04-25-96 OHPC MINCITY OF OTSEGO - HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting - Thursday, April 25, 1996
Otsego City Hall
The meeting was called to order by chair, Joy Swenson, at 7:05 pm.
Members present: Janet Bridgland,•Arlene Holen, Frieda Lobeck,
Joan Nichols, Elaine Norin, Norman Schwanbeck and Joy Swenson.
Guests: Peter Rognlie and his father, Gwynn Schwanbeck, Pam
Konvicka and her small daughter. No city council member was present.
Arlene moved to approve the minutes of the March 28, 1996 meeting;
seconded by Frieda. Motion carried.
Joy and Gwynn reported on the latest meeting of the David Faribault
Celebration to,be held August 10 and 11 in Elk River. Our commiss-
ion will be rel?kesented by a float in the parade.
Peter Rognli was introduced and presented his written plans for a
service project for his Eagle Scout rank. A copy of his presen-
tation is attached. It was approved by the commission and signed
by the chair, Joy. we were advised that 2 adult Scout leaders are
present during the work sessions. It was agreed that at least one
member of our commission would be present whenever work is in -
progress at the cemetery. Elaine will coordinate activities with
Harlan Rask.
Norm presented a book written by and donated by John Pepin.
In his report as chair of the Heritage Day committee, Norm proposed
a display of books, pictures and reproductions of old documents.
He hopes to find a speaker to "reminisce" and another to explain
briefly the purposes of the Commission. His committee members,
Gwynn and Pam proposed a menu for lunch which was approved by the
Commission. It was decided to charge a minimal amount for the
lunch to help defray expenses, It was suggested that tables be
decorated with small antique items, loaned for the occasion, such
as a small coffee grinder, oil lamp, old dishes, etc. Members were
requested to give to the committee lists of items they will loan.
It was decided to serve lunch at 12 noon and begin the program at
1:30. Norm requested additional names and addresses for mailing
invitations. Joy agreed to run mailing labels on her computer.
Joy reported that she had contacted MHS regarding publication of
cemetery and genealogical information. She and Elaine will meet
with Park Genealogical Books people at MHS on May 24 to obtain more
information. We were reminded of the MHS Workshop at Winona May 17.
Forms have been filed for CLG status.
Thh/e/ meeting
/adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Elaine Norin, Secretary