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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction Page 3
II. Acknowledgments Page 4
III. Location Map Page 5
IV. Vicinity Map Page 6
V. Abstract Page 7
VI. Programs/Events Page 11
VII. Budget Page 14
VIII. Funding Sources Page 21
IX. Other Issues Page 24
X. Area and Holz Farm History Page 29
XI. Appendices Page 34
Neighborhood Open House Survey Page 35
Brooklyn Park Budget Page 37
Budget Explanation Page 38
Holz Farm/TBofcont.ent
"There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One
is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the
grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace."
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Eagan (The City) acquired Holz Farm (The Farm) on January 1, 1995, in order to preserve one
of the last remaining vestiges of early Eagan.
In May 1995, the Holz Farm Task Force (Task Force) was formed at the direction of the City Council. Their
purpose was to explore and recommend the possibilities for utilizing the property. Members were
appointed representing varied backgrounds including education, farming and non-profit organizations.
Other members included neighbors, friends and a relative of the Holz's.
The Task Force was active. Monthly meetings planned their course of action. Subcommittees met to
research family history, area history, funding, programming and capital work projects. Several clean-up
days helped give The Farm a maintained, lived-in look. Tours of Gibbs Farm Museum, the Brooklyn Park
Historical Farm and the Oliver Kelley Farm provided the Task Force with insight into the possibilities.
The Task Force put on a neighborhood open house attended by over 600 visitors. Guests saw a glimpse of
the potential activities. There were animals in the barn, the wood stove was fired up, pictures of days gone
by were displayed, and hayrides toured the streets.
The purpose of this report is to inform the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
(APRNRC) and the City Council of the findings of the Task Force and to recommend a plan for utilizing The
Farm. The report is meant to be a vision of possibilities. It is understood that the ideas included here are
modifiable and meant to be a long range guide.
The presentation of the report concludes the original mission of the Task Force. However, the group plans
to be intimately involved in the initial efforts to implement the recommendations. Many members are also
interested in helping with the formation of the "Friends" non-profit group. This report and the enthusiasm of
the Task Force will be the catalysts for a great new life for Holz Farm.
HOLZ FARM TASK FORCE
Joan Biasing Lee Markel) - Commission Representative
Karl Drutowski Ann McCarthy
Don Holz Vivian Neiger
Patty Johnson Gordon Taylor
Rollie Johnson Ted Wachter - Council Representative
Steve Levin
C.J. Lilly - Staff
Jon Oyanagi - Staff
Dorothy Peterson - Staff
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The Task Force wishes to thank the City Council and Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission (Commission) for their support and for the foresight demonstrated in
securing The Farm to preserve and protect the rich heritage of Eagan.
Eagan City Council
Tom Egan, Mayor
Patricia Awada
Shawn Hunter
Sandra A. Masin
Theodore Wachter
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
Randall Ahern
Tim Callister
Guy Kolnhofer
George Kubik
Cindy Lynch (1995)
Lee Markell
Daryle Petersen
John Rudolph
David Szott
Stephen Thompson
Ken Tyler
Michael Vincent
Tom Walkington (1995)
Sherrie Wallace (1995)
Jonathan Widem (1995)
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ABSTRACT
MISSION STATEMENT
To cultivate an appreciation of farm life in Eagan Township during the 1940's post-depression era.
OBJECTIVE
This report has been prepared to provide the City of Eagan with a comprehensive plan which will
lead to the optimum utilization of the land and buildings known as Holz Farm. To achieve this
objective, the report encourages a partnership between the City of Eagan and a yet-to-be created
non-profit group ("Friends" of the Farm) to jointly restore and operate the farm.
ACTIVITIES
In keeping with the Mission Statement, a wide variety of activities and events will be planned to
provide educational, entertaining, historical and cultural perspectives appealing to a wide range
of interests and ages. Animal demonstrations, farming practices, barn dances, soap making and
other activities will provide school group tours and visitors with hands-on experiences typical of
1940's farm life. Festivals will draw together neighbors for community-building. Crops and
animals will help communicate the reality of food sources. Visitors will be able to enjoy the
aroma of coffee brewing on the wood-burning stove while butter cookies fresh out of the oven
bring back warm memories.
BENEFITS
Holz Farm will bridge Eagan's past and present, old and young, and rural and urban
communities. Visitors will experience family life from the Great Depression through World War
II. The Task Force feels this era allows for flexibility in many aspects of The Farm. The
mechanized versus manual farming methods can be contrasted. For example, in 1940 electricity
was introduced to Holz Farm and the Farmall H tractor was purchased. This will allow for the
depiction of life before and after technological advancements.
The Farm will be a place where old friends gather and new friends meet. It will be a place where
youngsters of all ages will expand their horizons in a hands-on learning atmosphere. Valuable
lessons The Farm has to teach include the relationship between the chicken and the egg, the
kernel and the stalk, the tree and the wood-burning stove - lessons often left on the back burner
in today's technology era. However, these lessons give us an appreciation of our land and of our
close dependence on it. Through the cycles of the seasons, students and visitors will appreciate
The Farm as it offers opportunities for work, play, food, joy, hardships, economic and social life.
Return to an age of simpler times, of open spaces and coffee on the cook stove. Return to a time
when the families gathered together and were stronger for it. The Farm will foster a commitment
to community, an appreciation of natural resources, and a knowledge of land stewardship.
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Holz Farm will fill a unique niche for historic sites. Other farms in the region are centered on
periods around the turn-of-the-century or earlier. People will relate closely with the 1940's
because they, their parents or grandparents were alive at that time. The Farm will remind visitors
of how life used to be. This relationship will create a greater availability of resources, knowledge
and interest.
RESTORATION
An evaluation and examination of the structures has been completed by City staff and the
engineering firm of Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH). While some of the minor outbuildings are in
poor condition, the majority of the farm structures are rated in relatively good condition. Some of
the minor repairs can be done by City forces, The Friends, and other volunteer workers.
There are capital costs to restore the buildings and to make them accessible to the public.
• All of the mechanical systems are in need of upgrading for long term, efficient service.
• The concrete, masonry and footings are in need of repair.
• Doors, windows, siding and their hardware need work.
• The roofs on all buildings will need replacement.
• The possibility of hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead base paint and petroleum
products may be issues affecting restoration plans and costs.
Site improvements such as parking, security and accessibility will be necessary to accommodate
the public. Parking is a concern. Current access is through a residential area which has limited
parking. To preserve the character and quality of the farm, The Task Force is recommending that
traffic and parking be prohibited within the area immediately surrounding the buildings. A small
parking lot accommodating eight cars exists in the Holz Farm Neighborhood Park immediately to
the south.
Security is an issue to be addressed. Locks on the house and garage were vandalized on at least
three occasions in 1995. The buildings and their contents will continue to be of great value.
Access for all people will need to be provided. How extensive the accommodations need to be
will be determined by designated use of the buildings. Walkways and paths will need to be of
suitable material and grade.
METHODOLOGY
The Task Force recommends that, upon adoption of this report, The Friends of the Farm non-
profit group be formed. The goal being that The Friends will eventually take on a major role in
operating and funding The Farm. Until that comes to fruition, the City of Eagan would maintain
and operate the site along with The Friends. The Task Force recommends that the City and The
Friends sign a conservation easement to guarantee that the site, and any addition, be forever
designated as a historic farm. This would prevent the possibility of changing the utilization of the
site. This easement would be written with a land conservation agency such as the Minnesota
Land Trust.
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As The Friends grows and strengthens, their contribution will increase; more volunteers means a
greater work force for restoration projects, a wider variety of tours and programs can be offered,
and a capital fund drive can be coordinated entirely by The Friends. The partnership with the
City will allow for grant applications to funding sources specifically supporting cooperative efforts.
Further, each body would be eligible for separate grants. Moreover, businesses and individuals
may be more likely to donate to a specific program like The Farm through The Friends rather than
to a municipality.
SUMMARY
The Task Force recommends that the site be restored to the 1940's post-depression era. The
programs developed will provide educational, entertaining and community-building opportunities.
The Farm will build a sense of pride in the rich heritage of our community through preservation
and presentation of farm life during Eagan's formative years. The horse drawn implements will be
in contrast with the introduction of electricity and the tractor. The effect of the Great Depression
and World War II can be demonstrated.
The Friends, in partnership with the City of Eagan, will work to restore, maintain and operate
Holz Farm. Both groups must provide resources to create a site the public will be able to access
and enjoy. The Friends will take on greater responsibility with each phase as The Farm evolves.
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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Holz Farm will provide our community with an educational, cultural, and historical resource.
The Farm will offer a unique opportunity to experience rural life as it once existed in Eagan
through events and programs benefitting people of all ages. Activities will generate interest and
involvement in developing Holz Farm, as well as provide an opportunity to generate revenue
contributing toward operational costs.
Activities will be determined by each phase of the restoration project. The activities can include:
• On-going activities: school programs
animal demonstrations
4H programs
• Special events: holidays
seasonal festivals
farmers market
ice cream and root beer making
hay rides
square dances
movie night
• Educational experiences on various aspects of agriculture and farm life:
maple syruping
bee hives
corn husking
quilting
candlemaking
canning
spring planting
fall plowing
summer farm day camp
• Historical programs related to events of the time period:
World Wars
victory gardening
social, political, ethnic and cultural events of the time
In 1996-97, special events will be scheduled on a periodic basis May through October. Programs
will focus on farming and outdoor activities, however, the assumption is that the barn and the
house structures will be available for limited use. Activities in 1996-97 will include:
• Gardening projects
• Seasonal harvest programs
• Arts and crafts events
• Social events (i.e. campfires, ice cream socials, pancake breakfast)
• Animal demonstrations
• Domestic arts (i.e. cooking, making candles, sewing)
• Land clearing
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In 1997 and beyond, as more buildings are restored, the duration and range of events can be
greatly expanded. Examples are:
Farming Activities Leisure Time Domestic Arts
Egg route Tire swing Making bread
Milking Kids toys/games Smoking meats
Herb garden Quilting Canning
Animal husbandry Fishing Pickling
Corn roasting/shucking Horseshoes Jelly making
Fibers production Skating Soap making
Making apple cider Snow shoeing
Planting/harvesting Hay jump
Farm chores
Miscellaneous
Bat/bird house construction
Woodworking
Blacksmithing
Seniors' coffee
Overnight events
Schools will be provided with lesson plans for use in the classroom which will connect to a
hands-on tour of The Farm. School tours will be an essential component at The Farm as they are
at other historic farms in the region. From the tours of three sites, it was discovered that the vast
majority of visitors and revenue generated came from schools tours. The groups also filled
otherwise "down time" during weekdays.
Special events are successful bringing in large numbers of visitors. For example, Dairy Day at
Gibbs Farm saw over 2,000 people during one Sunday afternoon, Halloween events are also
popular, and Christmas on the Farm attracts those who enjoy an old fashioned holiday.
Some of the activities will include the daily and seasonal chores associated with farm living such
as planting, harvesting, painting, cooking, cleaning, clearing and feeding. Each season allows for
a whole new set of ideas enticing people back to experience the cycle of farm life.
Survey results from the September 23, 1995 Open House demonstrate great support from area
residents. A checklist of possible activities was included and a historical museum ranked as the
highest priority. Barn dances, school tours, farming practices and live animals were next in
popularity. The survey results are an appendix item in this report.
Tours of area farms indicated that animals were a major draw. Of all the things remembered,
animals were the most popular, especially among children. Everyone loves to see, pet and feed
the animals. At the Holz Farm Open House goats, ducks, a calf, sheep, rabbits and horses
entertained guests.
The Task Force also strongly encourages that a hands-on experience is most desirable. The feeling
created is more of an immersion into life on a farm during a period of history. People feel much
more welcome and comfortable. Gibbs Farm Museum has a hands off policy except for special
activities. Oliver Kelley allowed visitors to join in on the activities of the day. Brooklyn Park
allows everyone to touch and try most everything.
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BUDGET
The attached list prioritizes work necessary for the restoration and operation of The Farm. An
examination and evaluation was completed by SEH and City staff. Recommendations are based
on those evaluations along with the Task Forces' input for utilization of The Farm.
Most of the estimates are based on restoration and improvement costs. Additional items are listed
to bring the structures up to standards for public use. The Task Force recommends that the
materials be consistent with the time period and be of high quality. Whenever modern materials
are used they must be screened from view or adapted to look like the period.
Cost estimates include possible options. For instance, the existing well and septic(or new well
and/or septic) could service the house, barn and rest rooms required for visitors. Another option is
to bring City water and sewer on the site. The cost of running lines to the house from Manor
Drive would be costly due to the great distance. A third possibility would be that if additional
property is acquired and has water and sewer connections, the visitor building with rest rooms
could be located there at less expense.
Another example of cost options involves the house. Use of the upstairs for displays, a caretaker's
apartment, or office space each have very different ramifications for what improvements need to
occur and how much they will cost. Additionally, since animals are housed on site, substantial
accommodations must be made for shelter, food storage, pasture area, and water.
Sources of funding are identified. The City is listed for covering some items which would come
out of the general operating budget. The Friends of the Farm group (FF) are noted for some
capital and minor cost projects. Additional land acquisition will be made possible if a bond
referendum that includes Holz Farm is successful. The park site fund is available from park
dedication fees collected from development.
Labor sources are also noted. The primary labor force is listed but does not solely take
responsibility. Vendor is defined as a private contractor with expertise to perform the work. City
forces designates staff to coordinate and complete those tasks. Volunteer labor will also be
utilized to complete projects. These people may come from The Friends, the community or
visitors as an actual participatory activity.
The list is prioritized and given a time frame for completion. It will help serve as an instrument for
goal setting, fund raising and careful development. Advocates will push to keep the restoration
on schedule. Specific projects will be adopted by fund providers. An orderly progression will
maintain efficient use of resources.
NOTE: A special explanation is provided in the appendix for the City Council and Commission
explaining the budget estimates that are different in this report from the SEH report they received
last fall. The SEH numbers were lowered through in-kind services projected from City and
Friends forces and by other volunteer or donated services. Two items (mechanical and electrical)
were adjusted down after checking with contractors. Keep in mind that estimates are based on
1995 dollars while some of the actual work may not commence until years into the future.
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HOLZ FARM PRIORITIZATION
High Priority 1996, 1997, 1998
STRUCTURE TASK 1996 1997 1998 LABOR SOURCE OF
FUNDING
House Re-roof $18,000 Vendor City
$9,620+contingent
Repair chimney $2,500 Vendor FF
Service furnace $150 Vendor City
Check electrical $500 Vendor City
system
New electrical $20,000 FF
Turn on well Volunteers
Test well water $100 Vendor City
purity(septic?)
Security lighting $2,000 Vendor FF
Doors,windows, $1,500 Volunteers FF
hardware
Barn Repair roof $45,000 Vendor FF
Replace north $1,500 Volunteers FF
doors
Repair track $250 City forcesNolunteer FF
Refinish main $1,500 Volunteers FF
floor
Machine Shed Document/Raze $250 City forces FF/City
Storage/hog- Remove east end $250 City forces FF/City
sheep shed
Smoke house Document/Raze $100 City forces FF/City
Hazardous Test items 1-7 $9,500 Vendor City
Materials (see SEH report)
Safety Low level heat to $500 Vendor City
house
Fence around $30 City forces FF/City
chicken coop
Cover silo chute City forces
Paint house& $1,400 Volunteers FF
barn City forces
Purchase land, $300,000 City Bond
north &west Referendum
Parking lot $45,000 Vendor Park Site Fund
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Budget 1996 Budget 1997 Budget 1998
Total $34,280 $322,750 $93,000
City $28,890 $250 $100
FF $5,390 $22,500 $47,900
Bond $300,000
Referendum
Park Site Fund $45,000
KEY: City = General Operating Budget FF = Friends of The Farm
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HOLZ FARM PRIORITIZATION
Medium Priority 1999, 2000, 2001
STRUCTURE TASK 1999 2000 2001 LABOR SOURCE OF
FUNDING
House Foundation cracks $3,000 Vendor City
Repair porch $1,900 Vendor FF
Electrical system to $10,000 Vendor FF
outbuildings
North steps/ramp $1,500 Vendor FF
New furnace $20,000 Vendor FF
Kitchen ceiling $1,100 Vendor City
Wood floors $1,500 Volunteers FF
Lighting system- $2,500 Vendor City
visitors
Well/septic or City $22,000 Vendor Park Site
water/sewer Fund
Barn Foundation cracks $6,000 Vendor FF/City
Electrical loft& barn $1,500 Vendor FF/City
Perimeter and $20,000 Volunteers FF
Livestock fencing
Water to barn, pens& Vendor FF
garden
Chicken Foundation cracks $600 Vendor FF
Coop
Roof/replace $2,000 City forces FF
Volunteers
Repair siding $400 City forces FF
Volunteers
Milk pump/ Foundation cracks $600 Vendor FF
well house
Repair doors $200 City forces FF
Volunteers
Repair siding $200 City forces FF
Volunteers
Granary/ New foundation $2,500 Vendor FF
machine shed
Lift structure from tree $1,500 Vendor FF
Replace roof/flashing $3,500 Vendor FF
Security $15,000 Vendor FF
Budget 1999 Budget 2000 Budget 2001
Total $61,000 $34,100 $22,400
City $11,500 $2,600 0
FF $27,500 $31,500 $22,400
Park Site Fund $22,000 0 0
KEY: City = General Operating Budget FF = Friends of The Farm
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HOLZ FARM PRIORITIZATION
Low Priority 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
STRUCTURE TASK 2002 2003 2004 2005 LABOR SOURCE OF
FUNDING
House Landscaping $15,000 City FF
Volunteers
2nd floor ceilings $2,000 Volunteers City
Remove bathroom $1,500 Vendor City
Volunteers
Heating for barn $10,000 Vendor FF
and outbuildings
Check plumbing Vendor Moot
Garage Move or? Vendor
Repair siding Volunteers City
Replace roof
Machine Shed Rebuild $4,000 City FF
Volunteers
Corn Crib New concrete $200 City forces FF
piers
Storage-hog Remove west gas City forces
shed structure Volunteers
Remove south City forces
addition
Re-roof $2,000 City forces IF
Smoke house Rebuild? Volunteers FF
Brooder house Rebuild FF
1940's vintage FF FF
equipment and
furnishings
New windmill $2,000 FF
Silo $6,000 FF
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Budget 2002 Budget 2003 Budget 2004 Budget 2005
Total $28,500 $2,200 $10,000 $2,000
City $1,500 0 0 $2,000
FF $27,000 $2,200 $10,000 0
KEY: City = General Operating Budget FF = Friends of The Farm
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BUDGET SUMMATION
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
TOTAL $34,280 $322,750 $93,000 $61,000 $34,100 $22,400 $28,500
City $28,890 $250 $100 $11,500 $2,600 0 $1,500
FF $5,390 $22,500 $47,900 $27,500 $31,500 $22,400 $27,000
Park Site 0 0 $45,000 $22,000 0 0 0
Fund
Bond 0 $300,000 0 0 0 0 0
Referendum
2003 2004 2005 Grand Total
TOTAL $2,200 $10,000 $2,000 $610,230
City 0 0 $2,000 $46,840
FF $2,200 $10,000 0 $196,390
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FUNDING SOURCES
The Task Force has had general discussions regarding funding for both capital and operating
expenses. Many options were generated and will be pursued by both City staff and The Friends
group.
Foundation grants are sources of funding for Holz Farm. "Environmental Grantmaking
Foundations" is an up-to-date resource guide to hundreds of possible contributors. The guide
categorizes foundations under topics such as:
Agriculture
Education
Endangered Lands
Community and Local Groups
Gardens
Land Acquisition
Land Conservation
Land Use
Parks
Public Lands
Stewardship
And more!
This resource guide will prove valuable to all City departments. The public library also has a
guide to Minnesota foundations which lists several possible donors to the Farm.
The City budget is recommended as a funding source for both capital and operational costs. The
City has an investment to maintain and improve. Through the general fund, capital investment
plan, bond referendum and other ways, the City will be called upon to provide funding to
maintain, operate and restore The Farm.
The agriculture industry can also be approached for support. Many local companies such as
dairy related businesses and feed manufacturers will identify with the activities of The Farm. Seed
companies and meat processors may also be interested in the educational and promotional
benefits for their business.
Civic organizations such as the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Jaycees and Knights of Columbus are
possible sources of funding. They are also excellent sources for volunteer labor. The World War II
era may appeal to organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
The Friends may prove to be an attractive benefactor to foundations, businesses and individuals.
Knowing that money goes directly to a specific project or mission is a positive for some. Also,
the cooperation between the City and The Friends is encouraged by many foundations. The
Friends group will be encouraged to organize a Capital Fund Drive in order to capitalize on
community interest. Fundraising events will be conducted to earn both capital and operating
dollars. Examples might include raffling quilts, antique auctions, selling limited edition wildlife
prints, a rodeo, cow chip bingo, and/or gala banquet.
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Daily revenue sources may come from admission fees, special events (dairy days, wedding day,
threshing bee), souvenirs and school tours. Special programs such as Farm Camp, Halloween at
the Farm and Old Fashioned Christmas Weekends are popular at existing historic farms. Down
the road, the possibility of private rentals may be explored.
Brooklyn Park's budget for their historic Farm is included in the appendix. At the three sites
visited; Gibbs Farm, Brooklyn Park and Oliver Kelley; the revenue generated was approximately
33% of the expenditures. The rest was provided through either city, county or state monies
and/or grants and donations.
Private individuals are the final funding sources discussed. People with farming backgrounds,
long time Eagan area residents and others who may have a warm place in their heart for The
Farm may come through in a variety of ways. Besides dollars, valuable equipment and
furnishings may be lent or donated for use. Time and talents as volunteers, tour guides and story
tellers will be richly appreciated. Handy helpers contribute invaluably through their time and
skills.
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OTHER ISSUES
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
The Task Force has discussed the issue of access to the site and parking vehicles. Currently,
vehicles enter through the Manor Lake development and turn into the Holz Farm driveway.
Parking occurs along the driveway or back off Manor Drive in the neighborhood park which has a
lot sized for eight cars. The Task Force is concerned about increased traffic through a residential
area. Also, the recommendation has been made to deny traffic and parking within the vicinity of
the buildings.
Because The Farm is a public site, access from Cliff Road and/or Dodd Road would be more
appropriate. Visibility would be increased and the Manor Lake neighborhood would be avoided.
Private parties own the land bordering The Farm to the west towards Dodd Road and to the north
next to Cliff Road. Acquisition of land to provide better public access, parking, and additional
exhibit space rank as high priorities in the list of projects to be completed. The map is provided
to show the relationship of The Farm to the surrounding properties and to Cliff Road and Dodd
Road.
Gibbs Farm had a parking lot to accommodate approximately 60 cars. Brooklyn Park had a long
lot that parked about 100 vehicles. Oliver Kelley had a large lot with a drop off lane for buses.
The Gibbs Farm director felt the lot was adequate except for two popular dates when hundreds of
cars park all around the area. Brooklyn Park felt their lot was too small. Buses must be
considered when designing any parking area. In any scheme the parking would be designed to
handle the average sized crowd. For some special events there would need to be provisions
provided for off-site overflow parking.
SECURITY
The padlocks on the house and garage were broken on at least three occasions in 1995. Since
then, a security light was reactivated and Task Force members have been keeping watch from
their neighboring property. Nothing has been stolen or damaged to date, but the possibility of
theft, arson or vandalism causes concern.
The buildings, equipment and furnishings are quite valuable. The security of these items must be
provided. Good locks on doors and windows are essential. Discrete but effective lighting will
help deter unwanted activity. Additional security options include smoke detectors, a sprinkling
system, motion detectors (all tied into the local police department), a resident caretaker, and
video surveillance .
The Task Force has not concluded that a specific method be employed. However, that does not
mean security is not important. The issue will become more pressing and perhaps the solution
will present itself as The Farm evolves.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
To comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), some site improvements will be
required. Paths will need to be examined for appropriate grade and surfacing for traveling upon.
Access through doorways and gates must be examined for accessibility. A ramp will need to be
constructed to gain access to the main level of the house.
The uses for the second floor of the farm house have been discussed. One possible use includes
having more displays in what once were the bedrooms. Another option would be to create a
caretakers apartment. A third idea is to develop the rooms into sleeping areas for a bed and
breakfast.
For all three options, a second access would need to be built to meet the Uniform Building Code
(U BC). Displays could be video taped and shown on the main floor to persons unable to access
the upstairs. Plumbing and electrical updates would be needed for the caretakers quarters and
bed and breakfast patrons.
STAFFING
The realization of programs at The Farm is dependent upon City staff and volunteers. As The Farm
gains in popularity, the City and Friends group will eventually fund a full-time director with
knowledge in programming for historic farms. The position may start working weekends through
the summer months. That may grow to a full-time seasonal position for the summer. Eventually,
the director may add part-time hours throughout the whole year until a full-time year-round
position is created.
Gibbs Farm offers programming from May through December and the director is employed full-
time all year long. Brooklyn Park has a director who works full-time May through December and
then part-time during the off-season. Oliver Kelley has two full-time staff all year.
Staff duties could include:
• Planning, implementing and evaluating programs and special events.
• Recruiting, scheduling, and supervising seasonal and volunteer staff.
• Supervising daily operations including animal care, building maintenance and farming
chores.
• Provide verbal and written reports to the public, City Council, Commission and The
Friends to update and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate fund raising, write grants, and solicit donations.
• Market the site through a variety of methods.
The Task Force realizes that staffing will be an evolutionary process. However, the quality and
quantity of programs will be related directly to the person and/or people responsible for
implementing them. A professional staff person will provide the consistency and follow-through
essential for the growth of program offerings on The Farm. Volunteer efforts are vital for The
Farm's success. However, the day-to-day leadership must be provided by a professional for a
consistent and coordinated effort.
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ADVERTISING/MARKETING
The Farm is a pretty good secret at this time. As programming and restoration get underway,
interest will peak and word will spread. The various forms of advertising will progress along with
the growth. There are also some methods which will need to be in place to begin securing
donations and funding.
Programs and events will be advertised in the City of Eagan quarterly brochure that features both
"Experience Eagan" and "Discover Us" sections. The season's events are highlighted concerning
all of the parks and recreation programs for youth, families and adults. The brochure is inserted
in the Eagan Sun Current newspaper and distributed to most households in Eagan.
Various brochures will be created. A fund-raising brochure will be developed early in order to
assist these efforts. The contents would demonstrate the need and explain the benefits to
potential contributors. A wish list could be included to focus attention on specific items or
projects.
A general activity brochure will be created to provide an overview of the facilities and programs
for visitors. The focus of this piece would be towards providing general information concerning
hours, costs, and overview of programs and events. This will be a high quality brochure to be
used for several years.
Specific flyers will highlight special events and the upcoming programs. These will be seasonal
and address a target market such as schools, gardeners, families, teens, older adults and history
buffs.
The local newspapers will be utilized for informing area residents of the happenings at The Farm.
Press releases, stories and photos are interesting ways for those in the area to learn about the
variety of activities occurring through the seasons.
When The Farm is restored and most of the dreams are realized, the site will become an
attraction for visitors beyond the immediate area. The Convention and Visitors Bureau along with
the Chamber of Commerce will be allies promoting The Farm as a tourist site.
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TIMELINE
1837 Louis Martin arrives to teach farming at Black Dog Creek Indian Village on
the Minnesota River.
1854 Congress extends land pre-exemption to the Minnesota Territory. The area
is quickly settled.
1855 to 1856 Land grants were made throughout the area for $1.25 per acre.
1858 Minnesota achieves statehood.
1861 Eagan Township established.
1868 Wilhelm Holz immigrates to the United States from Germany.
1870's Wilhelm and Elisa Holz move to Eagan from Pennsylvania. Settled on 80
acres in section 24 and ran a blacksmith shop.
1899 Otto Holz Sr. establishes a homestead on 220 acres in section 36.
1902 Otto Holz Sr. marries Louisa Rahn and raise four children; Elsie, Hugo,
Otto Jr., and Hertha.
1911 Existing farm house was built.
1926 Local phone service arrives to The Farm.
1928 Existing barn is constructed after fire destroys the previous one.
1933 Otto Holz Jr. marries Ella Trapp
1938 Otto Jr. and Ella Holz purchase The Farm for $5,500.
1940 Electricity comes to The Farm.
1940 The Farmall H tractor is purchased.
1947 Otto Jr. and Ella Holz satisfy the mortgage.
1993 Otto Jr. and Ella Holz pass away within two weeks of each other.
1995 The City of Eagan purchases Holz Farm.
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AREA AND HOLZ FARM HISTORY
The first white settler, Louis Martin, came to the area as part of an 1837 treaty to teach the
Mdewakanton Sioux farming at Black Dog Creek Indian Village on the Minnesota River. Land
clearing for farming slowly gained momentum in the area as mostly poor farmers arrived and
began tilling the soil in the hope of claiming the land. In 1854 Congress passed a law extending
land pre-emption to the Minnesota Territory. In the years 1853 to 1856 the area was quickly
settled. During 1855 to 1856, land grants were made throughout the region for $1.25 per acre.
The Holz Farm (located in Section 36) was originally set aside for government ownership as
"school trust fund land" and was not sold for some time. Proceeds from the sale of land so
designated went into a fund which is still distributed to public school districts.
Wilhelm and Elisa Dehrer Holz settled in Eagan in the 1870's. Wilhelm (1848 - 1935)
immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1868. Elisa (1853 - 1933) was a native of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Holz family originally settled on 80 acres (in Section 24) and ran a blacksmith shop in
Wescott. They raised seven children including son Otto; who established a homestead in 1899
on 220 acres (in Section 36). Otto (1880 - 1964) married Louisa Rahn (1882 - 1959), in 1902.
They raised four children: Elsie, Hugo, Otto Jr. and Hertha. All of the children were born at
home.
What is now Holz Farm was bought and sold several times until Wilhelm and Elisa Holz
purchased it in 1893. The property was sold to Otto and Louisa Holz Sr. in 1909 and Otto Jr.and
Ella purchased it in 1938. Otto Jr. and Ella Holz lived on and worked the farm until 1993. In
the late 1970's, a portion of the farm was sold and was developed as South Oaks. Prior to the
sale the land was used to pasture the dairy cows. The portion of the Farm that is now the Manor
Lake Addition was sold in the early 1970's and late 1980's. That area of the Farm was used for
crops.
The 1940 farm entrance wound southeast from the farmhouse to the present intersection of Manor
Drive and McFadden's Trail and then turned directly eastward out to South Robert Trail. The
long farm entrance extended through the cultivated fields. Farming in the area consisted of dairy,
poultry and hog farming. The cattle were pastured. The Holz's raised corn, hay and oats and
had strawberries, raspberries and apples. Otto Holz Jr. practiced conservative traditional farming
methods and used horses as late as the mid-1950's.
The farm was the primary source of earning a living. Otto Sr.also did carpentry work, building
the existing house in 1911 . The family relates that Otto Sr.also performed some blacksmithing.
Otto Sr.was active in Eagan Township concerns, serving as the town road overseer for 18 years.
He also was Director of Eagan Town Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 30 years.
Farm life in the teens and 20's was self-sustained. The Holz's, as did other farmers of the time,
provided their own food. A large vegetable garden was planted and harvested. Crops such as
corn, oats and hay were grown to feed the livestock. Hogs provided meat for the family in the
form of homemade ham, bacon, bratwurst and blutworst. Onions were a cash crop. Cash also
came from selling milk and cream. Eggs often were used as barter for commodities such as flour
and sugar. Various forms of fruit preserves and sauces were made from homegrown apples and
raspberries and from peaches which were purchased.
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The extensive flower garden was begun during this period. Of interest today are the buttercups
brought to Eagan from Pennsylvania in the 1880's.
Otto Jr. (1906 - 1993) stayed on at the "home place" and worked the farm with his parents. In
1933 he married Ella Trapp (1907 - 1993). The young couple lived on the farm with the older
generation. In 1938 Otto purchased the farm for $5,500.00. The mortgage was satisfied in
1947.
Electricity became available in 1940. The impact included improved water pumping capabilities,
for the cattle first, later into the house. A refrigerator and washing machine were major
conveniences for the home. The wood-burning stove remained an integral part of the home.
Visitors were always offered a cup of egg coffee and something fresh out of the oven.
The Farmall H tractor was purchased in 1940. Horses were still used to plant corn, mow and
rake hay. During this transition period some farm implements were converted to tractor use by
shortening the pole to be attached to the tractor draw bar.
During the 1940's, the Holz's owned a small herd of Guernsey cows and "shipped milk" to the
Twin Cities' Milk Producers Association, a creamery. Stricter sanitation codes came into being
(the Holz's chose not to modernize) limiting the Holz dairy operation.
World War II altered life for everyone including the Holz's. Gopher Ordinance (a munitions plant)
employees drove from St. Paul to Rosemount passing Holz Farm along the way. The traffic
created rush hours and made it difficult to cross South Robert Trail and get to their farm land to
the east. The rationing of gas and the need for metal altered farming practices. Also during World
War II, Otto was an air raid warden. Assignments such as these were typical in rural areas in
close proximity to munitions plants, airports and the like.
Otto Jr. earned money by trapping mink, muskrat and raccoons. The pelts were sold to Rose
Brothers Furriers in St. Paul. Occasionally, the furs brought in more money than the milk.
Otto Jr. and Ella died within two weeks of each other in 1993. They are buried in the Trinity
Lone Oak Church cemetery. The Farm was sold to a developer and then purchased by the City in
1995.
The research for the history section was compiled from several sources. Don Holz contributed
much of the family history notes. Karl Drutowski searched through official records for area history
information. The "Lone Oak Years: A History Of Eagan, Minnesota", 1985, Viking Press,
was a great resource and will provide useful information for future programs, events and displays
at The Farm.
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HOLZ FARM SURVEY RESULTS
September 23, 1995
Neighborhood Open House
Check any of the following activities you would like to see offered at Holz Farm:
72% Historic Museum
59% Barn Dances
58% School Tours
55% Farming: Past to Present
52% Live Farm Animals
50% Harvest Festival
49% Picnic Area
47% Holiday Theme Events
42% Nature Programs
40% Walk/Bike Paths
39% Farming Demonstrations
33% Fishing Dock
32% Gardening Seminars
27% Country Cooking
26% Blacksmithing
24% Private Rental
20% Community Garden Plots
20% Antique Auctions
18% Gift Shop/Store
16% Bed and Breakfast
10% Cultural Arts Center
10% Teen Dances/Concerts
10% Entertainment
8% Teen Center
5% Meeting Space
1% Doctor's Buggy Rides
1% Horseback Riding
1% Storytelling
1% Sponsor an Animal
My concerns include:
39% Traffic
34% Security
34% Parking
26% Cost of Improvements (impact on taxes)
20% Noise
14% Accessible Days/Hours
13% Cost of Activities/Admission
7% Smell of Animals
1% Keep it close to the original
1°/0 Please gain access from Cliff Road
1% Couple of activities a year; keep it small, keep it up
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The City of Eagan should use Holz Farm for:
(Number of times mentioned)
6 Teaching children about farming
4 General Public
4 Restoration/Living History
4 Historical Marker/Site
2 Working Farm
2 Museum
1 Community Involvement
1 Nature Center
1 Farm related experiences for all ages
1 Living history/recreation
1 Special Events
1 Learning experience/organic farming
1 Cultural learning, holiday events
I would be interested in:
(Number of people indicating)
24 Volunteering
17 Special Events
13 Clean-up Days
7 Carpentry/Handyman
5 Donating Goods/Services
4 Teaching
3 Gardening
1 Task Force
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Brooklyn Park Historical Farm
Operating Budget 1995
Expenses
Personal Services:
Coordinator $24,000
Benefits at 24% $ 5,760
Tour Guides $11,000
Benefits at 10% $ 1,100
SUB TOTAL $41,860
Supplies:
Program supplies $ 1,500
Animal supplies $ 800
Building maintenance supplies $ 3,000
Grounds supplies $ 200
SUB TOTAL $ 5,500
Contractual Services:
Utilities/Electric $ 3,000
Telephone $ 600
Program services $ 1,000
Animal care $ 200
Printing costs $ 1,000
SUB TOTAL $ 5,800
Other:
Staff training/workshops $ 250
Dues to organizations $ 150
SUBTOTAL $ 400
TOTAL YEARLY OPERATING BUDGET 1995 $52,410
Brooklyn Park Historical Farm
Revenue Budget 1995
Revenue:
School Tours $ 9,000
Private rentals, parties, etc. $ 200
Living History Events $ 2,000
Old Fashioned Norwegian Christmas $ 1,900
Halloween at the Historical Farm $ 2,500
Craft and Hobby Classes $ 200
Pioneer Camp $ 700
Old McDonalds Farm Camp $ 1,500
Art at the Farm $ (in art budget)
TOTAL YEARLY REVENUE 1995 $18,000
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ADJUSTMENTS OF SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON (SEH) COST ESTIMATES
BY THE HOLZ FARM TASK FORCE
The estimates provided in the November 6, 1995 SEH examination and evaluation of Holz Farm
have been adjusted by the Holz Farm Task Force. The Task Force is assuming in-kind services
will be provided for by the City, The Friends and other volunteer sources. The recommendations
also include lower estimates on mechanical and electrical work after consulting with contractors.
TASK FORCE
SEH BUDGET
1 . General Conditions $7,000 $0
2. Demolition/Concrete/Masonry 20,000 15,400
3. Metals/Carpentry 10,000 *13,900
4. Doors/Windows/Hardware 3,000 1,500
5. Roofing/Sheet Metal 15,000 *70,500
6. Finishes 12,000 4,400
7. Mechanical 58,500 30,000
8. Electrical 57,700 30,000
9. Hazardous Materials 9,500 9,500
$192,700 $175,200
* The Task Force added funds to cover all of the buildings and grounds. SEH focused mainly on
the house and barn in their estimates.
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