Document - Historical Society Minutes - Minutes - 9/11/2001HISTORICAL COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
A meeting of the Historical Committee was held on Tuesday, September 11, 2001
at 3:30 p.m. Those present were Alice Bolke, Ray Wade, Allen Wachter, Paul Hauge,
Gin Knight, Dan Kahnke and Mary Ellen Vorachek.
Wachter spoke of his farm, the Gopher Ordinance, the University of Minnesota
History Book and the importance of history.
MINUTES
Hauge made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2001 meeting;
Wachter seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT OF TIME TO SOCIETY
Knight stated about one year ago she took over the commitment of doing the job
that Liz Witt had been doing for the Society, but now found she is unable to volunteer the
15-18 hours a week and would like to relinquish the commitment to the Society.
The members thanked Gin Knight for all she has done for the Society. There
were comments that without Council support, the group won’t progress very far.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE FOR ARCHIVAL SORTING/FILING
Foote stated that there are locations where sorting can be done and further stated
that an Intern could be hired, but would need direction from the group. Hauge stated that
the group could come in over a two-week period to do sorting. A. Wachter stated he
would be willing to volunteer time to sort with direction from the group regarding the
process. Wade stated that it has been started by sorting by topic/subject. It was further
stated that once things are broken down into subjects, then someone can help sort and log
the items.
Hauge made a motion that the group is willing to volunteer that the area should be
used to sort for a two-week period. Knight seconded the motion. All members voted in
favor.
Hauge made a motion to pursue the hiring of an Intern for the Historical Society.
A. Wachter seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.
A date was set for sorting on September 18, 2001 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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RESEARCH EAGAN TOWN CEMETERY
Wade stated he will talk to Martin about the history of St. John’s Cemetery.
Foote mentioned that Margo Danner, who is working on the Lioness pavers project is
attempting to find the individual who has lived the longest time in Eagan. She hoped the
group would provide some suggestions; Francis Heuer and Anna Boesel were two
suggested individuals. It was suggested she also ask Martin or Ted.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Vorachek, seconded by Bolke, the Historical Society Meeting
was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.