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Document - Historical Society Minutes - Eagan HIstorical Society Minutes 04032007 - 4/3/2007 MINUTES EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY APRIL 3, 2007 A regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Committee was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Room at Eagan City Hall. Members present were: Chair, Ted Wachter and members: Linda Bendt, Alyce Bolke, Kim Hazel, Gin Knight, Mary Ellen Voracek, Millie Gignac and Ray Wade. Also present were Recreation Assistant, Cathy Grubb and Communication Coordinator, Joanna Foote. AGENDA Upon motion by Knight; seconded by Bolke, the agenda was approved as presented. All members voted in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Knight made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2007 Eagan Historical Society meeting as presented. Bolke seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. The group also accepted the notes as presented from the March 20, Special meeting. UPDATE ON INTERN PROJECTS: REVIEW MARCH 20TH MEETING REGISTRATION MANUAL The Committee discussed the Eagan Historical Society: Registration Manual and agreed to its contents as a working draft. The Committee also discussed the idea of funding appraisals for donated items as necessary, the use of gloves while handling articles and photographs and other questions. Foote asked that members review the Registration manual carefully and call or send her their questions between now and the next meeting so questions can be researched and answered at the next meeting. Adoption of the manual is a goal for the May 1 meeting. Wade made a motion to adopt the Statement of Historical Society Purpose, and also to adopt and Registration Manual as a working document. Voracek seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. TOWN HALL DISPLAY ITEM IDENTIFICATION PACKET Foote introduced the item and explained that photos of each item at the 1914 Town Hall had been taken and Intern Seewald is hoping the members can assist in identifying items and providing as much information as is known about each item. Wachter, Bolke, Knight and Hazel took packets to help identify items in the photo worksheets. CONSIDER A VIRTUAL HISTORY MUSEUM Historical Committee April 3, 2007/2 Foote gave background on the virtual history meeting as created in Waseca in conjunction with students at Waseca High School. Intern Seewald worked with the Waseca Virtual History Museum project and is interested in helping Eagan develop a similar project. The Virtual History Museum includes photos and information, researched and compiled regarding the community history and breaks the information into a timeline. Each included item has a link on a Web site so that information and Historical Society displays could be available at any time on a Web site as opposed to a physical museum that has specific open hours. Portions of Waseca’s virtual history museum was viewed during the meeting. The Historical Society members agreed that this is a worthwhile project and Eagan should consider such a project if possible. CONSIDER SHOWCASE EAGAN – MAY 17 The Committee discussed the Showcase Eagan event which will be held at the Eagan Civic Arena on Thursday, May 17, 2007. Ray Wade, Gin Knight and Mary Ellen Voracek volunteered to staff a table at the event and create a display to promote the Historical Society’s upcoming Flag Day event. They also indicated that the same display, once compiled, could be used at the Holz Farm and other sprin events. The Committee agreed to hold a planning meeting on Wednesday, April 18th at 1:00 p.m. to begin compiling items for the display. DISPLAY FOR HOLZ FARM EVENTS Foote gave a brief background on the Holz Farm events stating the Spring Festival will be on May 20 and Lone Oak Days are scheduled for September 29 & 30. The committee suggested using the same display for the Flag Day Celebration and the Holz Farm events. FLAG DAY CELEBRATION Foote introduced the item stating the Flag Day Celebration is June 14, 2007. Wade brought print-outs from the internet of a variety of American Flags that have existed throughout history for display at the Flag Day event. Wachter noted that the Post Office near Target has a framed print of 20 flags (perhaps some of the same flags as those which Wade brought) for sale for $40. Wachter agreed to revisit the Post Office to see if an unframed, and therefore less expensive print is available that the group might use as a part of a display. Voracek noted that she would look into a group that might bring a bald eagle to the event. Cathy Grubb is coordinating the use of the Band Shell and the Lone Oak Room as well as a patriotic band to perform at the Band Shell. She noted that the puppet wagon will provide a show in a patriotic theme at the event. Gignac agreed to contact the Library to see if they are interested in being involved at the event by providing a reading and/or a display of books related to the American Flag. Bendt agreed to contact the Police Department regarding a color guard and Knight agreed to contact someone at the Police Department regarding a demonstration of military-style flag folding. Hazel will contact the Boy Scouts to ask if they will perform a flag burning ceremony at the event and perhaps residents will then be able to bring flags that are no longer of use, to be properly destroyed. She will also find out if a troop might be available to place the small flags along Central Parkway for the day of the event. Members will report their progress at the next meeting and a schedule can be created for the activities arranged between noon and 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Historical Committee April 3, 2007/2 OTHER BUSINESS The committee was informed that a resident has called to inquire about donating a Victrola. Voracek made a motion to accept the Victrola; Hazel seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Intern Seewald will coordinate the transaction. Hazel made a motion to hold a work session for the purpose of identifying items on May 1st at 2:30 p.m. Knight seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. NEXT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.