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Home My WebLink About09-29-15 1 City of Farmington Mission Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future. AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 29,2015 7:00 P.M. CITY BALL CONFERENCE ROOM#169 1. Call to order 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of minutes a. July 28,2015 Regular Meeting(pgs. 1-2) 4. Public Hearings None 5. Continued Business a. Interpretation Plan Update(pgs.3-4) b. HPC/PRAC Joint Meeting(pgs.5-6) c. Update on Downtown Redevelopment Plan(pg.7) d. Recap of 2015 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference (Verbal update from Commissioner Lehto) 6. New Business - i a. Schedule fall inspection visit of Middle Creek Cemetery(pg.8) b. Review the updated Heritage Preservation Commission Historic Landmarks Webmap(Verbal update and visual presentation) 7. Reports&Plans None 8. Miscellaneous None 9. Commission Roundtable 10. Adjourn City of Farmington Mission Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 28,2015 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Commission Members Present: Members Lehto,McMillen,Mohlis Commission Members Absent Members Franceschelli,Haley Also Present: Planning Manager Wippler,Consultant Vogel 2. Approval of agenda Motion by McMillen,second by Lehto to approve the agenda. APIF,Motion passed. 3. Approval of Minutes a. May 26,2015 Regular Meeting Motion by McMillen,second by Lehto to approve the May 26,2015 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. APIF,Motion passed. 4. Public Hearings Nothing 5. Continued Business a. Interpretation Plan i. HPC/PRAC Possible Joint Meeting The PRAC suggested a date of September 9,2015for a joint meeting. Consultant Vogel cannot make that meeting. The HPC suggested October 14th at 6:00 pm as an alternate date for meeting with the PRAC. Commissioner McMillen stated that he would bring that request back to the PRAC at its next meeting,which is scheduled for tomorrow. 1 ii. Downtown Walking Tour The Commission took a tour of the downtown. Discussion centered on the potential use of public spaces to put up interactive kiosks or other interpretive items to tell the story of the city. Another idea that was shared was giving the downtown its own unique street signs. The Commission also had a discussion on the Depot Way Arts Park. Commission member McMillen suggested the possibility of constructing a viewing platform near the railroad. This could provide for a safe place to view trains and for photographic opportunities. This could also lend itself for the placement of interpretive items regarding the history of the railroad in the community. b. Update on Downtown Redevelopment Plan Planning Manager Wippler gave the Commission an update on the plan. The RFP Commission met yesterday to go over the four qualified proposals that the City received. Two of the proposals were selected for further follow up questions(HKGi and Place Dynamics). A decision on which firm will be chosen will likely come within the next couple weeks. Staff will continue to update the Commission on this plan as it proceeds. 6. New Business a. 2015 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference The annual state conference will be held on September 17-18 in Little Falls. There are scholarships available through SHPO for a Commission Member or staff to attend the conference. As a certified local government,the City must send a representative to the conference. Commission Member Lehto expressed an interest in attending. Staff will submit an application for the grant. 7. Reports&Plans Nothing 8. Miscellaneous Nothing 9. Commission Roundtable Nothing 10. Adjourn Motion by Lehto,second by McMillen,to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.APIF,Motion passed. Submitted by, /6147 Tony Wippler,P 'ng Manager 2 2 • DoE44„, City of Farmington e3 430 Third Street `, Farmington,Minnesota .,��a 651280.6800•Fax 651.280.6899 .APUD wwwcifarmington.mn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Robert Vogel,Preservation Planning Consultant SUBJECT: Interpretation Plan—Discussion Outline for September 29 HPC Meeting DATE: September 29,2015 On September 29 the HPC is going to have another"brainstorming"session on heritage interpretation. I would like to use this meeting to lay the groundwork for our joint meeting with the Parks Commission(scheduled for October 14). Based on our previous discussions,I am recommending that we organize our presentation to the Parks Commission around the following points: #1:Define Heritage Interpretation-As used in heritage preservation,interpretation refers to the communications process that translates the language of history,architecture,and archaeology into stories and experiences that can be appreciated and enjoyed by people of all backgrounds. #2:Identify Goals and Objectives—The following list of general goals and objectives briefly summarizes the results of the work we have done so far: • Educate residents and visitors about the historical, architectural,archaeological and cultural heritage of Farmington. • Provide engaging and relevant experiences for people of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. • Attract local,regional and national tourists. • Establish consistent interpretive messages. • Build a cohesive group of partners who can effectively preserve,manage and interpret heritage preservation sites. • Improve visitor orientation and wayfinding in the city's historic neighborhoods. • Develop guided and self-guided tours. • Connect visitors to other heritage tourism sites in the Twin Cities region. • Provide opportunities for residents and visitors to participate in heritage stewardship. • Establish measurable interpretive program outcomes. • Ensure the interpretive experience does no damage to heritage resources. #3:Identify Critical Questions—In terms of work plan objectives,I believe the following questions best define the scope of the interpretive plan: 3 1. Who are the audiences for interpretive programs and how can they be reached? 2. What heritage interpretation currently exists and how is it performing? 3. What is the interpretive potential of the properties currently designated or determined eligible for designation as Farmington Heritage Landmarks? 4. What are the most important interpretive topics,themes or messages? 5. What types of interpretive programs are recommended? 6. What are the relative priorities and approximate costs of implementing these recommendations? Respectfully submitted, eoL, Robert Vogel,Preservation Planning Consultant • { 41104 City of Farmington gAllW430 Third Street Farmington,Minnesota GSA 651.280.6800•Fax 651.280.6899 %'A PAgoa www.cilarmingtoninn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager SUBJECT: HPC/PRAC Joint Meeting DATE: September 29,2015 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION A joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission(PRAC)has been scheduled for October 14,2015 at 6:00 pm at City Ball. The intent of this meeting is to discuss interpretation and wayfinding signage within the City parks and other public facilities. Attached,to this memorandum,please find an age of building map that also includes location of parks and trails. This map may be beneficial when discussing placement of interpretation and signage with the PRAC. ACTION REQUESTED None,this is for information purposes only and shall serve as a reminder of the upcoming joint meeting with the PRAC. 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CeM14/ a.�4City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington,Minnesota 651.280.6800•Fax 651.280.6899 wwwci.farmington.mn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager SUBJECT: Update on Downtown Redevelopment Plan DATE: September 29,2015 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Staff wanted to keep the Commission apprised of the progress with the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. As the Commission is aware a request for proposals(RFP)was issued the end of June for this plan. The City received four qualified proposals from the RFP and on August 17th the City Council approved a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group,Inc.(HKGi)to complete the plan. The next step in the plan process is the formation of a task force to oversee the creation of the document. On September 21st the City Council appointed the following people to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan Task Force: Kris Akin—Downtown Building Owner Heidi Cunningham—ISD 192 Director of Community Education Ed Endres—Pizza Man/Downtown Business Owner John Franceschelli III—Heritage Preservatin Commission(HPC),Chair Nicole Gorman—Rambling River Center Chris Kulus—Farmington Business Association(FBA),President David McMillen—Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission(FRAC),Chair Dirk Rotty—Planning Commission,Chair Barb Svoboda—Farmington Library Manager Janie Tutewohl—Janie's Home Team/Market on Oak/Downtown Business Owner Steve Wilson—Economic Development Authority(EDA) Megan Richards—Student Representative—Farmington High School Staff: Adam Kienberger,Community Development Director Tony Wippler,Planning Manager It is anticipated that the initial meeting between HKGi and the task force will occur the first part of October. ACTION REOUESTED None,this is for information purposes only. Respectfully submitted, Tony W4ippleerr,/Plbitung Manager 7 6 i ow*, City of Farmington --/{ 430 Third Street "ter >. Farmington,Minnesota 441�0S 651280 .6800•Fax 651.280.6899 A www.ci.larmingtoumn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager SUBJECT: Schedule fall inspection visit of Middle Creek Cemetery DATE: September 29,2015 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION The Commission originally was scheduled to visit the cemetery during the May 26"regular meeting. However,due to weather conditions that day,the visit never took place. If the Commission is still interested in visiting the cemetery,staff would suggest possibly going during the regular meeting in November. Staff would also suggest,if the Commission wants to make this visit yet this year,that the November meeting be rescheduled for earlier in November(November 3, 2015 as a possibility)due in large part to weather concerns. ACTION REQUESTED Determine if the Commission wants to schedule a visit to the Middle Creek Cemetery yet this fall,and if so,select a date for the visit. Respectfully submitted, 12, Tony ppler,ler9 P ningManager