This was due to the need to change some of the wording to have it consistent with the ordinance. Gertz and Hession plan to attend the meeting. B. Current Listing of Heritage Site Marker Locations - Handout Gertz handed out an updated copy of the Heritage Site Marker locations. Dvoraks, Pichas, and Browns still need application forms. Marshall's Market will receive a cast marker for their stand. Gertz will arrange to meet with Jerry Prodoehl, Case, and Mason to place roadside signs. The suggested date is April 24th at 9:00 a.m. C. Updated Listing of Finding of Significance Statements - Handout Gertz gave each of the Commissioners an updated list of Finding of Significance Statements. This list may be placed in the new planners which will be handed out next meeting. Gertz will also get a copy of the City Heritage Preservation ordinance to Colliton. D. Update on Eames Archaeology Site Gertz reported Archaeologist, Christine Harrison has identified the north shore of Mitchell Lake as a multiple component site which is National Registry eligible. Gertz has met with Jack Brand and his attorney, and they have agreed to work with Harrison to locate the archaeology site boundary for preservation planning purposes. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Report to Commission on Joint Meeting Between City, H.P.C., and Eden Prairie Historical Society on the Historic Sites Committee Gertz reported he attended a meeting which included Jane Hession, Kathie Case, Frank Cardarelle, Marie Whittenburg, Scott Kipp, and Chris Enger to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the HPC, HSC, and EP Historical Society. Case stated 2 the HPC is appointed by the City Council and is responsible to educate the public on the City's history and importance of preservation. The Historical Society was started by Helen Anderson in the 1960's and is a non-profit organization which has historic photos and artifact files and acts as an advisory group to the Commission. Roles and responsibilities will be clarified before next month's meeting. Gertz may also attend the Historical Society meetings a couple of times a year. B. Event Plans 1. May 5 Student Archaeology Kick-Off Event This item was tabled until after the planning meeting which is scheduled for March 18. 2. Senior Awareness Week- Event not yet Scheduled Gertz will put together a press sheet for this event. C. Report on the Glen Lake Children's Camp Recordation and Historic Interpretive Structure Mason reported he has spoken with Rolf Anderson regarding the idea of moving the Glen Lake dining hall,and possible funding options. Anderson did not believe MHS grant money would cover something like this but suggested contacting SHPO. Gertz also did not believe grant money would be an option to cover the cost of the interpretive structure. He will speak to SHPO on both ideas. Gertz suggested the H.P.C. approach the City for funding, or the Eden Prairie Foundation. The three options discussed for commemorating the Glen Lake Childrens Campdining hall include: 1. Recordation with measured drawings, 2. Moving the dining hall to another location, 3. Build an interpretive structure. MOTION: Skonieczny moved, seconded by Mason that the H.P.C. explore the option of requesting funds from the Eden Prairie Foundation for the purpose of building the interpretive kiosk. Motion carried 4-0. D. Report on CLG Grants 1. RFP Review Committee , March 21, 10:30 a.m. at City Center VIII.NEW BUSINESS 3 A. Review and Recommendations on Miller Spring Improvements Concept Plan Gertz discussed the memo from Bob Lambert,dated March 4, 1997,regarding Miller Spring improvements. Gertz initially had concerns that proposed redevelopment and improvements to the Miller Spring site may negatively impact the area and its qualifications for historic designation. However, after speaking with Bob Lambert, he does not feel this will be a problem. The H.P.C. wants to stay involved in the planning process. They feel the site should retain its rural characteristics, and landscaping should be mainly idignious plant types. A heritage sign,and eventually a kiosk would be added. MOTION: Mason moved, seconded by Skonieczny,to approve the concept plans as outlined by Bob Lambert. Motion carried 4-0. B. Review and Recommendations on Welter's Brookhaven Creek West Concept Plan Gertz stated the Wolf School site is within the proposed Brookhaven development. He suggests the site be recorded with photos, measured drawings, and a possible marker. Case will investigate the possibility of the Commission being allowed to dig in the area of the old outhouse prior to construction beginning. It was suggested the funds for recordation and site marker could come from park fees. MOTION: Colliton moved, seconded by Skonieczny to investigate possible funds from park fees for recordation of the Wolf School site and interpretive marker. Motion carried 4-0. C. Eden Prairie Foundation Grant Proposal See VIL C. D. Cummins-Grill Homestead Restoration Project Plans Gertz advised the Commission that Terry Dunn of the Eden Prairie Garden Club has contacted him regarding the peony garden. The Club wants to begin working on the garden as soon as possible. Case will set up a meeting with Dunn. She suggested that work begin on the upper level of the Cummins-Grill home at the same time the Club is working on the garden. Items on the second floor need to be sorted and stored. Gertz will contact Chris Enger about getting a room at City Center for storage. Case suggested the upstairs could be set up as a hired hand's room. It was decided to look for a weekend day on which the Commission could work at the house and tag and move items from the upstairs. 4 VIILADJOURNMENT MOTION: Skonieczny moved, seconded by Mason to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. 5