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Document - Historical Society Minutes - Minutes - 10/7/2003 Eagan Historical Society Minutes of October 7, 2003 Meeting A meeting of the Eagan Historical Society was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, in the Community Room at Eagan City Hall at 3:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Bea Blomquist, Martin DesLauriers, Mary Ellen Voracek, Ted Wachter and staff member Joanna Foote. Prior to the meeting, DesLauriers gave a history of information and a photo which he had brought for the Historical Society files which related to the Lost Spur property from north of Lone Oak, west of Pilot Knob to the river. He noted that the families in this section of land were mostly all related to the Auge’s. The property was given to the Labey’s by Henry Sibley. The old brick house owned by Emil LeTendre before the State bought it was an Auge blacksmith shop. An Auge family lived where Oscar’s was located on Pilot Knob and Skyline Road. Once Oscar took part of the Auge farm, the north part by I-494 was bought by a man named Rice. Homes owned by the Auge family were at one time on the steep hill on Lone Oak Rd going down to Hwy 13. That part of Lone Oak was once named Auge Road. Approve September 2, 2003 Minutes Blomquist made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2003 Historical Society meeting; Wachter seconded with all members voting in favor. Historical Society Business Council Tour at 1914 Town Hall Foote informed the members that City Administrator Hedges will ask the City Council if they would like to meet at Old Town Hall at 4:45 p.m. prior to their October 14 meeting. After polling the members, it was determined that Blomquist and DesLauriers would be attending. Foote will bring plans to that meeting for Council’s review. Blomquist will take pictures of the Old Town Hall that evening. Foote will also bring a display about the history of the Central Park land and other items that she had placed on the back side of the 4th of July display board. She noted that this was a point of interest at the Community Center Open House where it is now displayed. It was also noted that Old Town Hall was restored through a Governor Perpich program and we should have some information regarding that program at the Town Hall. Cub Scout Tour at 1914 Town Hall Foote was contacted by a Cub Scout group of first graders interested in touring the 1914 Town Hall. She is suggesting the tour for October 14 at 6:30 p.m., following the meeting with the City Council. Update on History Group @ Community Center Develop List of Individuals for Interviewing Foote noted that the seniors will be meeting in the Lone Oak Room at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13. They are interested in obtaining a list of individuals from the Historical Committee that they can interview. The Committee members discussed this request and came forward with the following list of individuals: Anna Carlson, Marvin and Hilda Rahn, Ted Wachter, Martin DesLauriers, Alyce Bolke, Harvey, Marvin and Billy Sell, Gin Knight, Helen Kennedy, Lucille and Luella Sell, Pearl and Violet Reid, Eileen Kennedy, Don Chapdelaine, Wilford, Marvin, Luella and Lucille Heuer, George and Louis Trapp, Pat McCarthy, Dick Lemay, Helder Gortzke, Eddie Schwanz, Frank Lehman, Otto Wierke’s daughter Irma Schaefer, Pearl, Laurence and Florence Reid. The members provided brief background on the individuals and will provide contact information to the seniors. Review Map of Farms Prepared by Martin DesLauriers Foote referenced a list of 84 area farmers dating from 1942 to 1955 prepared by DesLauriers. The numbered list, along with an Eagan map with corresponding numbers, is a replication of the milk route he and his father and brother used while hauling milk for area farmers. The group discussed the list and background information that various members shared about the farmers. Contacts for Trinity Lone Oak Church Photo Contact Church re: Historical Files Foote was informed that Trinity Lone Oak Church has a number of historical files, but they are beginning to disintegrate. She suggested that someone contact the church and ask if they would be willing to share these files, possibly allowing us to make copies. She further noted that other area churches may also have historical information of interest to the Committee. The members recalled several individuals who belong to Trinity Lone Oak Church and others who may be interested in researching this project. They will be contacted. During the discussion it was noted that Thomas Lake was once called Jensen Lake for the family who lived in that area. There was brief discussion regarding where the two-sided display would be placed in Old Town Hall for the City Council tour. Foote also showed the photos from the photo contest, noting especially the ones of historical interest. She noted that the four winning photos will be displayed and also stated that the historical photos could possibly be of use sometime in the future. Foote stated that Dakota Electric has agreed to sponsor a portion of the card project. They will donate $3,000 toward the project, which is about one-half of the total cost. Discuss Work Session Dates for October/November Future dates for Historical Society work session are as follows:  City Council Tour of 1914 Old Town Hall: October 14 @ 4:45 p.m.  Cub Scout Meeting/Tour of 1914 Old Town Hall: October 14 @ 6:30 p.m.  Regular Historical Meeting: November 4 @ 3:30 p.m. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.