ITEM 3.3B OHP 4.12.2016 MinutesITEM 3-3B
Heritage Preservation Commission
Minutes
April 12, 2016
Present: Toni Seroshek, Gail Anderson, Zonja Matushenko, Chris Wilson, Mayor Jessica Stockamp
Meeting called to order at 7:08 pm. Minutes from last meeting approved.
Discussion re: Otsego book by Chris Wilson. We need to have a motion to approve buying more books
and pass that before we can compensate Chris for the books purchased. Per Jessica, at this point, if we
do compensate Chris, the HPC would have approximately $80 to do a poster or other supplies for the
festival. (Cost to do a poster is typically $350.00). Motion was made to approve 209.37 to compensate
Chris Wilson for purchase of 20 books. Motion carried and was approved at 7:27. Jessica will talk to the
Admin Subcommittee about getting additional funds to cover the poster and other supplies for the
festival. For the future, it was made clear that any purchases need to be approved via motion prior to
actual purchase. City members have credit cards and can ensure that sales tax is not added.
Gail and Toni created a book for tracking inventory of books in the future. At year-end, a city team
member will provide the HPC with a count of books that have been sold through the city website. For
the festival, it was discussed that we might bring a laptop out and uses it to help customers made
purchases via the city website.
Driving Map Changes: while looking for the books on the city website, Chris noticed that the McDonald
house is still on the map and was concerned that this would be misleading. Jessica will talk to Dan about
getting a note on the map indicating that the house has been "deconstructed" in 2011 and possibly refer
readers to the McDonald house documentation. The HPC is also trying to get in touch with a local
resident to explore any possible changes on the Mississippi River map on where the Native American
battles are noted.
Computer Upgrade: Rob was able to get the HPC an upgrade on the computer. The HPC now has
Windows 10 on the computer. This will make it much easier to use the scanner.
Park Signs: There may be some movement in getting the park signs done. There is a possibility that Dan
may have an intern who might help with the park signs. There was also talk about paying for the park ,
signs out of the sale of the MD house; this was discussed in the past at the time of the actual MD
property sale. Gail will follow-up with Dan. There is also the possibility to put up QRC codes (the
squares) or equivalent that you can scan with smartphones to access more information on the park. We
have not prepared material or photos for the new Northwood Park or for Carrick Landing.
Research on this year's theme: Native Americans in Otsego. Things to do before the festival - look for
the artifacts that are mentioned in the article at Wright County Historical Society; ask if we can get or
take pictures of the actual artifacts and have them available at the festival. Talked about using the map
showing the boundaries between the Dakota and the Ojibwe and how It was very close to Otsego. We
can talk about the fact that there are many burial mounds in Otsego and they often followed the river.
To get a map of the mounds in Wright County, you need to apply through the state. There may also be a
map in Buffalo with locations of burial mounds. There was some discussion of not providing a map of
the mounds in Otsego, but talk about how the mounds have been destroyed over the years and
alternately, how individuals have donated artifacts when they do find mounds on private property. We
are going to follow up on the idea of having a tepee up near the booth. Chris is interested in making the
covering (canvas) and maybe decorating it with some pictographs. Jessica provided Steve Young's phone
number. Chris will make the contact. The Cub scouts have expressed some interest in being part of the
festival. The group talked about maybe having a demonstration. Maybe focus on daily life or things that
the Native Americans would have made on a daily basis. zonja will continue to follow-up on the
possibility of partnering with the scouts to have some kind of small demonstration.
Meeting closed at 8:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Anderson