Document - Historical Society Minutes - Historical Society Minutes 01102006 - 1/10/2006MINUTES
EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
JANUARY 10, 2006
A meeting of the Historical Committee was held on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.
in the Eagan Room of the Eagan City Hall Lunch Room. Members present were: Chair, Ted
Wachter, Gin Knight, Kim Hazel, Alyce Bolke and a new members, Jean Funk and Linda Bendt.
Also present was Communications Coordinator Foote.
Mr. Funk introduced himself to the group, stating that he had recently written a letter to the
Pioneer Press in response to an article and in support of the City Logo and Lone Oak Tree
symbol. He plans to join the Historical Society on a regular basis.
Linda Bendt, of the Eagan Police Department also introduced herself to the group, although
she knows most of the members from her years of work at the Police Department. Bendt also
plans to join the group on a regular basis and can become even more active as a member once she
retires from the Department later this year.
Members welcomed both.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion by Knight; seconded by Bendt, the minutes of the November 1, 2005 meeting
of the Eagan Historical Society was approved. All members voted in favor.
THRESHERS FIELDS MARKER SIGNS UPDATE
Foote and Knight described the marker sign for Threshers Fields and stated that it will be
ready in a couple of weeks, but will not be mounted until spring. The Committee discussed other
old photos of threshing equipment that Chair Wachter received from _______.
WWII ERA REMEMBERED EVENT UPDATE
Foote introduced the item stating that Cathy Buldoc, Program and Events Supervisor for the
City of Eagan, met and discussed the History Committee and the Senior Group partnering an event.
The Senior Group has scheduled a concert at the Band Shell on Flag Day, June 14, 12:00 p.m. and
an evening event with displays and tables either the evening prior to the concert or holding the event
and open house the same night as the concert. The Committee further discussed ideas for this event.
Wachter gave the address and telephone number of Dick Carrol (4485 Oak Chase Lane,
651-452-7597) who was a WWII pilot and POW who is willing to participate in the event. Knight
had a photo of Nancy Ingerson dressed in a small WAC uniform as a child. The photo was sent to
her for the event and display purposes.
Historical Committee
January 10, 2006/2
The group determined that at 2:30 p.m., February 7, 2006, prior to the next scheduled
Historical Society meeting, there will be a History Group Event meeting to begin planning this
event with the volunteers from the Eagan Seniors.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY LOGO
Foote introduced the item and presented logo samples to the Committee for review. The
Committee discussed the samples and suggested bringing the item back for further discussion at a
later date.
NICOL’S STATION ARTICLE
Foote introduced the item and presented an article and picture that had been sent to the
Committee by Jack Kenneally, Manager of the Eagan City/County Credit Union. The Committee
discussed the Nicol’s Station site as a potential future location for a marker sign.
Several Committee members described and told stories of the Old Cedar Avenue Swing
Bridge and the mechanics of the bridge. They talked about memories of traveling across the bridge,
men in a pickup truck using a wrench to turn the bridge and the line of cars waiting to cross it.
REVIEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUDGET & SUGGEST PROJECTS
Foote stated there is approximately $2,000 in the budget. She that she will bring budget
detail to the next meeting for discussion regarding specific projects. The group suggested that some
of the funds might be used for additional marker signs.
OTHER BUSINESS
Foote displayed items from Ted Wachter for the History Committee files, including letters
from Leo Murphy, ground breaking photos, information on the Caponi Art Park, etc. These will be
added to the Society files.
NEXT HISTORIAL SOCIETY MEETING
The next Historical Society meetings will be held on February 7, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. with the
WWII History Event planning meeting in advance, beginning at 2:30 p.m. for all interested
members.
ADJOURNMENT
Bolke made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Knight seconded the motion. All members
voted in favor.
