Document - Historical Society memos - Minutes - 11/20/2001
Agenda Information Memo
November 20, 2001 Eagan City Council Meeting
D. HISTORICAL SOCIETY—COMMISSION STATUS
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED:
To provide direction regarding the creation of an Advisory Historical Commission, which
includes establishing the size, makeup and appointment procedure for said Commission.
FACTS:
• Based on the direction of a City Council sub-committee, the members of the
Eagan Historical Society have considered a change in status of the current
Historical Society to an Advisory Historical Commission to the City Council.
• At its most recent meeting, the Society members directed staff to prepare the
attached memo which outlines the Society members suggestions for formation and
membership makeup.
• Consideration by the Council at this time is necessary if applications are to be
taken and appoints made in conjunction with the appointment of members to the
City’s existing Advisory Commissions.
• The City’s existing Advisory Commission range in membership from eight to ten
members.
• The Society is suggesting that its existing twelve members be considered for
appointment to the Historical Commission and that special consideration be
granted with regard to attendance.
ATTACHMENTS:
A memo prepared by staff on behalf of the Historical Society is included on pages
___ to ___.