01-25-96 OHPC MINMINUTES OF MEETING
OTSEGO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by
Chair, Joy Swenson, on Thursday evening, January 25, 1996 at 7:00 o'clock at the
Otsego City Hall.
Members present: Joy Swenson, Elaine Norin, Janet Bridgland, Arlene Holen,
Joanie Nichols, Norman Schwanbeck and Frieda Lobeck. Suzanne Ackerman represented
the City Council.
made:
Members absent: None
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and the following corrections were
1. In the third paragraph from the end, it was Elaine Beatty who approved
the memorandum.
2. Paragraph regarding writing article for "OTSEGO VIEW", the January issue
had already been issued. Other arrangements are being made.
There being no further corrections or additions, Norman moved the minutes be
accepted as corrected; Arlene second the motion; motion carried.
Joy reported on the dinner given for our community volunteers. It was well -
represented. Those attending from our commission were Joy, Elaine and Joanie. The
auction brought in $900.00 which is a tidy sum and we want to express our appreciation
to the city for such a good dinner. A good time was had by all.
Joy advised that our Certified Local Government Status (CLGS) data is now
complete and she will ask our mayor for a letter in this regard and see that it
is mailed to the Minnesota State Historical Society for approval.
Joy also informed us that the City Council has approved our request to have
the many filed township records reviewed by Minnesota State Archives for storage
and preservation with them. Before this is done, two or three of our members asked
to go through them to see just what is there and if there is something we would like
to make copies of before the Archives people come. Wednesday, January 31st at 9:00 AM
was the date set.
Election of officers produced the following for the upcoming year:
Joy Swenson, Chair
Norman Schwanbeck, Vice Chair
Elaine Norin, Secretary
Janet thanked all who had participated over the past year and that the next
year will be as rewarding for the new officers,
The Budget came under discussion again and, since we do not know the
exact amount available to us, who is authorized to make expenditures, etc.,
Norm moved that expenditures shall be approved at a meeting by majority vote
and that one person be responsible to submit it to the City Council for approval
and payment. Elaine seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Discussion ensued about possible flat files which we feel are needed.
Frieda has an opportunity to obtain two 5 -drawer flat files (without a base) for
approximately $250.00 each. They are grey steel files in very good condition.
They will have to be picked up at their location. Joy said she would discuss this
with Judy and see about purchasing them and what procedure is necessary for payment.
Arlene moved that we plan to purchase them and Worm seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
We were informed BobHolt is sending us -a group of pictures which were taken
at our first Heritage Day Festival and Norm suggested we begin thinking of our
second annual Heritage Day Festival. Think about what we can do to make it interesting
for all and what activities should be involved. Bring'- suggestions to our next
meeting.
We've been informed duplicate tapings of interviews should be filed with the
Wright County Historical Society and it was suggested we invite Maureen to one of
our meetings soon.
Also it was asked if the "OTSEGO VISION" could be mailed to others outside
of our community and concensus was that it could probably be done if it does not
become too much of a burden.
Also Charmaine of the STAR NEWS would like to attend a meeting so she can
take pictures, etc.Arrangements can be made at a later date.
No further business to come before the meeting, Norm moved for adjournment
seconded by Janet and approved unanimously at 9:00 PM to meet again on February 22,
1996 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Frieda Lobeck Secretary