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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-05 HPC Packet1 a te `,..:�.THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF STILLWATER MEETING NOTICE THE STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION WILL MEET MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002 700PM. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET AGENDA Approval of the July 1, 2002 minutes 1 Case No DR/02-43 Design review of awnings and exterior signage for Alfresco at 321 South Main Street Meg Brownson, applicant 2 Case No DR/02-44 Design review of an exterior sign for Oval Oshun located at 330 North Main Street Andrea Bollinger, applicant Other items a 2002 HPC Conference in Owatonna, MN update b Revisions to Eagle Valley Bank CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 651-430 8800 CITY OF STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION JULY 1, 2002 Chairperson Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m Present Commissioners Others Sue Fitzgerald, Planner Absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Chairperson Lieberman, seconded by to approve the June 3, 2002 commission minutes Motion passed unanimously Case No DR/02-35 Design review of propane tank location for Ace Hardware, 1662 Market Drive Jake Schanus, Suburban Propane Mr Schanus requested review of propane tank location for Ace Hardware The propane tank would be located south of the loading dock The Fire Chief has approved the location Propane tank is to be screened from County Road 5 with plants and shrubs It will not be enclosed The tank will hold 500 gallons of propane Motion made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Tomten to approve design review with the following conditions 1 All revisions to the approved plan be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission 2 Screen from the County Road with additional plant materials City Staff to approve the plan Motion passed unanimously Case No DR/02-36 Design review of a sign for Dent Removers, 1180 North Frontage Road West Joe Toohey, applicant Mr Toohey requested review of design for a 3 foot by 10 foot wall sign The sign will have a white background with red lettering and no lighting There was some discussion about the location of the sign Commission moved on to next item on agenda until Planner Fitzgerald returns with square footage information 1 PrA CITY OF STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION J U LY 1, 2002 Motion made by Commissioner , seconded by to approve design review for sign at 1180 N Frontage Road West with the following conditions 1 No additional signage 2 Sign will not be lit 3 Sign will be located to the right of the entry door on the masonry 4 Size of sign is not to exceed 3 foot by 10 foot 5 Layout of the sign is to be approved by City staff Motion passed unanimously Case No DR/02-41 Design Review of the building located at 312 North Main Street to replace the existing windows, paint and add columns to the front and side Rivertown Holdings, represented by Roger Rutten and/or Richard Kedrowski Mr Rutten and Mr Kedrowski requested review of design for building located at 312 N Main Street This will be a major renovation The existing windows will be replaced with new double hung windows The existing siding will be painted a "muted" green with 'muted" red trim Columns will be placed on the front and sides of building They will be re -facing the concrete block with cultured stone The building will not be lit They will submit a sign package to the Heritage Preservation Commission at a later date Commission recommended moving planters on south side as a part of another project in the future Commission also would like to see more taupe in the red, more like a burnt red Planner Fitzgerald would like to receive the sign package when they know the number of tenants they will have in the building Heritage Preservation Commission never approved the existing sign Motion made by Chairperson Lieberman, seconded by to approve design review of modifications for 312 N Main Street with the following conditions 1 All utilities shall be completely screened from public 2 A lighting plan showing the fixture type, height, location and exterior lighting intensity shall be submitted with building permit plans for Planning Director approval All lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties Light sources shall be shielded from direct view and protected from damage by vehicles 2 CITY OF STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION JULY 1, 2002 3 The street address of the building shall be displayed in a location conspicuous from the public street 4 The trash enclosure shall be made of a sturdy opaque masonry material, with trash receptacles screened from view and compatible with the color and materials of the project 5 No roof equipment shall be visible to the general public All gutters, downspouts, flashings, etc shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface 6 Construction projects shall conform to the City's Noise Ordinance Construction during the dry season shall mitigate excess dust problems 7 Grading and drainage plan to be approved by City Engineer before building permits are issued 8 Sign package to be approve by the Heritage Preservation Commission, including directional signs 9 A sign permit shall be required for all project signs 10 Exterior lighting plan to be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission 11 All security lights on building shall be downlit 12 All exterior modifications to the approve plan are to be reviewed by Community Development Director 13 The 'muted' red on the trim is to have more taupe coloring Motion passed unanimously Case No DR/02-37 Design review of a bed and breakfast (Aurora Staples Inn), 303 4th Street North Cathy and Jerry Helmberger, applicants Ms Helmberger requested approval to own and operate the Aurora Staples Inn They will be going in front of the Planning Commission on July 8, 2002 for a Special Use Permit to operate the business The name, the sign and the structure of the house will stay the same The number of guests will stay the same They are requesting a Special Use Permit for special events All special events shall be over by 9 00 p m Motion made by Commissioner Tomten, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve design review of bed and breakfast at 303 4th Street North with the following conditions 1 The manager of the residence shall live on -site 2 Before use as a bed and breakfast, the building and cooking facilities shall be approved by the County Health Officer and Fire Marshall 3 One parking space for each guest room shall be set aside and marked "FOR GUEST ONLY" Two spaces available on site for manager 3 4 If provided, dining facilities for breakfast shall be available to registered guests only (not available to the public) 5 No liquor shall be sold on premises If wine is served, a wine license must be obtained from the City (Ord #768 Adopted 10-22-92) 6 One four square foot sign is allowed on -site consistent with the architectural character of the building (maximum height four feet) 7 Adequate pedestrian scale lighting shall be provided between the bed and breakfast and parking 8 No general external lighting of the site that may impact the surrounding residential area is allowed 9 The special use permit is not transferable New property owners shall require a new special use permit 10 The bed and breakfast use permit shall be reviewed before the Planning Commission and City Council for revocation if the Community Development Director receives complaints regarding the bed and breakfast use 11 No additional bedrooms can be used for the bed and breakfast Five bedrooms is the maximum allowed under the Ordinance Special Use Permit for Special Events 1 A maximum of six special events (large functions defined as business meetings, bus tours, bridal and wedding showers, anniversaries, weddings and wedding receptions, and church functions over twenty persons allowed per month 2 All special event visitors shall park on site or a controlled remote location 3 Limit of groups 40 capacity as approved unless special approval is obtained from the City Council 4 Food must be served by a licensed caterer 5 All special events shall be over by 9 00 p m 6 No open bar on premises for special events Champagne is allowed on a two- person/one bottle limit 7 No outside entertainment or lighting for special events 8 This permit shall be reviewed upon complaint 9 Kathy and/or Jerry Helmberger, owners of the property, shall be on site during all special events This use is not transferable Motion passed unanimously Case No DR/02-38 Design review of a planned unit development for a 3 67 acre mixed use residential/office development concept located on Stillwater Blvd between Curve Crest and Wildpines and east of Parkwood Lane Tim Nolde, applicant Applicant not present Consultant of the project gave a brief overview of the project Consultant was not sure why this was in front of the Commission tonight since the land is not in Stillwater Community Development Director Russell wanted the Commission to be aware of the project 4 CITY OF STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION JULY 1, 2002 No action taken Commission gives permission to go ahead OTHER ITEMS Family Means building update Signage options have changed Planner Fitzgerald not sure what the exact changes are Darla's Grill building update "Muted" red with taupe awning will be used instead of red, white and blue Canopy will only be used over windows Sign will not be placed on the south side of the building Motion made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve wall mural to replicate Brown's Ice Cream, use of one Coca Cola icon to match the soda fountain side on the west Motion passed unanimously True North sign revision Approved logo will not work Logo is changed to fit over three windows Motion made by Chairperson Lieberman, seconded by to approve revision to sign (DR/02-24) at 102-106 N Main Street as advised Motion passed unanimously Commissioner Johnson informed Commission that the National Trust is looking for a site for the 2007 meeting The Twin Cities is in the top three for Midwest area San Antonio Conference update Nothing to report, things are moving along Motion made by Chairperson Lieberman, seconded by to adjourn at 9 00 p m Motion passed unanimously Respectfully submitted, Bobbi Ward Recording Secretary I HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/02-43 Heritage Preservation Date August 5, 2002 Project Location 321 South Main Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business District Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Meg Brownson representing Alfresco Casual Living for Home & Garden Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of awnings and signage for Alfresco Casual Living for Home & Garden Discussion The applicant is requesting design approval of signage for three sides of a building at the above address The three sides of the building abuts three different streets The sign ordinance permits a sign on each side of a business that abuts a street Lettering for the sign will be raised gold leaf lettering on the brick fagade The front sign is 36" by 12' The south side sign will be 36" by 12' On the south side under the name "Afresco" will be a "casual living" sign that will be 20" by 1 5" high, it is high density Urethane 2- color sandblasted copy The rear sign will be 2 5" by 5°5" high density Urethane 2-color copy All the signs have existing "gooseneck lights fixtures that will not change The awnings will match the existing rear awning It will not be lit Conditr6rrs of Approval 1 Awning on the front and back of the building be the same color and have the same pitch 2 The awnings shall not be lit from within 3 Structural elements of the awning shall be at least eight feet above the sidewalk 4 The awning valance shall be at least seven feet above the sidewalk 5 Traditional straight lined, fixed or retractable 1 to 1 pitched awnings will be installed Recommendation: Approval as conditioned Findings The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments- Application Form/Letter/Elevation Photos 10 Case No Date Filed l 0 2 Receipt No - Fee: $25.00 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required All supporting material (i a photos, sketches, etc ) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Fourteen (14) copies of all supporting materials is required All following information is required PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 3a 5 /kci1 'Assessor's Parcel Zoning District !Iescription of Project in detail No /-cJ(!5V1u "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required Property Owner Representative dl Mailing Address W L,Mailing Address 15-102 W lac n City State Zip_ �7h l lM A) �DE&y State Zip - A, 11 lwc��4 MAJ Slav Telephone No �'i q 3� - 5-61' Telephone No a te- lc,�= - H 3 9 -- a� I ' -- H \mcnamara\sheda\2002\design review permit wpd Apnl 12, 2002 d Alfresco Casual Living for Home & Garden 321 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 651-439-0814 (voice) 651-439-5542 (fax) Meg Brownson, Proprieter Opening Saturday, September 14th, 2002 Alfresco Casual Living for Home & Garden is a new business We will be a specialty retailer with upscale casual merchandise, including fun furniture, bed, bath and spa products, linens, tabletop, gourmet foods, garden accessories and fine stationary Sign installation September 3`d (Tenant leaves August 3 1 " ) The building is owned by seven Anderson siblings, including Meg (Anderson) Brownson Design, build and install by Matthew Rolly of Adcraft Sign & Design, Hudson, WI 715-377-1480 Front/West Signage Raised lettering, 36" x 12', 1 5" high -density urethane, gold leaf lettering, stud mount install Front of building is 51'4" Sign is 36sq ft 2 fabric awnings — 2'5" high x 8' wide, project 3 5', waterfall shaped acrylic substrate — 1" aluminum frame install — fabric to match rear awning Front & Side window lettering 1" surface vinyl Side/South Signage Raised lettering — 36"x 12', 1 5" high -density urethane, gold leaf lettering, stud mount install Casual Living Sign is 20"x 10' 1 5" high -density urethane, 2-color sandblasted copy Side of building is 117' Signs are 36sq ft and 16sq ft for total of 52 6 sq ft Rear/East Signage 2 5'x5 5' , 1 5" high -density urethane 2 color sandblasted copy Rear of building is 5 P4" Sign is 13 75 sq ft A) Building will be occupied on lower level at this time Signage requested as shown B) If and when a second floor tenant or tenants come, and only if they are retail -office (as compared with non -retail office), then the Marine Leasing (Anderson siblings) will ask for a variance to the sign ordinance, but only if the second floor tenant wishes a sign to be more than sq ft on the front or rear of the building (Side of the building has plenty of room for a large sign Signage & Awning Specs for Alfresco Casual Living 321 South Main St Smithson Paperbox Building, owned by the Anderson family siblings (including Meg (Anderson) Brownson Design, Build & Installation to be completed by Adcraft Sign Company, Hudson front raised lettering-36"x12' 1 5" High -density Urethane gold leaf lettering, stud mount install (2) front fabric awnings- 2 5%igh x $'wide project-3 5' waterfall shaped acrylic substrate-1 " alum frame install front & side window lettering 1 st surface vinyl side raised lettering-36"xl2' 1 5" High -density Urethane gold leaf lettering, stud mount install side "casual living sign" 20"x10' 1 5" High -density Urethane 2-color sandblasted copy back sign- 2 5'x5 5' 1 5" High -density Urethane 2-color sandblasted copy K: Store Front and Side (Main and Nelson St [A Store Rear (Water Street) HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/02-44 Heritage Preservation Date August 5, 2002 Project Location 330 North Main Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business District Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Andra Bollanger Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of exterior sign for Oval Oshun Ltd Discussion The applicant is requesting design review of a 1 foot by 17 foot wooden sign The sign will sit on an existing sign band over the door and windows and will not be lit The background of the sign will be natural, with white and blue lettenng Conditions of Approval 1 No additional signage Recommendation Approval as conditioned Findings The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments. Application Form/Elevation Drawing Case No 0 Date Filed Receipt No V017�-12c-: Fee: $25.00 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required All supporting material (i a photos, sketches, etc ) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater Fourteen (14) copies of all supporting materials is required. All following information is required PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Proje _ Assessor's Parcel No Zoning District —w—Description of Project in detail "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is reQuired Property OwnerV-6-"� Mailing Address City State Zip. Telephone No -17 ,!S - 0 H \mcnamara\sheda\2002\design review permit wpd Representative Mailing Address `�-( lAk��ih S� City State Zip tYi6 A41V 2 Telephone No --(e 117 -4(z8 699q Apnl 12, 2002 �L C)54AkjrJ Chn-Wl V-hdeay-1 'k5o\\k.\,Q�ecc 3� N lean �e�t @co\2 ?08 (0999 n y 2002 HPC Conference 7 23-02 Preserve Minnesota The 2P Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference Thursday and Friday, Sept 12-13, 2002 West Hills, Owatonna, Minnesota Sponsored by The State Historic Preservation Office of the Minnesota Historical Society The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota AIA Minnesota The City of Owatonna The Owatonna Arts Center Conference activities will take place at West Hills (the former State Public School campus) in Owatonna Located at 540 West Hills Circle, the institution's Romanesque - style administration building, designed by Minneapolis architect Warren Dunnell in 1887, now houses offices for the City of Owatonna and galleries for the Owatonna Art Center Directions to Owatonna/West Hills Owatonna is located in south-central Minnesota, approximately 65 miles south of the Twin Cities From Minneapolis/St Paul, take I-35 south to Owatonna Exit on Highway 14 West (exit 42) and proceed to State Avenue Turn right on State Avenue, cross the railroad tracks and proceed to the entrance to West Hills Lodging For information about lodging options in Owatonna, please call the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce (507-451-7970 or toll free at 1-800-423-6466) or visit their web site at www owatonna orglVIS Iodging This conference has been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service, U S Department of the Interior, through the Minnesota Historical Society under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act as amended However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendations by the Department of the Interior or the Minnesota Historical Society Regulations of the U S Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmentally federally assisted programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or disability Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N W, Washington, D C 20240 The NLnnesota Phstoncal Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Mhnnesota history The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota's past through museum exhibits, extensive libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing The Society has statutory responsibility for the state's historic preservation program The State Historic Preservation Office advocates for the preservation of the state's irreplaceable historic and archaeological resources, and provides leadership in carrying out its mission to identify, evaluate, register and protect historic properties in NLnnesota Special thanks to Wells Fargo Bank of Owatonna, Nancy Janke, Tun McManimon, James Sandberg, Nancy Vaillancourt, Mark Walbran and senior citizens Sponsors Sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office of the Minnesota ffistoncal Society, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, AIA NLnnesota, the City of Owatonna and the Owatonna Arts Center Registration Deadline —Wednesday, Sept. 4 REGISTRATION FORM Registration Deadline Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 Name Organization Address City Day phone _ _ State e-mail Zip Please indicate the day(s) and event(s) you will attend _ Full Conference (Thursday and Friday) _ Thursday only _ Friday only Reception Thursday Friday afternoon tour/field workshop (choose one) Twentieth -Century Modernism in Owatonna _ Field Workshop at the State School for Dependent and Neglected Children Registration Fee Please check all that apply _ $60 early registration (before Aug 28) $70 late registration (after Aug 28) $40 one day only _ Thursday _ Friday $5 discount for MHS members Member number Student registration (with current ID) _ $40 full conference _ $35 one day only _ Thursday _ Friday Name of institution TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE S Payment method Check (Please make checks payable to Minnesota Historical Society) _ Credit card _ Bill my organization Credit card information _ Visa _ Mastercard Card number Signature _ Discover _ American Express Expiration date Cancellation policy Cancellations received on or before Sept. 4, 2002 will be refunded in full There will be no refunds available for cancellations received after that date Please mail completed form with payment to Minnesota Historical Society Attention NLchele Decker 645 Kellogg Boulevard West St Paul, MN 55102-1906 Phone 651-296-5434 FAX 651-282-2374 e-mail michele decker@mnhs org Continuing Education for AIA members This year's conference is co -sponsored by AIA Minnesota, a registered AIA/CES provider of continuing education AIA members can obtain continuing education credit by attending sessions marked with an asterisk (*) Auxiliary aids and services, including sign -language interpreters, are available for conference participants To make arrangements, please call 651-296-5434 at least one week prior to the conference On Sept. 12-13, 2002, historians, architects, public officials, facilities managers, property owners, preservation commissioners and citizen advocates from every corner of Minnesota will meet on the campus of the former State Public School in Owatonna for the 23`d Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference This year's conference will feature lectures, working sessions and field trips focusing on two important themes -the history and management of cultural resources at NLnnesota's state-owned custodial care institutions, and the nuts and bolts of administering local preservation programs Hear a first -person account of life at the State Public School from Harvey Ronglien, one of the many NLnnesotans who grew up there Learn about the challenges of finding new uses for places that once provided asylum for troubled Mmesotans and served as important economic engines for the communities that hosted them Explore the realities of practicing local preservation with the help of Pratt Cassity, former executive director of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Enjoy a home -cooked meal prepared by the Owatonna semors Visit local examples of 20th century modernist architecture including the world-famous National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, designed by Prairie School architect Louis Sullivan Join us in Owatonna for two days of thought -provoking presentations, practical working sessions, great food and the opportunity to compare notes with other preservationists from across the state (Sessions for the She Institutions Track are listed in color ) Thursday, Sept. 12 8-8 45 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8 45-9 am Welcome and Introductory Remarks 9-10 a in Keynote Addrm A Personal History of the N)•innesota State School for Dependent and Neglected Children Harvey Rongben 10-10 30 am Coffee Break 10 30 a in -Noon Concurrent Sessions Preservation 101 The Basics Representatives from the State Historic Preservation Office, the Preservation Alliance of NLnnesota, and a local cultural resource management consulting firm will provide a general introduction to the world of historic preservation, unraveling the language, describing the network of national, state and local organizations and their activities, discussing legal principles, and outlining local, state and national incentive programs Instifthans in Tarn in. no x*m Presenters from Minnesota's Department of Administration, the Department of Human Services, and the State Historic Preservation office will discuss the complex practical, programmatic and political factors that are involved in the stewardship of Minnesota's histonc state institutions Noon-1 30 p m Lunch and Keynote Address It's Not Just Vinyl Anymore What's Covering Your Historic Property? Pratt Cassnt v, National Alliance of Preservation Commissions 1 30-3 p m Concurrent Sessions How Heritage Preservation Commssions Make Good Defensible Decisions Appropriate conduct and ethics are critical to running an effective commission meeting In this session, Pratt Cassrty, an attorney from the Minneapolis HPC, and a staff person with the League of Minnesota Cities will describe the concept of due process, discuss the rules and regulations commissioners must follow to ensure sound decisions, and talk about how the system can help citizens protect historic resources In this session, panelists from several of Minnesota's "institutional towns" will describe how cutbacks or closure of programs at these historic places can affect the communities that host them, and relate some of the ways their communities have sought to deal creatively with change 3-3 30 p m Coffee Break 3 30-5 p m Concurrent Sessions Design Review from A to Z After conferring local designation on historic resources in their communities, heritage preservation commissions are responsible for reviewing proposed exterior alterations Why should communities have design review, and how does it work? What are design guidelines, and how are they applied? This session will answer these questions and provide insight from the points of view of property owners, preservation commissions and designers Instbdtio m TramdWon. IUDemlopersPerspedive Built to provide custodial care for huge populations of people in an era before effective medical or rehab treatments were available, early state institutions often functioned as little more than enormous warehouses for society's outcasts With historic buildings encompassing hundreds of thousands of square feet of raw space sprawled over hundreds of acres of land, these institutions present enormous challenges to those seeking appropriate and practical ways to reuse the old facilities In this session, developers Ray Mmervnnm and James Reardon will describe their experiences in redeveloping a Knrkbnde-plan former state mental hospital in Traverse City, Mich 5-6 30 p in Reception and CLG Spotlight At tins informal event, conferees will have an opportunity to visit the State Public School Museum, tour the galleries of the Owatonna Art Center, examine displays showcasing successful projects from Minnesota's Certified Local Government communities, and chat with preservatnomsts from every corner of the state Light refreshments will be served Friday, Sept. 13 8 15-9 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 9-10 30 am Keynote Presentation Blue Vinyl Described by its creators as a "toxic comedy " this award winning video by documentanans Judith Helfand and Dan Gold sheds a thought provoking but entertaining new light on an old problem for preservationists -vinyl siding 10 30-11 am Coffee Break 11-12 30 p in Concurrent Sessions Planning Ahead in Historic Districts A New Approach to Survey The city of Anoka recently retained Muller Dunwnddme architects of Minneapolis to conduct an in-depth evaluation of 50 historic buildings in the downtown area to address fire protection, life safety and accessibility issues, to identify important architectural characteristics, to assess renovation potential, and to describe strategies for inter -building collaboration on fire protection and accessibility improvements Miller Dunwnddne principal John Mecum, AIA, will join Bob Kirchner from the city of Anoka to present a "work in progress" report on this innovative project Mock Commission Meeting Experienced preservationists will use role-play to present a range of issues encountered regularly by heritage preservation commission members Through a unique combination of humor and instruction, this session will provide an overview of commission responsibilities, procedural practices, typical problems and techniques for dealing with difficult circumstances Laugh as you learn how to be a more effective commission member) 12 30-1 30 p in Lunch 1 30-4 30 p in Tour or Field Workshop (choose one) Twentieth -Century Modernism in Owatonna A Guided Tour Get an insider's view of some of Owatonna's modernist masterpieces, including two Prairie School houses designed by Purcell and Elmshe a postwar residence designed by Winston and Elizabeth Close and the internationally acclaimed National Farmers' Bank by Louis Sullivan MeM l i AAW at the Stake ,shout or Dqwndeid andNeglected Clu&Wn Historical architect Charles Nelson, historian Harvey Ronglien, and Owatonna's assistant city adnunistrator Leo Rudolph lead an in-depth exploration of the State School campus, discussing its history and evolution, and demonstrating how thoughtful planning enabled the City to adaptively reuse the complex without changing its essential character IN I INC Putting a legacy to work Donor gift creates Brown County history essay contest JJ fter Hildegard Kitty I.ieb left a gift to the Brown County Historical Society in her will the board of trustees found several ways to honor her bequest A portion of the gift was designated for upkeep of the society s museum housed m the historic New Ulm Post Office building And as a tribute to her lifelong interest in history, the board created the Kitty L ieb Historical Essay Contest Last fall the first call for entries went out Anyone 16 years of age and over was eligible Essays from 1,000 to 5,000 words in length could be on any aspect of Brown County history We got 14 entries, mostly from working adults " said Bob Burgess BCHS director "They wrote memoirs genealogies and research papers on historical personages The winning entry was from a Brown County deputy sheriff who wrote about the World War II prisoner of war camp in New Ulm Deputy Leah Willaert also a Leah Wdlaert right took top honors in the first ever Brown County Historical Society essay contest She joined other winners at the awards ceremony in April graduate student at Minnesota State University Mankato plans a thesis about territorial law enforcement in Brown County She received a small cash award for her essay and will have her name inscribed on a plaque at the county museum Burgess reports that several people are already at work on entries for next year s contest We want to draw more high school students " he said "so we ll add a teacher to our committee of judges in hopes that will encourage students to enter" For more information about the project call Burgess at 507 233 2616 or a mail bchs@newulmtel net UMCA mentorship program aids collections care Olmsted, Wright counties among grant recipients -he Olmsted and Wright County Historical Societies are among five recipients of a 2002 mentorship grant from the Upper Midwest Conservation Association Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the two-year UMCA program helps nonprofit organizations improve their collections care practices Undertaking its first -ever long range preservation planning the Olmsted society will work with UMCA field services staff to formulate the plan and learn about grant opportunities from federal agencies "Having a plan in place for long term collections care will let potential funders and donors know we re ready to care for the things entrusted to us" said Beth Butterfield OCHS development coordinator Improved collections storage is the goal of the Wright county society "We ll consult with UMCA staff on redesigning our storage area and purchasing storage equipment said Maureen Galvin WCHS curator "This is a huge project so we welcome help with developing it in phases and learnmg where to seek funding" Other 2002 mentorship grant recipients are the Ashland Historical Society in Wisconsin the Hibbing Public library and the Runestone Museum in Alexandria For more information on the program call Neil Cockerline UMCA s field services director at 612-870-3120 or a mail UMCA@aol com A depot with a difference Lake Hubert group restores historic open-air station 3 E rom 1918 to the 1960s tourists bound by tram for resorts north of 3 Brainerd debarked at a small open sided depot near present-day Lake Hubert m 0 Then the trams stopped coming and the depot fell into disrepair Today thanks to the efforts of the Lake Hubert � Conservation Association the shelter stands newly restored as one of the few surviving open air railway stations in the country Work to save the depot began in 1968 when it was moved 100 yards to its current site A few years later the local conservation association took over responsibility for the building In 2001 when deterioration threatened the shelter, the association launched a fundraising campaign to make repairs Private donations and a state grant in Painting the past aid from the INIinnesota Historical Society helped finance a new roof structural repairs and a fresh coat of paint Rededicated in July the depot remains popular with area tourists particularly bikers on the nearby Paul Bunyan Trail The Lake Hubert Conservation Association hopes eventually to open it as a museum Thanks to the steady hand and considerable talent of Hutchinson artist Lance Albers the Cokato Historical Society has a new mural in its exhibit gallery Depicting scenes of the countryside along the railroad tracks leading to town the mural provides a transition between the "farm life and town life portions of the exhibit This is the second time Albers art has graced the museum walls In 1997 he spent six months creating a 52 foot mural that covers an exterior wall with images of the town taken from the society s photo collection Albers work was funded by grants from a private foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services For more information call 320 286 2427 The Minnesota and International Railroad Freight House and Shelter Shed built in 1918 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places Sharing quarters ��j��1 hen word went out earlier tivsiyrear that the Mora Area Chamber of Commerce needed a new home staff at the Kanabec History Center made room Now the two organizations share office and meeting space in an arrangement that benefits both "Having the chamber of commerce at the history center brought in members of the business community who hadn t been here before " said co -director Sharon Vogt "Now they use our meeting rooms and see our exhibits at the same time Sharing quarters also makes it easier to plan community events In May the history center and the chamber of commerce cosponsored the first annual Kanabec Heritage Days 4 Minnesota History Interpreter August 2002 r-Jt ,' `Gar N MIN Xv G,aey�+}5 5 � �y� �i-,r��" � �d i Fti � '� � Sy � r� it N iyl V L '' h �-� YrL'Ke V "S 'F^ +��, S 1'.i i i� s'�C. �s ��_ Y_..-i1 V New from the Minnesota Historical Society 1-,hree new tools offered by the Muinesota Historical Society, all accessible online, offer assistance with conservation oral history and photo research projects Conservation lending library The Society operates a lending library of conservation related books articles and videotapes that are available for loan without charge to Minnesota s cultural institutions For a list of items see www mnhs org/ preserve/treasures/lending pdf For more information call chief conservator Bob Herskovitz at 651 297 3896 or e mail bob herskovitz@mnhs org Oral history guides New from the Society s oral history office are two helpful guides that highlight some best practices to consider when undertaking an oral history project They are available on the Society s web site as pdf files To download Oral History Project Guidehnes " go to www mnhs org/ hbrary/collections/orallvstory/ ohguidehnes pdf For "Transcribing Editing and Processing Guidelines " see www mnhs org/hbrary/collections/ oralhistory/ohtranscribing pdf Visual resources database The Society s visual resources database has recently been redesigned Local history as food for thought New book explores our sense of place t t A Case fo W mng Local Hrstory When European cultural historian Joseph A Amato arrived at Southwest State University in Marshall he didn t plan to stay long Slowly through his work as professor of rural and regional studies he became rooted in the place Now his 25 years of study and reflection on local history have culminated in publication of a new book Rethinking Home A Case for Writing Local History Using southwestern Minnesota as a backdrop for his musings on the meaning of home Amato demonstrates how exploring the uniqueness of one place helps us understand it as part of a larger, everchanging whole Says Richard O Davies in his foreword Amato "offers fresh perspectives themes and approaches for energizing local history Plumbing topics from the environment to the clandestine this is an engaging unsentimental portrait of the place Published by the University of California Press Rethinking Home (261 pages 3 maps $48 cloth $18 95 paper) is available at local bookstores and upgraded with unproved search capabilities Users can now click on "What s New to find images added to the database in the previous month There are also new links to photograph collections information about preserving your own photographs and a rotating "Features Search section See http // collections mnhs org/visualresources i NEH offers public programs grants j The National Endowment for the Humanities offers two grants for museums and historical organizations to develop public t programs in the humanities Those in the early stages of project development may apply for a consultation grant to work with humanities scholars who will help define key humanities fi y themes and shape project goals Public program grants support LL, activities such as exhibits x reading and film discussion series lectures and symposia that provide opportunities to - explore the humanities -� Application deadlines Sept 16 _ 2002 for consultation grants and the planning phase of public program grants Feb 3 2003 for the implementation phase of public program grants For information about eligibility grant preparation and the review process see www neh gov/grants/ guidelines/pubconsult html —� What is historical interpretation? Minnesota's historical organizations tackle the question ", istorical interpretation is not an�easy concept to explain to the uinnitiated But one might argue that its definition is even more elusive for those familiar with the subject This spring more than 140 representatives of Minnesota s county and local historical organizations gathered at three field workshops sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society to explore aspects of interpretation One session focused on the nature and purpose of historical interpretation - the means that history museums use to tell the story of their region Working toward a definition Guided by a facilitator workshop participants first shared their personal definitions of historical interpretation Key words from those responses provided a framework for group discussion Most participants agreed that the primary purpose of interpretation in a museum setting is to educate But few saw that as the sole role of historical interpretation Among its other purposes participants identified these to entertain to enlighten to help visitors make connections and to foster respect for others Choosing the right medium With definitions in hand participants next created a hst of vehicles for historical interpretation from the printed word to the spoken word from displays to demonstrations Ideas included walking tours exhibits historical markers living history lectures, public programming brochures newspaper columns newsletters TV, radio and many others No single medium was deemed the best "Choose the vehicle appropriate to your situation everyone agreed Learning the language One of the biggest challenges facing historical museums is the language barrier Not the one facing museum visitors born in other countries Even for Minnesota nativ es learning about the past can be like studying a foreign language full of unfamiliar words and strange sounding expressions Translating history into a language clearly understood by all v isitors is the charge of every good museum interpreter or interpretive text Pooling ideas At the end of each workshop participants collectively adopted a definition of historical interpretation based on their discussion • In Shakopee the group focused on education theory Interpretation is education that provides a sense of connectedness and relevance recognizing audiences varied interests, education experience and learning styles • For the Waseca group customer satisfaction was key Interpretatioi is customer service Tapping stag talent and passion the past can be made meaningful, relevant, enlightening and enjoyable • In Fergus Falls participants favore letting the past speak for itself Interpretation is telling an accurate story in a compelling fashion letting voices from the past be heard Whatever the differences, these definitions reveal a common objective Each aims to help the museum visitor answer the question "What does this mean to me?" For more information on the field workshops call David Grabitske field programs assistant at 651 297 4416 or e mail david grabitskeC mnhs org More definitions of interpretation Interpretation is an educational activity that aims to reveal meanings and relationships through original objects firsthand experience and illustrative media rather than to simply communicate factual information Freeman Tilden Interpreting Our Heritage (Chapel Hill -University of North Carolina Press 1957) Interpretation is done by those who translate decode explain and describe _ w Alison L Grinder and E Sue McCoy The Good Guide A Source Book for Interpreters Docents and Tour Guides (Scottsdale Ariz Ironwood Press 1985) An interpreter translates material culture and human or natural phenomena to the public in a meaningful provocative and interesting way Stacy F Roth Past into Present Effective Techniques for First Person Historical Interpretation (Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Press 1998) 6 Minnesota History Interpreter August 20( 0 h On track continued from page 1 from one third to one half of the exhibit galleries The foundation retains its space near the front of the museum And when more than 10 percent of the Starts exhibits change the foundation has a 30-day period in which to comment (their opinions are nonbinding) "Both sides won assurances " said SCHS director John Gutteter "The foundation can be confident that the Stans story will continue to be told and that artifacts will be cared for appropriately And the society can now make changes we feel are necessary to encourage return visits by local residents" Accommodating change "With any donor gift it s important to clarify roles and responsibilities said Gutteter "Donors have high expectations these days, they want to protect their investment But they don t necessarily have a background in museum operations We in the museum community need to educate donors about the long term implications of any restrictions they want to impose _ a r Displays of artifacts from the life and career of Maurice Stans unchanged since their creation by an exhibits design firm in 1995 will soon be updated S 3I a+ _ i l■ i 11 In the 1950s Leo Albrecht Sr (back row fifth from right) performed with three generations of family members under the Albright Circus banner a stage name adopted by the family in the 1930s An exhibit telling their story recently opened at the Scott County Historical Society s museum for a two year run In our case the initial contract failed to address specifically how and when exhibits could change When the exhibits remained static, declining attendance was inevitable Any good long term exhibit needs to be dynamic enough to draw people back said Gutteter "That means changing artifacts and coming up with new interpretations and interactive y components Later this fall K we ll begin making changes that focus on aspects of s Stans life not explored in the original exhibits" Sure fire crowd pleaser Meanwhile the Scott County Historical Society will concentrate on -� continuing the growth it started back in 1995 when it moved to its new home Sure to make attendance figures soar this year is "Laadiees and Gentlemen The Albright Circus" the largest exhibit ever mounted by society staff Opened in June for a two-year run the exhibit tells the story of three generations of a Belle Plame circus family that performed across the country from 1930 to 1968 Patriarch of the family was Leo Albrecht Sr an inveterate showman and master of the slack wire who never forgot the first traveling circus he saw in Scott County when he was 8 years old Inspired by that 1898 spectacle Albrecht promptly recruited his brothers and a pet goat to mount their own show under a burlap tent His last performance in the ring took place 70 years later surrounded by his sons and their families who had been raised with the circus in their blood Among the family treasures on display at the Stans Historical Museum are costumes made by Albrecht s wife, photographs of his trained dogs and ponies and an ornate "coronation" coach he carved in the 1950s to wow the crowds at circus parades For museum hours call 952-445-0378 Articles from the Shakopee Valley News Jan 9 2002 and June 19 2002 were used in the preparation of this story Veterans History Project seeks local partners J he Veterans History Project an actrvity of the American Folldde Center at the Library of Congress is working to preserve the stones of veterans of World War I World War II and the Korean Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars In addition to audio- and videotaped oral histories the project will collect documents such as letters diaries maps photographs and home movies of war veterans and those who served in support of them At the conclusion of the project, the Library of Congress will create a 3 catalog of all materials collected Museums and historical societies are invited to start their own local projects Groups also can become official partners of the Veterans History Project, which will furnish interviewing guidelines and instructional materials For more information see www loc gov/folkIffe/vets Governor's vetoes cut capital grants for historic preservation Limited funds remain for fall cycle ( - iting concerns about the size of the Minnesota Legislatures bonding bill Gov Jesse Ventura late in the 2002 session vetoed nearly $400 million in capital projects Among the cuts was $300 000 for matching grants to support historic preservation projects a capital grant program administered by the Minnesota Historical Society Despite this disappointing news the Society plans to proceed with a fall grants cycle for both the capital projects and state grants -in aid programs A relatively small amount of money (approximately $50 000) in unspent or returned capital project funds remains from the previous grant round The state grants in aid program is unchanged since previously announced budget cuts for a detailed description of the program see the State Grant in Aid Manual, available from the grants office or online at www mnhs org/about/grants/stgrants Grant deadlines Applications for both state grants - in aid and capital project grants will be reviewed during the fall cycle (capital grant applicants must have submitted a pre application in July) Dates to remember Aug 30 Grant application due by430pm Oct. 3 Grants Review Committe meets For more information call David Grabitske at 651 297-4416 MAP grants switch to one deadline a yef ffective immediately there will be only one deadline per year for Museum Assessment Program (MAP) grants Applications for the grants, awarded on a first -come first served basis are due Dec 1 2002 Organizations may apply for an assessment in one of four areas 1) institutional assessments take an overview of museum operations 2) collections management assessments focus on policies, planning and collections care 3) public dimension assessments address how a museum communicates with its audience and community 4) governance assessments study a museum s leadership and governing structure The program is managed by the American Association of Museums and funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Candidates must complete both AAA and IMLS applications to receive a MAP grant For eligibility informatioi and application forms, see http Haar us org/map htm call MAP at 202 28S 9118 or a mail map@aam us org 2 Minnesota History Interpreter August 20 © �1 z % 111 M Last notice Statewide preservation conference Sept.12-13 i `he former State School for Dependent and Neglected Children in Owatonna will serve as a case study for this year s statewide preservation conference set for Sept 12 13 on the school s campus Charles Nelson historical architect for the Minnesota Historical Society will use the site for a field workshop on rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of Minnesota s historic state institutions Other sessions address topics of interest to local preservation commissions Minnesota History Interpreter is published nine times a year by the Historic Preservation Field Services and Grants Department of the Minnesota Historical Society Readers are invited to submit information for publication To be considered items must reach the editor by the first of the month two months before publication Send to Interpreter Editor Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102 1906 Material from this issue may be reprinted with the following credit line Reprinted with permission from Minnesota History Interpreter August 2002 Vol XXX No 6 published by the Minnesota Historical Society Do not reprint material taken from another source without permission On request this publication is available in alternative formats audiotape large print or computer disk. For address corrections e-mail michele decker@mnhs org or call 651 296- 5434 For other matters call Tim Glines at 651 296-5460 or e-mail timothy glines@mnhs.org Bntta Bloomberg Head Historic Preservation Field Services and Grants Department Tim Glines Manager Outreach Services Mary Ann Nord Editor Kate Raver Layout - www mnhs org Conference attendees will tour the National Farmers Bank of Owatonna designed by Louis Sullivan For program and registration information call 651 296-5434 l�I MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 345 Kellogg Boulevard West Saint Paul Minnesota 55102 1906 Address service requested cny.Ii "5 .. ti y;i r, Calling all subscribers' Minnesota Local History Listsery shortens moniker a � Due to software changes the N Minnesota Local History Listsery -) now has a shorter name — 1 MNLOCALHISTORY Since it debuted Ji ZL earlier this year (see Interpreter 4 March 2002) the free online weekly digest has become a popular tool for announcing events and sharing - I resources But users have yet to tap I its full potential as a forum for I discussion notes Tim Glines the Minnesota Historical Societys manager of outreach services --- Its easy to subscribe Just send an e mail to majordomo@state mn us with the text SUBSCRIBE mnlocalhistory To be removed from the list send the text message UNSUBSCRIBE mnlocalhistory �a ****************5 DIGIT 55082 Stillwater Heritage Pres Conun 7 Stillwater Citri Hall Sue Fitzgerald 216 4TH ST N STILLWATER MN 55082-4807 Non Profit Organization U S Posmge PAID St Paul MN Pettnit No 854 1%I Nob Ff INSIDE t page 3 `e Defining historical interpretation page 7 Grants update Published by the Minnesota Historical Society for county and local historical societies and heritage preservation commissions Home of the Scott County Historical Society the Stans Historical Museum was built in 1995 with a gift from benefactor Maurice H Stans Back on track for growth Settlement ends dispute over control of Scott County's Stans Museum even years ago the future looked bright at the new Stans Historical Museum in Shakopee Built through the generosity of Scott County native Maurice H Stans the museum would not only tell his story but also serve as the first permanent home of the Scott County Historical Society Stans U S Secretary of Commerce under President Richard Nixon made a $1 million gift to the society that included his boyhood home a garden park and the museum Three exhibit halls focused on Stans early years in Shakopee his careers in business and government service and his extensive tra%els in Africa As the ) ears passed and exhibits remained unchanged audiences dwindled Hoping to stimulate attendance by updating the exhibits, the county society instead found itself at odds with the Stans Foundation over control of the museum This spring the two parties reached an accord that ended the protracted legal dispute A win win agreement At issue was management of the museum s exhibit space and the Stans artifact collections As originally designed, exhibits dedicated to Stans professional and personal life took up two thirds of the museum s display space The dispute surfaced when the society announced plans to rotate some Stans artifacts into storage to prevent their deterioration That change also would have reduced the size of the Starts display The foundation fearing it would lose prime display space contended that its contract with the society gave it implied control of the artifacts and displays In a civil lawsuit the foundation sought permanent control and outright possession of the Stans artifacts and property donated to the society A preliminary ruling from a district court judge prompted representatives of the society and the foundation to reach a settlement According to the agreement the Scott County Historical Society will have control over the type of displays presented on Stans life In addition display space for interpretation of Scott County history will increase On track continued on page 2 %%Q%kt r 4&rJ-31 %A NORTH MAVATION BCAL!t IN-IW ft%T MOVATION e CAL ! t V k??rjcr,.3sQ A�' 1 10 f a z WL! 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