02-08-22 OHPC Meeting MinutesOTSEGO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
This meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM.
Roll Call: Chair: Toni Seroshek; Commissioners: Chris Wilson, Cara Husak, Kathleen Beaudry;
City Council: CM Brittany Moores. Absent: Commissioners: Gail Anderson, John Waldron,
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
Commissioner Chris to approve the agenda as written. Seconded by Commissioner Kathy. All
in favor. Motion carried. 4-0
3. Consider the following minutes:
3.1 January 11, 2022.
Commissioner Cara motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner
Chris. All in favor. Motion carried. 4-0
4. Updates:
4.1 Updates on City Council actions.
City Council CM Brittany updated OHPC on City Council Action Items.
4.2 Updates on Heritage Preservation items.
5. Old City Hall.
Commissioner Cara to reach out to Grant Office to inquire about the grant. The following
information will be provided to the Grant Office for review with input from Mayor Jessica
Stockamp and Public Safety Commissioner Vern Heidner.
Building Overview
Built in 1920 for a school - Otsego District 10 until it closed in 1950
Was used as a City Hall
Then was used for ECFE classes in the 1990’s
Has since been used as storage for the city – perfect for dry storage
Building Integrity (as known)
No mold
No water leaks - windows do not leak
No smells
No electricity
Structure is solid
Not a whole lot of maintenance has been done
Questions for Grant Office:
After applying for the MN Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant, what services will be provided as part
of consulting services?
- Property valuation vs evaluation
Are there other MN grants that we can possibly apply to get additional funding?
City Council CM Brittany will talk with City Administrators and get directions on what next steps
would be for Grant Submission.
6. Otsego View Article.
Chair Toni brought in copies of article deadlines. This is also available in past emails.
Commissioner Cara will connect with Sally Ebner for Summer Edition on Ebner’s Box Factory.
Commissioner Chris will start to do research on Vasseur Brick for the Fall Edition.
7. Beaudry Meadows Park sign.
Beaudry Meadows Park sign has been corrected.
8. Future Projects/Interviews.
In person interviews on hold due to Covid.
9. Commissioner Appointments.
Commissioner John and Cara will be interviewing on 2/10/2022 for re-appointment to OHPC.
10. Adjourn.
Commissioner Kathy motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Chris. All in favor.
Motion carried. 4-0
Adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Minutes taken/written by Commissioner Cara.