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11-21-96 OHPC MINCITY OF OTSEGO - Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting - Thursday, November 21, 1996 Otsego City Hall The meeting was called to order by chair Joy Swenson, at 7:10 p m. Members present: Arlene Holen, Frieda Lobeck, Joan Nichols, Elaine Norin, Norman Schwanbeck, Joy Swenson and CM Suzanne Ackerman. Janet Bridgland was out of the city. Minutes of the October 24 meeting were reviewed. Joy requested the sentence reading "It was suggested that we consider the possibility of giving some of the Humphrey information to the new museum being organized by Irene Bender." be de- leted. Norm moved to accept the minutes with this correction; seconded by Ar- lene. Motion carried. Joy stated that we should work with the Parks and Recreation Commission and schedule our Heritage Day the same day as their event in order to attract younger people. Joan suggested we purchase ads in local newspapers for the next Heritage Day, since -.our news releases resulted in limited coverage. Norm suggested we change our program; if we continue to do the same thing every year, people will lose interest. Elaine suggested we present some of our "treasures" such as the Holt Diary, poetry, etc. with an explanation of their historic im- portance, how we acquired them, and information about the authors. Joan sug- gested we feature these items in our letter of invitation. Arlene suggested we invite descendants of early families to present family stories and legends. Norm suggested we tell how some early families came to settle here. Joy reported that the old town hall will be moved in the spring. Elaine stated that we had decided, at an earlier meeting, to place a plaque on it. We need to do some research to determine the date it was built and where it was originally located. Joy reported she has distributed "free" books to all except the Minnesota His- torical Society and the Elk River library. A check for $70.00 was received from Wright County Historical Society for books sold. She will inquire about the amount; it should be either $60.00 or $75.00. They want more books to sell. Elaine moved that we give a complimentary copy to John Pepin in recognition of his gift of the book he wrote. Norm moved to amend the motion to add Paul La - Plant and David Humphrey for the same reasons. Second by Joan. Motion carried. Frieda seconded the amended motion - it carried. Joy will have the books mailed. Joy reported on Mike Koop's activities in Winona which caused him to miss our meeting. He will call her and re -schedule his visit. She purchased a tape recorder, 6 90 minute tapes and batteries for $41.82 including tax. Arlene will take it home and learn to operate it. Joy will present the receipt to the city for reimbursement. Norm presented a bill for the glass enclosed display cabinet we purchased from Gwyn Schwanbeck for $35.00. Mike Koop told Joy we will receive grant -application forms to fill out for a survey of historic and archaeological sites. We will request $1500.00 to $2000.00. Joy reviewed a grant application from the Duluth HPC for development of legis- lative initiatives in support of historic preservation to be introduced in the 1997 legislative session. She will make copies for members to review. Arlene requested copies of the release forms for oral histories. Joy will have copies made. -2 - Joy proposed that we publish historic recipes and stories about Christmas cele- brations from members of early settlers' families in the Otsego VIEW. She will write the article. Elaine reported that Barb Considine from "Buy The Book" store in Elk River called her requesting to stock our -book to sell. Elaine moved to furnish 5 books; pay- ment to be made after they sell. Seconded by Joan. Motion Carried. Joy volun- teered to take the books to the store. Joy proposed that we have an alternate member appointed to the OHPC. Norm moved for this= seconded by Joan. Motion Carried. Joy will write the necessary amend- ment to our bylaws and present it to the City Council for approval. Members agreed that Ron Black should be a candidate. Joy will contact him and request his agreement to accept. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p M. 6�a� Elaine.Norin,.Secretary s