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Home My WebLink About3. Discussion-Historic Preservation Advisory Commission *s CITY OF SHAKO PEE Memorandum CASE LOG NO.: NA TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Historic Preservation Advisory Commission Mark Noble, Planner I SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Workshop MEETING DATE: October 18, 2005 INTRODUCTION: The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission has requested a meeting with the City Council to discuss a nuniber of issues, including a review of what actions the Commission has taken since their establishment, and what actions the Commission proposes to accomplish in the near future; to ensure that the Commission is proceeding in a fashion that is consistent with the Council's intent. The Commission will also have an opportunity to discuss future events and endeavors that they wish to undertake, including the establishment of a Heritage Festival for Shakopee. I have attached a more detailed list of items that the Commission wishes to discuss with the Council, as well as related attachments. The first item for the Council pertains to a short presentation by Commissioner Don Wagner of a DVD that highlights historic structures/sites of Shakopee. The Commission would like to discuss with the Council whether this would be acceptable to be broadcast on the Public Access Channel, and whether it could be made available to the public. Secondly, the Commission would like to share with the Council the activities that they have been working on since their establishment this past June. This includes the establishment of criteria for evaluating historic structures and/or sites, data collection practices, and methods for research activities. Scott County Historical Society (SCHS) have been active in assisting the Commission with establishing criteria, making known a number of research opportunities, as well as attending the Commission meetings and being available to assist with a number of questions/issues that have been raised at the Commission meetings. An example of a historic sites inventory fonn is attached for the Council's infonnation. A third point they would like to discuss pertains to the actual research that the Commission would like to conduct. Attached is a draft letter that the Commission would like to. distribute to property owners located in the first phase of their research area, which encompasses the area bordered by Rahr's to the west, Bluff Avenue to the north, Veteran's Memorial Park to the east, and 2nd Avenue to the south (see attached map); provided the City Council supports this proposed action. Fourth, the Commission would like to discuss with the Council their interest to partake in the review and approval of candidates for the Downtown Fayade Improvement Program. Fifth, the Commission has prepared a list of short and long tenn goals of what they would like to accomplish, and would like to discuss with the Council their thoughts and perceptions of the proposed goals. Lastly, the Commission would like to discuss with the Council a proposal to establish a 150th (Sesquicentennial) Anniversary celebration of the City of Shakopee. The SCHS has been involved in the research regarding this proposal, and with the Council's support, the Commission would like to begin planning this event for occurrence in 2007. City Council Workshop 1. Presentation ofDVD and pins (Don W.) 2. Progress of advisory commission a. Compiling glossary oftenns, bibliography and resources for research b. Forming working relationships with State County historic groups i. MHS ii. Scott County Historical - J ada iii. State HP conference c. Established general criteria for historic buildings and sites d. Set goals and objectives e. Created research forms f. Drafted letter to residents 3. Established research area (phase I) Rahr Malting to Memorial Park - Second Ave to Bluff St. a. Marketing campaign b. Letter to homeowners c. Follow-up letter (after survey) d. Approval by council to begin 4. Working with planning dept on proposed grant program 5. Goals & objectives 6. 150th anniversary proposal a. Community pride b. Sense of place c. Huber Park d. Derby Days e. Walking tour f. Fundraising g. HP awareness ~ mSTORIC SITES INVENTORY I Property Address I IPin# I r Historic Name I I Common Name I I City. County I - I USGS Ouad I ITwp I Rng See IUTM I I Review/CampI # I IAdd Blk Lot I Addition: Block : Lot : I NR Eligible I I Current Owner I Dan DYes DNa 0 Need More Info I HPC Eligible I DOn DYes DNa o Need More Info I Photo 10 Numbers I I Consultants' Recommendation I Dan 0 Yes 0 No 0 Need More Info ~istoric Contexts I ~': I Possible Threats I . I Table of Site Features I Feat # I Historic Use I Date Built I Contrib IRef# I 1 Yes 2 Yes [Prep by ] I I Survey Date I .. ARCHITECTURAL EVALUATION/PRINCIPAL FEATURE FEAT # 'OF I Structural Information I Date Built . Style . . . Date Source: Integrity . . Historic Use: Condition : Present Use : Stories . . Photos . . Architect . . Contractor . . I Materials I Foundation . . Frame : Prima Exterior : Secon Exterior: I Windows I Shape . . Type . . Glazing : I Roof I Form . . Materials : Significant Exterior Detaifs .. ~ Significant Interior Oetails Alterations '/HISTORICAL BACKGROUND l / / I Original Owners I ,/' O.riginal Owners' Names: Occupation(s) : SociaffReligious/Civic Associations : I Subsequent Owners' Names and Years I I Business/Institution Names and Years I I Background Sources I Building P~rmits : Sanborn Insurance Maps: City Directories : Published Sources; Manuscripts : Historical Photos: Ora/Interview : Other Sources ; I Statement of Significance I I Other Historical Information I Dear Shakopee Home Owner, The Shakopee City Council has formed an Advisory Commission for the purpose of advising the City in the identification and preservation of historic structures and features within the City. One ofthe goals of the Commission is to research, define and document our cities historic buildings and sites. The Shakopee Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HP AC) will be working in your neighborhood, documenting homes and businesses for historic research. Shakopee is one of the State's oldest communities; we want to be able to celebrate this fact by creating a database of thoroughly documented information on historic assets. We are looking at age of homes, building materials, architectural design characteristics and connections to historic people or events in Shakopee's history. The researchers will not need to enter your home to do their research, but would cherish the opportunity and accept any information (pictures, documentation, stories etc.) homeowners may have regarding their property. The Shakopee HP AC is not collecting information for assessments or of code violations. We do not want Shakopee residents to feel concerned in any way by our research. All researchers will be working in small groups and wearing name tags identifying themselves as Shakopee HP AC members, and will be very discreet in their research activities. We will be in your neighborhood , during the hours of We would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have questions, or do not wish to be included in this research project, please contact at . Sincerely, Jay Whiting Chairperson, Shakopee HP AC ' Don Wagner, Commissioner Don McNeil, Commissioner Pat Ploumen, Commissioner Jason Hunt, Commissioner Mark Noble, City of Shakopee Historic Preservation Advisory Commission Goals and Objectives Revised 9/20/05 Short term goals 1. Meet with City council to update progress and get approval to move forward. 2. Establish 1857 as City creation date in order to declare 2007 as sesquicentennial date (150 years). a. Creates enthusiasm for Shakopee history b. Sets completion goal for Huber P~k 3. Create training materials bibliography and glossary for HP Advisory Commissioners 4. Use "Downtown Shakopee Design Guidelines" to further HP knowledge All HP Advisory Commissioners should become familiar with this document within the next two months 5. Complete general criteria for "Historic buildings or places". . a. Establish age of structure b. Determine rarity of building material used in structure c. Determine how unique or outstanding the architecture and! or design is d. Establish if the structure is co~ected to a well known person or event 6. Complete detailed criteria and data collection materials for "Historic buildings or places". Prior to data collection I after approval of council and marketing campaign. (contact MHS for forms and data collection criteria - September) Long term goals 1. Work with City Council to enact a Historic Preservation Ordinance. \ 2. Working with City Council establish "Downtown area Historic district" (locally designated) with design review and design guidelines 3. Begin data collection of blocks 1,2,3,4,5, 169,180, 181, 182, 183 & 184. . 4. Work with.City staff and pthe,rs to administer facade grant program. 5. Create design review process and procedures' Shakopee Historic '. 'R PreservatIOn Ad · esearch Target Area ;~ory Commission , ase I E:J ,'. LJc::JQ"' ,,' ' ~~C::J. " . CJ (r\~J}d,^ · 0' CJJ ~~~lIDJ"' z " i:ZO;] O~rB'~"1l'VW ' ' ' ' '" ~ ~ 9~'"" .!)!,~,,~, ~ 0 K \l ' r ',<fl \l ;{f 8 '" ~Q 1),0 ~ iI\ 0 ,,;>'. ~ g, ~ g" ,0 0 'Ii.", ~, .. 6 . l\' 0 0 6 ;;, '!l. ~ ;;, <fl <fl n ~e Po . % " " 0 <fl'~' ,<fl ':i. <fl '!l. <fl <fl ~ ~ <fl '" ~ ' ~ ~. ~. ~ '" ~ o " 0 '" t:J ;;, '" '" '!l. '" '" '" '" '" Ii , ,,~ ~ '" 0 '" '" '" '!l. '>' '" Po ~ '" ~ '" ~ ~ ~ ~~OPEE PRIDE SINCE 1857