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Document - Historical Society Minutes - Eagan HIstorical Society Minutes 01092007 - 1/9/2007 MINUTES EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JANUARY 9, 2007 A regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Committee was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Room at Eagan City Hall. Members present were: Ted Wachter, Alyce Bolke, Kim Hazel, Gin Knight, Ray Wade and Mary Ellen Voracek. Also present was Communications Coordinator Foote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bolke made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2006 Eagan Historical Society meeting as presented. Knight seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. FILING AND PROJECT ASSISTANCE THROUGH DECEMBER 2006 Foote stated Cara Lardy had been filing and cutting newspaper clippings for the Committee. Foote also noted Cara took the a large photos of the dairy picnic and the 150th celebration photo at the Trinity Lone Oak Church to to have a print of each which can be used for display so the originals can be better preserved. Knight made a motion to hold a work session on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. Hazel seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. BUSINESS CARDS, NOTE CARDS Foote presented and distributed new Eagan Historical Society business cards and indicated that members may have them to give out to the public and they will be available at events and Open Houses. She also noted that the Historical Society’s new e-mail address is historicalsociety@cityofeagan.com Foote also showed the new note cards she has designed for History Committee use. BILL WOLSTON’S PROJECT The Committee discussed Bill Wolston’s project regarding Fort Snelling Park. Wolston has been asked to provide historical information regarding the Eagan/Mendota side of the Minnesota River Valley for use by the staff and guides from Fort Snelling. The members suggested he speak with a variety of people including the Auge family (as they had owned a large stone home on the river,) the staff at the Lost Spur and the Seneca Plant. Gin Knight noted that Wolston had spoken to her husband Don as he had owned a gas station in that area for many years and he had also attempted to purchase a Marina on the Minnesota River but was unsuccessful as the owner died during the negotiations and the family decided not to sell at that time. Members also suggested they Historical Committee January 9, 2007/2 could find someone with information about the shooting range that would likely have information about the area. FLAG DAY CELEBRATION The Committee discussed having a Flag Day Celebration and suggested having flags of every era; including the 13-star, 48-star, etc. and also including famous photos of the United States flag. Foote stated Cathy Grubb could possibly get a band to play at no charge for the celebration and the Committee may want to consider working with the Senior Group on this project. The Committee also discussed having an ice cream social and talking with the Fire Auxiliary to get tips about how they do their annual Ice Cream Social. There was consideration made to asking Cold Stone Creamery or another Ice Cream Vendor for participation. It was suggested to ask the Boy Scouts to give a presentation on the colors of the flag and also to help put out flags along the boulevards. OTHER • Foote noted there is a student who is interested in working as an Intern for the Eagan Historical Society. • Two display case/cabinets have been constructed and hung at the Old Town Hall. • Thank you to Gin Knight and Kim Hazel for cleaning and making the basement area neat and orderly. • Consider bringing in a speaker sponsored by the Historical Society for an event. • Ray Wade has four stories (no. 672, 673, 674, 675) on the Internet which have been edited by the Minnesota Historical Society and are a part of a project called the “Greatest Generation”. HE encouraged other members of the society to contribute articles as they are accepting stories from anyone who lived through the World War II time period, Military and civilian. NEXT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. with a Work Session scheduled for 1:30 p.m. prior to the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Voracek, second by Wade, the meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m.