Document - Historical Society Minutes - Historical Society Meeting Minutes - 7/19/2016MEETING NOTES/MINUTES
EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TUESDAY
July 19, 2016
3:30 p.m. – 2nd Floor Conference Room
Members present: Chair Mary Ellen Voracek, Vice-Chair Kim Hazel, Millie Gignac, Ted Ringberg, Bernie
Jansen, Lynae Gieseke, Lori Tripp, Dawn Simpson and Patrick Geagan. Also present was Communication
Coordinator Joanna Foote.
The meeting was called to order by Voracek.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the June 7, 2016 meeting were accepted without changes.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUSINESS
Intern
Footed noted three individuals were interviewed for the intern position and a candidate has been
chosen. More information will be available at the next meeting. The intern will be working on the
displays/display cases, assisting with Town Hall needs, scanning articles and filing.
Fundraising Presentation
Foote noted she was asked to give a presentation to members of the Eagan Rotary Club on July 14 at the
Old Town Hall. The presentation was similar to that given to DCHS Board Members and the Lion’s Club,
with the addition of information specific to a proposed accessory structure/restroom and workroom
space. The group walked the site to better understand how the building would be located and accessed.
1914 Town Hall Display Reassembly
Foote talked about cabinet and display space needs and the possibility of having maintenance staff build
what we need. The group discussed the need for more cabinet space and what exactly those needs are.
Foote also noted additional displays to consider are: changes to items placed, subsequent displays we
would like to work on, and display furniture/equipment needed before the fall event.
Foote stated there have been several groups interested in visiting the Old Town Hall; a senior group is
scheduled on September 19. Kern has offered to staff the OTH on several days in September (TBD).
Recognition Event Prep
The group discussed food and drink for the event. It was agreed that lemonade, water and mini desserts
would be served.
Foote noted the September 8 date previously proposed for the recognition event may not work for our
intended guests. Several dates were discussed and the group agreed upon Thursday, September 29
from 5-7:00 p.m.
For the fall public open house the group agreed upon Thursday, October 6 from 4-6 p.m. and Sunday,
October 9 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Foote went over the email invite list for the recognition event. Lori agreed to look into pricing and food
options as well as drafting an invitation to be emailed.
DCHS Update
Bernie gave an update regarding the DCHS activities. They continue to work to collect items for a
commemoration of WWI. DCHS members will be staffing the Dakota County Fair in August among other
ongoing initiatives and events.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.