Document - Historical Society Minutes - Eagan Historical Society Minutes 02022010 - 2/2/2010MEETING NOTES/MINUTES
EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
3:30 p.m. – EAGAN ROOM
Members present: Dawn Simpson, Kim Hazel, Mary Ellen Voracek, Gin Knight, Joan Remick
Kennedy and Millie Gignac.
Staff present: Communication Coordinator Joanna Foote
RECAP OF BIRTHDAY PARTY AND BOOTH
Foote introduced the item and gave a brief recap of the 150th birthday party and asked members to
recap the activity at the Historical Society table. Gignac noted disappointment that the events all
seemed to take place in the atrium rather than the room where tables were and that many people did
not seem to realize this. She noted that all cards (about 10 boxes) and three books were sold and we
should have had more books on hand. The three Historical Society member that staffed the table
said they spoke with a good number of people.
UPDATE ON PHOTO/VIDEO PROJECT
Simpson gave an update on two photo workshops that were held and stated they have begun to
choose photos for the photo/video project. Kennedy stated she will follow up to see if the Sibley
House in Mendota may have a Patrick Eagan photo or any document containing his signature. It
was noted that Elaine Piche continues looking for photos of the McCarthy property for the next
interpretive sign.
The Committee set February 16 and March 2 at 2:00 p.m. as dates to work on the photos.
Director of Communications Garrison was present and gave an update on what is being planned for
the State of the City Address noting it will be held on March 5, 2010 at the Eagan Community
Center from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. He also discussed another video project and stated there will be a
re-enactment at the State Legislature of the Act declaring Eagan a township and the Governor’s
proclamation of “Eagan Day”.
Kennedy suggested making a list of people with whom to conduct historical interviews at E-TV.
Foote agreed to add this to the agenda for the March meeting.
OPEN HOUSES
Foote introduced the item and, after further discussion, it was agreed to hold open houses on
Sunday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday September 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sunday,
September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, October 24 at 1 p.m. The Committee also noted
that the Haunted places talk will be held on Sunday, October 24 at 2 p.m. and that day’s Open
House will be one hour in advance.
FEBRUARY GANGSTER EVENT
There was Committee discussion about holding a Gangster talk/event for February at Starks but
Foote had not heard anything back from the folks at Starks as of yet. The group determined that
timing did not allow for this event to be coordinated in February but it might be considered at
another time.
OCTOBER HAUNTED PLACES EVENT
Foote noted that as determined in the Open Houses discussion, the haunted house/places event will
be held at the Eagan Fire Administration building at 2 p.m. on October 24, 2010 with the one hour
Open House in advance of the talk.
DODD ROAD SIGN DEDICATION
Foote stated the Dodd Road sign dedication will be held this spring once the sign can be placed at
the site which is at Dodd Road and the Highline Trail (just north of Wilderness Run Road). The
Committee discussed the dedication event including whether it should be held in conjunction with
the kids from the nearby elementary school and/or if they should serve ice cream as a part of the
dedication. Further discussion will be held.
VIDEO PREMIER
The Committee discussed holding the video premier in the fall; September 16 or 19 or perhaps in
conjunction with the October Gala being planned as a finale event by the 150th Committee.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.