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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Mission Statement
Through teamwork and cooperation,
the City of Farmington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promisingfuture.
AGENDA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
July 17, 2003
6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order
2. Approval of agenda
3. Approval of minutes of May 15,2003, regular meeting
4. Public hearings - none
5. Reports
a. Rural historic resources survey - progress report
b. Church ofthe Advent reuse study - final report
c. Middle Creek Cemetery - update on landscaping
6. Unfinished business - none
7. New business
a. Heritage Landmark nomination - Church of the Advent
b. Heritage Landmark nomination - Akin House
c. Heritage Landmark nomination - Exchange Bank
d. Minnesota Preservation Conference - September 18-19, New Ulm
e. The Role of the HPC and the development of the City of Farmington
f. Fall Trolley Tours for HPC Members and elementary school students
8. Miscellaneous
9. Adjourn
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MINUTES
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
May 15, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fortney called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Present: John Fortney, Patrick Garofalo, John Robertson, George Flynn,
Tim Rice (arrived 6:55 p.m.)
Absent: Bev Preece
Also Present: Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director; Cynthia Muller,
Executive Assistant
2. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Robertson, second by Garofalo to approve the agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
3. APPROVE MINUTES
MOTION by Garofalo, second by Robertson to approve the March 20, 2003 minutes.
Voting for: Garofalo, Robertson. Abstain: Fortney, Flynn. MOTION CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. REPORTS
a) CLG Grant Application - Rural Historic Properties Survey
Approval has been received from the State Historical Society for a $4,000 grant
for a survey of rural historic properties. The term of the grant is July 1,2003 -
July 31,2004. This grant would require matching funds from the city. MOTION
by Flynn, second by Robertson to request matching funds from the Council and to
request approval of the project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. PROJECT UPDATES
a) Heritage Preservation Award
Karen Finstuen has been selected to receive the 2003 Heritage Preservation
Award. HPC member George Flynn will present the award at the May 19,2003
Council Meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Dew Days Trolley Tour
Mr. Vogel and a Farmington resident have volunteered to conduct the tour during
Dew Days. Member Garofalo also volunteered to assist. The tour will run from
Noon - 5 :00 p.m. Mr. Vogel is working on handouts to be given out during the
tour.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a) The Future of the HPC and it's Involvement with the City
This item was postponed to the July 17, 2003 HPC meeting.
b) HPC Members Authorization to Release Non-Public Data
HPC members signed an Authorization to Release Data form.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
Member Garofalo inquired regarding the status ofthe Lyric Theater. The present owner
had been contacted, but is not interested in a Reuse Study or a Heritage Landmark
designation. Chair Fortney will research as to whether the building has been sold.
A Preliminary Reuse Report has been received on the Church of the Advent. According
to the report, reuse options include an arts center, commercial office space, or residential
use. The Church of the Advent presented a purchase agreement to Farmington Lutheran
Church May 9,2003. Several renovations would be needed for ADA compliance,
building codes, etc.
(Member Rice arrived at 6:55 p.m.)
Members requested the Middle Creek Cemetery be placed on the July 17 agenda. They
inquired regarding plants, and corner markers.
Member Garofalo suggested the HPC partner with the elementary schools to use the
trolley to conduct tours for elementary students. This should also be placed on the July
17 agenda to start in September.
10. ADJOURN
MOTION by Garofalo, second by Flynn to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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" Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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