ITEM 3.3B OHP 8.23.2017 MinutesITEM 3_3B
8-23-17 Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission
Present: Toni Seroshek, Chris Wilson, Zonja Matushenko, Gail Anderson;
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
Meeting was called to order at 6:40pm. Minutes were approved for the June
meeting. There was no July meeting due to lack of quorum. Re: attendance at
the State Historical Preservation annual conference: No Commissioners were
able to attend so we will not have representation at this event this year.
Newspaper clippings: Chris is continuing to collect Star News clippings pertinent
to Otsego's historical interest. We discussed Lance Lindberg's article on the
history of Elk River and noted his historical knowledge. At some point we may
wish to interview him re: Otsego.
Festival proiect: Chris has painted the "canvas" background of a few of Otsego's
biggest symbols like the round barn, the water tower, the old school/city hall and
a police car by it. This will be the background for the pictures we will take with
Jessica's camera. We can also take pictures with people's own cameras or phones
If we run out of battery or if they wish. Those pictures will be posted, without
names, on the City website.
The layout of the booth was determined. We will offer our books and Jessica
will get us $60 in change. Jessica will bring a smaller table for the books we are
selling. Toni will ask Ross if our booth can be located near the Boy Scouts and the
car show. We will also have two easels on the front corners of the booth. There
will be a table on each side for participants to write on the two different
questions: What are the reasons you live in Otsego? and What do you like about
Otsego? We passed a motion for Kim Welter to make a permanent banner which
says: "Heritage Preservation Commission" preceded by Otsego City Logo and
which can be used to identify our booth every year. Chris will make a sign which
will be on the front of the booth, "Check in and make history today." Chris will
check prices on two foam core backs to be used on the easels. We will also have
on display the Otsego map with historical sites which Chris made some years ago.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm. Next meeting is September 12, 7 pm.
Gail Anderson, Recorder