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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-02 ~ City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 A Proud Past - A Promising Future Committed to Providing High Quality, Timely and Responsive Service to All Of Our Customers AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING July 18, 2002 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of May 16,2002, Meeting 4. Public Hearings - none 5. Reports - none 6. Project Update - none 7. Unfinished Business a. Heritage Landmark Designations b. Middle Creek Estates Historic Cemetery c. 81. Michael's Place Plat 8. New Business 9. Miscellaneous 10. Adjourn . MINUTES HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION May 16,2002 1. CALL TO ORDER- Vice-Chairperson Flynn called the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. Present:, George Flynn, Jackie Dooley, Beverly Preece, Tim Rice, Earl Teporten, Absent: Susan Strachan, Harbee Tharaldson Also Present: Consultant Vogel, Administrative Services Manager Finstuen 2. APPROVE AGENDA-as presented. 3. APPROVE MINUTES-Motion by Preece, second by Teporten to approve the minutes of April 25,2002 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None 5. REPORTS-None 6. PROJECT UPDATES a. Heritage Preservation Award - will be given to Verne and Glenda Dye, 600 Spruce Street, for their contributions in preserving Farmington's historic neighborhoods by investing in a quality restoration of their home. At the City Council meeting of May 20, 2002, the Mayor will present the award and Earl Teporten will present the sign to be displayed in their yard through Dew Days - June 23, 2002. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Middle Creek Estates Historic Cemetery-The Commission walked the proposed path leading to the cemetery and found the probable survey markers. The area that contains the burial sites is a cleared area (approximately 14 acre) defined by scrub brush and is contained within a much larger wooded area (approximately one acr~). A plan will be developed of the approximate 14 acre piece by defining the boundaries with natural plantings. The ground cover will be determined and perennials may be planted. Any loose fragments on the site will be buried on the site. An historic marker should be designed, giving information about the site and installed at the spot where the path empties into the cemetery and should carry the name Middle Creek Estates Historic Cemetery, formerly known as Farmington Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Marlys Guildner presented information about burial records within the site and is attempting to reconstruct the history of those families buried in the cemetery. She will work with the Farmington Historical Society and present this information upon completion of her project. b. Redevelopment of St. Michael's-ln compliance with city code 2-11-5(D) the HPC reviewed the sketch plan for the proposed redevelopment of the north half of the former S1. Michael's Church property (Section 10-6-22 Site Plan Review). The commission stated multiple ways to revise the plan so it would reflect the character of the historic neighborhoods surrounding the site. Members also recalled suggestions made by representatives of the University of Minnesota Design Team who with input from Farmington residents, contributed to the design of the Prairie Waterway and East .. Farmington neighborhood and commented on the quaint historic nature of Farmington's downtown streets. Reference was also made to the recent survey of Farmington residents and their desire to maintain the historic nature of the downtown area. MOTION by Preece, second by Dooley that the concept plan as presented is inappropriate for this neighborhood and that this be conveyed to the Planning Commission and City Council. APIF, motion carried. . 9. MISCELLANEOUS-The next meeting was scheduled for July 25, 2002 to discuss the commission's vision for Farmington's historic neighborhoods, and their intent to ultimately invite the City Council and Planning Commission to ajoint workshop with the Heritage Preservation Commission. 10. ADJOURN-MOTION by Rice, second by Dooley to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ~~V'- frM~~c~ Karen Finstuen Administrative Services Manager