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Document - Historical Society Minutes - Eagan HIstorical Society Minutes 09042007 - 9/4/2007 MINUTES EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 A regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Committee was held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Room at Eagan City Hall. Members present were: Ted Wachter, Martin DesLauriers, Millie Gagnac, Kim Hazel, Gin Knight, Mary Ellen Voracek, Nancy Ingerson and Mike Scott. Also present was Communication Coordinator Foote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the August 7, 2007 Eagan Historical Society meeting were approved as read with unanimous consent by all members. 1914 TOWN HALL OPEN HOUSE The Committee discussed the 1914 Town Hall open houses which are scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2007 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Knight volunteered to bring refreshments to the open houses; Foote agreed to bring cups. Foote passed out copies of the most recent Eagan newsletter which will arrive shortly at Eagan households. She noted an article regarding the 1914 Town Hall open houses. The Committee set Tuesday, September 18, at 2:00 for a work session in preparation of the open house. INFORMATION ON SCOTT’S GENERAL STORE AT NICOLS Foote noted that she had been mailed a packet of information/news clippings regarding Scott’s General Store at Nicols, from Mr. _____ Kennelly. Knight will include clippings and information from Mr. Kennelly in the Scott file and will send a thank you to Mr. Kennelly on behalf of the Committee. Chief Mike Scott indicated that he would also like a copy of the information as he is also a descendant of the owner of Scott’s General store and has an informational file he would like to add this information to as well. Knight will make copies for both purposes. Foote stated she was at the Heritage Village at the State Fair and found an artist that draws old train stations and he had a drawing of the old Nicols Station. Knight made a motion and to purchase the picture of the old Nicols Station for a fee of $25.00; DesLauriers seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. REVIEW DISPLAYS ON FIRST FLOOR Foote stated there are three new displays on the first floor of City Hall; Trinity Lone Oak Church and the Lone Oak Tree, the Fire Department and a display of Daniel Olson, who is the soldier and Eagan native that was killed in Iraq this year. OTHER BUSINESS Historical Committee September 4, 2007/2 Voracek noted having heard a message on the radio regarding the availability of money from the State for the 150th anniversary celebration of the State of Minnesota. Foote noted that she had some information about these grants which she would bring to a subsequent meeting. Voracek further asked about a list of Civil War people from Eagan. She noted that in a publication by the Dakota County Historical Society, approximately September of 1997, there was a compilation of names from Dakota County listed by community who were in the Civil War. She thought this might be useful if the group focused on the Civil war at a future Flag Day event which is an idea that has been previously discussed. The Committee also discussed sharing members’ phone numbers and email addresses. Foote noted that this information was not considered “public” and she could not, therefore give out the information without each members’ consent. The Committee members present were in agreement to share their phone numbers and email addresses with the membership. The Committee also discussed an old barn near Lexington and Diffley Avenue. Foote stated the original site of the barn was the stop for the stagecoach. Foote noted that Ray Wad had contacted her about a building near Nicols and Cedar Grove Parkway (former Old Beau d’Rue Road) that he said when he and his wife were courting they would go for walks up the hill for a beverage. He recalled a mural on the inside wall of the building and wondered if the Committee could get a photo of the mural if the building still stands. He believed this building is now owned by the City of Eagan. DesLauriers and Scott discussed the building which Wade was likely referencing and determined it was likely “Club 13” which later became “Harold’s Store.” They stated that this building had burned to the ground on New Years Eve, 1990. NEXT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Room with a work session scheduled for September 18. ADJOURNMENT The Committee, by a unanimous vote, adjourned the meeting.