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Document - Historical Society Minutes - 1994-1999 Eagan Historical Society Meeting Minutes -Patch T/ Transfer Patch 1994 - 1999. EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY tis-4_6y b / L�l c/,c L 1- I �D I 1-)05c_ V l lie I12N1 ii 3 C_-.)1' I 1 it.11- Kii)) AIA) /11-5-y yvy� EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 1999 • Mary Phillips 1273 Timbershore Lane Eagan, MN 55123 Mildred Schindledecker 2875 Lexington Ave. Eagan, MN 55123 Mary Ellen Voracek 1244 Mourning Dove Ct. Eagan, MN 55123 Ray Wade 4283 Amber Dr Eagan, MN 55122 Doris Wilkins 4225 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Betty Adelman 3645 Highway 13 Eagan, MN 55122 Alyce Bolke 1365 Deerwood Dr. Eagan, MN 55123 Ann Carlon Convention & Visitors Bur. 1474 Yankee Doodle Rd. Eagan, MN 55122 Don Chapdelaine 575 Chapel Lane Eagan, MN 55121 Paul Hauge, Atty 1260 Yankee Doodle Rd. Bill & Vi Reid 2065 Park Centre Dr Eagan, MN 55122 Joyce Slaughter 4342 N. Woodgate Lane Eagan, MN 55123 Ted Wachter 4540 Blackhawk Rd Eagan, MN 55122 Lucile Weckop 4030 Lexington Ave. Eagan, MN 55123 Liz Witt 2601 Bedford Ct Mendota Heights,MN 55120 Bea Blomquist 4504 Oak Chase Rd Eagan, MN 55123 Anna Carlson 1255 Wilderness Run Rd Eagan, MN 55123 Peggy Carlson 3434 Highway 55 Eagan,MN 55121 Martin DesLauriers 4526 S. Mallard Trail Eagan, MN 55122 Elisabeth Kennealy 2115 Silver Bell Road • • • Paul Hauge, Atty 1260 Yankee Doodle Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lehman 4865 Pilot Knob Rd Eagan, MN 55122 Leo Murphy 14610 Garrett Ave. #401 Apple Va11ey,MN 55124 Dan Kahnke 781 Elrene Ct Eagan, MN 55123 Elisabeth Kennealy 2115 Silver Bell Rd Eagan, MN 55122 Jim & Helen Kennedy 3300 Heritage Lane Eagan, MN 55121 Tom O'Neill 830 O'Neill Drive Eagan, MN 55121 Bill Wolston 648 Sunset Lane Mendota Heights,MN 55118 Betty Adelman 3E45 Highway 13 •gan,MN 55122 Ann Carlon Convention & Visitors R. 1474 Yankee Doodle Rd Eagan, MN 55122 Don Chapdelaine 575 Chapel Lane Eagan, MN 55121 Elisabeth Kennealy 1115 Silver Bell Road Wan, PRE 55122 Iio and McPhe.550n- 4344—SaFl sZpne Dr. Eagan, MN 3-51-2-2 Dan Kahnke 781 Elrene Ct Eagan, MN 55123 Bea Blomquist 4504 Oak Chase Road Eagan, MN 55123 Anna Carlson 1255 Wilderness Run Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 Martin DesLauriers ,4526 S. Mallard Trail 'Eagan; MN 55122 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lehman 4865 Pilot Knob Rd Eagan, MN 55122 Leo Murphy 14610 Garrett Ave. fl401 Apple Valley, MN 55124 Bill Wolston 648 Sunset Lane Mendota Hgts,MN 55118 Alyce Bolke 1365 Deerwood Drive Eagan, MN 55123 Peggy Carlson 3434 Highway 55 Eagan, MN 55121 Paul Hauge 1260 Yankee Doodle Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 Jim & Helen Kennedy 3300 Heritage Lane Eagan, MN 55121 Tom O'Neill 230 O'Neill Drive Eagan, MN 55121 Mary Phillips 1273 Timbershore Lane •agan, MN 55123 .Mildred Schindledecker 2875 Lexington Ave. Eagan, MN 55123 Bill & Vi Reid 2065 Park Center Cr Eagan, .MN 55122. Joyce Slaughter 4342 North ::oodgate La Eagan, M:] 55123 Mary Ellen Vbrace]: 1244 Mourning Cove Ct. Eagan, MN 55123 Ted Wachter nay trade Lucile liec;cop 4540 Blackhawk P.d 4263 Amber Drive 4030 Lexington Ave. Eagan, MN 55122 pagan, Nt] 55122 Eagan, MN 55123 Doris Wilkins 4225 Pilot Knob !load Eagan, MN 55122 • Mi?" L.es • • • M inu Ir; • The Eagan Historical Society met December 7, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Helen Kennedy, Virginia Knight, Dan Kahnke, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote, Mary Ellen Voracek, and Bea Blomquist. Liz Witt opened the meeting at 4 p.m. The minutes of November 16, 1999 were approved upon a motion by Alyce Bolke, seconded by Dan Kahnke. In a correction, Dan Kahnke attended some of the task force meetings. The proposed society budget was discussed, and continued to the next meeting. A computer was promised by February. Elisabeth Kennealy brought some political buttons from 1966 for the Presidential Elections Display. Bea Blomquist spoke on the community facilities land acquisition task force. Space for the society to have files and storage could be included in a community want list. Ray Wade, Joanna Witt, Dan Kahnke and Helen Kennedy plan to tour the proposed site in a bus tour. Matthew Brown and his father, Jerry Brown, of Troop 453 at Easter Lutheran Church, spoke of Matthew's Eagle Scout project to compile a list of Eagan historical sites in a booklet form. A working list was submitted. The next meeting will be January 4, 2000. Upon a motion of Helen Kennedy, seconded by Mary Ellen Voracek, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Elisabeth Kenneal Secretary -Treasurer • • • • The Eagan Historical Society met November 16, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Dan Kahnke, Alyce Bolke, Virginia Knight, Joanna Foote, and Mary Ellen Voracek. President Ray Wade opened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. The minutes of October 12, 1999 were approved as mailed, upon a motion of Alyce Bolke, seconded by Dan Kahnke. Dan Kahnke reported on viewing tapes of Rosemount and Dakota county history obtained at the Wescott Library in Eagan. Organizational status was discussed briefly and will be reconsidered in the spring. Joanna Foote reported on the community land acquisition task force meetings. Ray Wade and Martin DesLauriers also attended some of them. A referendum would be needed to purchase the proposed land. Alyce Bolke and Dan Kahnke reported on the September 19 open house at the 1914 town hall, attended by one very interested family. The new sign made by Chris Colbert as an Eagle Scout project is in place. The 1930 Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church photo will be displayed, Liz Witt reported. Political memorabilia is being collected for a presidential campaign display. Alyce Bolke recalled events of the 1960 election. Mary Ellen Voracek brought Eagan maps she purchased at the map room, Wilson Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Liz Witt, Ray Wade, and Alyce Bolke will work on a society budget proposal for the council to consider. The next meeting will be December 7 at 4 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy% Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met October 12, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Alyce Bolke, Martin DesLauriers, Mary Ellen Voracek, Ted Wachter, Joanna Foote, and Bea Blomquist. The president opened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. Martin DesLauriers submitted the Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church photo. Of the 279 persons, all but 37 have been identified. The minutes of September 14, 1999 were approved, upon a motion by Ted Wachter, seconded by Martin DesLauriers. The motion carried. Greg Page of the Dakota County Historical Society spoke of its collection in South St. Paul. He discussed its numbering system and use of volunteers. Some of the local historical groups in the county keep half of their dues and give the remainder to the county society. The local groups have equal status with the county society. A copy of the by-laws was left by Mr. Page. Officers President Ray Wade and Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy were re-elected for one year. Martin DesLauriers made the motion with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding. Joanna Foote discussed possible usages of the 80 acre site near the Lockheed Martin facility. She will repre- sent the society at an October 18 meeting of the task force. Mary Ellen Voracek reported on aerial maps of Eagan held at the Wilson Library, University of Minnesota. She was instructed to obtain one of each year available, from 1937 to 1997. Joanna Foote was at the Lone Oak Days at the Holz farm. She could have sold 20 copies of "Lone Oak `fears." The next meetings will be November 16 and December 7, 1999, both at 4 p.m. The videos of Anna Carlson and Ted Wachter were brought by Joanna Foote. Ted Wachter moved, with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding, to adjourn at 5:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy•� Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met September 14, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, Martin Des Lauriers, Bea Blomquist, Paul Hauge, Dan Kahnke, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote and Alyce Bolke. Bea Blomquist moved with Martin Des Lauriers seconding, to approve the minutes of July 13 and August 3,1999, as mailed. Peggy Carlson submitted a letter of resignation from the Society. She offered to be an alternate when Bea Blomquist, also a member of the city council, cannot attend. Martin Des Lauriers will continue efforts to identify persons on the Lone Oak Lutheran Church photograph. The obtaining of grants was discussed. Paul Hauge offered to assist in filing papers seeking aid from foundations or corporations. The president will contact Greg Page at Dakota County Historical Society for suggestions. Bea Blomquist, Dan Kahnke, and Alyce Bolke volunteered to staff the 1914 Town Hall open house September 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Flyers will be available on the Holz Farm events. The Ted Wachter display was taken down today. Ray Wade offered to attend a meeting of Eagan seniors to speak about the group's work. Joanna Foote reported the Society has obtained permanent space for its files in the municipal center basement. She also reported on the possible purchase of land by the city for community use. Ray Wade was to attend a September 23 meeting on the topic, as the group's representative on the new committee. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 12 at 4 p.m. Paul Hauge moved, with Dan Kahnke seconding, to adjourn at 5 p.m. / y Y t-LLv.Lac �� Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met August 3, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Mary Ellen Voracek, and Liz Witt. Ray Wade moved with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding to accept the July 13, 1999 minutes as read by the Secretary -Treasurer. Elisabeth Kennealy read the minutes. The open house at the 1914 Old Town Hall for August 8 was discussed. Elisabeth Kennealy brought up obtaining air maps filmed about 1940. Mary Ellen Voracek will call Wilson Library for information. Liz Witt talked to Bill Wolston of the Dakota County Historical Society about obtaining grants. If the group were to join the Society, there would be a $20 membership per person. A video was suggested of Martin DesLauriers, Jay Berthe, and Pat Geagan, all Eagan police chiefs. They would be attending the retirement event for Pat Geagan, it was believed. The group will meet September 14, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. The open house for the Old Town Hall will be September 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. rl�2lZL� G Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met July 13, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Paul Hauge, Bea Blomquist, Mary Ellen Voracek, Joanna Foote, and Ann Carlon. A moment of silence was observed in honor of Jim Kennedy, whose funeral was the following day. Upon motion of Paul Hauge, seconded by Bea Blomquist, minutes of June 8, 1999 were approved as mailed. A letter was read by Ray Wade written to Charlotte McPherson and Jan Smith for their donation of WCAO archives. Land use maps will be framed for future displays. Identification of persons in the Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran church photograph was tabled due to the absence of Martin DesLauriers. Organization of EHS files was discussed, as was future space needs for the files. Seeking a high school intern was proposed. Bea Blomquist will contact Dakota County Libraries and Minnesota Historical Society for advice on filing systems. Liz Witt will contact Rebecca Snyder at Dakota County Historical Societyfor her input. Obtaining of grants was mentioned. Ray Wade reported on cancelled plans for the July 4 parade float. Staffing the open house at the 1914 Old Town Hall for July 11 will be Ray Wade, Dan Kahnke and Liz Witt; for August 8, Dan Kahnke, Ray Wade, and Bea Blomquist. About 20 attended the June event, which was publicized in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Joanna Foote reported the computers discarded recently by the city were obsolete. Ann Carlon was to report in August on the possibility of obtaining space in the proposed Fire Museum building. The Holz farm was also mentioned. The next meeting will be August 3 at 4 p.m. Mary Ellen Voracek moved to adjourn at 5 p.m. Elisabeth 1tennep'ly Secretary -Treasurer • • The Eagan Historical Society met June 8, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center with President Ray Wade presiding. Those present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Martin DesLauriers, Helen and Jim Kennedy, Mary Ellen Voracek, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote, and Peggy Carlson. Helen Kennedy moved, with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding, to accept the minutes of May 4, 1999 as mailed. The motion carried. The July 4 parade was discussed. Peggy Carlson or Joanna Foote will make a banner for the society. It was suggested that Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts ride on Hug,- Stewart'flat bed trailer. The Dakota County logo will also be used. Opening the 1914 town hall for public visiting during the summer months was discussed. Ray Wade would come midweek for school groups. The second Sunday was selected with hours of 1 to 3 p.m. on July 11, August 8, and September 19. Jim Kennedy moved with Alyce Bolke seconding, to have the public hours. The motion carried. Several members signed up for various dates. Jim Kennedy suggested having tapes on television during the hours. Those who signed up were: July 11, Jim and Helen Kennedy; Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt; August 8, Dan Kahnke, (maybe), September 19, Peggy Carlson, Alyce Bolke, and Mary Ellen Voracek. A subcommittee will work on the interviews planned for cable television. About four might be produced per year. The persons who attended the two hour session for identifying persons on the 1930 Trinity Lutheran Church photo and the Twin Cities Milk Producers Association 1929 photo were thanked. Their names are attached. The land use maps of 1896, 1950 and 1999 were examined and will be framed. The next meeting will be July 13, 1999 at 4 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. O Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • June 22,1999 Dear Liz, The following people assisted Martin DesLauriers with the identification of Trinity Lutheran Church members, 1930 photo, and with the Twin Cities Milk Producers 1929 photo: Don Chapdelaine 575 Chapel Lane Eagan, 55121 Joseph Chapdelaine 3330 Dodd Road Eagan,55121 Mrs. Edith McNamara, nee Chapdelaine 151 East Richmond S.St.Paul 55075 Marvin Sell 3082 Timberwood Ct Eagan 55121-1924 Elroy Sell: 2975. 145th St. E. Rosemount 55068 Anne Jacobson 5825 Chicago Ave. S Minneapolis 55417-3145 Delores Roberts 5130 148th St. W. Apple Valley 55124 Joel D. Jacobson 5825 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis 55417-3145 Harvey Sell 7917 157th St Apple Valley 55124 Mrs. Hilda Rahn 1744 Yankee Doodle Eagan 55122 Marvin Rahn 3518 Widgeon Way Eagan 55123 Thanks for offering to bring your map book in, yet again. Maybe this time I'll get it right! Happy Fourth. • • • The Eagan Historical Society met May 4,1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade presided. Present were Elisabeth Kennealy, Alyce Bolke, Jim and Helen Kennedy, Bea Blomquist, Mary Ellen Vcie,acek, Nojr`ma Wade, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Martin DesLauriers, Paul Hauge and Ted Wachter. Eric Slettedahl of the staff discussed land use maps for 1900, 1950 and 2000 for a new Comprehensive Guide Plan, now in preparation. Ted Wachter moved with Helen Kennedy seconding, to approve minutes of April 13, 1999 as mailed. The motion carried. Ray Wade had spoken with Hugh Stewart about using his John Deere tractor in the July 4 parade. Joanna Foote discussed history videos being prepared by the local cable channel. Lighting for the Anna Carlson video was poor. It could be included in a proposed 60 to 90 pieces for "Community Journal." Bea Blomquist proposed a list he prepared of persons to be interviewed for the oral history project. This would be a continuing project with volunteers doing the filming. Bea Blomquist, Elisabeth Kennealy and Ted Wachter will coordinate plans. The motion carried. Martin DesLauriers reported on the identification of persons in the Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church photo. Mrs. Boesel has identified some. Martin offered to meet with other individuals to identify people, June 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. The TCMPA photograph will also be examined. Helen Kennedy moved to include 1999 in the July 4 banner. It was proposed that any future telephone tower income be given to the Eagan Historical Society. The motion carried. The sign project for the 1914 town hall will probably be completed by fall. Ted Wachter and Eagle Scout candidate Chris Colbert will be working on the sign. The next meeting will be June 8 at 4 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. tat.- Elisabeth Kenne Secretary -Treasurer • List of persons suggested for oral history video taping project Jim and Helen Kennedy Vi Reid Florence Reid Martin and Marie DesLauriers Paul Hauge Anna Boesel Anna Carlson Alyce Polke Elisabeth and Joe Kennealy Ramona Broman Rodger Slater Howard Groff Frances Heuer Dick Le May Helen Slater Tom Slater Don Chapdelaine Larry Wenzel Victor Wenzel Jim Smith Pat Geagan Gordon Beaudette Bill and Lois Sell Mary Hines Grant Bob Rosene • • • The Eagan Historical Society met April 13,1999 at 4:05 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Wade presided. Present were Dan Kahnke, Martin DesLauriers, Paul Hauge, Peggy Carlson, Joanna Foote and Liz Witt. Martin DesLauriers moved, Paul Hauge seconded, an addition regarding new videotaping projects, to the agenda. All voted in favor. Paul Hauge moved, seconded by Martin DesLauriers, the approval of the minutes of March 2nd. Ray Wade noted the Society had received items from the McPherson family and wondered if a thank you had been sent out. Ray and Liz Witt will follow up. Liz mentioned she will be sending a note to Joan Uselman for items she sent. Regarding the County 150th anniversary, the suggestion was made that a banner highlighting the 150th be created and placed on a Historical Society float for the 4th of July parade. Joanna said the Convention & Visitors Bureau have a cutout of the Lone Oak tree which they have used to celebrate the City's 25th anniversary. She suggested we ask if the tree could be on the float. Martin suggested we contact Hugh Stewart to see if he will drive his tractor and pull a wagon which would be the society's `float'. Ray will check with Mr. Stewart and with the county to see if they have a 150th logo. Peggy will utilize the logo and make a banner. Regarding the Ted Wachter video. The tape will be finished by the end of April. Bea Blomquist and City Administrator Tom Hedges also videotaped Anna Carlson's recollections of Eagan. The Society members are interested in taping more historic memories and discussed the merits of having them professionally done. Joanna will get cost and related information. Tesseract school second graders were interested in having a speaker give a 45 minute review of Eagan's history. Neither Joanna nor Ray were available for the suggested date and Tesseract has not requested it be rescheduled. Miscellaneous: The City Council approved an account for the Society in which proceeds from the sale of the history book will be deposited. The City sent a letter of thanks to West Group for publishing reprints of the book Joanna asked if the Society was interested in selling books at the City facility open house on Thursday, June 3. Peggy moved, Paul seconded that the Society have a full table at the open house to sell books. All voted in favor. The next meeting will be May 4 at 4:00 p.m. On a motion by Paul Hauge, seconded by Peggy Carlson, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Liz Witt, Acting Secretary • • The Eagan Historical Society met March 2, 1999 at 4:15 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade presided. Present were Ted Wachter, Peggy Carlson, Bea Blomquist, Joanna Foote and Liz Witt. Ted Wachter moved, Peggy Carlson seconded, the approval of the February 2 minutes as mailed. The motion carried. Joanna Foote said copies of the city calendar are available at all city buildings and the library. Peggy requested copies for the Eagan Athletic Association and suggested that all copies be distributed by the end of March. Ted Wachter suggested some calendars go to Holz farm. Peggy Carlson said she would give copies to the malls for distribution. Bea Blomquist said that copies could be given away at the Eagan Go Bragh celebration on Saturday, March 13. She also noted that calendars could be available at groundbreaking for the YMCA and for the catholic high school. Joanna Foote says there has been no response to our request for a "recycled" computer as yet. She thought that April and May is a likely time for a computer to be available as the City will be gearing up for its annual auction. Regarding the Dakota County 150th anniversary, Ted Wachter noted he would be attending the celebration committee meeting on March 3 and hoped to get a clearer idea of what the Society might do. Ray Wade will touch base with the Dakota County Historical Society for their ideas. Ray Wade copied the last chapter of GOPHER TALES which described how counties got their name, and shared it with Society members. Liz Witt said the Planning Department will update a land use map as the final piece of the Eagan land use history, 1900,1950 and 2000. Joanna Foote asked Liz to get a cost estimate for framing so she could request payment from the City Council. Eagle Scout candidate, Chris Colbert, will be working with Ted Wachter on the new sign for Town Hall as soon as weather permits. Joanna Foote reported over 2100 copies of the Lone Oak Years have been delivered to the City. She asked the Society to set a sale price on the book. Bea Blomquist moved, Ted Wachter seconded, that the books sell for $20 each. The motion carried. Peggy Carlson moved, seconded by Bea Blomquist, that monies from the sale of Lone Oak Years be designated for the Eagan Historical Society enabling the society to make future purchases from its own account. The council must act on this request. The motion carried. The next meeting will be April 6 at 4:00 p.m. Peggy Carlson moved, Ted Wachter seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 5:04 p.m. Liz Witt Acting Secretary • • • The Eagan Historical Society met February 2, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade presided. Present were Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Joanna Foote, Dan Kahnke, Bea Blomquist and Elisabeth Kennealy. Bea Blomquist moved, seconded by Paul Hauge, to approve the minutes of November 10 and December 1, 1998, and of January 5, 1999, as mailed. The motion carried. Joanna Foote distributed some of the 100 copies of the Eagan 25th anniversary calendar. She will receive the remainder soon. Ted Wachter moved, with Elisabeth Kennealy seconding, to make necessary changes in the historic calendar. The motion carried. Joanna Foote also showed the brown covers for "Lone Oak Years" being reprinted by West Group. An employee group there wanted input for a poster by February 9. Bea Blom- quist, Ray Wade, Joanna Foote and Peggy Carlson will use calendar copy for the poster. A meeting was planned for February 6 at 11 a.m. at the Municipal Center. The Society may receive a computer when one is rotated out of service by the city. Dakota County's 150th anniversary was mentioned, as was the Eagan Go Bragh event planned for March 13. Ted Wachter donated "Gopher Tales" and "The Face of Minnesota" and a January 21, 1978 dinner program honoring the Eagan council. Files of the Women's Community Action Organization were donated by Charlotte McPherson of Eagan. The next meeting will be March 2, 1999 at 4 p.m. Ted Wachter moved, with Bea Blomquist seconding, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:02 p.m. J Elisabeth Kenneal Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met January 5, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Elisabeth Kennealy, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote, Peggy Carlson, Ann Carlon and Bea Blomquist. Printing of the Eagan city calendar is delayed, waiting for the West Group logo. A deadline of January 8 was suggested, with printing to take about two days. About seven hours of video were filmed by Channel 16. It will be edited down to a lesser time period. Liz Witt reported on the naming of the Ted Wachter Conference Room, and unveiling of his portrait on December 15, and the December 17 party at Royal Cliff for retiring Mayor Tom Egan and Ted Wachter. Photo- graphs were circulated. Ray and Norma Wade were honored by DARTS as volunteers of the year. Archival supplies have been received. EHS office hours will remain the same, the first Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Peggy Carlson moved with Elisabeth Kennealy seconding, to proceed with the calendar printing January 8 with or without the West Group logo. The motion carried. An exhibit on the 25th anniversary will replace the fire department one in the display cases. Ray Wade suggested keeping the same meeting date, the first Tuesday, changing the time to 4 p.m. Dan Kahnke offered to do a computer inventory of the office contents. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m., with members then attending the kick off reception for the 25th anniver- sary of Eagan as a city. The next meeting will he February 2 at 4 p.m. �/ 11..la_ Le- -NLl .L:,c(._< 1isabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society held a special meeting December 1 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President were Ray Wade, Paul Hauge, Liz Witt, Ann Carlon, Dan Kahnke, Alyce Bolke, Peggy Carlson, Elisabeth Kennealy, Joanna Foote and Ted Wachter. The meeting was opened at 3:35 p.m. Ted warhter donated paperwork on the remodeling of the 1914 town hall from his archives, also a photo of him in the first Eagan July 4 parade. Peggy Carlson, Alyce Bolke and Ann Carlon reported on Eagan historical calendar funding, with Dakota Electric Association and West Group as probable sponsors. Plans call for 2500 calendars to be printed for $4,000. A list of persons will receive calendars, with the remainder to be given away to the public. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. 4 Elisabeth Kennel Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met November 10, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Joanna Foote, Liz Witt, Dan Kahnke, Brianna Kahnke, Alyce Bolke, Peggy Carlson, Greg Page of the Dakota County Historical Society, James and Helen Kennedy, Ann Carlon and Elisabeth Kennealy. Minutes of October 20, 1998 were approved upon a motion by Ted Wachter, seconded by Ray Wade. The motion carried. President Ray Wade reviewed the photo selections made by Dan Kahnke, James Kennedy, Helen Kennedy, and Ray Wade for the calendar. There were 13 photographs selected: Eagan Municipal Center; aerial photo of Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle Roads; aerial photo of Cedar Avenue bridge; groundbreaking at Eagan High School; Lone Oak tree, a neighborhood on Denmark; aerial view of Eagan High School; 1980 plat of Eagan; Deerwood Drive water tower; Eagan City Hall (1969=1998); grand opening of Fire Station Number One; a July 4 celebration; Clearwater Park, and Eagan Promenade, an alternative. Peggy Carlson received printing bids of about $6600 for 5000 copies of the calendar, from Lynmar and Royal Oak Printing. Ann Carlon and Peggy Carlson will contact possible sponsors. Elisabeth Kennealy moved with James Kennedy seconding, that a subcommittee of Ann Carlon, Peggy CArlson and Alyce Bolke be authorized to make necessary decisions to locate sponsors and plan the calendar. The motion carried. A list of needed supplies totalling about $100 for records preservation was to be forwarded to Joanna Foote of the city staff. Ann Carlon reported that the new theater wants a film of Eagan history for routine showing prior to the movies. Greg Page of the Dakota County Historical Society reported on Dakota County's plans to observe its 150th anniversary in 1999. The Society will provide a member to serve on a county wide committee. Tours of historic sites and taking of photographs was planned for November 12. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next meeting will be December 1 at 3:30 p.m. '� , Elisabeth Kennealy , Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met October 20, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, James and Helen Kennedy, Dan Kahnke, Ted Wachter, Peggy Carlson, Ann Carlon, Julie Farnham, Joanna Foote, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The group looked at various photographs proposed for the Eagan historical calendar. Ann Carlon submitted a proposed format, which would total 28 pages. A November 15 deadline was agreed upon for the calendar. Sponsorship by local businesses was discussed. A subcommittee will meet October 26 at 1 p.m. Peggy Carlson will obtain printing estimates. Julie Farnham of the planning department was present when members reviewed the history foreword of the new comprehensive guide plan. Joanna Foote submitted a letter from Chapel Hill Church on its history; a clock made by Rod Smith containing a piece of the Lone Oak tree; a 48 star flag, and a fax from Mary Ellen Voracek about photos she has of the tree and the old Cedar Avenue bridge. It was decided to request $100.00 for record maintenance supplies. Memorabilia donated by Ted Wachter will be displayed in the conference room bearing his name. Channel 16 is interested in filming two interviews with Ted Wachter, Dan Kahnke reported. Elisabeth Kennealy will compose a letter of thanks to be sent to Will Wolston for his history booklet sent to all Eagan homes recently. The Society will next meet November 10 at 3:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy/7-- Secretary-Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met September 14, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Ann Carlon, and Elisabeth Kennealy. Rebecca Snyder of the Dakota County Historical Society was a guest. Minutes of August 18, 1998 were approved as mailed. President Ray Wade is contacting all Eagan churches for data on age, location, membership, etc., for possible inclusion in the proposed Eagan calendar. Photographs were circulated of the Deerwood water tower, Eagan Promenade, Bridge over I-35E, and Cedar Avenue bridge for consideration. Ray Wade, Liz Witt, and Dan Kahnke will comprise a task force to study photos for consider- ation at the October meeting agenda. The task force will meet October 6 at 1 p.m. Rebecca Snyder of the Dakota County Historical Society advised on the filing system used there. She showed an acid free box and photos in plastic, and archival catalogs. A wooden sign for the 1914 town hall was discussed. A letter from Chris Colbert about his Eagle Scout project was read. Ted Wachter offered to make the sign with participation by Chris Colbert. Another Boy Scout troop recently painted the town hall. A letter of thanks will be sent by the society. Julie Farnham of the Eagan planning staff discussed an historical forward for a new Eagan comprehensive guide plan update. A task force of Bea Blomquist, Peg Carlson and Elisabeth Kennealy will work on the forward as submitted. Ann Carlon moved, with Elisabeth Kennealy seconding that the forward be studied. The motion carried. Ray Wade brought slides and photographs he had taken. Such receipts will be given to Elisabeth Kennealy, who will forward them to the staff for reimbursement. Retirement of Ted Wachter was discussed. Elisabeth Kennealy moved with Ann Carlon seconding, that a display of memorabilia submitted by Ted Wachter be prepared. The motion carried. The group's next meeting will be October 20 at 3:30 p.m. eciscuG Elisabeth Kenneal,f Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met August 18, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Martin DesLauriers, Joanna Foote, Liz Witt, Helen and Jim Kennedy, Dan Kahnke, Ted Wachter, Peg Carlson, and Ann Carlon. Minutes of the July 7 meeting were approved as mailed. Martin DesLauriers reported on the meeting of the lake naming committee which included Joe Kennealy and Dick LeMay. He reported on attempts to reach Mary Phillips. The historical brochure will be reaching all Eagan homes about September 1. 40,000 copies were printed, and about 25,000 will be included in the mailing. Schools will be contacted about various history projects. Liz Witt, Dan Kahnke, and Ray Wade worked with Eagan history files. Rebecca Snyder of the Dakota County His- tory Society will be coming September 14 at 1 p.m. to advise the group about its filing system. Ann Carlon dis- tributed five pages of suggestions for Eagan's 25th anniversary as a city in 1999. There was discussion of papers in an old trunk once in the 1914 town hall, given to the Minnesota Historical Society and believed stored in Faribault. Ray Wade has an inventory of the trunk contents. Joanna Foote reported on sending the "Lone Oak Years' manu- script to the West Group for reprinting. About 1800 copies are planned. Elisabeth Kennealy presented two plat maps which she had partially identified with landowner names. Signage for the 1914 town hall was discussed. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 15 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. ,z610b4( Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer The Eagan Historical Society met July 7, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. Present were Ray Wade, Peg Carlson, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Ann Carlon, Dan Kahnke, and Ted Wachter. The lake naming committee will meet under the chairmanship of Martin DesLauriers. Joe Kennealy and Dick LeMay agreed to assist. Bill Wolston's proposed historic site brochure was examined. A letter will be prepared asking the city council to finance the brochure which may be included in the city's next newsletter. Joanna Foote reported on conversations with Viking Press, now part of Putnam Publishing in New York on endeavors to locate the film of "Lone Oak Years" for its re -publication. The possibility of issuing an historic calendar was discussed. A new display is up on the city hall first floor. Joe and Elisabeth Kennealy agreed to study the historic plat maps for name identification. Filing of current Eagan clippings was discussed. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 18 at 3:30 p.m. , lisabeth Kenn Secretary -Treasurer • • • • The Eagan Historical Society met June 9, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Martin DesLauriers, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote, Bill Wolston, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, and Bea Blomquist. The minutes of April 14, 1998 were accepted as mailed. It was reported that Joe Kennealy had volunteered to serve on the lake naming project with Martin DesLauriers. The historic brochure prepared by Bill Wolston was reviewed. It is planned to include it in the August newsletter received by Eagan residents. St. John's Lutheran cemetery site will be included. Letterhead samples submitted by Liz Foote were examined and discussed. The 1950 and 1896 plat maps were reviewed when submitted by Liz Witt. Names of land owners will be indexed at the bottom of the maps. An historical calendar sold by the Lakeville Historical Society was examined, and an ice cream social was considered. Dakota County will be 150 years old in 1999, A project covering the Cedar Avenue bridge was suggested. Office hours will continue the first Tuesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. The public may attend. Liz Witt is preparing a new display case focusing the Eagan, O'Neill, Slater, Rahn, and Diffley families. Family members were suggested for contact. The next meeting will be July 7 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. lisabeth Ke meat • • • The Eagan Historical Society met April 14, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Mary Ellen Voracek, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Bill Wolston, Tom Hedges, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The minutes of March 24, 1998 were approved as mailed, with Mary Ellen Voracek moving and Ray Wade seconding. The motion passed. A letter was read from West Group, submitting a paper sample and a cover sample. It is proposed publishing 1750 hardbound books with a foil stamped cover. Sales of the books would be earmarked for the Eagan Historical Society funds. The proposal was approved by the society. Bill Wolston reviewed his plans for the historical brochure. Tom Hedges spoke of the upcoming demolition of the 1965 town hall, and preserving some wooden portions of the building for future framing purposes. Framing of plat maps for 19G0, 1950 and 1998 was discussed by Liz Witt. ' Office hours began April 7, 1998 when Ray Wade and Liz Witt were present. A monthly opening is planned. Letterheads for the Society were submitted by staff. A logo of the 1914 town hall was suggested. The Society authorized Bill Wolston to prepare a four page historical brochure. Elisabeth Kennealy made the motion and Mary Ellen Voracek seconded it. It was carried. The next meeting will be June 9 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. 049 Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • The Eagan Historical Society met March 24, 1998 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3:30 p.m. President Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Liz Witt, Peggy Carlson, Bea Blomquist, Joanna Foote and Elisabeth Kennealy. After a proposal that the society office be open the first Tuesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m., Ted Wachter moved, with Peggy Carlson seconding, that this be done, and the motion carried. It was suggested that the society prepare a booklet about approximately 25 historic sites in Eagan. Bill Wolston has agreed to prepare sketches of the buildings. Bea Blomquist moved to forward with the historic sites booklet and get estimated costs for presentation to the city council. Elisabeth Kennealy seconded the motion, which carried. Ted Wachter suggested forming a sub -committee to work on naming many of the numbered lakes in Eagan. He suggested that Martin DesLauriers head up the committee. Joe Kennealy and Dick LeMay were suggested as possible members. Peggy Carlson will draft a letter to inform owners of heritage sites of consideration of their properties, including marking some sites. Elisabeth Kennealy suggested marking of the oldest cemetery. Joanna Foote reported that West Group will underwrite the publication of 3,000 copies of "The Lone Oak Years." Peggy Carlson suggested book placement in all Eagan elementary schools. Ted Wachter moved with Paul Hauge seconding to look into the traveling exhibits owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, which was passed. The next meeting will be April 21 at 3:30 p.m. Paul Hauge moved, with Bea Blomquist seconding, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m. • Elisabeth Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met February 17, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Joanna Foote, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Peggy Carlson, and Bill Wolston. Bea Blomquist showed the golden shovel and clipping used for the 1985 ground breaking at Northwest Airlines, which was manufactured in NWA shops. She was the mayor then, and is pictured with Steve Rothmeier, then president of the airlines. She also had a photo of the early Eagan road grader showing the "Egan" spelling, which she took at the home of George Ohmann, Jr. Ms. Blomquist also contributed a packet of data she prepared on Gopher Smelting in 1975. Society members inspected the new EHS headquarters room in the basement of the Muncipal Center, equipped with a table and filing cabinets. Liz Witt hopes to index the inventory and have the facility open for research once a month. A box of "Lone Oak Years" history books has been found. Distribution was discussed. Bill Wolston spoke to the group. He is affiliated with the Dakota County Historical Society, the West St. Paul - Mendota Heights chapter, and the Northern Dakota County cable station. He showed a timeline for Mendota village which has not been published. He would make drawings for a historical map of Eagan. A list of possible subjects was circulated. He will need photos of locations. He showed 90 second tapes he did for cable, on the Charles Leslie Ames library, KSTP transmitter, and the 1914 town hall. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next meeting will be March 24 at 3:30 p.m. Elisabeth Keealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met December 16, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Those present were Ray Wade, Liz Witt, Mary Ellen Voracek, Paul Hauge, Peggy Carlson, Joanna Foote, Ted Wachter and Bea Blomquist. Paul Hauge moved, with Ted Wachter seconding, to approve the previous minutes as mailed. Ray Wade reported on Mary Phillips. Examination of her materials will be postponed until spring. Photographs were viewed which were taken by Liz Witt and Ray Wade, with Ted Wachter as a guide. They are of various Eagan farmhouses still standing. The Lone Oak Tree was mentioned as a possible feature for the city March newsletter. Liz Witt is obtaining file cabinets from the Mankato Free Press for storage in a permanent home for the society in the basement of the municipal center. She visited the Hastings Pioneer Room and obtained ideas for the society. Bill Rydrych wrote that he cannot participate in the group. Ted Wachter and Bea Blomquist will contact people for possible interviews. Joanna Foote reported The Lone Oak Years is sold out. There was talk of reproducing the volume, and her school project with Deerwood Elementary School students. The next meeting will be February 17, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Bea Blomquist and Ted Wachter moved to adjourn at 4:30 p.m. ElisabKenne4� Secretary -Treasurer • • • Eagan Historical society Minutes October 21, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met October 21, at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy, Alyce Bolke, Bea Blomquist, Liz Witt, Helen Kennedy, James Kennedy, Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Joanna Foote, and Peggy Carlson. Paul Hauge moved with Ted Wachter seconding, to accept the September 30, 1997 minutes as mailed. Mary Phillips could not come today because of illness in the family. Liz Witt had prepared data on the Lone Oak Tree for possible publication in the December city newsletter. Joanna Foote is working on an Eagan city home page for the Internet. Data on Eagan is available on some Web sites at present. Possible visitors were mentioned. Names suggested were Victor Wenzel, Larry Wenzel, Mildred Schindeldecker. Joanna Foote reported on a reply from Higginson Rooks on possible reprinting of "Lone Oak Years." She continues her work with third graders on their study of Eagan landmarks. She suggested preparing a booklet on our public buildings and locations of the one room schools. Jim Kennedy suggested asking local corporations for donations to the work of the society. A foundation was mentioned. The Braun house on Highway 149, scheduled for moving, was discussed. Peggy Carlson had data on the project, as did Tom Hedges. Jim Kennedy is to notify the council that the Society has concern in keeping the house in Eagan. Helen Kennedy seconded with the motion passing. It was suggested that a list of properties in Fagan worth preserving be submitted to the council. After a discussion, Helen Kennedy moved with Jim Kennedy seconding, that a vote he taken. Bea Blomquist moved, with Paul Hauge seconding, that a list be prepared. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Elisabeth „_enne;:.iy Secr>.±r,a ry-Tre asu rei Eagan Historical Society Minutes September 30, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met September 30, 1997 at 3:45 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Bea Bloomquist, Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Mary Ellen Voracek, Martin Des Lauriers, Alyce Bolke and Joanna Foote. In a correction of the August 19, 1997 minutes, Bill Wolston was not present for the photographing trip. Ray Wade moved, with Martin Des Lauriers seconding, and the motion passed. Mary Phillips of Eagan will be contacted about her Eagan memorabilia collection, as will Mrs. Anna Carlson. Both attended the Old Town Hall open house held September 21. An estimated 2,000 persons attended Lone Oak Days at the Holz Farm September 19-20. Bea Bloomquist suggested having regular open houses at the 1914 Town Hall. Joanna Foote is visiting third grade classes which are studying Eagan history, especially at Deerwood Elementary School. The history of the Lone Oak Tree was suggested as a topic for the next Eagan city newsletter. The Society members examined a framed photograph of Vice President Al Gore's visit to Eagan last year. There was a discussion on re -publishing The Lone Oak Years or starting to collect material for a completely new history book. Liz Witt will contact several prospective members. The possibility of having meetings during the winter months was discussed. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m. Upon a motion by Martin Des Lauriers, seconded by Ted Wachter, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. lisabeth cw� newly lisabKennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes August 19, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met August 19, 1997, at 3:45 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Ted Wachter, Martin Des Lauriers, Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Lorenzo Davis, Bea Blomquist, Liz Witt, Paul Hauge, Ann Carlon, and Mary Ellen Voracek. President Ray Wade opened the meeting at 3:45 p.m. Paul Hauge moved, with Ted Wachter seconding, to accept the minutes of July 1, 1997, as mailed. The motion carried. Liz Witt, Ray Wade, and Lorenzo Davis accompanied Bill Wolston as he took photographs of about a dozen historic sites in Eagan. They visited the O'Neill farm site and several of the former one room school houses. Elisabeth Kennealy mentioned the former Charles Leslie Ames estate and its connection with the Wilson Library at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Ray Wade suggested having the Old Town Hall (1914 building) open one day a month. Bea Blomquist and Ray Wade volunteered to be present Sunday, September 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. as a part of Lone Oak Days. Lorenzo Davis will have tapes made of the panel discussion and town meeting reenactment held earlier this summer, to be distributed to members. Liz Witt is retiring next week, and asked everyone to attend her retirement party. She will continue her work with the Society. Ted Wachter moved to recommend leaving the 1914 town hall at its present site. The motion carried. In discussing future projects for the Society, Joanna Foote had suggested having a page in the city newsletter. Ann Carlon asked for suggestions in observing Eagan's 25th anniversary as a city in 1999. Liz Witt mentioned the Holz farm as a possible future home for the Society, and reviewed current displays. Several potential members were mentioned and will be contacted. The Society will next meet Tuesday, September 30 at 3:45 p.m. Ted Wachter moved, with Bea Blomquist seconding, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:50 p.m. _i' Gt t/ ,? 6t .G,c4 Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes July 1,1997 Eagan Historical Society met July 1, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. in the Old Town Hall Building. The Meeting immediately followed the taping of an Annual Mid-1960's Town Meeting. Administrative Intern Lorenzo Davis recorded minutes for the absent Elisabeth Kennealy. Present at the meeting were Ted Wachter, Ray Wade, Mary Ellen Voracek, Alyce Bolke, Helen and James Kennedy, Bob Rosene, Joanna Foote, Liz Witt, Lorenzo Davis, Bea Blomquist, Martin DesLauriers and Paul Hauge. Ted Wachter moved, with Paul Hauge seconding, to approve the agenda, which was passed. Participating in the taping of the Annual Town Meeting were Ted Wachter, moderator; Martin DesLauriers, constable and police chief; Paul Hauge, attorney; Ray Wade, town board; James Kennedy, board supervisor; Bob Rosene, engineer; Alyce Bolke, clerk; and Mary Ellen Voracek, Helen Kennedy, Bea Blomquist, Liz Witt, and Lorenzo Davis as the township residents. Meredith Cable provided videotape technicians and engineers. The town board and town voters used all material from the script that was provided in the Historical Society Meeting packet. Ted Wachter moved, with Helen Kennedy and Paul Hauge seconding, to approve the minutes of June 16, 1997, as mailed, which was passed. Alyce Bolke moved, with James Kennedy seconding, to open elections and nominate Ray Wade for the position of President. There being no further election business, Helen Kennedy moved, with Ted Wachter seconding, to close elections. Motion to elect Ray Wade as the Historical Society's next President passed unanimously. The following individuals requested a videotaped copy of the Annual Town Board Meeting: Jim and Helen Kennedy, Paul Hauge, Mary Ellen Voracek, Ray Wade, Bob Rosene, Martin DesLauriers, Bea Blomquist, Elisabeth Kennealy, Ted Wachter and Alyce Bolke. Mary Ellen Voracek, Ray Wade and Liz Witt will arrange to take photos of Eagan historic sites. The photos will be brought to the August meeting. Date of the next meeting was set for August 19 at 3:45 p.m. in the Municipal second floor Conference Rooms A & B. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Lorenzo Davis Acting -Secretary Eagan Historical Society Minutes June 16, 1997 Eagan Historical Society met June 16, 1997, at 3:45 p.m. in the council chambers at the Eagan Municipal Center. Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy was in the chair. Present were Ted Wachter, Ray Wade, Mary Ellen Voracek, Alyce Bolke, Helen and James Kennedy, Bob Rosene, Bill Schultz, Elisabeth Kennealy, Ann Carlon, Joanna Foote, Liz Witt, Martin DesLauriers, and Paul Hauge. Paul Hauge moved with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding, to approve the agenda, which was passed. Alyce Bolke moved, with James Kennedy seconding, to approve the minutes of May 20, 1997, as mailed, which was passed. Date of the next meeting was set for July 1 at 3 p.m. for the videotaping of a reenactment of an annual Eagan township meeting, then held in March of each year. The meeting was adjourned at 4 p.m., followed by the videotaping of "The 1960's, The Last Years of Eagan Township." Participating in the panel were Alyce Bolke, clerk; Paul Hauge, attorney, Bob Rosene, engineer; Helen Kennedy, justice of the peace; Martin DesLauriers, constable and police chief; Bill Schultz, fire chief; and Elisabeth Kennealy, reporter, Dakota County Tribune. The audience asked questions concerning elections, pollution, growth in the township, local road systems, township water and sewer plans, plans for I35E and Cedar Avenue freeways; new municipal buildings, and other matters. Elisabeth Kennealy 67 Secretary -Treasurer • • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes May 20, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met May 20, 1997 at 3 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Ted Wachter, Alyce Bolke, Lorenzo Davis, Paul Hauge, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Mary Ellen Voracek, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The minutes of the September 17, 1996 meeting were accepted as mailed, by a motion by Paul Hauge, seconded by Alyce Bolke. President Wachter wished to leave his position, but agreed to stay on until the next meeting. Elisabeth Kennealy agreed to continue as Secretary -Treasurer. Elisabeth Kennealy donated planning books on 35E, 494, and Cedar Avenue to the archives, and reported on research on the TCMPA photo from 1929. Ted Wachter arranged to purchase a TCMPA milk can at a garage sale. The committee reviewed the proposed historic sites for possible marking, adding several school house and other sites. Also reviewed were public records to be retained or forwarded to state archives. A mock town board meeting is planned for Lone Oak Days at the Holz farm, which will be taped. An ice cream social was mentioned. Descendants of James Wescott recently visited the municipal center. Joanna Foote reported on her visits to third grade classes which are studying local history. Liz Witt reviewed activities, display window plans, framing the photo of Vice President Al Gore, map framing, Elisabeth Kennealy will prepare data on Nicols Hall and Nicols Depot. The society plans a tape on township government in the 1960's. It would include clerk -treasurer perspective, Alyce Bolke; constable, Martin Des Lauriers; attorney, Paul Hauge, press coverage, Elisabeth Kennealy, justice of the peace, Helen Kennedy; fire coverage, Bob Childers, and engineer, Bob Rosene. A 1962 article on Alyce Bolke and Helen Kennedy was examined. Adjournment occurred at 4 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, June 16 at 4 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes September 17, 1996 The Eagan Historical Society met September 17, 1996 at 3 p m. in the Old (1914) Town Hall. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Ted Wachter, Alyce Bolke, Ray Wade, Jim and Helen Kennedy, Martin Des Lauriers, Ann Carlon, Lorenzo Davis, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The framed photo of the Mendota Local, Twin City Milk Producers Association taken in 1929 at the Chapdelaine farm was viewed by the members, as was the 1960 Eagan map. Elisabeth Kennealy is researching data on the TCMPA. Volunteers signed up for duty in the 1914 hall on Lone Oak days, September 21-22. A mock annual township meeting was scheduled on Saturday for 1 p.m. Ted Wachter would be moderator, with Jim Kennedy, Paul Hauge and Leo Murphy probably serving as members. An agenda from the 1960s was to be followed as a guideline. Bill Holston of the Dakota County Historical Society wishes to write an article about Eagan historical sites. Several sites were suggested for him to view or photograph. More names were suggested for oral history interviews. Helen Kennedy offered photographs of couples she had married when serving as justice of the peace. A tentative date of October 15 was set for a 3 p.m. meeting. Upon a motion by Helen Kennedy, seconded by Jim Kennedy, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 4:05 p.m. ElisabethvKennealy Secretary -Treasurer Eagan Historical Society Minutes July 16, 1996 The Eagan Historical Society met July 16, 1996 at the Old (1914) Town Hall. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Leo Murphy, Ray Wade, Elisabeth Rennealy, Liz Witt of the city staff, and Ann Carlon of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Leo Murphy moved, with Ray Wade seconding, that the mailed minutes of May 7, 1996 be accepted. The group examined a collection of township records, maps and photos, and recommended some to be retained, and some to be given to the Minnesota state archives. Ted Wachter volunteered to make a table and restore a wooden township sign. A blueprint and a 1929 Twin City Milk Producers Association photo taken at the Chapdelaine farm will be framed for display. A large map made by Ray Wade will also be framed, hopefully in time for Lone Oak Days September 21-22. The 1914 Town Hall will be open both days from noon to 4 p.m., with President Wachter on hand to greet visitors. Ms. Carlon presented a three page schedule for the event. Mary Ellen Voracek will be there Saturday. The 1990 video will be shown as will a presentation on farm work of the past. An interview with Jim Smith will be arranged. President Wachter showed the group a beautiful gavel he had con- structed from the Lone Oak tree. The group will meet in September at the call of the President. Adjournment was at 4:10 p.m. • Elisabeth Rennealy f 1 Secretary -Treasurer • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes May 7, 1996 The Eagan Historical Society met Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at 3 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Alyce Bolke, Elisabeth Kennealy, Paul Hauge, Ray Wade, Mary Ellen Voracek, Liz Witt of the city staff, and Ann Carlon and Lynn Matty of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. The minutes of November 6, 1995 were approved. The Society members viewed the mayors' gallery to be un- veiled that evening. They were pleased with the photographs of the mayors and the historical displays in the cases. An election theme was proposed for the next exhibition in the display cases. A period of six months was considered. Elisabeth Kennealy brought a list of Eagan records in the Minnesota History Center which she had copied. Audio interviews were suggested with the following persons: Mrs. Fred Boesel, Vi and Bill Reid, Alyce Bolke, Joe and Elisabeth Kennealy, Jim Smith, Bill Rydrych, Bill Schultz, Jay Berthe, Martin DesLauriers, Larry Wenzel, Victor Wenzel, George and Dorothy Ohmann, and Helen and Jim Kennedy. Paul Hauge offered to do some of the interviewing. Paul Hauge brought photos of the 1965 flood on the Minnesota River taken and donated by Gene Clay of Farmington. Plans for July 3-4 were discussed, as were plans for Lone Oak Days, September 21-22. The 1914 Town Hall would be open those days, perhaps noon to 4 p.m., and members would be asked to be present. Dakota County Historical Society is interested in locating and marking historical sites in Eagan. About a dozen sites were mentioned, including all former one room schoolhouses. The next meeting was tentatively set for July 16 at 3 p.m. at the 1914 Town Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes Nov. 6, 1995 The Eagan Historical Society met Monday, November 6, 1995 at 3 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Mary Ellen Voracek, Bob Licha, Helen and Jim Kennedy, Elisabeth Kennealy, Bill and Vi Reid, Ray Wade, Paul Hauge, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote and Liz Witt of the city staff, and Ann Carlon of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. The minutes of October 2, 1995, and October 19, 1995 were approved. A theme for the display cases was discussed, for use in the glass display cases which have a cork background. Early village anc city clippings were examined, as were photos brought by Bob Licha, Jim and Helen Kennedy, and Elisabeth Kennealy. "Eagan Families" was one suggestion. Elisabeth Kennealy suggested a longtime program of marking historical sites, such as the site where an oil well existed near Thomas Lake. Continued interviewing of resource persons was planned. A meeting to select display items was planned between Thanksgiving Day and December 9, the date of the grand opening of the Eagan Municipal Center. No meetings are planned then until spring, 1996. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Elisabeth Kejaly zt\ Secretary -Treasure • • • MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY,THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19,1995, 10:00 A.M. Present were Chairman Ted Wachter, members Mary Ellen Voracek,Ray Wade, Martin DesLauriers and Paul Hauge. Special guests included Leo Murphy, Ann Boesel, Rill Reid, Violet Reid, Ellen Kalal, Jean Janssen and Bob Licha. Staff members present were Joanna Foote and Liz Witt. A special meeting of the Eagan Historical Society was held Thursday, October 19 at 10 A.M. Chairman Ted Wachter introduced special guests and long time Eagan residents including: Leo Murphy,Ann Boesel, Bill and Violet Reid, Ellen Kalal, accompanied by her daughter, Jean Janssen, and Bob Licha, son of the late Tony Licha. Ann Boesel noted that Tony Licha built her family home in 1917. Bob said that his father built many barns, houses and other structures in Eagan. The common practice in those days was to stay right on the premises until the building was done. Bob said his mother is presently 98 years of age and does not communicate much now. He said the Licha family farm was located where Rainbow foods currently stands. He also noted that the purchase price for the farm was $6700. Mrs. Licha went to Wescott School. Bill Reid said the Reid homeplace was where Unisys is now located. Bill said he walked across the fields to District 12 school, which was on Highway 13. When it came time to go to high school in Rosemount, Bill took a horse and buggy to the Downey brothers farm, left them there for the day, and caught a Jefferson bus to high school. He followed that routine from 1926 - 1929. Bill is the third of nine children. Ann Boesel also walked to District 12 school . She said in the winter time, they bundled up and were pulled on a sled. Ann was an Englert, a family of nine children, two girls and seven boys. The youngest , Ed, was the only one to go on to high school. Ann noted that the Englerts donated land to the city for the old town hall. Ellen Kalal, nee McCarthy, went to District 14 school which was located near the present site of Northview elementary. Two McCarthy families lived on McCarthy Lake in what is now Patrick Eagan Park. Ellen mentioned that there was a family log cabin which was to have been preserved, but someone didn't get the word, and it was torn down. There were eight children, six boys and two girls in her family. Her brothers, Joe and James, were school janitors which meant they had to get up very early in the morning , get to school and get the fire started and the room warmed up before the school day began. Ellen said there were usually 25 - 35 children in the eight grades, single room, one -teacher school. • • • Ellen's mother was a Reid and she also went to District 12 on Highway 13. Violet Reid lived in Lebanon Township and said that the family home is still there. She went to District 110 in Rosemount. The school is now a house, located behind the Legion Club. Vi went to school with Bill, but got to know him when they attended Shield's barn dances. Dances were held every Saturday night at Shields by the Lake. The Shields farm was near Lone Oak and Pilot Knob and Lemay Lake. The family operated a sorghum factory there at one time. Reminiscences turned to memories of grandparents.... Ann said her grandparents lived by Englert Lake, where Bruestles live now. Bill said his grandpa came from Ireland and was living with Bill's family when he died in 1924. Grandpa Reid grubbed the land, which meant clearing it for construction of various buildings. Bob remembered there was a man named "Grubber Fritz", a local character, who made a living grubbing the land. Part of his pay was a case of Yorg's beer. Martin remembered a big old fellow by the name of Joe Burke, who stayed with his grandfather. Joe Burke was probably slow mentally but he was a hard worker. Joe liked to listen to the tea kettle whistle in the DesLaurier kitchen. The DesLaurier home still exists and it is located across from Carbone's on Yankee Doodle Rd. The conversation turned to moonshine stills, at least two of which operated in Eagan. Jake Lashinski bought rye from Eagan farmers. As he paid for his purchase, he kissed each dollar bill. In addition to moonshine, Jake and "Sheeny Tom" sold dry goods and many other items from their wagons. It was noted that most goods were usually purchased from peddlers. If you went "to town" you might shop at Fleigel's store in Rosemount, or at shops in downtown Mendota. Bill recounted how Pilot Knob Road was straightened north of Wescott, which included substantial filling of the lake. Over fifty horses pulled dump wagons. Big slushers, on a belt, scooped up the dirt and dumped it into the lake. Eye witnesses say it was an amazing feat. There were several miscellaneous accounts: Ice was made and harvested on LeMay Lake. Often horses and cows got mired in Blackhawk Lake and disappeared into the muck. There was oil drilling on two sites - Thomas Lake area and Forkers Lake. Ted noted that the pipe and well is still at the Thomas Lake site. No oil was ever found. Bob said he was told the story of an Indian Lodge on the Bill Braun farm near Delaware and Lone Oak. The Indians llived in underground • • • caves there and Chief Blackdog was a frequent visitor. Bob's mother was housekeeper for Bill Braun. Social activities included barn dances at Shields, card parties and basket socials. The October 19 meeting was video taped but it mostly useful for its audio content. Anyone interested in viewing the tape should contact Joanna Foote. The next meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Monday, November 6, 3:00 P.M. Please bring photos, scrapbooks, or any other items of historic interest. The Society must get displays ready for the new display cases located in the Municipal Center lobby. ItH" f370l 'c 4 ' Soc,ary ate► E`r/AiG -rg u r¢5 Y, 6 c 7 0 5 ert /9 /41s— ,rn /6 t_t )--/11) igea cox( -2 e 4/�� /9 5- o e/g V/ /v7 /(/I2oi--/J Y Uf31¢_. — W4)->F- IC14A Se-4 /5 0 owl - a_, SS t,3 !&(_ z/3--c./ Martin and Marie DesLauriers Sumner. 4526 S. Mallard Trail Eagan, MN 55122 1-61244-1790 Winter: 5459 E. Hermosa Vista Mesa, AZ 85215 1-602-981-3385 • • • The Eagan Historical Society met October 2, 1995 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Police Facility, with President Ted Wachter presiding. Present were Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Martin DesLauriers, Alyce Bolke, Ray Wade, Elisa- beth Kennealy, Liz Witt, and Joanna Foote. A tour of the new Municipal Center was conducted by Jon Hohenstein, Liz Witt, and Joanna Foote, Eagan staff persons. Paul Hauge moved, with Alyce Bolke seconding, to re-elect the present officers, and the motion passed. A meeting in November was suggested to examine the seven display cases and prepare historical exhibits. Elisabeth Kennealy suggested professional looking signage such as seen in museums. Liz Witt suggested election year exhibits, with 1876 data in mind. The bell from the Wescott School will be displayed in the council chamber in the new Municipal Center. A date of October 19 was set to videotape persons with knowledge of Eagan's past. Martin DesLauriers was to contact Mary Hanrehan, Bill and Violet Reid, Charlotte Thomas, Ann Boesel, and Leo Murphy. The session will begin at 10 a.m. and include lunch. The display cases may be open about December for the grand opening of the Municipal Center. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasure Agendas San c71115,tozleaf 8SoeIEty • *unic11af C:EntE2 nog d?oad fiayan, 4kN55722-7897 Axons: (651) 687-4600 Sax: (657) 6€7-4612 2: (651) 454-8535 November 30, 1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The last meeting of the century for the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, December 7, 4:00 P.M., 2nd floor conference room. A major discussion item will be the Society's 2000 Budget. Please bring suggestions for additions and/or deletions. This will be an action item to send on to administration. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DECEMBER 7, 1999,4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,Nov. 16 4:05 X X 3. Unfinished business 2000 Budget 4:10 X X 4. Officer/staff 4:30 Reports A. City Task Force To Access Sites- Councilmember Blomquist for possible acquisition B. Presidential Elections Display 5. Other 4:35 6. Set next meeting 4:40 X 7. Adjourn 4:45 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met November 16, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Dan Kahnke, Alyce Bolke, Virginia Knight, Joanna Foote, and Mary Ellen Voracek. President Ray Wade opened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. The minutes of October 12, 1999 were approved as mailed, upon a motion of Alyce Bolke, seconded by Dan Kahnke. Dan Kahnke reported on viewing tapes of Rosemount and Dakota county history obtained at the Wescott Library in Eagan. Organisational status was discussed briefly and will be reconsidered in the spring. Joanna Foote reported on the community land acquisition task force meetings. Ray Wade and Martin DesLauriers also attended some of them. A referendum would be needed to purchase the proposed land. Alyce Bolke and Dan Kahnke reported on the September 19 open house at the 1914 town hall, attended by one very interested family. The new sign made by Chris Colbert as an Eagle Scout project is in place. The 1930 Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church photo will be displayed, Liz Witt reported. Political memorabilia is being collected for a presidential campaign display. Alyce Bolke recalled events of the 1960 election. Mary Ellen Voracek brought Eagan maps she purchased at the map room, Wilson Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Liz Witt, Ray Wade, and Alyce Bolke will work on a society budget proposal for the council to consider. The next meeting will be December 7 at 4 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealf Secretary -Treasurer • • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXPENDITURES Mailing $125 Film & dev. 50 Framing 250 Supplies 250 total= $675 2000 BUDGET INCOME Book sales 150 x 20= $3000 Wish list: `30s aerial photos of Eagan-$1000 CAPITAL- FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT Flat file 4-bank file bookcase table,4 chairs computer & table typewriter TV -VCR Gag an �ilto'iiaaL' cSoaid9 • &Num:cifJar C:EntE'L 0SAC+ Suqq S S?oad n9Rn, G'i'IOV 55122-7597 ` eons: (657) 681-4600 9a.t: (65f) 6S7-46f2 '2L1 -rb: (65!) 454-8535 November 8,1999 TO: Eagan Historical Ssociety Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, November 16, 4:00 P.M. 2nd floor conference room. We will continue our discussion regarding direction of our organization. A copy of the Dakota County Historical Society By-laws, and a local chapter affiliation agreement are enclosed. I have been attending a city task force constituted to assess community facilities land acquisition. A wish list for the Eagan Historical Society is included with that of other groups, along with a map of the area under consideration. Please keep in mind that we are talking about a concept; there are no definite plans to proceed at this time. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY NOVEMBER 16,1999,4:00 p.m. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,Sept. 14 4:05 X Minutes,Oct. 12 X X 3.Unfinished business 4:10 Direction of organization X X 4.Officer/staff report 4:35 A. City task force X X B. Sept. 19 open house C. Firemen's Museum D. Trinity Church identification E. Budget 5. Other 4:50 6. Next meeting/Dec. 7 4:55 7. Adjourn 5:00 X • • The Eagan Historical Society met September 14, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, Martin Des Lauriers, Bea Blomquist, Paul Hauge, Dan Kahnke, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote and Alyce Bolke. Bea Blomquist moved with Martin Des Lauriers seconding, to approve the minutes of July 13 and August 3,19990 as mailed. Peggy Carlson submitted a letter of resignation from the Society. She offered to be an alternate when Bea Blomquist, also a member of the city council, cannot attend. Martin Des Lauriers will continue efforts to identify persons on the Lone Oak Lutheran Church photograph. The obtaining of grants was discussed. Paul Hauge offered to assist in filing papers seeking aid from foundations or corporations. The president will contact Greg Page at Dakota County Historical Society for suggestions. Bea Blomquist, Dan Kahnke, and Alyce Bolke volunteered to staff the 1914 Town Hall open house September 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Flyers will be available on the Holz Farm events. The Ted Wachter display was taken down today. Ray Wade offered to attend a meeting of Eagan seniors to speak about the group's work. Joanna Foote reported the Society has obtained permanent space for its files in the municipal center basement. She also reported on the possible purchase of land by the city for community use. Ray Wade was to attend a September 23 meeting on the topic, as the group's representative on the new committee. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 12 at 4 p.m. Paul Hauge moved, with Dan Kahnke seconding, to adjourn at 5 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met October 12, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Alyce Bolke, Martin DesLauriers, Mary Ellen Voracek, Ted Wachter, Joanna Foote, and Bea Blomquist. The president opened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. Martin DesLauriers submitted the Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church photo. 0f the 279 persons, all but 37.have been identified. The minutes of September 14, 1999 were approved, upon a motion by Ted Wachter, seconded by Martin DesLauriers. The motion carried. Greg Page of_the Dakota County Historical Society spoke of its collection in South St. Paul. He discussed its numbering system and use of volunteers. Some of the local historical groups in the county keep half of their dues and give the remainder to the county society. The local groups have equal status with the county society. A copy of the by-laws was left by Mr. Page. Officers President Ray Wade and Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy were re-elected for one year. Martin DesLauriers made the motion with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding. Joanna Foote discussed possible usages of the 80 acre site near the Lockheed Martin facility. She will repre- sent the society at an October 18 meeting of the task force. Mary Ellen Voracek reported on aerial maps of Eagan held at the Wilson Library, University of Minnesota. She was instructed to obtain one of each year available, from 1937 to 1997. Joanna Foote was at the Lone Oak Days at the Holz farm. She could have sold 20 copies of "Lone Oak Years." The next meetings will be November 16 and December 7, 1999, both at 4 p.m. The videos of Anna Carlson and Ted Wachter were brought by Joanna Foote. Ted Wachter moved, with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding, to adjourn at 5:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy. Secretary -Treasurer Community Center Needs List Senior Center: • Large kitchen w/ 2 refrigerators, 2 stoves, lots of cupboards • Large library w/TV • Exercise room/game room/craft rooms/computer rooms • Several smaller rooms for more activities --some carpeted, some tile • Shared space for storage • PA system • Piano EAA: • Gymnasium(s) (basketball, inst baseball/softball • 4 full -court basketball/hard court - bleachers, spectator space, movable benches, equipment room • 4 lane indoor track • movable batting cages (ceiling) • Office space - computer space • Kitchen • Eating/meeting room space Lioness: • Space for style show or similar events • Banquet space/hall • Garage sale space • Area to display awards • Beer tent Historical Society: • Space for storage/filing, archiving of materials • Office/computer work area • Work area for processing/inventorying and clean-up of materials • "Library"/Public work space for public access of H.S. Files/documents • Display Cases in public community center areas/hallways, etc. • Display room for larger exhibits/public displays Art House: • Larger space to orient large groups • Display area rooms/sales area Youth/Teens/Family Programs: • Coffee House "hang-outs" - Comfortable couches/bean bags • Sound system • Computer/games • Day care centers - days & evenings • Non -adult size spaces/bathrooms/fixtures (could be child care space w/other programs • Family -oriented space • Multi -purpose areas & storage • ••••• • mme • • 41• • •me • •••• • • Imo • • am • • MEI • MM. -" • LAND SUITABLE FOR STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT - 8.2 ACRES •M11.111111411FIMI .11M • M. 411.: L STUDY AREA - 45 +.1. ACRES • ..•' . • *- . • NSP EASEMENT ...................... , •• ADDMONAL AREA "OUTSIDE STUDY AREA" LIMITS RECOMMENDED FOR ACQUISITION • Duke Realty Development Central Park Property Analysis Schematic Land -Use Concept 0' 200' 400' 800' Scale: 1" = 400' North ••=e1, NMI. • ••••• • am • nom • mim • moot • • mmi • • L • 0 1 LAND ATTHEN 3 VERTICAL FEET OF 100 YR- FLOOD -ELEVATION - 4 ACRES LAND WMEIN 100 YR. FLOOD 44.. ELEVATION - 10.8 ACRES • CMC STAGE AND STRUCTURED SEATING FOR 400-500 SPECTATORS • POSSIBLE CONCERT STYLE SEATING _7. EXPANSION FOR 5,500 SPECTATORS !I I ' • ' • -• • I 8.1 • Lockheed Martin SIMI • --1 • MI IMMO • MINN • • MME • IN.= • MIMI • MEN • • • BYLAWS OF THE DAKOTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY December 10, 1987 Rutted & Approved January 25, 1992 January 28, 1995 September 24, 1998 ARTICLE 1 NAME The name of this association shall be the Dakota County Historical Society, hereinafter referred to as DCHS. ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE The purpose of the DCHS, as outlined in the Articles of Incorporation, includes: to promote, foster, develop, and interpret the history of this county and its people. In doing so, the DCHS may acquire, collect, preserve, reconstruct, restore, exhibit, display and demonstrate this history through artifacts, documents, and literary works. The DCHS shall be allowed to own property and operate a museum. ARTICLE 3 FISCAL YEAR The DCHS shall operate its fiscal year on a calendar basis — January 1 to December 31. • ARTICLE 4 MEMBERSHIP 1 - Any person interested in the DCHS may be enrolled as an active member of the DCHS upon receipt of the annual dues. 2 - Membership dues and categories of membership shall be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. 3 - Members failing to pay their dues after they become payable shall be dropped from the rolls 60 days after the date due. 4 - No person shall be qualified as a member or entitled to vote at a meeting unless his or her annual dues have been paid in advance of meeting. ARTICLE 5 GOVERNMENT 1 - The management of the affairs and property of the DCHS shall be the responsibility of the Board of Directors consisting of the officers and trustees. 2 - The officers of the DCHS shall be the President, Vice -President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who shall be elected at the Annual Meeting. 3 - All officers shall be elected for three year terms. An officer may serve two consecutive terms (a total of six years) if re-elected. 4 - The Trustees of the DCHS shall consist of the immediate past president, and five elected Trustees. Elected Trustees shall be elected for two year terms and may serve two consecutive terms (a total of four years) if re-elected. 5 - The Board of Directors may also include one representative designated by each Chapter of the DCHS. This representative.shall be a full voting member of the DCHS Board of Directors and may be appointed on an annual basis, but may not serve more than four years. 6 - The Board of Directors shall enforce enactments and resolutions of the membership as adopted at the Annual Meeting, and accepts responsibility for the DCHS personnel policy, membership policy, museum hours, budget, fund raising, construction, publications, the maintenance of the buildings and ground in the possession of the DCHS, and the delegation of all other powers that are inherent to such a board. • • • 2 • • • 7 - The Board of Directors shall be empowered to employ or dismiss a director and other staff whose duties shall be determined by the Board of Directors in a written policy and duty statement. 8 - Paid employees or their relatives shall not hold voting positions on the Board of Directors. 9 - Members related through blood or marriage shall not be allowed to serve as voting members on the Board at any one time. ARTICLE 6 DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS The President 1 - The President, with the input of the Board members, the director, and staff, shall determine the agenda for all meetings. 2 - The President shall act as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the director of the DCHS. The vice President 3 - The Vice -President shall preside in the absence of the President and shall perform such other duties as designed by the President or Board of Directors. The Vice President shall assume the office of the President, should the President be unable to execute his or her duties. The Secretary 4 - The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all Board Meetings. The Treasurer 5 - The Treasurer shall have oversight of the financial activities and record keeping of the DCHS and its financial reports. The Board of Directors: 6 - It shall be the responsibility of the Board of Directors to attend Board meetings. If a member of the Board of Directors falls to attend three consecutive meetings, the Board, may at its discretion, consider appointing a replacement to the position. • 7 - If a vacancy occurs in any office during the term of a member of the Board,.the Board is authorized to ® the vacancy and the appointee shall serve until the completion of the former Board member's term. 8 - The Board of Directors may establish an executive committee consisting of three or more members of the Board, to act in case of emergency. 9 - The Board of Directors may be compensated for their services as authorized by the Board. • ARTICLE 7 MEETINGS gular meetings The Board of Directors shall hold quarterly meetings. 2 - Additional meetings • The President may call additional meetings of the Board of Directors. 3 - Special meetings Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by: a) The President b) By a majority of the Board of Directors. c) By 5% or more of the members of the DCHS. All special meetings shall specify the specific purpose, and any business not appearing on the agenda shall be considered put -of -order. 4 - Annual Meeting The DCHS shall hold its Annual Meeting during the month of January. 5 - All meetings shall require notification of the Board of Directors at least ten days in advance. This notice shall be by mail or by phone call. 4 6 - Quorums A simple majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum for the conducting of business. For an Annual meeting, 5 percent of the membership shall constitute a quorum 7 - Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail at all meetings. 8 - Annual Meeting Procedure The President shall appoint a Board Development Committee of two or more members at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting to nominate a slate of cendutntPs for the Board of Directors. Nominations may also be made from the floor by members in good standing, and with the permission in writing from the person being nominated, unless that person is present at the meeting. Only members in good standing may be nominated 9 - Executive Committee The executive committee, consisting of at least three members of the Board of Directors, may meet whenever an emergency arises. ARTICLE 8 COMM1TPEES 1 - The President shall appoint committees when neensary The chairs of the committees shall, whenever possible, be appointed from the members of the Board of Directors. 2 - All committees shall be appointed to serve until it particular project is completed or until the next Annual Meeting, whichever ocouri first. 3 - All Committns may be reappointed annually. There shall be no limit to the number of annual terms to which a member of a committee may be appointed. 4 - Whenever a committee business appears on the agenda, a representative of that committee shall be present at the meeting. • ARTICLE 9 CHAPTERS 1- Chapters may be organized for affiliation with the DCHS for the purpose of fostering a particular phase of county history, or to promote the general purposes of the DCHS (as found in the Articles of Incorporation) and shall be within particular geographic areas. 2 - Application for affiliation shall be made by submitting a copy of the proposed bylaws or other acceptable instruments of government, or a statement of purpose. Affiliation shall be granted upon 2/3 (two thirds) vote of the DCHS Board of Directors. 3 - The DOHS director and/or staff shall assist persons in the formation of a chapter, including the completion of any required governmental papers. 3a - Each chapter must sign a copy of the "Local Chapter Affiliation Agreement" which identifies the duties and responsibilities of the chapter and the DCHS. This agreement may be subject to annual review by both parties. 4 - It shall be a general policy to provide each approved chapter, if requested, with a startup subsidy of 250.00 while it is incorporating. This shall be a one time subsidy. 5 = To be eligible fora yearly grant from the DCHS, a chapter must comply with all parts of section III of the "Local Chapter Af iation Agreement." Any request for a subsidy in excess of $250.00 must be approved by the DCHS Board of Directors. 6 - In accordance with the process defined in the "Local Chapter A®iation Agreement", chapters may set their own annual dues, and these dues must be at least equal to that charged by the DCHS. Chapters shall be required to return to the DOHS one half of the amount of the dues being charged for membership in the DCHS. This portion returned to the DCHS makes chapter members full DCHS members and provides them all the rights and.privileges of any DCHS member. 7 - Each chapter, if not represented by an officer or an elected board member, may annually elect or appoint a representative to sit on the DCHS Board as a full voting member. This person may be appointed on an annual basis and serve no more than four years. 8 - Each chapter shall present an oral, annual activity report at the DCHS Annual Meeting. An annual written financial report shall be submitted to DCHS prior to the annual meeting. 9 - It shall be the policy of the DCHS and chapters to give mutual aid and support to one • • • 6 • • another in their work. 10 - Chapter affiliation with the DCHS may be terminated for any sufficient reason by a 2/3 (two thirds) vote of the DCHS Board of Directors at the meeting where this item appears on the agenda. 11- Unless otherwise provided for in the chapter's bylaws, if a chapter becomes inactive, all records, assets, and articles of value shall be surrendered to the DCHS. ARTICLE 10 DCHS AFFILIATION The DCHS shall be enrolled as a member of the Minnesota Historical Society, paying the established dues, and whenever feasible, sending a delegate to represent it at the meetings of the State Society. The DCHS shall make an annual report to the Minnesota Hiistorical Society. ARTICLE 11 DISPOSITION OF COLLECTIONS AND ASSETS I - The DCHS, or the Board of Directors, shall make provision for the custody and housing of all material of historic value received by the DCHS. 2 - It is hereby provided that if the DCHS fails in two consecutive years to hold an Annual Meeting, it shall be interpreted as the cessation of an effective working organization. 3 - All assets belonging to the DCHS shall then be turned over to the Dakota County Commissioners, who should place the historic items of the DCHS in the care of the Minnesota State Historical Society until such time as a new society can be organized or the County Board of Commissioners arranges for the care of them. ARTICLE 12 AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS 1- The Bylaws of the DCHS shall be reviewed at least every two years. 2 - These Bylaws may be amended by the Board of Directors provided that notice, together with a copy of the proposed changes, has been sent by mall to each member of the Board at least 30 days prior to the meeting where the changes will be discussed and voted on. 3 - Members of the DCHS shall be informed that changes are being considered, and of the availability of copies of the proposed changes. 4 - A 2/3 (two thirds) vote by the Board members present shall be necessary to amend these Bylaws. 5 - Amendments to the Bylaws take effect at the conclusion of the Board meeting unless otherwise specified. 6 - Any Bylaw change approved by the Board of Directors shall be reported on at the Annual Meeting of the DOHS. ARTICLE 13 INDEMNIFICATION To the full extent permitted by the Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation act, as amended from time to time, or as otherwise provided by law, the following rule applies: At the discretion of the Board of Directors, any person who becomes a party to any legal action because that person is a member, director, officer, employee, or volunteer of DOHS, while acting within the scope of their assigned duties, will be indemnified for the following expenses that such person actually incurs as a result of being a party to such legal action: • attorney's fees; • fines; • judgments;. • settlements; and • other reasonable expenses as a direct result of the legal. acdoa • • • 8 • • • May, 1999 Local Chapter Affiliation Agreement Section I The Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS) will only establish a chapter or affiliate relationship with an organization which has its own 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status. Organizations which were chapters or affiliated with the DCHS prior to fiscal year 1999, as of January 1" 1999, will not be required to obtain a separate 501 (c) (3) status. Section II Establishing an Independent Historical Organization Contact the Minnesota Historical Society Field Services Division for guidance on the establishment of a new organization. Section III Membership Relationship Chapters established prior to fiscal year 1999 and new chapters or affiliated organizations with their own 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status may offer a dual membership in both the DCHS and their own chapter or affiliated organization at the DCHS membership rate. Chapters or affiliated organizations with their own 501 (c) (3) status will be responsible for collecting membership dues and remitting at least half of the revenue to the DCHS quarterly. The organization will submit to the DCHS the name and address of the new member and a copy of the check written for membership dues. The organization will also be responsible for billing membership renewals. Chapters established prior to fiscal year 1999 shall have an addendum, prepared by the DCHS, added to this agreement which would outline the particular details of the organizations' unique responsibilities related to maintaining and developing dual memberships. Section IV Grants Chapters established prior to fiscal year 1999 and other Dakota County local history organizations which have their own 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status and a bank account may apply for a Dakota County local history project grant from the DCHS. Dakota County local history project grants will not exceed an amount to be determined annually by the DCHS Board of Directors. The number of grants available will be limited and also determined annually by the DCHS Board of Directors. Organizations may apply for grants by filing a grant application with the DCHS. Application forms will be made available upon request at the beginning of each calendar year. Applications for Dakota County local history project grants will be due by the end of February each calendar year. Grant applications will be reviewed by the DCHS Board during its March meting each year. Grant applicants will be notified about the status of their application following the DCHS Board's March meeting. Grant recipients will be expected to finish their Dakota County local history projects and submit an end of project report by the end of December in the -year that they receive the grant. Section V Liability Disclaimer By granting an organization chapter or affiliate status, the DCHS, including its Directors, officers and employees, does not accept any current or future direct liability created at any time, whether as to intentional or unintentional acts or omissions, by the chapter or affiliate and its Directors, officers or employees, or any indirect liability as to third parties. Section VI Review of Agreement The DCHS and affiliated organizations shall review this agreement annually and revise it as needed DCHS President Date Affiliate President Date • • • Eagan otistotica1' cSociEtl1 • �l'1unieipat enact 3.2 'RCA Zo1:Road ajan. al'jJl' 55122.1897 1.7:4onz: (65ti 6Si-4600 gay (65i) 0S'-46'2 '21S1): (053) 454-5535 October 5, 1999 TO! Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, October 12, 4:00 P.M., 2nd floor conference room. Greg Page, Director of the Dakota County Historical Society, will assist us as we discuss possible new directions for our organization. Lastly, Please take a few minutes to check out two new displays in the lower lobby. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OCTOBER 12,1999,4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll calUagenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,Sept.14 4:05 X 3. Unfinished Business 4:10 X X Direction of organization - Greg Page 4. Election of officers 4:35 X X President and Secretary -Treasurer 5. Officer/staff report 4:40 A. Seniors coffee hour B. New City Task Force C. September 19 Open House 6. Other 4:50 7. Set next meeting 4:55 X S. Adjourn 5:00 X Sayan cMistozieaL cSoaiLiy September 7, 1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4:00 P.M., 2nd floor conference room. Several items have been carried over from the August agenda. I hope many of you will be able to come to the meeting so we can take appropriate action on these issues. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society c4(unlalpat etas y3yo Woe9JcRoad Fayaa ASV 7922.1897 $ ona: (651) 631.4600 an: (6p) 681.46rn 971 2): (69) 4,44535 • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEPTEMBER 14,1999,4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda- 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,Aug. 3 4:05 X X Minutes,July 13 X X 3.Unfinished business4:10 X A. Trinity church photo identification B. Grant or other assistance for filing system set up C. Sept. 19 open house 4. New Business 4:30 A. Firemen's museum B. Display windows 5. Officer/staff report4:45 A. Seniors' coffee hour B. New City advisory committee X 6. Other 4:50 7. Set next meeting 4:55 X 8. Adjourn 5:00 X • • The Eagan Historical Society met August 3, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Mary Ellen Voracek, and Liz Witt. Ray Wade moved with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding to accept the July 13, 1999 minutes as read by the Secretary -Treasurer. Elisabeth Kennealy read the minutes. The open house at the 1914 Old Town Hall for August 8 was discussed. Elisabeth Kennealy brought up obtaining air maps filmed about 1940. Mary Ellen Voracek will call Wilson Library for information. Liz Witt talked to Bill Wolston of the Dakota County Historical Society about obtaining grants. If the group were to join the Society, there would be a $20 membership per person. A video was suggested of Martin DesLauriers, Jay Berthe, and Pat Geagan, all Eagan police chiefs. They would be attending the retirement event for Pat Geagan, it was believed. The group will meet September 14, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. The open house for the Old Town Hall will be September 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • The Eagan Historical Society met July 13, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Paul Hauge, Bea Blomquist, Mary Ellen Voracek, Joanna Foote, and Ann Carlon. A moment of silence was observed in honor of Jim Kennedy, whose funeral was the following day. Upon motion of Paul Hauge, seconded by Bea Blomquist, minutes of June 8, 1999 were approved as mailed. A letter was read by Ray Wade written to Charlotte McPherson and Jan Smith for their donation of WCAO archives. Land use maps will be framed for future displays. Identification of persons in the Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran church photograph was tabled due to the absence of Martin DesLauriers. Organization of EHS files was discussed, as was future space needs for the files. Seeking a high school intern was proposed. Bea Blomquist will contact Dakota County Libraries and Minnesota Historical Society for advice on filing systems. Liz Witt will contact Rebecca Snyder at Dakota County Historical Societyfor her input. Obtaining of grants was mentioned. Ray Wade reported on cancelled plans for the July 4 parade float. Staffing the open house at the 1914 Old Town Hall for July 11 will be Ray Wade, Dan Kahnke and Liz Witt; for August 8, Dan Kahnke, Ray Wade, and Bea Blomquist. About 20 attended the June event, which was publicized in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Joanna Foote reported the computers discarded recently by the city were obsolete. Ann Carlon was to report in August on the possibility of obtaining space in the proposed Fire Museum building. The Holz farm was also mentioned. The next meeting will be August 3 at 4 p.m. Mary Ellen Voracek moved to adjourn at 5 p.m. Elisabeth enne Secretary -Treasurer San 71LiEozi.cat csocLELj July 27,1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, August 3, 4:00 P.M., 2nd floor conference room of the Municipal Center. There is new information regarding grant money availability. Qualifying for grants could take the Society in a new direction. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society ��`�unici�al ecattS 3J3J tLt 5(na1 :Road Wan, c,lQdV S5,224397 .o c (65)) 65)•gboo `Jac (65)) as7.46)2 .D`,Y.2 (03) f 454•8535 • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUGUST 3,1999,4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item • Time Enc. Discussion Action 1.Ro11 call/agenda 4:00 X X 2.Minutes,July 13 4:05 X 3.Unfmished business 4:10 X A. Trinity Church photo identification B. August 8 open house assignments C. Grant money for Historical Society filing system 4. New Business 4:30 X A. Firemen's museum 5. Other 4:35 6. Set next meeting date 4:40 X 7. Adjourn 4:45 X 40 • 11.1. bgarril from LOS Fir &me Clum Came* 1S. YEARS OF NISTOW1 Page 2 Dakota County History On May 11 a new county highway map was presented. to Dakota County commissioners at their meeting in the county's western service center. The county issues a new map every other year. We are pleased the reverse side of the map carries a Dakota County History Map produced by Bill Wolston and the -Dakota County Historical Society. We think the map will be a long lasting component of our County's 150th Anniversary recognition. For old timers we hope the map will rekindle fond memories. For the thousands of county new comers we hope it will be a step in providing a new proud heritage. For visitors we hope it will give them a reason to stay a little longer or at least want to come back. - The project started • last November with Bill working with Lezlie Vermillion of the Highway Department and Jay Whittstock and Joe Sepletal of the Survey and Land Information Department. Rebecca Snyder provided our resource material going into the project and the all important proofing going out to the county and printer. Four 50s equal 150 Across the bottom of the map is a brief history in three 50 year segments. However, the three are preceeded by a fourth segment titled 'Before the First Fifty Years,1800 to October 27, 1849." During this pre-160 -year period explorer's, 'fur'. traders, missionaries, and the military *made lasting contributions to our county's 160 year heritage: Historic Sites and Structures Thirty historic sites and structures noted on. the map . have accompanying illustrations and descriptions. The .sites include all Miinne$ata Historical Society marker sites. Many structures are on the National Register of Historic Places. The oldest locations are the natural forinationsof Chimney. and Castle Rocks. Explorer Joseph Nicollet used the rocks for mapping . reference 1999 - 2000 Dakota County Highway Map features County History We have.copies for our members. points.The youngest is the Nike Missile site constructed in Castle Rock Township during the Cold War in the 1950s. The, missile site buildings are still in place years after the Nike site was decommissioned. Roads, Rails, Reserve, and a Dam The map also identifies early roads and railroads which served people and '. products in, out, and across the county: the Dodd road, the Mendota-Wabasha road,' and the Minnesota Central and Minnesota Valley railroads. The Dan Patch rail line Was added for its unique contribution to western Dakota County. The Lock andDam No. 2 at Hastings changed the county's eastern profile from ;Hastings to St. Paul. The border line of 'the Fort Snelling Military Reserve which passes through Eagan and Mendota Heights is noted. Its location within the reserve made Mendota the state'searliest settlement and Minnesota's only community to be made a city by an act of Congress. Even when folded When the map is in its folded form the cover panel shows two pictures of the Hastings Spiral Bridge. As .an aside . . .. when the Spiral Bridge was dismantled some of its timbers were used in a small bridge crossing Chub Creek in Castle Rock Township. A picture of the small 'bridge appeared in the issue of .Over the: Years featuring county bridges.. Recently we learned' .the small Castle Rock bridge has now been replaced. Maps available. Special for You The anew county,map will be made available to the public at county offices. However, we obtained a quantity. for .our Dakota County Historical Society members, Stop in and ask Rebecca. If you haven't visited the museum recently you might be surprised at the interesting things to see. May -1999 Page. 3 Ea9 as istozicaf cS'ociE s July 7, 1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, July 13, 4:00 p.m., 1st floor conference room. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING WILL BE IN THE FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM. The receptionist will direct you. New business concerns actual implementation of a filing system for historical society records. We also need to discuss options in the face of possible reduction of our office space. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society cottun«i,ac dcntEt Ca9a,:. c I L'\' 11122.1697 flat: (cy) &S,.COcc gar: tam) 6S,.gC,2 92\_n: (O_5,) 04.S531 • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JULY 13, 1999,4:00 P.M. 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time 1. Roll call/agenda 4:00 2. Minutes,June 8 4:05 Enc. X X 3. Unfinished bus. 4:10 A. McPherson/Smith memorabilia B. Land use maps C. Trinity Church 1930 photo identification Discussion Action x X X 4. New Business 4:20 X A. Action plan to establish and maintain society files B. Discuss options if office space is reduced 5. Officer/staff reports 4:40 A. July 4 parade B. July 11 open house at Town Hall C. August 8 open house assignments D. Computer 6. Other 4:50 7. Set next meeting date 4:55 X 8. Adjourn 5:00 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met June 8, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center with President Ray Wade presiding. Those present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Martin DesLauriers, Helen and Jim Kennedy, Mary Ellen Voracek, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote, and Peggy Carlson. Helen Kennedy moved, with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding, to accept the minutes of May 4, 1999 as mailed. The motion carried. The July 4 parade was discussed. Peggy Carlson or Joanna Foote will make a banner for the society. It was suggested that Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts ride on Hugh Stewart's flat bed trailer. The Dakota County logo will also be used. Opening the 1914 town hall for public visiting during the summer months was discussed. Ray Wade would come midweek for school groups. The second Sunday was selected with hours of 1 to 3 p.m. on July 11, August 8, and September 19. Jim Kennedy moved with Alyce Bolke seconding, to have the public hours. The motion carried. Several members signed up for various dates. Jim Kennedy suggested having tapes on television during the hours. Those who signed up were: July 11► Jim and Helen Kennedy; Dan Kahnke► Liz Witt; August 8, Dan Kahnke, (maybe), September 19, Peggy Carlson, Alyce Bolke, and Mary Ellen Voracek. A subcommittee will work on the interviews planned for cable television. About four might be produced per year. The persons who attended the two hour session for identifying persons on the 1930 Trinity Lutheran Church photo and the Twin Cities Milk Producers.Association 1929 photo were thanked. Their names are attached. The land use maps of 1896, 1950 and 1999 were examined and will be framed. The next meeting will be July 13, 1999 at 4 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer The following people assisted Martin DesLauriers with the identification of Trinity Lutheran Church members, 1930 photo, and with the Twin Cities Milk Producers 1929 photo: Don Chapdelaine 575 Chapel Lane Eagan, 55121 Joseph Chapdelaine 3330 Dodd Road Eagan,55121 Mrs. Edith McNamara, nee Chapdelaine 151 East Richmond S.St.Paul 55075 Marvin Sell 3082 Timberwood Ct Eagan 55121-1924 Elroy Sell 2975 145th St. E. Rosemount 55068 Anne Jacobson 5825 Chicago Ave. S Minneapolis 55417-3145 Delores Roberts 5130 148th St. W. Apple Valley 55124 Joel D. Jacobson 5825 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis 55417-3145 Harvey Sell 7917 157th St Apple Valley 55124 Mrs. Hilda Rahn 1744 Yankee Doodle Eagan 55122 Marvin Rahn 3518 Widgeon Way Eagan 55123 • • June 2,1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, June 8, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, Eagan Municipal Center. Prior to the meeting, residents and former residents will meet to assist with identification of Trinity Church 50th anniversary photo taken in 1930, as well as with a Twin Cities Milk Producers photo taken in 1929. Martin DesLauriers is in charge of the photo i.d. effort to be held from 2 - 4 p.m. , June 8th. Please join with us as your schedule allows. A copy of Martin's letter is enclosed. The one new business item concerns the possibilities for showcasing old town hall over the next few months. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society .111(uniettsnC ezrztEt 51.(LX ,Road *agar; 11122-1897 (b,r) b&-gtioo eiY: (65i) 6,9-4C 2 `�\+1- (C+^r) 4 4-S±3 • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JUNE 8,1999,4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,May 4 4:05 X X 3. Unfinished Bus. 4:10 X 4th of July parade 4. New Business 4:20 X X Old town hall hours/activities 5. Officer/staff report 4:35 A. City services open house, June 3 - Ray B. Video tapes - Joanna C. Sign for town hall - Joanna D. Photo i.d.s - Martin E. Land Use Maps - Liz X 6. Other 4:50 7. Set next meeting 4:55 X 8. Adjourn 5:00 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met May 4,1999 at 4 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade presided. Present were Elisabeth Kennealy, Alyce Bolke, Jim and Helen Kennedy, Bea Blomquist, Mary Ellen VaV;acek, Ncieria Wade, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Martin DesLauriers, Paul Hauge and Ted Wachter. Eric Slettedahl of the staff discussed land use maps for 1900, 1950 and 2000 for a new Comprehensive Guide Plan, now in preparation. Ted Wachter moved with Helen Kennedy seconding, to approve minutes of April 13, 1999 as mailed. The motion carried. Ray Wade had spoken with Hugh Stewart about using his John Deere tractor in the July 4 parade. Joanna Foote discussed history videos being prepared by the local cable channel. Lighting for the Anna Carlson video was poor. It could be included in a proposed 60 to 90 pieces for "Community Journal." Bea Blomquist proposed a list be prepared of persons to be interviewed for the oral history project. This would be a continuing project with volunteers doing the filming. Bea Blomquist, Elisabeth Kennealy and Ted Wachter will coordinate plans. The motion carried. Martin DesLauriers reported on the identification of persons in the Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church photo. Mrs. Boesel has identified some. Martin offered to meet with other individuals to identify people, June 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. The TCMPA photograph will also be examined. Helen Kennedy moved to include 1999 in the July 4 banner. It was proposed that any future telephone tower income be given to the Eagan Historical Society. The motion carried. The sign project for the 1914 town hall will probably be completed by fall. Ted Wachter and Eagle Scout candidate Chris Colbert will be working on the sign. The next meeting will be June B at 4 p.m. adjourned at 4:50 p.m. The meeting Elisabeth Kenney Secretary -Treasurer List of persons suggested for oral history video taping project Jim and Helen Kennedy Vi Reid Florence Reid Martin and Marie DesLauriers Paul Hauge Anna Boesel Anna Carlson Alyce Bolke Elisabeth and Joe Kennealy Ramona Broman Rodger Slater Howard Groff Frances Heuer Dick Le May Helen Slater Tom Slater Don Chapdelaine Larry Wenzel Victor Wenzel Jim Smith Pat Geagan Gordon Beaudette Bill and Lois Sell Mary Hines Grant Bob Rosene • Ca9 a rn c 1.1tozieaf cSoeiEt9 • GqunicipaL eirttEI raja,:, c 11c•1' 5112?•,S97 .lac. (03,) 6S1•4{017 (c:vi sq-S;c. 1 May 17,1999 Dear Friend of Eagan History, The Eagan Historical Society needs your assistance. We have a photo taken at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1930 in observance of the church's 50th anniver- sary. Some of the attendees have been identified and we hope to identify more with your help. The Historical Society also has a photo of the Twin City Milk Producers Association taken in 1929 at the Chapdelaine farm. Please assist us with identification on this photo too. The photos will be on display at the second floor conference room, Eagan Municipal Center on Tuesday, June 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please join me, your friends and acquaintances in completing this identification task. Feel free to bring anyone who may be able to provide names for these photos. I look forward to seeing you on June 8th between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Martin DesLauriers Historic Photo Committee Chairman April 26,1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, May 4, 4:00 P.M. in the 2nd floor conference room. We will hear updates on Dakota County 150th celebration and videotaping projects. Please be thinking about new projects for the historical society to carry out. A Bill Wolston -Eagan related article is enclosed for your enjoyment. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society un�ei�aC C:EntsI acgan, crAIS r 5t122-1Sg7 `Jfruns: 051) 6S,-46eo '?av: (t,51) &S,-4012 Win: (c a1) 4?4-8g95 • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY 4,1999,4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item time enc. discussion action 1. Roll call/agenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,April 13 4:05 X X 3. Unfinished business4:10 A. Dakota County 150th anniversary B. Ted Wachter video C. Anna Carlson video D. Land use maps x 4. New Business 4:25 X A. Identification of Trinity Church members in 1930 photo B. 4th of July parade,Hugh Stewart tractor 5. Other • 4:35 6. Set next meeting 4:40 X 7. Adjourn 4:45 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met April 13,1999 at 4:05 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Wade presided. Present were Dan Kahnke, Martin DesLauriers, Paul Hauge, Peggy Carlson, Joanna Foote and Liz Witt. Martin DesLauriers moved, Paul Hauge seconded, an addition regarding new videotaping projects, to the agenda. All voted in favor. Paul Hauge moved, seconded by Martin DesLauriers, the approval of the minutes of March 2nd. Ray Wade noted the Society had received items from the McPherson family and wondered if a thank you had been sent out. Ray and Liz Witt will follow up. Liz mentioned she will be sending a note to Joan Uselman for items she sent. Regarding the County 150th anniversary, the suggestion was made that a banner highlighting the 150th be created and placed on a Historical Society float for the 4th of July parade. Joanna said the Convention & Visitors Bureau have a cutout of the Lone Oak tree which they have used to celebrate the City's 25th anniversary. She suggested we ask if the tree could be on the float. Martin suggested we contact Hugh Stewart to see if he will drive his tractor and pull a wagon which would be the society's `float'. Ray will check with Mr. Stewart and with the county to see if they have a 150th logo. Peggy will utilize the logo and make a banner. Regarding the Ted Wachter video. The tape will be finished by the end of April. Bea Blomquist and City Administrator Tom Hedges also videotaped Anna Carlson's recollections of Eagan. The Society members are interested in taping more historic memories and discussed the merits of having them professionally done. Joanna will get cost and related information. Tesseract school second graders were interested in having a speaker give a 45 minute review of Eagan's history. Neither Joanna nor Ray were available for the suggested date and Tesseract has not requested it be rescheduled. Miscellaneous: The City Council approved an account for the Society in which proceeds from the sale of the history book will be deposited. The City sent a letter of thanks to West Group for publishing reprints of the book Joanna asked if the Society was interested in selling books at the City facility open house on Thursday, June 3. Peggy moved, Paul seconded that the Society have a full table at the open house to sell books. All voted in favor. The next meeting will be May 4 at 4:00 p.m. On a motion by Paul Hauge, seconded by Peggy Carlson, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Liz Witt, Acting Secretary • • Pig's Eye's? by Bill Wolston Don Chapdelaine and I were in a county history meeting when I commented how history has a way of providing interesting and humorous facts and stories. Don asked if I knew that his great- grandfather bought Pig's Eye Parrant's house and moved it to Eagan. I knew the Chapdelaines were Eagan pioneers, but Pig's Eye's house in Eagan?! Then he said, George Kassan lives in it now. I didn't know George but Don gave me his phone number. I called George. But, first a little background. While Chapdelaine isn't a common name it was well known in Eagan. Thirty Chapdelaines are listed in Eagan's "Lone Oak Years" history. According to Don his great-grandparents Pierre and Marguerite left Canada arriving in St. Paul in 1848. In 1853 Pierre bought land claims from Edward Bibaux and Felix Ake in what became Eagan's sections 12 and 13. Pierre gathered supplies preparing to go to Eagan and improve his new claim. Unfortunately a Mississippi River flood delayed his crossing to Dakota County. When he did get across he found his claim had been jumped by a man named Le Bret. (Technically the county wasn't open to legal settlement until 1854. However, those who staked and occupied claims in 1853 were recognized as the claimants. Some made these early claims to sell later or hold for others.) Pierre decided to make another claim a little to the south with acreage in both Eagan and Inver Grove townships. Interestingly James Wescott bought the property Le Bret held and it became the future Wescott Inn and Station location. The story goes that Pierre decided to purchase Pig's Eye Parrant's house for his new property. Actually Parrant had built three houses; a log cabin at Fountain Cave (below Fort Road), one on the edge of the bluff near Jackson St., and another at Pig's Eye Lake. The second house seems the most likely to be acquired by Pierre. The story is that Pierre had it moved to Eagan in winter; sliding it on the ice was the easiest route and method. Back to my call to George Kassan. I thought George would either say, "Yes it was Pig's Eye's" or "No, it wasn't." The story of the house lipbecame more interesting. George said the house became part of the Wilkinson -Van Dyke estate, a 300 acre dairy farm. In the 1970s when the property was up for sale George saw the house. He was with his father's real estate firm and had a client for the property but it did not work out. George didn't see the house again until 1980 but knew it had been purchased by a Medical firm. The firm bought the property as lodging for company visitors. The entire interior was remodeled except for one room. New siding and roofing was replaced and the plumbing was overhauled. However, the company went bankrupt. Another move When George passed by in 1980 the property had been sold to a new home developer. George learned the house would be torn down as not fitting the area plan. He contacted the developer making a deal to move the house off the property. The house was moved by George about five miles to its present location on Blackberry Trail in Inver Grove Heights. Talking to George the house seemed to have grown considerably in addition to having a major face lift. Could it really have been Pig's Eye's? It seems a stretch of the imagination. George even hesitates when he relates the story. After all it would be 150 years old and probably the most traveled house in Dakota County having crossed two major rivers, frozen swamps and fields, and country roads. Then later moved again on asphalt and over freeways to a new location. Pig's Eye's House? Then George said he found some handwriting on a bare framing member of the house saying, "Remodeled in 1938, now the house is 100 years old." If true, that places the house in 1838 when Pig's Eye was about to depart for Pig's Eye Lake. George has preserved the note on the frame. There was also a note by an 1888 remodeler. The Pig's Eye story prompted George to seek something more concrete about the hous's age. He contacted the Minnesota Historical Society. An archeologist visited the house. He told George it was difficult with all the remodeling, but he did point out that saw cuts on the sides of basement beams were the type of cut made by equipment used in the 1830s era. April 1999 Little Historian Page 7 a9 a n c4filtozicat csoeiEt� • unici aL L.E12tzt qS.c ��ii t "r%iwC c�vaa1 eacgan, 4 k'Y 55,22-1 Sq7 olio»+: (65 0 tS1-46'0 9aY: (t5i) hS1-4b12 (fr..6�; (65') 454_8535 March 26,1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be Tuesday, April 13, 4:00 P.M. in the 2nd floor conference room. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE of the meeting. Enjoy the holiday. I will be visiting family in Texas for a few days. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY APRIL 13,1999, 4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item time enc. discussion action 1. Roll call/agenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,March 3 4:05 X X 3. Unfinished bus. 4:10 A. Dakota County 150th anniversary X B. Ted Wachter video X 4. New business 4:25 X A. Tesseract School second graders quest for Eagan history 5. Other 4:35 6. Set next meeting 4:40 X 7. Adjourn 4:45 X • • The Eagan Historical Society met March 2, 1999 at 4-15 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade presided. Present were Ted Wachter, Peggy Carlson, Bea Blomquist, Joanna Foote and Liz Witt. Ted Wachter moved, Peggy Carlson seconded, the approval of the February 2 minutes as mailed The motion carried. Joanna Foote said copies of the city calendar are available at al] city buildings and the library. Peggy requested copies for the Eagan Athletic Association and suggested that all copies be distributed by the end of March. Ted Wachter suggested some calendars go to Holz farm. Peggy Carlson said she would give copies to the malls for distribution. Bea Blomquist said that copies could be given away at the Eagan Go Bragh celebration on Saturday, March 13. She also noted that calendars could be available at groundbreaking for the YMCA and for the catholic high school. Joanna Foote says there has been no response to our request for a "recycled" computer as yet. She thought that April and May is a likely time for a computer to be available as the City will be gearing up for its annual auction. Regarding the Dakota County 150th anniversary, Ted Wachter noted he would be attending the celebration committee meeting on March 3 and hoped to get a clearer idea of what the Society might do. Ray Wade will touch base with the Dakota County Historical Society for their ideas. Ray Wade copied the last chapter of GOPHER TALES which described how counties got their name, and shared it with Society members. Liz Witt said the Planning Department will update a land use map as the final piece of the Eagan land use history, 1900,1950 and 2000 Joanna Foote asked Liz to get a cost estimate for framing so she could request payment from the City Council. Eagle Scout candidate, Chris Colbert, will be working with Ted Wachter on the new sign for Town Hall as soon as weather permits. Joanna Foote reported over 2100 copies of the Lone Oak Years have been delivered to the City. She asked the Society to set a sale price on the book. Bea Blomquist moved, Ted Wachter seconded, that the books sell for $20 each. The motion carried. Peggy Carlson moved, seconded by Bea Blomquist, that monies from the sale of Lone Oak Years be designated for the Eagan Historical Society enabling the society to make future purchases from its own account. The council must act on this request. The motion carried. The next meeting will be April 6 at 4:00 p.m. Peggy Carlson moved, Ted Wachter seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 5 04 p.m. Liz Witt Acting Secretary San i� ozicaf cSociELy • G'� jul3i:ih[iCCEt tEt 401: :Road 55122.1S97 :04, (05)) 0S1.4600 'mac. /05:) cS:.461z 121-jY1—\'(057) 454-8535 February 23, 1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be March 2, 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room. The agenda is mainly comprised of unfinished business - city calendar, computer, Ted Wachter video and Society participation in Dakota County's 150th anniversary. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • • Item AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MARCH, 2, 1999,4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM time enc. discussion action 1. Roll calUagenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,Feb. 2,1999 4:05 X X 3. Unfinished business 4:10 A. City calendar B. Computer C. Ted Wachter video D. Dakota County 150th anniversary 4. Other 4:30 5. Set next meeting date 4:40 6. Adjourn 4:45 X X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met February 2, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade presided. Present were Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Joanna Foote, Dan Kahnke, Bea Blomquist and Elisabeth Kennealy. Bea Blomquist moved, seconded by Paul Hauge, to approve the minutes of November 10 and December 1, 1998, and of January 5, 1999, as mailed. The motion carried. Joanna Foote distributed some of the 100 copies of the Eagan 25th anniversary calendar. She will receive the remainder soon. Ted Wachter moved, with Elisabeth Kennealy seconding, to make necessary changes in the historic calendar. The motion carried. Joanna Foote also showed the brown covers for "Lone Oak Years" being reprinted by West Group. An employee group there wanted input for a poster by February 9. Bea Blom- quist, Ray Wade, Joanna Foote and Peggy Carlson will use calendar copy for the poster. A meeting was planned for February 6 at 11 a.m. at the Municipal Center. The Society may receive a computer when one is rotated out of service by the city. Dakota County's 150th anniversary was mentioned, as was the Eagan Go Bragh event planned for March 13. Ted Wachter donated "Gopher Tales" and "The Face of Minnesota" and a January 21, 1978 dinner program honoring the Eagan council. Files of the Women's Community Action Organization were donated by Charlotte McPherson of Eagan. The next meeting will be March 2, 1999 at 4 p.m. Ted Wachter moved, with Bea Blomquist seconding, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy' Secretary -Treasurer C.7.ayar_ �C 4 rOZc.�aP • January 27, 1999 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be February 2, 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room. PLEASE NOTE THAT MEETING TIME WILL BE AT 4:00 . Dakota County is celebrating its 150th year of existence. They are asking cities and townships to discuss possible programs or events in which they might wish to participate. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • Item AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FEBRUARY 2, 1999, 4:00 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM time enc. discussion action 1.Roll call/agenda 4:00 X X 2. Minutes,Nov.10, Dec. 1 & Jan. 5 4:05 X X 3. Unfinished bus. 4:10 A. City calendar B. Computer C. Ted's video 4. New Business 4:30 X A. Participation in Dakota County 150th anniversary. 5. Other 4:50 6. Set next meeting 4:55 X 7. Adjourn 5:00 • The Eagan Historical Society met November 10, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Joanna Foote, Liz Witt, Dan Kahnke, Brianna Kahnke, Alyce Bolke, Peggy Carlson, Greg Page of the Dakota County Historical Society, James and Helen Kennedy, Ann Carlon and Elisabeth Kennealy. Minutes of October 20, 1998 were approved upon a motion by Ted Wachter, seconded by Ray Wade. The motion carried. President Ray Wade reviewed .the photo selections made by Dan Kahnke, James Kennedy, Helen Kennedy, and Ray Wade for the calendar. There were 13 photographs selected: Eagan Municipal Center; aerial photo of Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle Roads; aerial photo of Cedar Avenue bridge; groundbreaking at Eagan High School; Lone Oak tree, a neighborhood on Denmark; aerial view of Eagan High School.; 1980 plat of Eagan; Deerwood Drive water tower; Eagan City Hall (1969-1998); grand opening of Fire Station Number One; a July 4 celebration; Clearwater Park, and Eagan Promenade, an alternative. Peggy Carlson received printing bids of about $6600 for 5000 copies of the calendar, from Lynmar and Royal Oak Printing. Ann Carlon and Peggy Carlson will contact possible sponsors. Elisabeth Kennealy moved with James Kennedy seconding, that a subcommittee of Ann Carlon, Peggy CArlson and Alyce Bolke be authorized to make necessary decisions to locate sponsors and plan the calendar. The motion carried. A list of needed supplies totalling about $100 for records preservation was to be forwarded to Joanna Foote of the city staff, Ann Carlon reported that the new theater wants a film of Eagan history for routine showing prior to the movies. Greg Page of the Dakota County Historical Society reported on Dakota County's plans to observe its 150th anniversary in 1999. The Society will provide a member to serve on a county wide committee. Tours of historic sites and taking of photographs was planned for November 12. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next meeting will be December 1 at 3:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy /-- Secretary-Treasurer • 1 • • The Eagan Historical Society held a special meeting December 1 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President were Ray Wade, Paul Hauge, Liz Witt, Ann Carlon, Dan Kahnke, Alyce Bolke, Peggy Carlson, Elisabeth Kennealy, Joanna Foote and Ted Wachter. The meeting was opened at 3:35 p.m. Ted wachter donated paperwork on the remodeling of the 1914 town hall from his archives, also a photo of him in the first Eagan July 4 parade. Peggy Carlson, Alyce Bolke and Ann Carlon reported on Eagan historical calendar funding, with Dakota Electric Association and West Group as probable sponsors. Plans call for 2500 calendars to be printed for $4,000. A list of persons will receive calendars, with the remainder to be given away to the public. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. i ,cam Elisabeth Kenney Secretary -Treasurer January 5. 1999 at Society met present were 3 The Eagan at HistoricalSociety Municipal Center. Present Pre p.m. at the Wade,EaKahnke, Liz Witt, Dan Peggy Carlson, th President Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote, Kennealy, Bea Blomquist. Ann Callon anddelayed waiting Eagan city calendar. is oved with Pointing Westof the logo. Peggy Carlson moved it calendar for the Group seconding, to proceed The motion Kennealy without the logo. Elisabeth January 8 with or printing ' About carried. to a lesser Channel 16. seven hours of video wer�lmelperiad. It will be edited Ted Wachter the naming of the on Liz Witt reported on veiling of his portrait Room, and unveiling arty at Royal Cliff Conference Photographs fo and the December 1 Wachter. Wade were December 15, Mayor Tom Egan and Tedy and Norma of bothreteve year. of events were ciruAteers•of the honored by DARTS as volunteers Archival supplies have been received. EHS office hours will remain the same, the first Tuesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. on the 25th anniversary will replace the fire Ae exhibit exhibit in the display cases. department meeting date, the suggested keeping the same Ray Wade Buggtthe time to 4 p.m. first Tuesday, changing of the Dan Kahnke offered to do a computer inventory office contents. then 4:10 p.m.► with members hen anniversary adjourned at reception for the 25th The endinmeeting he kick off attending of Eagan as a city. will be February 2 at- ' 4 p.m. "--` Z The next meeting Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • 9arz i��ozicaf ociELy December 30, 1998 TO: Eagan Historical Society members The first meeting of 1999 will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 3:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room. The meeting will include a brief wrap up of 1998 Society activities. We will then adjourn to the Kick Off reception for Eagan's Silver Anniversary, celebrating our 25th year as a City. The reception will be held in the community room just down the hall from the conference room. I understand that coffee and cake will be served - a great way to start the new year! Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society Ctrzttt tRoad ..--r.:r. 55)22447 (05i/ 05)•aboo ?-� C 5J J :5..S535 • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JANUARY 5,1999,3:30 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item time enc. discussion action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 X X 2. Minutes, Nov.10 and Dec. 1 (not available) 3. Unfinished bus. 3:35 A. City calendar B. Ted Wachter video 4. Staff report 3:45 A. Celebrations B. Archival supply order is in. C. '99 EHS office hours to remain the same - 1st Tues. 1 - 4 p.m.? 5. Other 4:00 6. Set next meeting 4:05 X 7. Adjourn 4:10 November 24, 1998 TO: HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS There will be a special meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, December 1, 3:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room. AGENDA City Calendar Sponsorship - Peggy, Alyce and Ann Layout - Joanna Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • 1l,.rc_c%al: (er2tet 55122-7S97 t : I052f OJr.10J0 c,571 051.40)2 05;) 45.;•:5535 November 3, 1998 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS The next meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will held on Tuesday, November 10, 3:30 p.m. 2nd floor conference room. Dan Kahnke, Jim & Helen Kennedy and I have selected 13 photos for the City Calendar. Joanna Foote will do the calendar layout. Re records maintenance: We will be placing an order for archival supplies. The November meeting will be the last one in 1998. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • o AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY NOVEMBER 10,1998, 3:30 P.M. SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 X X 2.Minutes, Oct. 20 3:35 X X 3.Unfinished business 3:40 A. City calendar X X B. Records maintenance 4.New Business 4:00 A. Nominating committee X X B. Display case subjects and shedule X X 5. Other 4:20 6. Set next meeting date 4:25 Suggest Tuesday, January 5 X 7. Adjourn 4:30 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met October 20, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, James and Helen Kennedy, Dan Kahnke, Ted Wachter, Peggy Carlson, Ann Carlon, Julie Farnham, Joanna Foote, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The group looked at various photographs proposed for the Eagan historical calendar. Ann Carlon submitted a proposed format, which would total 28 pages. A November 15 deadline was agreed upon for the calendar. Sponsorship by local businesses was discussed. A subcommittee will meet October 26 at 1 p.m. Peggy Carlson will obtain printing estimates. Julie Farnham of the planning department was present when members reviewed the history foreword of the new comprehensive guide plan. Joanna Foote submitted a letter from Chapel Hill Church on its history; a clock made by Rod Smith containing a piece of the Lone Oak tree; a 48 star flag, and a fax from Mary Ellen Voracek about photos she has of the tree and the old Cedar Avenue bridge. It was decided to request $100.00 for record maintenance supplies. Memorabilia donated by Ted Wachter will be displayed in the conference room bearing his name. Channel 16 is interested in filming two interviews with Ted Wachter, Dan Kahnke reported. Elisabeth Kennealy will compose a letter of thanks to be sent to Will Wolston for his history booklet sent to all Eagan homes recently. The Society will next meet November 10 at 3:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer 0 • 0 SUGGESTIONS FOR DISPLAY CASES: LOCAL ROADS EAGAN VITAL STATISTICS- BIRTH,DEATH, BURIAL, DISEASE,ETC. DEVELOPMENT & NONDEVELOPMENT OF NORTHEAST EAGAN- DAYTON/HUDSON SHOPPING CENTER, STADIUM, RACETRACK, NWA IRISH FAMILIES GERMAN FAMILIES FRENCH-CANADIAN FAMILIES FIRST NEIGHBORHOODS CHURCHES • =II:.,::::par Centel .-L rizit? J c �isl.5J?2:SQ7 �::J:. ItS:) 0S1.:000 :5) oS,.:n12 051)=5-a533 October 13,1998 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS The next meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, October 20,1998, 3:30 P.M. 2nd floor conference room, Eagan Municipal Center. Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt and I met on October 6 to identify 15 photo subjects for possible inclusion in the City Calendar. We also discussed various materials to be used to preserve our history. See enclosures. There will be member reports regarding the Eagan Comp Plan,History Section, and the proposed tribute to Ted's contributions to Eagan. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OCTOBER 20,1998 MEETING 3:30 p.m. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 X X 2. Minutes,Sept. 14,1998 3:35 X X 3. Unfinished business 3:40 A. City calendar B. Records maintenance 4. New Business 4:05 A. Comp plan update -history section 5. Reports 4:10 A. Sign for Town Hall B. Ted Wachter retirement C. Letter to Bill Wolston X X 6. Other 4:20 7. Set next meeting date 4:25 X X 8. Adjourn 4:30 • • • The Eagan Historical Society met September 14, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Ann Carlon, and Elisabeth Kennealy. Rebecca Snyder of the Dakota County Historical Society was a guest. Minutes of August 18, 1998 were approved as mailed. President Ray Wade is contacting all Eagan churches for data on age, location, membership, etc., for possible inclusion in the proposed Eagan calendar. Photographs were circulated of the Deerwood water tower, Eagan Promenade, Bridge over I-35E, and Cedar Avenue bridge for consideration. Ray Wade, Liz Witt, and Dan Kahnke will comprise a task force to study photos for consider- ation at the October meeting agenda. The task force will meet October 6 at 1 p.m. Rebecca Snyder of the Dakota County Historical Society advised on the filing system used there. She showed an acid free box and photos in plastic, and archival catalogs. A wooden sign for the 1914 town hall was discussed. A letter from Chris Colbert about his Eagle Scout project was read. Ted Wachter offered to make the sign with participation by Chris Colbert. Another Boy Scout troop recently painted the town hall. A letter of thanks will be sent by the society. Julie Farnham of the Eagan planning staff discussed an historical forward for a new Eagan comprehensive guide plan update. A task force of Bea Blomquist, Peg Carlson and Elisabeth Kennealy will work on the forward as submitted. Ann Carlon moved, with Elisabeth Kennealy seconding that the forward be studied. The motion carried. Ray Wade brought slides and photographs he had taken. Such receipts will be given to Elisabeth Kennealy, who will forward them to the staff for reimbursement. Retirement of Ted Wachter was discussed. Elisabeth Kennealy moved with Ann Carlon seconding, that a display of memorabilia submitted by Ted Wachter be prepared. The motion carried. The group's next meeting will be October 20 at 3:30 p.m. t7:- Elisabeth Kenneal Secretary -Treasurer • • • THE CITY OF EAGAN'S 25TH YEAR Suggestions for calendar photos: 1. Eagan Town Centre 2. Eagan Promenade 3. Aerial view - Pilot Knob Road & Yankee Doodle area 4. New Cedar Bridge 5. I 494 & I35E interchange 6. Eagan High School 7. Eagan Park 8. YMCA 9. Eagan residential 10. Senior housing 11. Water Treatment Plant 12. Blue Cross -Blue Shield 13. Unisys/Lockheed-Martin 14. West Group 15. Northwest Airlines • RECORDS MAINTENANCE Initial cost estimates to commence appropriate maintenance and storage of Eagan's historic files: Encapsulator film and tape Pencils storage cases for video tapes • $35. 15. 10 $60 Document cases must be purchased and we will contact Rebecca Snyder of Dakota County Historical Society to buy two from them. The supply catalog indicates that a minimum of 15 must be purchased at a $13 each price. At this point, we do not know what our needs are. • • • • Community Development Department Planning Division City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 (612)681-4685 Fax: 681-4694 MEMORANDUM TO: EAGAN HISTORY COMMITTEE FROM: JULIE FARNHAM, PLANNER DATE: SEPTENIBER 14, 1998 RE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE — HISTORY SECTION Attached is a copy of the draft History Section to be included in the City's updated Comprehensive Guide Plan. The History Section is one of several chapters that make up the Comp Plan. The Comp Plan embodies the vision for how the City should develop over the next 10-20 years. The Comp Plan has not been completely updated since the "1980" Plan was adopted in 1983. The City is currently in the process of updating the entire plan. The History Section provides background information and historical context to the plan. The attached draft is based on the History Section from the 1980 Comp Plan with information updated to the present. That information was slightly reorganized and augmented with information gleaned from "Lone Oak Years". Please review the draft and let me know if you have any comments. I can be reached at 681- 4698. 08/07/98 CITY HISTORY —COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Physical Setting The City of Eagan is a second tier suburb in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Geographically, Eagan is located approximately 10 miles south of both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is located south of the Mississippi River and east of the Minnesota River. Eagan is a relatively large community, encompassing approximately 34 square miles or 21,000 acres. The landscape of this area shows the effects of the glaciers that covered much of Minnesota thousands of years ago. Most of Eagan was originally overgrown by brush, along with an occasional stand of larger trees, particularly oak. An exception to this was the low-lying meadowland of the Minnesota River Valley plus an adjacent strip of prairie land which extended across the northwest corner of Eagan. Settlement Archeological records indicate the Eagan area was occupied by humans as far back as the Paleo-Indian culture. Other pre -European inhabitants included the Woodland culture, the Mississippean culture, and various bands of Native Americans, most notably, the Dakota, or Sioux Indians. Around 1740, a small settlement, known as Black Dog's Village, was formed along the Minnesota River, near the present Burnsville -Eagan border. The Sioux had been driven from their traditional homeland near Mille Lacs Lake in north central Minnesota and were attracted to this location by the nearby trading posts. European interest in this region began with the French explorers and fur traders during the 1600s. Although the British gained control of Canada and the Northwest Territory east of the Mississippi in 1763, the land which is now Eagan remained under French domain and was obtained by the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. After early military exploration of the new territory, the United States established a fort at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. Completed in 1824, Fort Snelling served as a stabilizing influence and focal point for trade and settlement. The original area of the fort included a parcel of land approximately one mile wide, extending through Eagan, adjacent to the Minnesota River. It wasn't until 1851, when treaties were signed that relocated the Sioux further west, that Eagan and the rest of southern Minnesota west of the Mississippi River were opened to westward expansion of the United States. The majority of the first white inhabitants of Eagan were from Ireland and Germany, along with people from the eastem United States. These settlers established farms in the area, and agriculture remained the predominant activity of Eagan residents for the next one hundred years. 1 08/07/98 Demographics Over the years the population of Eagan grew at a relatively slow pace, increasing from 567 persons in 1860 to 1,185 persons in 1950. During the 1950s, with the initiation of the Interstate Highway system and the growth of the entire metropolitan area, Eagan slowly began to change from farmland into a developing suburban community. The number of Eagan residents rapidly increased from 3,360 persons in 1960 to 20,700 in 1980. Growth during the 1980s and 90s was even more rapid with the 1998 population estimated to be about 60,000. Development Development of transportation systems was essential to the City's growth. The first roads consisted of Indian trails. In 1853, military roads were constructed in the county as part of a system for the entire territory. One of these, Black Dog Road (TH 13?), passed through Eagan, extending from Mendota to southern Minnesota. Dodd Road, named after the Army captain who surveyed the route, was another military road extending between Fort Snelling and St. Peter, MN. Railroads were also important to the development of the area, and during the 1860s, two lines were constructed through Eagan. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad crossed the eastern part of the town. Wescott Station, in Section 13, was established in 1866 as a flag station for this rail line. The other railroad through Eagan was the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha, running through the northwestern part of town. Nicols Station, in Section 17, served as a flag station for this line and was opened in 1867. Small settlements soon grew up around these railway stations. For the early settlers, the closest source of supplies was in Mendota. As the population increased, local trading centers were developed. Between 1854 and 1863, Wescott Inn operated as one of the few rest stops for travelers. Eagan's first blacksmith shop opened in 1860 and by 1876 there were four blacksmiths operating in the township. In 1881, both a post office and a general store were opened at the Wescott Station. Then in 1898, the first industry in Eagan began operation; this was a sorphum-processing mill owned by Michael Shields. The City's major industry and employment centers developed in north -central and western Eagan, and now include Eagandale Industrial Park, Blue -Cross, Northwest Airlines, Lockheed Martin, and West Publishing. The first major retaiUcommercial development, Cedarvale Shopping Center, was constructed in 1964. As residential development spread through the central and eastem portions of the City, other commercial nodes developed. With the completion of I-35E in the mid 1980s(?) a major commercial concentration formed near the center of the City at the intersection of Yankee Doodle Road, Pilot Knob Road, and I-35E. Until 1948 there was little platted land in Eagan. Most of the early residential developments platted in Eagan occurred in the north -central and west portions of the • • 2 08/07/98 • • City. Some of the first single family subdivisions included: Post Additions (1949), Country Home Heights (1949), McKee Additions (1954-56), and Cedar Grove which was one of the first large-scale residential developments in the City (12 Additions, begun in 1959). The first apartment buildings were constructed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Development of townhomes, condominiums, and single family homes boomed during 1980s and early 1990s. As the senior population living in Eagan has increased, residential development geared toward "empty nesters" and seniors has become more common. Political Organization and Governance The political organization of Eagan began with the admission of Minnesota as a state in 1858. In April of that year, the County Commissioners drew up the township boundaries. What is now Eagan was initially included as part of Mendota. In 1860, through a special act of the State Legislature, the Township of Eagan was established and defined by its current boundaries. Members of Eagan's first Board of Supervisors were Patrick Eagan, James Collar and Robert O'Neill. Patrick Eagan, for whom the City was named, served as the Board's first chairman. The elected offices of the township included three supervisors who served three-year terms. In addition, a Treasurer -Clerk, Assessor, two Justices of the Peace and two constables were elected for two-year terms. An important feature of township government was the annual town meeting, generally held in March of each year. A typical agenda for the meeting included election of township officials, reading of the minutes of meetings held during the past year, levying the tax for the current expenses and the road and bridge fund, and any other business that needed to be discussed. For several decades, much of the activity of the Town Board involved the development of roads within Eagan. The township days ended in 1972 when authorization was granted allowing Eagan to incorporate as a village. One year later, the State Legislature revised the laws affecting villages and Eagan officially became a City on January 1, 1974. As a City, Eagan has a five -member City Council. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term and the four Council members each serve four-year terms. The duties of the Clerk and Treasurer were combined into one appointed position. The first City Administrator was hired in 1976. Employees Until the need for services grew during the 1960s, Eagan elected officials conducted day- to-day business without any hired staff. The first City employees were hired to cover such areas as police protection and public works. Early police duties were handled by two elected Town Constables. The Police Department did not have any hired staff until 1965, with the first Police Chief hired in 1966. Prior to 1960, Eagan contracted fire- 3 08/07/98 fighting services from Mendota and Rosemount. The Eagan Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1963. The first full-time building inspector was hired in 1970 and a full-time city engineer was hired in 1978. The size of the City's staff has now increased to over 570 full, part-time, and seasonal employees (including firefighters). Town HalUCity Offices Meetings of the Town Board were initially held in the old school house No. 14 located near the present Northview School on Diffley Road (CR 30). In 1893 the first Eagan Town Hall was built near the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Pilot Knob Road. When this later burned, the "Old Town Hall" was constructed in 1914 near the center of town on Pilot Knob Road at Wescott. This served as the meeting hall until 1965 when a new City Hall was built just to the north of the "Old Town Hall". That building housed all City offices, including Police and Fire, until 1979 when a new Police facility was built across the street on the east side of Pilot Knob Road. In 1981 City Hall offices were added to that building. The 1965 City Hall continued to be used by Fire Administration. In 1969 a public works garage was built on Coachman south of Yankee Doodle Road. This facility was remodeled and enlarged in 1994. Also in 1994 work began on a remodeling/addition project at the City Hall/Police building and the Civic Ice Arena, two key components of a planned Civic Center complex. An Aquatics Facility will be added to the Civic Center complex and should be ready to open in early summer 1999. A new Fire Administration building is also currently under construction on the site of the 1965 City Hall. SOURCES: 1980 Eagan Comprehensive Guide Plan Lone Oak Years: A History of Eagan. Minnesota, Lisa Fleming, Editor 4 istozica Soci&E± • ,_/lquricipaf nccatct 0.i JWI Zf.Jt' :I�JN •�r an, ..:l1JYSyz2 1597 PI , g1: (05I) oSi.aboo lac: (051) oSi. OI2 (051)=54-S535 September 8, 1998 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS The next meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be held on Monday, September 14,1998, 3:30 P.M., 2nd floor conference room, Eagan Municipal Center. Our meeting and the city council meeting have been moved to Monday because of the State Primary being held on Tuesday, September 15. Dan & Deb Kahnke, Liz Witt and I reviewed events and available material for possible inclusion in a calendar celebrating Eagan's 25 years as a city. We each took certain items and will bring photos and/or sketches to the meeting. A list of categories is included in the packet. Rebecca Snyder of the Dakota County Historical Society will provide assistance in organizing our files. I hope she will be able to stay for our meeting to share her observations with us. We need to get a handle on costs for proper maintenance of our historic records. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society e o • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEPTEMBER 14,1998 MEETING 3:30 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 X X 2. Minutes, August 18 3:35 X X 3. Unfinished bus. 3:40 A. City calendar X X X 4. New Business 3:55 A. Rebecca Snyder, maintenance of historic files B. Ted Wachter retirement X C. Sign for Town Hall X X X 5. Reports 4:20 6. Other 4:25 7. Set next meeting 4:30 X 8. Adjourn 4:35 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met August 18, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Martin DesLauriers, Joanna Foote, Liz Witt, Helen and Jim Kennedy, Ilan Kahnke, Ted Wachter, Peg Carlson, and Ann Carlon. Minutes of the July 7 meeting were approved as mailed. Martin DesLauriers reported on the meeting of the lake naming committee which included Joe Kennealy and Dick LeMay. He reported on attempts to reach Mary Phillips. The historical brochure will be reaching all Eagan homes about September 1. 40,000 copies were printed, and about 25,000 will be included in the mailing. Schools will be contacted about various history projects. Liz Witt, Dan Kahnke, and Ray Wade worked with Eagan history files. Rebecca Snyder of the Dakota County His- tory Society will be coming September 14 at 1 p.m. to advise the group about its filing system. Ann Carlon dis- tributed five pages of suggestions for Eagan's 25th anniversary as a city in 1999. There was discussion of papers in an old trunk once in the 1914 town hall, given to the Minnesota Historical Society and believed stored in Faribault. Ray Wade has an inventory of the trunk contents. Joanna Foote reported on sending the "Lone Oak Years' manu- script to the West Group for reprinting. About 1800 copies are planned. Elisabeth Kennealy presented two plat maps which she had partially identified with landowner names. Signage for the 1914 town hall was discussed. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 15 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • POSSIBLE TOPICS FOR EAGAN CITY CALENDAR CHURCHES SCHOOLS GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS CITY PARKS CITY STREETS/COUNTY ROADS CEDAR BRIDGE INTERSTATE 494 AND 35E DEVELOPMENT: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL MISCELLANEOUS: FAILED PROPOSALS FOR DAYTON-HUDSON PROPERTY - REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER, STADIUM, RACETRACK LONE OAK TREE DEMISE 0 0 A :3 A "9 / 4 T-W\HALL 1 0 1 iIllfllllllli z SCALE IN FEET P R P SI- J Si:1\ C.J. LILLY-'9AR< PLAN\ER R - AA\ T W \ ALL A„G, 28,1998 SHEET-1 IF 1 EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Phone:651/681-4600 Fax: 651/681-4612 TDD: 651/454-8535 • • August 12,1998 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, August 18,1998, 3:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, Eagan Municipal Center. At the July meeting, interest was generated in a celebration of Eagan's 25th year as a city. We have researched our files for significant events over these years and a list is included in your packet. We should discuss which events should be featured and what form such a presentation should take. I have been gathering cost and how-to data for proper maintenance of our historic records. I will share this information at the August 18 meeting. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUGUST 18,1998 MEETING 3:30 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 X X 2. Minutes,July 9 3:35 X X 3. Unfinished bus. 3:40 a. Lake naming update - Martin b. Mary Phillips update -Martin c. Brochure update d. City 25th anniversary X X X 4. New business 4:05 a. History records maintenance X 5. Reports 4:15 a. Map project - Liz Kennealy b. Lone Oak Years pub. - Joanna 6. Other 4:20 7. Set next meeting 4:25 X 8. Adjourn 4:30 X It • • The Eagan Historical Society met July 7, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. Present were Ray Wade, Peg Carlson, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Ann Carlon, Dan Kahnke, and Ted Wachter. The lake naming committee will meet under the chairmanship of Martin DesLauriers. Joe Kennealy and Dick LeMay agreed to assist. Bill Wolston's proposed historic site brochure was examined. A letter will be prepared asking the city council to finance the brochure which may be included in the city's next newsletter. Joanna Foote reported on conversations with Viking Press, now part of Putnam Publishing in New York on endeavors to locate the film of "Lone Oak Years" for its re -publication. The possibility of issuing an historic calendar was discussed. A new display is up on the city hall first floor. Joe and Elisabeth Kennealy agreed to study the historic plat maps for name identification. Filing of current Eagan clippings was discussed. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. be Tuesday, August 18 at 3:30 p.m. The next meeting will lisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • CITY OF EAGAN 1974-1999 1974- The Village of Eagan is now the CITY OF EAGAN 1975 - 1976 - City celebrates nation's bicentennial 1977 - Volunteer fire department buys a new pumper truck 1978 - Police Department moves into new building 1979 - Yankee Square development begins. 1980 - New Cedar Bridge, Trinity Lone Oak Church 100 years old Population is 20,700. 1981 - County Road 30, aka Wildwood Lane, becomes Diffley Road, Diamond T Ranch moves to Pilot Knob Road location, Land is purchased for Eagan High School 1982 - Beginning of explosive growth. Eagan fastest growing throughout the 1980s. Town Centre development begins. 1983 - City pursues Star City rating City enters competition for race track...Lone Oak Years is published....City offices move above Police Department....Yankee Square Inn, Eagan's first hotel, opens....Dakota County Roads (in Eagan) chart history,e.g. Dodd, Blackhawk,etc New Lone Oak tree planted. 1984 Lone Oak tree cut down....City loses out on bid for racetrack... New water treatment plant starts operation....Economic Devel- opment Commission established....How Eagan Parks got their names....Wescott School bell given to City. I35E opens. 1985 - Eagan celebrates its 125 birthday. 1986 - I 494 opens 1987 - 1988 - Governor Perpich visits City Hall 1989 - 1990 - Old Town Hall is renovated. 1991 - A second water treatment plant begins operation. 1992 - 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - City addresses tree preservation....First Lone Oak Days held... 1996 - Yankee Doodle Road widening and reconstruction.... Vice President Gore visits City Hall. Promenade development begins. 1997 - Other items for consideration: commercial development, industrial development, park development, trail development, fire station expansion, road construction and expansion of street system, largest companies by number of employees and type of business, Holz farm, expansion of government buildings,i.e. wells, public works and administrative offices. • • • Eagan Historical Society Municipal Center 3633 Not anoo Roaa Eagan Mh 55122-'897 Phone (6121681.4600 Fax (6121681.4612 TDO 16121 4So-8535 • • July 1, 1998 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members The next meeting of the Eagan Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, July 7,1998, 3:30 P.M., 2nd floor conference room, Eagan Municipal Center. The historic site brochure has been completed. Historical Society secretary,Liz Kennealy has reviewed it for accuracy. We should be prepared to make a recommendation to the city council regarding its publication and distribution. We raised the issue of a budget for the Society at the June meeting. Joanna has had discussions with Eagan administration and will present a preliminary budget for our review. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society e • o AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JULY 7,1998 MEETING,3:30 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 X X 2. Minutes,June 9 3:35 X X 3. Unfinished bus. 3:40 a. Lake naming committee -Martin X X b. Historic site brochure -Bill X X c. Letterhead -Joanna X X d. Budget -Joanna X X 4. Staff report 4:00 a. New display b. Pioneer Press article c. 1930 Lone Oak Church photo d. Map project update e. Lone Oak Years publication update 5. Other 4:10 6. Set meeting date 4:15 X 7. Adjourn 4:20 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met June 9, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Present were Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Martin DesLauriers, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote, Bill Wolston, Dan Kahnke, Liz Witt, and Bea Blomquist. The minutes of April 14, 1998 were accepted as mailed. It was reported that Joe Kennealy had volunteered to serve on the lake naming project with Martin DesLauriers. The historic brochure prepared by Bill Wolston was reviewed. It is planned to include it in the August newsletter received by Eagan residents. St. John's Lutheran cemetery site will be included. Letterhead samples submitted by Liz Foote were examined and discussed. The 1950 and 1896 plat maps were reviewed when submitted by Liz Witt. Names of land owners will be indexed at the bottom of the maps. An historical calendar sold by the Lakeville Historical Society was examined, and an ice cream social was considered. Dakota County will be 150 years old in 1999, A project covering the Cedar Avenue bridge was suggested. Office hours will continue the first Tuesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. The public may attend. Liz Witt is preparing a new display case focusing the Eagan, O'Neill, Slater, Rahn, and Diffley families. Family members were suggested for contact. The next meeting will be July 7 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. iv lisabeth Ke ea1y Secretary-Treasur Eagan MEMORIAL LUNCHEON +A luncheon will be held today in memory of Alexander Veerkamp, the boy killed last week in a school bus accident. 2B SAINT PAUL PIONEER PRFc.S Region T SOUTH SUBURBAN EDITION HUMPHREY CAMPAIGNS Gubematorial candidate Hubert Humphrey III pro- posed new state spending for public education. 7B CAL TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1998 SERVING APPLE VALLEY • EAGAN ■ INVER GROVE HEIGHTS • LAKEVILLE ■ F Exhibit provides history behind city's names • Who was Eagan? Why 'Diffley' Road? Answers at city hall AMY SHERMAN STAFF WRITER When Llz Witt worked as the clerk for the city of Eagan, resi- dents frequently asked the same question: Why is that road called Miley? Others asked about Wescott Road and wondered 1f there was a Mr. Wescott In the city's past And how did the suburb get the name of Eagan anyway? After answering these questions for 15 years, Witt decided It was time to put the answers in writing. Monday, the Eagan Historical Soci- ety member put the finishing touch- es on an exhibit about the famous families of Eagan — families important enough that streets were named after them. The display Is small. It's Just a • few shelves in a display case near the entrance of the Eagan Munici- pal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. But the photos, maps and short his- tories — sometimes glued to color- ful construction paper — provide enough information for residents who don't have a clue about Eagan's history, according to Witt. She got most of the information for the display from a book the his- torical society published in the I980s, 'The Lone Oak Years." The group also took pbotos of important landmarks. such as the barns on the Rahn and Diffley properties which still stand today. Unfortunately. there is one per- son Witt couldn't get a photo of for the exhibit: Patrick Eagan, the per- son the city was named alter. Neither the Dakota County His- torical Society nor the Minnesota Historical Society has photos of Eagan. Witt encourages anyone who does have an Eaean picture to call city hall al 681-1700. Most of the roads were named after farmers and landowners in the 19th century. Many of these men were Irish immigrants who became active in politics. Witt is particularly intrigued by the Rahn family. because running the town board or staff seemed to run in their genes. August Rahn was the clerk from 1919 to 1958. "I find that just remarkable. It's a tough job from experience ... to remain in favor of the town folk (for so longl," said Witt, the retired clerk. There are some questions the exhibit doesn't answer. There is very little information about the women in these families, because they weren't allowed to enter civic life. (The first woman to join the city council in Fagan was Bea Rlomquist, elected in 1980.) All that is known about most of the women is the year they married and the number of children they had. But a 1920 photo of Catherine Eagan, Patrick's daughter. hints that she was a character: the pic- ture shows• her balancing on a shotgun. She never married, which ware for her time. A Mendota Heights resident, Witt has never lived in Eagan but served as the town clerk between 1982 and 1997. Retired now, she still helps create historical dis- plays at city hall. Other exhibits now on display are about the fire department. the lone oak tree and farming. • What are the stories behind Eagan's name DlfRey Road: Diffley runs east- border. An Irish immigrar Liz Witt isn't certain when the west from the Burnsville border to Slater Sr. landed in Ea streets were named, or by whom. State Highway 3. An Irish imml- homesteaded 160 acres. Some of that information could be grant, William Diffley was elected James. became a wel difficult to track down because not the first town treasurer in 1860 farmer living near Higl everyone wants to fess up to nam- and held the post until 1874. He and Cedar Avenue. ing a road. In the 1960s. County was a town supervisor from 1872 The clty of Eagan: Th' Road 30 went by another name to 1877. family emigrated from 1r before It was named Diffley: Dodd Road: Dodd is a road that Minnesota is the early 11 Rabbit Run, according to Ray winds north -south from Wescott staked a claim on 220 acn Wade. a member of the historical Road into Rosemount. It was east of city hall. Patrick society. "1 can't gel anyone to named for Capt. William B. Dodd, served as the chairman admit they (named) it. It lasted a who began its construction by board of supervisors of f month and tbeo it was changed to organizing laboren In 1853. The Township (Eagan was still DUfley." road was built from St. Peter Mendota at that time). In 1 Rahn Road: The street ruos (Tben bown as Rock Bend) to St was elected to the Dakota nartb-aooth from Woodhaven Park Paul. covering 65 miles. It took Board Patrick was the firs to Rabn,Park--Brgtbers John, O9 dap .b0ild (be road. me al . man of theboard of ape `Jett.,war-torn'ty thin �- Mgt . -"diet q'f*'tb►.>dnfs_ 4 olE+P°\ ito make tbt ' Slater Road: Slater b located on formed In 1880. Be served tarn= In America and landed In the southwest corner of the city off as the chairman throng Eagan. The brothers become crop and runs north -south from Rls son, Patrick Jr., served farmers and owned land on Pilot Cinnamon Park to the Burnsville board In 1884 and 1885. Knob Road between Lone Oak and Dodd roads. Many Rahns were _ active in civic life, serving on the town board of supervisors and later the City Council. Wescott Road: The street runs east -west from Pilot Knob Road to the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks. This name is particularly popular: there is also a Wescott Hills Drive, a square, a trail and a library. James Wescott lived by what is now Wescott and Dodd roads. James and his brother, W.L., opened Wescott's Inn in the mid-19tb century. Wescott basical- ly became its own town developed around a station for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, established in 1866. The Wescott property included a general store, post office, blacksmith shop and school. The decline in the railroad led to the community's demise. Nlcols Road: Nicols Road is located in the southwest corner of the city and runs north -south from roughly the Union Pacific railroad to Slater Acres Park. Nicols devel- • • • city of eagan 1 THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk June 2, 1998 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS Enclosed is the packet for the next society meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, 3:30 p.m., second floor conference room. RE: Unfinished business. A committee to consider names for lakes was named at the March meeting. It included Martin DesLauriers and possibly Joe Kennealy and Dick LeMay. The committee should set an agenda for addressing this project. The historic site brochure has been completed, except for an Eagan map, and will be available at the June meeting. An incomplete draft is included in your packet. Bill Wolston would like a historical society member to review for content accuracy. Bill provided cost figures at the April meeting and we should make a recommendation regarding its publication. RE: New Business. We should identify and discuss possible projects for 1998. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society A. MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681.4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ,TUNE 9, 1998 MEETING,3:30 P.M. 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Item Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll calUagenda 3:30 X X 2. Minutes,April 14 3:35 X X 3. Unfinished bus. 3:40 a. Lake naming committee X b. Historic site brochure X X c. Letterhead X X d. Map project update X 4. New Business 4:00 a. 1998 projects X 5. Staff Report 4:15 a. '95-'98 activity report X b. Lone Oak Years publication c. Communications -Pioneer Press X X 6. Other 4:20 7. Set next mtg. date 4:25 X 8. Adjourn 4:30 X • • • The Eagan Historical Society met April 14, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President.Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Mary Ellen Voracek, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Bill Wolston, Tom Hedges, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The minutes of March 24, 1998 were approved as mailed, with Mary Ellen Voracek moving and Ray Wade seconding. The motion passed. A letter was read from West Group, submitting a paper sample and a cover sample. It is proposed publishing 1750 hardbound books with a foil stamped cover. Sales of the books would be earmarked for the Eagan Historical Society funds. The proposal was approved by the society. Bill Wolston reviewed his plans for the historical brochure. Tom Hedges spoke of the upcoming demolition of the 1965 town hall, and preserving some wooden portions of the building for future framing purposes. Framing of plat maps for 1900, 1950 and 1998 was discussed by Liz Witt. ' Office hours began April 7, 1998 when Ray Wade and Liz Witt were present. A monthly opening is planned. Letterheads for the Society were submitted by staff. A logo of the 1914 town hall was suggested. The Society authorized Bill Wolston to prepare a four page historical brochure. Elisabeth Kennealy made the motion and Mary Ellen Voracek seconded it. It was carried. The next meeting will be June 9 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer Fort Snelling • (pc' c r U I J R E CITY OF EAGAN fr !r Black Dog's Village TRADERS ROAD ST. CROIX ROAD The City of Eagan Highlights of our History and Heritage Map Eagan's heritage dates back to the earliest United States land acquisition in Minnesota. In 1805 Lt. Zebulon Pike acquired nine square miles from the Dakota Indians for Fort Snelling. The military reservation included a portion of Eagan. For 50 years Eagans history was tied to activities surrounding Fort Snelling, Mendota's fur trade, and Black Dog's Village. All were in the military reservation where whites could live at the discretion of the government. An 1833 map by Lt. Thompson shows three roads (trails) rossing Eagan to Mendota and Fort Snelling; the t. Croix, the Traders, and Black Dog's. In 1837 the government hired Louis Martin to teach farming at Chief Wamditonka's Black Dog village. Martin built a cabin near todays Highway 13. Hazen Mooers succeeded Martin in 1849. Opening a new territory When the Minnesota Territory formed in 1849 Dakota County was one of the first nine counties. Dakota was Indian territory until the Treaty of Mendota opened it to settlement. Virtually all Eagan land was claimed by 1853 two years before filings were legal. J.W. Brown, son-in-law, of Hazen Moors is considered Eagan's first white settler. Whites connected with Mendota knew the land and made the early claims. An example is the two LeMays. Rubin set his stake in Eagan and Constance in Mendota Heights- The result is the two LeMay lakes in different cities but only two miles apart. In April 1858 Dakota County commissioners. formed the county's first townships including Eagan in Mendota township. An attempt was Oaade to form a township called Montgomery with he bottom two-thirds of Eagan. The state legislature rejected the attempt and proceeded to create Eagan Township on March 6, 1860. Eagan's population of 565 had become the third largest community in Dakota County. Organizing a new township, Eagan Eagan citizens organized the township on April 3, 1860 at the home of Michael Comer- The first town board chairman was Patrick Eagan. During the next 100 years Eagan developed as a farming community with wheat, corn and onions as major crops. Early farmers delivered their produce to Mendota and St. Paul. The "Lone Oak' tree at Dodd Road and Highway 55 became a meeting place and bulletin board. The Dodd Road and the Sibley Highway were the north -south travel routes. The Wescott Inn on Dodd became a favorite stop; later known as Wescott Station. In 1865 the first two railroads in Dakota County crossed Eagan; the Minnesota Central on the east and the Minnesota Valley along the Minnesota River. A small business community called Nicols Station grew up on the valley route in the heart of the onion fields. In 1890 the Cedar Avenue Bridge provided access to Bloomington and in 1926 the Mendota Bridge to Minneapolis. One hundred years, then suburbia Eagan remained a farming community through World War II_ its population of only 1,185 in 1950 was about to change. Returning GI's and family formations resulted in a home building boom. Eagan's population trippled to 3,382 by 1960 and trippled again in 1970 to 10,398. Growth required services beyond the capability of a township, but a vote to incorporate was defeated in 1970. After hearings in May 1972 the Metropolitan Council ordered Eagan's incorporation as a village. The first village election was held October 19, 1972. Herbert Polzin was elected mayor and council members were Arthur Rhn, James Smith, Theodore Wachter, and William Rydrych. The change from village to city in January 1974 was by legislative act for all villages in the state. Eagan History Map ri Historic locations and sites are identified with n' in historic order. The word "site" iidentifies locations of historic subjects no longer available. — — — — — Military reservation line. Eagan between the line and the Minnesota River was included in Lt. Zebulon Pikes 1805 purchase from the Dakota Indians. rU ." 1 , < < f ► r ! Railroad routes. On the east the Minnesota Central. On the west the Minnesta Valley. The two earliest railroads in Dakota County. • Dodd Road A road project promoted by Captain William Dodd of St. Peter to connect his town with St. Paul. After not getting government help he went ahead on his own in 1853 completing the 65 miles in 109 days. It was a hewed path. Dodd finally received government compensation. The road became a major north south artery and the portion between Eagan and St. Pau] was the first state road to be paved. sCarr Wescott Station James Wescott opened an inn here in the 1850s. It became a favorite wagon and stage coach stop. In 1866 it became a flag stop of the C.M. & SP railroad (Minnesota Central). Later a depot was built followed bygeneral store, grist mill, school, telegraph office and other buildings. D Black Dog's Village site The Mdtewankton Dakota village was located near the intersection of Hwy 13 and Blackhawk Road. It conisted of several lodges at a times a population of 200. Louis Martin served as the firsat government farmer in 1837. A B Halfway House Continues to operate as restaurant ond saloon. Orignina] building was rocery store and saloon opening in 1865 and serving as the first relay stop for stage coaches from St. Paul to Dubuque. Name refers to halfway from Hastings to St. Paul. E District 14 School (Town Hall) Location was at intersection of Diffley and Lexington. The original 1860 log house was replaced by a frame building in 1875 and a brick structure in 1898. The school was the site of Annual Town Meetings from 1860 to 1892. ;Iv Nichols Station site Located at Nicols Road and the Union Pacific tracks. This was a flag station in 1867 and a little community from the 1870s to 1950s with stores, houses, and depot surrounded onion fields. The area was a large peat bog resulting in a shaking of the buildings as trains passed through. Hence the name "Rubber Town " G Site of the Lone Oak Tree For 115 years the oak tree on the Trinity Lutheran Church property on Dodd Road was the meeting and message place for farmers in Eagan Township. The met at the Lone Oak on the way to market. If they had equipment to sell they nailed a notice to the tree. If only we had copies of the notes posted by four generations. The oak died and was cut down in 1984 Site of original town hall The hall was built at south west intersection of Lone Oak and Pilot Knob roads in 1892. It was destroyed by fire in 1914. H Old Cedar Ave. Bridge Completed in 1890 it was the last hand opened, swing bridge in the state. It took six men and a car at one end, for weight, to open it. Designed for horses and cattle the bridges limitations resulted in automobile bottlenecks especially when it had to be opened. K ElTrinity Lutheran Church Originally a log cabin in the present cemetery Trinity Lutheranbecame a frame structure in 1882. When the church was destroyed by fire in 1901 the present impressive brick structure was completed. J Site of Shields sorgum mill The mil] operated by Michael Shields from 1899 to 1911 produced syrup from amber sugar cane in two 200 gallon boilers. The boilers were fired night and day during September and October with 11 men working 12 hour shifts. Old Town Hall Located at the southwest corner of Pilot Knob and Wescott. Served as Town Hall from 1914 to 1965. Has been restored to it service years and opened on special occasions. Interior has wooden benches, wall of voting booths, and pot bellied stove. u. M Shields -by -the -Lake Shields was a very popular dance hall from the 1920s to 1940s. The dance hall was a converted barn and the building still exists. ;V Moonshine Park On the south shore of LeMay Lake. 'Moonshine" does not refer to the moon. It refers to the production of liquor at the site during the prohibition of the 1920s. Undoubtedly Eagan was a major supplier to the Mendota marketplace. Some building remains can still be found. 0 Ames estate and library In 1926 Charles Lesley Ames started collecting books on Southeast Asia at his estate on Blue Gentian Road (now ONeil). After the collection outgrew his office and gate house he built a library. In 1961 he gave the 25,000 volume collection to the University of Minnesota. The library building is on O'Neil Road. P Radio Center site, 1928-30 The National Battery Company selected the high and dry site on the recommendation of a university professor in 1928. It proved just the opposite of a desireable AM station site and in 1930 was moved to a low and wet site. Here's where the KSTP call letters started and later became the name of the '!ompany. 1965 Munipical Center site Eagan was a township with over 5,000 citizens when it decided the town hall with the pot ellied stove needed a replacement. A new municipal buildi was built on the north west corner of Wescott and Pilot Knob. It closed out the township years and oversaw the first ten years of city government. The Eagan Municipal Center The cwnter is located at the southeast corner of Pilot Knob and Wescott. The Center was built in stages • • starting with the police section in 1978 and city hall in 1983. Prepared by the Eagan Historical Society with the assistance of the Dakota County Historical Society Published with the much appeciated support of the City of Eagan • 6 - 0798 Eagan Historical Society Municipal Center 31330 Trot RnoD Roa0 Eagan, MN 55122.1897 Phone (612)681-4600 Fax' 1612) 681-4612 TDD 16121454-B535 • WAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 5612E PHONE: (6)2) 681-4600 FAX: (612).681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • • • • ACTIVITY REPORT 1995-1998 1995. Taped recollection of Eagan senior residents. Installed first displays at city hall. 1996 Established Mayors' Gallery in Council Chambers. Maintain display windows in city hall. Established permanent display items for old town hall. Procured two display cases for old town hall. Performed general cataloging of history items Identified items to be sent to state archives. Held open house in old town hall for Lone Oak Days Performed a reenactment of annual town board meeting Held preliminary discussion of historic site brochure. 1997 Taped "The Last Years of Eagan Township" Taped a reenactment of annual town board meeting - 1965. Maintained window displays in city hall. Continued work on historic sites brochure. Continued to work on identification of attendees to Twin Cities Milk Producers outing on display at town hall. Made efforts to recruit new society members. Discussed history pieces for publication in city newsletter The great-grandchildren of James Wescott visited city hall. Joanna visited local schools highlighting Eagan history. Held open house at old town hall Sent items to state archives. Gave direction to identify Eagan properties worth preserving. 1998 Publication of brochure depicting Eagan historic sites Second printing of Lone Oak Years Established committee to name Eagan lakes Discussed Heritage Site Recognition program Opened EHS offices in city hall, set hours of - 4, on the first Tuesday of the month. Old town hall will receive a fresh coat of paint Maintain display windows in city hall. city of eagan o April 7, 1998 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, April 14,1998, 3:30 P.M., second floor conference room, City Hall. Please note that this date is a week earlier than we set at our last meeting. Staff was unable to meet on April 21 and I will be out of town on April 28. Please review the enclosed draft of our historic sites brochure. Check for accuracy of information and location on the map. Add or delete sites as you deem appropriate. Bill Wolston will have reviewed the draft and his comments will be available. We also should discuss funding possibilities for the brochure's printing. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • Agenda Item EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tuesday, April 14,1998,3:30 P.M. Second Floor Conference Room Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 2. Minutes,March 24 3:35 X X 3. Unfinished Business3:40 a. Brochure X X b. Map project X 4114. New Business a. Letterhead 5. Staff report a. File index b. Office hours c. Display cases 4:05 4:10 6. Other 4:20 7. Set next meeting 4:25 8. Adjourn 4:30 • • The Eagan Historical Society met March 24, 1998 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3:30 p.m. President Ray Wade was presiding. Present were Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Liz Witt, Peggy Carlson, Bea Blomquist, Joanna Foote and Elisabeth Kennealy. After a proposal that the society office be open the first Tuesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m., Ted Wachter moved, with Peggy Carlson seconding, that this be done, and the motion carried. It was suggested that the society prepare a booklet about approximately 25 historic sites in Eagan. Bill Wolston has agreed to prepare sketches of the buildings. Bea Blomquist moved to forward with the historic sites booklet and get estimated costs for presentation to the city council. Elisabeth Kennealy seconded the motion, which carried. Ted Wachter suggested forming a sub -committee to work on naming many of the numbered lakes in Eagan. He suggested that Martin DesLauriers head up the committee. Joe Kennealy and Dick LeMay were suggested as possible members. Peggy Carlson will draft a letter to inform owners of heritage sites of consideration of their properties, including marking some sites. Elisabeth Kennealy suggested marking of the oldest cemetery. Joanna Foote reported that West Group will underwrite the publication of 3,000 copies of "The Lone Oak Years." Peggy Carlson suggested book placement in all Eagan elementary schools. Ted Wachter moved with Paul Hauge seconding to look into the traveling exhibits owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, which was passed. The next meeting will be April 21 at 3:30 p.m. Paul Hauge moved, with Bea Blomquist seconding, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m. • Elisabeth Kenneal Secretary -Treasurer • l • CITY OF EAGAN Eagan Township - EaganTown - Village of Eagan The United States acquired the land including Eagan, from the French and British. Subsequently, treaties were negotiated with the native indian tribes before it was open to settlement. The treaties promised that the Indians would be taught farming and other occupations to help them adjust to a new way of life. Eagan's first settlers came for the purpose of fulfilling this agreement. The Indians formed Blackdog Village, near the present Highway 13 and Blackhawk Road. The village consisted of several log houses for shops and residences. By the time Minnesota became a state in 1858 most of the land area in Eagan had been claimed. The Township of Eagan was designated and its government began doing business on April 3, 1860. Eagan was primarily a rural community in its first 100 years. The population in 1860 was 600 and in 1960, was 3400. After years of controversy, as well as legislative and judicial action; the township of Eagan was designated a village by the Minnesota Municipal Commission in 1972. The state then decreed that all villages be known as cities beginning January 1, 1974. 123 CITY OF EAGAN ,ft 24..one Oak Road • 2 Captain William Dodd badgered the government for a road to transport arm products to St. Paul, with little uccess. He decided to organize his own construction crew in 1853. They took 109 days to build a 65 mile route from St. Peter to St. Paul. The section of road from St. Paul to Eagan was the first state road to be paved. F Site of Radio Center. KSTP began broadcasting from its transmitter at Wescott in 1928. The location was not satisfactory and the station moved to St. Paul in 1930. In that brief time of existence in the community, Wescott took the name Radio Center. DRY • !4'iSCp GR c EOld Cedar bridge connected Eagan to Bloomington and was built in 1890. It was the last of the hand-opened,swing- span bridges to be maintained by the state. Cedar bridge was built for cattle MP and horse-drawn vehicles. Heavy volumes of modern traffic created bottlenecks, especially when the bridge had to be opened for river traffic. The bridge was replaced in 1980. At one time, Nicols settlement boasted a train depot, general store, dance hall, blacksmith shop, school, and a church. When the need for the train stop ended, the settlement businesses began to close. escott began as a flag station in 1866 and over the years added a general store,post office,black- smith shop, farmers market,school, garaage, food grinding mill, electric generating plant and a locker plant. The need for these services declined and Wescott, like Nicols, faded into history. af,`is y, f 1 'h •wit Ci r � • ''''�".'�. Ei Site of moonshine still. Eagan provided a great location for moonshine making because of its hilly,wooded terrain and its proxmity to St. Paul. From 1920 and the Prohibition Amendment, until its repeal in 1933, moonshine stills were a part of Eagan's landscape. FlSite of sorghum mill, which was one of Eagan Town's earliest businesses. Michael Shields operated the mill from 1899 to 1911. lepit , • • • ,•-• • -•*.r • "Moonshining" • Hi Halfway House was a combination grocery store and saloon, opening in 1865. It was the first relay station out of St. Paul fS stagecoaches on their way to Dubuque. Halfway House has had several owners through the years and continues to operate as a restaurant/saloon. ...• , . • ••• , • • 10)..`n...- 1 ; • • • , S.... • . . • Affi•• AVIA ••-• it.,•`111'"%- ....S.,' -• / • OM, ibt5.4V7t.> ..r..v..r.1.2.41,'N. . . lift4 ..6647.- • . • h1-1-V10- .• To- 404„, et1W:47.i. L14 • • 4,4 • .4:17 • _ • . • •af' ' • •Pi • 'r • %P.!" , . • r. , , • .. .../.i.4,..4•41 • - %14. f r• • *tr. • ••••. . • ••••••••_••••• .4* •••••-'• • 1! 4FA -,c+ • - _ ._,.• - 14••••••••- • • • 727.7. ::!;.;••,f,:.. r _ - • • Shields -by -the -Lake was a popular darlik hall in northern Eagan Township. The building still exists, but the dance floor has been silent since the 1940s. E Site of original Town Hall, which was built in 1892. It was destroyed by fire in 1914. Old Town Hall was built near the geographic center of Eagan Township in 1914, at a cost of •$1047. It was used from 1914 to 1965 and was heated by a pot-bellied stove through the `50s. EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER LH POLICE COUNCII. CHAMBERS \ 1 P' Site of District 14. The school served as site for Town Board Annual Meetings from 1860-1892. An original log house was re- placed with a frame structure on 1875, and a brick structure in 1898. 1y �J 1E Site of Lone Oak Tree, which was the official posting place for Eagan Township for 115 years. Expansion of the high- way led to its demise and it was cut down in 1984. Municipal Centers I & II. I was built in 1965 and housed city hall and the police dept until 1978. City Hall con- tinued its operation until December,1983. II was a police dept from 1978-1983, when city hall was added. A new police dept. was added in 1995 and existing offices were remodeled for city administrative functions. DesLauriers. Louis was a second generation Eagan farmer. He also hauled area fanners' milk to St. Paul creameries from 1920-1949. Margaret Quigley DesLauriers taught school at District 12 & 13. I1%Trinity School began operating in 1883 in a room under the church balcony. In 1885. a separate building vas built and served several generations. A new school was built in 1954 and expanded in subsequent years. t. rinity Lutheran Church was first built where the cemetery is now located. It was a small frame building and served the congre- gation from 1882-1901, when it burned. The present church ‘was built in 1902, orsa • Site of Sell farm. Frank Sell built his house in 1888 from rock quarried at his farmland. Onions were a major crop on the Sell farm in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Frank was a town board supervisor from 1899 to 1924. Frank's son, Fred, often played accordian at local dances. sorghum mill which one of Ea Mic stries. s operate . he rom 1899 to 1911. El Site of John Shields farm, who began farming in 1854. He and his son, Michael helped Henry Sibley dig a well for Eagan residents. Michael and Bridget Shields had nine sons and 5 daughters. He operated one of the first businesses in Eagan, the Shields sorghum mill. Their son, Arthur, farmed in Eagan until 1959. [221 Site of McCarthy farmstead. James di and John McCarthy began farming in Eagan in the 1850s. John's son, Flory, graded roads in Eagan and helped build Wescott Road. 26 Site of O'Neill farm. Robert O'Neill bought 230 acres from Henry Sibley in 1853. He was elected to the territorial legislature in 1857 and was a delegate to the Minnesota Consti- tional convention prior to admission to statehood. 2y Site of Quigley farm. Patrick Quigley moved to Eagan in 1850. He had a good trade relationship with the Sioux. Patrick Jr. married the first white girl born in Rosemount, Margaret Conniff, Their son, Pat, farmed the original homestead until 1945. An oil well was drilled in the hopes of finding a gusher. There was no oil and the prospectors soon left town. c. 1960s. Site of Oster farm. Lawrence Oster farmed part-time. He also delivered the St. Paul paper from West St. Paul to Prior Lake from 1929-1961. In 30 years he drove over one million miles. ESite of Rahn farms. John.Carl and and William Rahn engaged mostly in vegetable farming. John lost 5 children to diphtheria in a few days time.His sons, August & Reinhold, bought farms nearby. William's children also bought farms in the vicinity. •4 , Site of Patrick Eagan farm, The township of Eagan was named for the chairman of the town board ak of supervisors. Patrick Eagan came to Eagan in 1853 where he farmed and was a respected administrator for the community. F Site of George Ohmann farm. George Sr. & Jr. operated the farm for two generations. They also ran an antique steam engine show in Eagan from 1969-1980. The farm was sold for residen- tial development in the 1980s. • A 1, 44, .1'.\\2 CWilliam Diffley and heirs farmed this site for over 125 years. William was named first Eagan treasurer in 1860. • city of ecigcin THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk March 17,1998 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, March 24,1998, 3:30 P.M., second floor conference room, City Hall. Under unfinished business: OFFICE OPERATION. Staff suggests we consider office hours of 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The days would coincide with city council meetings. Society volunteers can work other days and hours but the 1st and 3rd Tuesday hours would be open to the public. HISTORIC SITE BROCHURE. Ted and I will suggest possible sites for your consideration. We did not have time to address new business items at the Feb. 17 meeting so they are on the March agenda. EAGAN LAKES, HERITAGE SITE RECOGNITION PROGRAM, AND A MAP PROJECT. Appropriate maps will be available at the meeting. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society Ilk MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • Agenda Item EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tuesday, March 24,1998,3:30 P.M. 2nd Floor Conference Room Time Enc. Discussion Action 1.Ro11 call/agenda 3:30 2.Minutes,Feb. 17 3:35 X X 3.Unfinished business 3:40 a. Office hours of operation X X b. Historic sites brochure X X 4.New Business 4:00 a. Eagan Lake names X X b. Heritage site recognition program X X c. Eagan map project c. 1900,1950,2000 X X 5.Staff report 4:20 6.Other 4:25 7.Set next meeting date 8.Adjourn 4:30 • • • The Eagan Historical Society met February 17, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Present were Ray Wade, Ted Wachter, Joanna Foote, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Peggy Carlson, and Bill Wolston. Bea Blomquist showed the golden shovel and clipping used for the 1985 ground breaking at Northwest Airlines, which was manufactured in NWA shops. She was the mayor then, and is pictured with Steve Rothmeier, then president of the airlines. She also had a photo of the early Eagan road grader showing the "Egan" spelling, which she took at the home of George 0hmann, Jr. Ms. Blomquist also contributed a packet of data she prepared on Gopher Smelting in 1975. Society members inspected the new EHS headquarters room in the basement of the Muncipal Center, equipped with a table and filing cabinets. Liz Witt hopes to index the inventory and have the facility open for research once a month. A box of "Lone Oak Years" history books has been found. Distribution was discussed. Bill Wolston spoke to the group. He is affiliated with the Dakota County Historical Society, the West St. Paul - Mendota Heights chapter, and the Northern Dakota County cable station. He showed a timeline for Mendota village which has not been published. He would make drawings for a historical map of Eagan. A list of possible subjects was circulated. He will need photos of locations. He showed 90 second tapes he did for cable, on the Charles Leslie Ames library, KSTP transmitter, and the 1914 town hall. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next meeting will be March 24 at 3:30 p.m. Elisabeth Ken ealy Secretary -Treasurer` Eden Prairie History & Heritage Page 1 of 2 tiIs o tagq . rY i Houslnp�&1..il$BLltici5, WinganIMIR r.i :. ,;atti ii'$FrankpAicia-4 Heritage Site Recognition Program What is the Heritage Site Recognition Program? The Heritage Site Recognition Program is an opportunity for residents to experience and celebrate our community's past. The program is intended to recognize historically significant buildings and places within Eden Prairie. Participation in the program is voluntary and carries no restrictions on the owner. Help us honor Eden Prairie's past with your participation in the program. What is a Heritage Site? A Heritage Site can be a residential or commercial building, structure, site, or an area which reflects elements of Eden Prairie's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history. What is the process for Heritage Site Recognition? The process is simple. Buildings, structures, and sites may be nominated by the owner or by another person or agency through an application process. Nominations not supported by the owner will be withdrawn. To be eligible, the home or property must meet all of the following criteria: Property has been included in the City's Cultural Resources Survey. Property is unique; a visual landmark. Property represents an important event, style, or character. The Heritage Preservation Commission will coordinate the program, review applications and forward them to the City Council for approval. Applicants will be notified following the City Council's determination. What is the cost? Each bronze plaque will cost the City $45.00. The City is http://www.ci.eden-prairie.mn.us/histsite.htm 1/2/98 Eden Prairie History & Heritage Page 2 of 2 requesting that each eligible participant contribute $25.00 toward their plaque. Scholarships will also be available from the City. All proceeds derived from this program will be used for historic preservation projects in Eden Prairie. For more information on scholarships or a Heritage Site Plaque Application Form, please contact John Gertz, Historic Preservation Specialist at 949-8454. Home I City Hall I Calendar I Environment I History I Housing Leisure I Safety I Transportation I Water & Sewer I Links Send comments or suggestions about this web site to the City of Eden Prairie. Copyright ©1997 The City of Eden Prairie. Portions Copyright ©1997 Babcock, Ltd. All rights reserved. Last modified: 12/16/97 2:30 PM http://www.ci.eden-prairie.mn.us/histsite.htm 1/2/98 40 HISTORIC SITES • • Schools 11 12 14 104 106 Government Town Hall Lone Oak Tree Business/Industry Halfway House Sorghum mill Shields by the Lake Radio Center Oil well Scherer gardens Jefferson Line moonshine still Early settlements Nicols station Wescott station Blackdog Village Churches/schools Farms Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Trinity school home of Trinity teacher August Schaus Roads/Bridges Cedar Bridge, old & new Dodd Road railroad bridge Reinhold Rahn O'Neill Albert Groth Fred Heuer Louis Trapp Art Motz Ted Schwanz Reinhold Weirke Louis Chapdelaine Fred Reinke George Ohmann Ann Boesel Pat McCarthy Louis DesLauriers Thomas Diffley Ames city of eagan THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk February 9,1998 There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, February 17,1998, 3:30 P.M., 2nd floor conference room, City Hall. Office space in the city hall basement (B button in the elevator) is ready for our use. We can take a few minutes prior to the meeting to check it out. There should be some discussion about its organization and operation. Under new business: EAGAN LAKES . The Council would like our input into naming city lakes, Currently many ponds & lakes have a number designation. There will be a map available to aide our discussion. HERITAGE SITE RECOGNITION PROGRAM. Enclosed is a paper describing Eden Prairie's Recognition Program. Are we interested in endorsing a similar project in Eagan. MAP PROJECT. When Ted, Liz and I were taking photos of historic sites/buildings, Ted identified ownership of many,many farms in Eagan. We thought a potential project could involve producing maps of land use/ownership for years - c. 1900,1950 and 2000. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society ILL J MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • Agenda item EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tuesday, Feb. 17,1998,3:30 P.M. 2nd floor conference room Time Enc. Discussion Action 1.Ro11 call/agenda 3:30 2.Minutes, Dec.16 3:35 X X 3.Unfinished business 3:40 a. Office space operation X X b. Historic site photos -next step X X c. Lone Oak Years update X d. View Bill Wolston tape Eagan Olde Town Hall(90 sec. tour) 4.New Business 4:00 a. Eagan lakes names X X b. Heritage Site RecognitionXProgram X X c. Eagan map project X X c. 1900,1950,2000 5.Staff report 4:15 a. City newsletter space X b. Organization of historic items X & newspaper clippings 6.Other 4:20 7.Set next meeting 4:25 date 8.Adjourn 4:30 • • • The Eagan Historical Society met December 16, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ray Wade was in the chair. Those present were Ray Wade, Liz Witt, Mary Ellen Voracek, Paul Hauge, Peggy Carlson, Joanna Foote, Ted Wachter and Bea Blomquist. Paul Hauge moved, with Ted Wachter seconding, to approve the previous minutes as mailed. Ray Wade reported on Mary Phillips. Examination of her materials will be postponed until spring. Photographs were viewed which were taken by Liz Witt and Ray Wade, with Ted Wachter as a guide. They are of various Eagan farmhouses still standing. The Lone Oak Tree was mentioned as a possible feature for the city March newsletter. Liz Witt is obtaining file cabinets from the Mankato Free Press for storage in a permanent home for the society in the basement of the municipal center. She visited the Hastings Pioneer Room and obtained ideas for the society. Bill Rydrych wrote that he cannot participate in the group. Ted Wachter and Bea Blomquist will contact people for possible interviews. Joanna Foote reported The Lone Oak Years is sold out. There was talk of reproducing the volume, and her school project with Deerwood Elementary School students. The next meeting will be February 17, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Bea Blomquist and Ted Wachter moved to adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer Eden Prairie History & Heritage Page 1 of 2 ,rEo yironi�c nt 1lcu zng a,aoctaI 8oiv+coal int li:C�•. Heritage Site Recognition Program What is the Heritage Site Recognition Program? The Heritage Site Recognition Program is an opportunity for residents to experience and celebrate our community's past. The program is intended to recognize historically significant buildings and places within Eden Prairie. Participation in the program is voluntary and carries no restrictions on the owner. Help us honor Eden Prairie's past with your participation in the program. What is a Heritage Site? A Heritage Site can be a residential or commercial building, structure, site, or an area which reflects elements of Eden Prairie's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history. What is the process for Heritage Site Recognition? The process is simple. Buildings, structures, and sites may be nominated by the owner or by another person or agency through an application process. Nominations not supported by the owner will be withdrawn. To be eligible, the home or property must meet all of the following criteria: Property has been included in the City's Cultural Resources Survey. Property is unique; a visual landmark. Property represents an important event, style, or character. The Heritage Preservation Commission will coordinate the program, review applications and forward them to the City Council for approval. Applicants will be notified following the City Council's determination. What is the cost? Each bronze plaque will cost the City $45.00. The City is http://www.ci.eden-prairie.mn.us/histsite.htm 1/2/98 Eden Prairie History & Heritage Page 2 of 2 requesting that each eligible participant contribute $25.00 toward their plaque. Scholarships will also be available from the City. All proceeds derived from this program will be used for historic preservation projects in Eden Prairie. For more information on scholarships or a Heritage Site Plaque Application Form, please contact John Gertz, Historic Preservation Specialist at 949-8454. Horne City Hall I Calendar I Environment I History I Housing Leisure I Safety I Transportation I Water & Sewer I Links Send comments or suggestions about this web site to the City of Eden Prairie. Copyright ©1997 The City of Eden Prairie. Portions Copyright ©1997 Babcock, Ltd. All rights reserved. Last modified: 12/16/97 2:30 PM http://www.ci.eden-prairie.mn.us/histsite.htm 1/2/98 citp or eagan January 21, 1998 WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY SHARON ZAUHAR 610 OPPERMAN DRIVE EAGAN, MN 55123 Re: Reproduction of Eagan History Book Dear Sharon: THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk The City of Eagan published a book of its history on July 1, 1985. Our supply of 3,000 books is now depleted and we are told that new technology precludes reprinting our history as originally submitted. There has been renewed interest in Eagan's history and in purchasing the history book. Is there a possibility that West Publishing could assist the City by reproducing our book? The history book, Lone Oak Years, is 187 pages long with an additional 34 pages of appendix. The book is hardbound and contains approximately 170 photos. Also for your consideration, would West Publishing be interested in assuming any of the cost or in a defined contribution to the City for the book's reproduction? We have contacted publishers who specialize in this type of work, but the quoted costs prohibit an affordable resale price for Eagan residents. Please let me know if it is possible for West Publishing to do this project. I look forward to hearing from you and would be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding this project. Sincerely, Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator TLHlvmd MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE (612) 681-4600 FAX (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILRY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE (612) 681-4300 FAX (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 city of ecigcin THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk December 5, 1997 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 3:30, 2nd floor conference room, City Hall. Agenda items include a follow up to historic site photos, visit to Mary Phillips, Historical Society membership and history book publishers. The December City newsletter will be distributed, if available. Possible history features for the March newsletter will be discussed. Finally, there is a possibility we can utilize some space in the city hall basement for our office. We will have more information on this by the December 16 meeting. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122.1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681.4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454.8535 • • Eagan Historical society Minutes October 21, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met October 21, at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy, Alyce Bolke, Bea Blomquist, Liz Witt, Helen Kennedy, James Kennedy, Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Joanna Foote, and Peggy Carlson. Paul Hauge moved with Ted Wachter seconding, to accept the September 30, 1997 minutes as mailed. Mary Phillips could not come today because of illness in the family. Liz Witt had prepared data on the Lone oak Tree for possible publication in the December city newsletter. Joanna Foote is working on an Eagan city home page for the Internet. Data on Eagan is available on some Web sites at present. Possible visitors were mentioned. Names suggested were Victor Wenzel, Larry Wenzel, Mildred Schindeldecker. Joanna Foote reported on a reply from Higginson Rooks on possible reprinting of "Lone Oak Years." She continues her work with third graders on their study of Eagan landmarks. She suggested preparing a booklet on our public buildings and locations of the one room schools. Jim Kennedy suggested asking local corporations for donations to the work of the society. A foundation was mentioned. The Braun house on Highway 149, scheduled for moving, was discussed. Peggy Carlson had data on the project, as did Tom Hedges. Jim Kennedy is to notify the council that the Society has concern in keeping the house in Eagan. Helen Kennedy seconded with the motion passing. It was suggested that a list of properties in Eagan worth preserving be submitted to the council. After a discussion, Helen Kennedy moved with Jim Kennedy seconding, that a vote be taken. Bea Blomquist moved, with Paul Hauge seconding, that a list be prepared. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Flisabeth t,enne:;i.y 5e^r rcary-Trea.surei Agenda Item EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tuesday, December 16, 3:30 P.M. 2nd Floor Conference Room Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call/agenda 3:30 X 2. Minutes, October 21 3:35 X X 3. Unfinished business 3:40 a. Report on visit to Mary Phillips X b. Report on historic site photos X c. Historic features for March newsletter y 4. New Business 4:00 X X Use of basement space for Historical Society office 5. Staff report-Joanna/Liz 4:Q5 a. Membership response X b. Publisher response X c. School project X d. Hastingsliistorical Society X e. Steele County/Owatonna historical SocietyX f. Distribution of December newsletter, if available 6. Other 4:20 7. Set next meeting date 4:25 X X 8. Adjourn 4:30 X newspaper articles in the Hastings Gazette and the Hastings Democrat. According to cemetery records he is buried in Lakeside, not St. Luke's.) JAMES WESCOTT, EAGAN On Wednesday, May 4, 1910, James Wescott died at his home in Wescott, of heart failure in the 87th year of his age. He was buried in Farmington on Saturday, the 7th inst, from the Methodist church, Rev. J. L. Seager conducting the services. James Wescott was born in Cumberland Co. Maine, October 22, 1823, and died at Wescott, Minn., May 4, 1910. He went to California in 1849, and followed mining until 1853, when he returned to his former home in Maine. In 1854, with his brother Wells Wescott, he came to Eagan township, Minn., took up a homestead and lived on it until his death. In 1860, James Wescott was elected treasurer of Dakota county and served in that office for two years. In 1863 he enlisted in the service of his country in Company I, 1st Minnesota, heavy artillery, as junior lieutenant. He was honorably discharged at Marshall, Tennessee, at the close of the war. Mr. Wescott was married August 23, 1957, to Mary Atkinson, who survives him. Three sons and one daughter are also living. His brother Wells Wescott, resided in Lakeville township. ***** The undersigned wish to express publicly their appreciation of the kindness tendered him by friends during the illness and burial of their husband and father. It would be impossible to remember all these by name, but it would not be out of place to refer particularly to the choir which rendered the necessary music so feelingly at the funeral. Mrs. James Wescott and Children Newspaper and date unknown Austin Knapp from the Hastings Gazette on the occasion of his 96th birthday. AUSTIN KNAPP, HASTINGS Neighborhood friends of Austin Knapp, Civil war veteran and one of the few survivors of General William Tecumseh Sherman's gallant anny, assembled at his home on West Third street February 17 for a quiet but enjoyable celebration in honor of his ninety-sixth birthday. Three broken ribs, which the venerable citizen suffered in falling over a sawbuck a few days ago, prevented him from playing any birthday games during the evening but even this handicap --- a rather serious one at the age of ninety-six --- failed to spoil his enjoyment of the refreshments which his friends had thoughtfully brought with them, or the delicious pink and white birthday cake, which his granddaughter, Mrs. Lester Knapp of Minneapolis, had baked for the occasion. Other gifts of candy and fruit and a visit with his two sons, Dr. M.A. Knapp and Rolland Knapp, both of Minneapolis, were additional features of the day for the genial veteran, who has weathered seventy-five Minnesota winters without Clinching. Mr. Knapp's first recollections of Hastings date back to those pioneer days when the main street of the city was a swamp, bordered by Indian wigwams. He came here at the age of twenty from Pontiac, Mich., his birthplace. He resided for short periods at Red Wing, Spring Lake and Owatonna but soon returned to this city where the remainder of his life has been spent. September 1997 Page 11 i Over the Yecir5. A Publication of the Dakota County llistorical Society Volume 37 Number 1 September 1997 §OLDDFERS FOR THE WAR. The Secretary of War has ac- ce ted the First � Regiment of Mianesota Voluni eers for three Tears or during the war,;there- • ors TWO HUNDRED Able-bodied MEN will be accepted imnediately to tine the place of those three months men who decline to serve longer. W . A. GORMAN, Clot. l st Reg, Min. Vold. • Dakota County in the Civil War' • • • Agenda Item EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tuesday, October 21, /997 3:30 P.M. 2nd floor conference room Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call & agenda 3:30 X 2. Minutes, September 30 X X 3. Unfinished business 3:40 a. Report on visit to Mary Phillips X b. Contributions for December newsletter X 4. Staff report 4:00 Letter to prospective members X X Letter to prospective history publishers X Joanna - school project X 5. Other 4:15 6. Adjourn 4:20 X • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes September 30, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met September 30, 1997 at 3:45 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were President Ray Wade, Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt, Bea Bloomquist, Ted Wachter, Paul Hauge, Mary Ellen Voracek, Martin Des Lauriers, Alyce Bolke and Joanna Foote. In a correction of the August 19, 1997 minutes, Bill Wolston was not present for the photographing trip. Ray Wade moved, with Martin Des Lauriers seconding, and the motion passed. Mary Phillips of Eagan will be contacted about her Eagan memorabilia collection, as will Mrs. Anna Carlson. Both attended the Old Town Hall open house held September 21. An estimated 2,000 persons attended Lone Oak Days at the Holz Farm September 19-20. Bea Bloomquist suggested having regular open houses at the 1914 Town Hall. Joanna Foote is visiting third grade classes which are studying Eagan history, especially at Deerwood Elementary School. The history of the Lone Oak Tree was suggested as a topic for the next Eagan city newsletter. The Society members examined a framed photograph of Vice President Al Gore's visit to Eagan last year. There was a discussion on re -publishing The Lone Oak Years or starting to collect material for a completely new history book. Liz Witt will contact several prospective members. The possibility of having meetings during the winter months was discussed. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m. Upon a motion by Martin Des Lauriers, seconded by Ted Wachter, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. 1-17. lisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • October 10, 1997 Dear Eagan Resident, The Eagan Historical Society is recruiting members and your name was suggested as a potential member. We are looking for people who have a vested interest in preserving Eagan's past for future generations. The Society is responsible for maintaining and displaying Eagan's history. In the past year we have held Open House at the Old Town Hall and we maintain a revolving display of Eagan history in cases in the new City Hall. We taped a panel discussion of Eagan's last years as a township. The participants were local officials in the 1960s. We also taped a reenactment of a town board annual meeting c. 1965. The Eagan Historical Society is continually seeking items of historic interest. We also want to preserve individual recol- lection of Eagan's past. We meet about six times a year at Eagan City Hall. A list of current members is on the reverse side of this letter. If you are interested in joining the Eagan Historical Society please call Eagan's Communication Coordinator, Joanna Foote, 68]-4604. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, 1 Ra Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society 1997 Eagan Historical Society Membership List Bea Blomquist City Council Alyce Bolke , former Town Clerk Ann Carlon, Director Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau Martin DesLauriers, former Constable and Police Chief Paul Hauge, City Attorney Elisabeth Kennealy, former newspaper reporter Jim Kennedy and Helen Kennedy, former Justice of the Peace Leo Murphy, former Mayor Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lehman Bill & Vi Reid Mary Ellen Voracek Ted Wachter, City Councilmember Ray Wade • • • • • • Invitation to join Eagan Historical Society sent Oct. 10, 1997 Howard McPherson 4344 Sandstone Dr Doris Wilkins 4225 Pilot Knob Road Lucile Weckop 4030 Lexington Ave. Joyce Slaughter 4342 N. Woodgate Lane Tom O'Neill 830 O'Neill Dr need addresses for: Betty Adelman Luella Slieslog Anna Carlson Mary Phillips • • • October 10, 1997 RE: Reproduction of Eagan History The City of Eagan, Minnesota published a book of its history on July 1, 1985. Our supply of 3000 books is now depleted and we are told that new technology precludes reprinting our history as originally submitted.. Recently we have learned that your company might be able to reproduce our book. Our history, The Lone Oak Years is 187 pages long with an ad- ditional 34 pages of appendix. The book is hard bound and contains approximately 170 photos. We need to know: 1) Can you reproduce our history? 2) If so, what would be the cost to reproduce 1000 copies? 3) Is there a price break by number printed and what is it? The Eagan City Council has the final say on reproducing our history and we need cost information to assist their decision making process. Your early response is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Joanna Foote Communications Coordinator city of ecigcin THOMAS EGAN mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk September 19, 1997 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 3:45 P.M., 2nd floor conference room, City Hall. The tape which combines "The Last Years of Eagan Township" and "Annual Town Board fleeting, 1965" has been duplicated. If you are unable to attend the meeting, we will mail it to you. "Society Happenings", a publication of the Eakota County Historical Society, features some Eagan history in the August, 1997 issue. A copy of pages 2,3 & 9 are enclosed. The Lone Oak Years , Eagan's history which was published in 1983 is sold out and new technology precludes its reprinting. We should discuss whether or not we wish to write another version. We should also discuss having regular meetings throughout the winter, even though many of you spend the colder months in warmer locales. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tuesday, September 30,3:45 p.m. 2nd floor conference room AGENDA ITEM TIME ENC. DISCUSSION ACTION 1. Roll call & agenda 3:45 X 2. Minutes, August 19,1997 3. Unfinished business 3:55 a. Report on Open House ,Sept. 21 b. Topic for December newsletter 4. New Business a. New history book b. Winter meetings 4:10 5. Staff report 4:30 a. Dakota County Historical Society b. Framed mementoes from Al Gore visit c. New members 6. Other 4:35 7. Set next meeting date4:40 X 8. Adjourn 4:45 X • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes August 19, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met August 19, 1997, at 3:45 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Ted Wachter, Martin Des Lauriers, Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Lorenzo Davis, Bea Blomquist, Liz Witt, Paul Hauge, Ann Carlon, and Mary Ellen Voracek. President Ray Wade opened the meeting at 3:45 p.m. Paul Hauge moved, with Ted Wachter seconding, to accept the minutes of July 1, 1997, as mailed. The motion carried. Liz Witt, Ray Wade, and Lorenzo Davis accompanied Bill Wolston as he took photographs of about a dozen historic sites in Eagan. They visited the O'Neill farm site and several of the former one room school houses. Elisabeth Kennealy mentioned the former Charles Leslie Ames estate and its connection with the Wilson Library at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Ray Wade suggested having the Old Town Hall (1914 building) open one day a month. Bea Blomquist and Ray Wade volunteered to be present Sunday, September 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. as a part of Lone Oak Days. Lorenzo Davis will have tapes made of the panel discussion and town meeting reenactment held earlier this summer, to be distributed to members. Liz Witt is retiring next week, and asked everyone to attend her retirement party. She will continue her work with the Society. Ted Wachter moved to recommend leaving the 1914 town hall at its present site. The motion carried. In discussing future projects for the Society, Joanna Foote had suggested having a page in the city newsletter. Ann Carlon asked for suggestions in observing Eagan's 25th anniversary as a city in 1999. Liz Witt mentioned the Holz farm as a possible future home for the Society, and reviewed current displays. Several potential members were mentioned and will be contacted. The Society will next meet Tuesday, September 30 at 3:45 p.m. Ted Wachter moved, with Bea Blomquist seconding, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:50 p.m. s Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • "Found among the cancelled checks and dusty file flolders By Liz Witt Although Liz Witt is retiring from Eagan city government she is still active with the Eagan Historical Society. Looking through files from Eagan's township era she came up with some interesting correspondence and reminders of yesterday. The history group used these and others to relive the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Heavy Hand of the U.S. Treasury This poorly written form letter was sent by the U.S. Treasury Dept. to the Eagan Town chairman. "August 28th, 1934 'Dear Sir: 'As Chairman of your township we appeal to you ,to help us in the apprension of parties engaged in the manufacture of parties engaged in the manufacture of illicit liquors commonly called moonshine. "These parties evade the federal and state tax and thus jeopardize and threaten the business of our local liquor deal;ers "Will you please take this »tatter up with your town board. Any information will be strictly confidential and no signature of writer required. "Just a letter They are making moonshine (or they are supposed to make moonshine on John Doe farm located about 8 miles North of Kingtown, Sign NO name. "Address return letter to Gus May" Reflection: Besides being filled with typographical and text errors the envelope was addressed to the Eagan chairman in South St. 4110 Paul. Is it possible that "Gus May" just returned from raiding a moonshine operation? 3T. LT. Nab, Tara C1e- • :•:data. tea- SI:.- I as 1a steel; a:4 ax analea.rs SSe ueo TeSGatt a4Cmna 4 fl:s.e I113:,-S:ee• tea: I ac *arlas:mg _ 1. It metre a1Fed ty e:S Ila Deis 4: �•r :..,-:::. Tours trti,.. •-fern::, a.r. ALL.. Tea [t•: �_, =•odals, aa:, Wescott from the St. Francis Hotel History, nostalgia, economics, and intrigue. It's fun to speculate when you don't have all the facts. Here's the text of two letters. The first letter dated Feb. 12, 1922 is to A.F. Rahn in Mendota. "1 am enclosing the Agreement to Damages signed by all the heirs but James Wescott." Yours truly, W.H. Wescott. The second dated Feb. 19, 1922 to Rahn. "1 am in receipt of your check for $270.00 and am enclosing the receipt for the same." Reflection and spectilation: • History: The name Wescott Station was a landmark in Eagan on County maps. • Nostalgia: The St. Francis Hotel was located on today's 7th Place in St. Paul. Within the hotel was the Orpheum theater. The Wescott Station antique store near Seven Corners is owned by the Wescott family. • Economics: The postage charge for Mr. Wescott's letter was 2 cents. • Intrigue: Why was James Wescott out of the loop? Was W.H. Wescott really a resident of the St. Francis Hotel or just using the stationery? Page 2 Society Happenings Maybe a bit excessive These two letters from Chas. E. Cotton of the State of Minnesota Live Stock Sanitary Board were sent to A. F. Rahn, Clerk, Town Board of Eagan Township on December 26, 1928. Both were in one envelope. First letter: "You will recall that we issued a proclamation order in your territory, from this office, under date of September 27th, 1928. You will recall that the riff}1 ; I.: .1, 1 ���• 11 MI1111e1/111..1'IMIe I1.0.0 of SM X II L 1+ L1 11 15CsoN 11 H.L1'•�Ilr�ll I�+IIMI Doi 1,.1 11e llln SLIT*III .tcnwrMl •.. ...�-�.' Ilwse In otr`.ICr1 I,y r.c4 or P rec N1i. hot poly 1 proclamation was to remain in force for a period, of six months, "or until rescinded." Enclosed herewith find an order rescinding the muzzling proclamation, Thanking you for your continued co-operation and assistance, I am Chas. E. Cotton" Second letter: "The Proclamation dated Sept. 27, 1928, ordering the confinement or effectual muzzling of all dogs in the Township of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, is hereby rescinded. Signed Chas. E. Cotton" Allu1C11111. SLAC. Ila:u.lul '.Ile 1h M ! � .• tip �. ;,'��•� M1nor.444u (r1•purl nu•nt uI 10.1414 SCARLET FEVER EXISTS S ON TOME I'R1 MISIiS All 1411,011/1101 ■11u1u11ug phy.irl.nu ■IC folhhlden 111 ao lulu ur sway from 11113 house ur to carry anything away from the house without the perminelon of the Ileulth 111fIret. The ueclrpenle nl this house will be held rcelwutlhle lot the unentin ,irr. l rmnrul ul 11.14. Cold. Ily unla ul -MOO. Onker Quarantine In the 1930s and '40s, town boards often served as Boards of Health for the towns. If there was no physician on the board, they were required to appoint physician as health officer for the town. The medical health officer of the town was to perform those medical functions which the town board was unqualified to perform. Upon the findings and advice of the health officer, the town board was to see that the laws and regulations of the state board of health were carried out. The town board had to establish and enforce the quarantine and control of communicable diseases. The board was also responsible for compensating the health officer's services. c1i•1. . , ..fps hlilgiyitydde ns;e r 1 rG"eoo'8 en Ibis gtslvlll'r ur 41.; blur, rants �, el1er hnenl el Ilr.hh !EISLES THESE PREMISES di" le This hump ors l.r(.iJJ he pernr6en Alm 11p11h ' "1 lido en le turn the t h.11 U111[er, mare l of Ilrl." will 6e 1ttfJ rend. resusnelhls for Ur Order e1 1)lerer Notices were posted on houses where there was communicable disease, e.g., measles scarlet fever smallpox diptheria chickenpox typhoid fever pneumonia whooping cough The health officer had to report cases of these diseases to the state department of health via a penny postcard. When the disease was past the communicable stage, the health officer notified the school, via postcard, that a student was free from infection and could return to school. -from 1939 Powers & Duties of Township Boards of Health in Minnesota August 1997 Page 3 o • Preserving...Publishing...Promoting History Around the County 1 Sibley House offers Dakota Discovery Series Here's an opportunity to give your local history a new dimension. Recently a group contacted Lisa Krahn, Sibley site manager, asking about Dakota Indian connections with the Sibley site. They have formed the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community. All have Dakota roots, some are descendants of Hypolite DuPuis. Their knowledge of the local Dakota experience prompted Lisa to ask if they would talk about their heritage. The result is the offering of five presentations in September at the DuPuis House located on the Sibley properties. Each subject will be followed by time to ask general questions. Tues., Sept. 2 - "Grey Cloud Woman," a one act play by Shara Siyaka. Ms. Siyaka will portray Grey Cloud Woman. Siyaka is a descendent of Grey Cloud Woman whom Grey Cloud Island was named. Tues., Sept. 9 - "Pow Wow." Dancers and singers will demonstrate and explain the purpose of the Pow Wow in the Indian community and their role as drummers, singers, and dancers. If the weather is favorable this presentation will be held outside. Tues., Sept. 16 - "Dakota Crafts." Members of the community will make and demonstrate traditional and contemporary crafts. Tues., Sept. 23 - "Meet the Elders." Community members will reminisce recalling family stories and experiences. One the elders is Russell LeClair who lived in Mendota. Tues., Sept. 30 - "Native American Herbalism," with Bill Hoff. In the Dakota community Hoff is a medicine carrier. Hoff is a Mendota resident. The DuPuis House serves as the office for the Sibley site and is located in Mendota on Sibley Memorial Highway and D Street. Admission to the presentations is free; donations accepted. Mendota Jail rained out Sharon Bruestle, president of the Mendota/West St. Paul Chapter, reports that artifacts are being removed from the Mendota Jail due to the July ai rains. The roof leaked. The objects and ler photographs of the Mendota will be stored at the DCHS museum until the roof can be repaired. Eagan City Hall displays heritage in show cases It seems that Liz Witt's digging into Eagan history files and boxes has come up with material to fill several showcases. Liz, with Ray Wade's help. completed four units: Early Settlers. Items from the time you might say, "I'm going to Black Dog," or "Nicols," or "Wescott," and people knew where you would be. Eagan Farms. Articles, objects, and threshing photos. Eagan was the last northern Dakota County township. Fire Department. For years Eagan was served by the Rosemount and Mendota Volunteer Fire Departments. The display touches on the creation of Eagan's own volunteer department. Schools. Dominating the display case are the photos of kids in front of their one -room school house. Between the pictures are objects most of today's student wouldn't recognize. The displays are open to the public for viewing. Rosemount Chapter hosts presentation by Marlin Rechtzigel. On Saturday, September 13, at 1 PM, Mr. Marlin Rechtzigel, of Hastings, will describe his experiences building his "ocean-going" vessel in Hastings and sailing it to the Gulf of Mexico. His venture received considerable press as he prepared for departure and as he negotiated the Mississippi river. The DCHS assisted Mr. Rechtzigel in presentation materials. The presentation is at the Rosemount Community Center and is free of charge. South St. Paul Chapter Installs History Markers The chapter is pleased to announce markers for the Stockyards, Swift & Company and Armour Company are securely in their dedicated locations. A major feature of the markers is the detailed historical descriptions. Six hundred words on the two sided metal plaques give viewers a good history of each historic location. August 1897 Page 9 city of ecigcin August 8, 1997 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, August 19, 3:45 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, City Hall. We will update you on historic sites which were located and photographed. There are several sites which we were unable to find, and a few old structions for which we have no infor- mation. Bill Wolston, Dakota County Historical Society, took the photos, along with identifying information, with him. A plan for the future of town hall should be strategized. Other than a paint job in 1998, there is nothing on the schedule in- volving town hall. Wescott Road has been constructed through the parking lot, leaving town hall isolated. Copies of the combined tape, "The last years of Eagan Township" and the "Annual Town Board Meeting in 1965" will be distributed at the August 19 meeting. All participants will receive a copy. The staff report includes copies of items from Eagan's past. They are for your information and enjoyment. Please contact Lorenzo Davis, 681-4614, if you are unable to attend the meeting. Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tuesday, Aug.19, 3:45 p.m. 2nd floor conference room AGENDA ITEM TIME ENC. DISCUSSION ACTION l.. Roll call & agenda 3:45 X 2. Minutes, July 1 3:50 X X 3. Unfinished business3:55 a. Photos of historic X sites (update) b. Future of X X town hall 4. New business 4:15 a. Future projects X X for Historical Society b. Window displays X X 5. Staff report 4:25 X membership X X X 6. Other 4:35 7. Set next meeting 4:40 date 8. Adjourn 4:45 • FAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACTIVE MEMBERS Ted Wachter Mary Ellen Voracek Elisabeth Kennealy Ann Carlon Alyce Bolke Ray Wade Martin Des Lauriers Paul Hauge Jim & Helen Kennedy Bea Blomquist • • INACTIVE MEMBERS Cheryl Martens Frank Dembroski Leo Murphy Bill & Vi Reid Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lehman Gail Roberts Ann Boesel Bob Licha • • • Attached are copies of several old documents which you might find interesting. A. A 1920 letter from the county auditor. At the bottom of the page is some lobbying effort. Evidently, passage of the Babcock Amendment would yield 83 miles of paved roads in Dakota County. B. Correspondence in 1922 from W.H.Wescott to Eagan Township. He was staying at the St. Francis in downtown St. Paul. James Wescott's great-granddaughter, Luci Pfaltzgraff, has been contacted to see if she can shed some light on Mr. Wescott and the subject of his correspondence. C. Letter from Livestock Sanitary Board re a proclamation to muzzle dogs. D. Handwritten resolution to appoint a constable and his oath of office in 1930. E. Township officials processed applications for old age pensions. The county signatory was Harold Stassen. Also included is an official on another matter signed by County Attorney Harold Stassen. F. In 1934, during prohibition, the Treasury Department sought assistance to track down the local moonshine operations. G. The overseer responsible for snow plowing kept track of his hours on the back of the page of the calendar - January, 1936. H. Evidently, August Rahn had grave concerns about the U.S. entering a war against Hitler's Germany. On January 22,1941, Senator Joseph Ball wrote , explaining why he supported lend-lease to Britain. The items were found amongst canceled checks and invoices, 1920s - 1941. t A • • • R. W. DOWNS, AUDITOR OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR DAKOTA COUNTY eXPoI. HASTINGS, MINN. Feb. 13, 1920 Dear Sir! 7111 you eenc3 us the completo poll list of I'ov. 1918 of your District. Yours truly, Vote for Babcock Amendment No. 1 It Means 83 Miles of Paved Highways for Dakota County t { PTIAM E. TURGEON mooPmrnmSWM • • • WAHASHA AND ST. PETER STS. Aragoy $1;111)1 �(( u — r Fec. Iath. ST. PAVL,Mith A.F. Rahn, :'endota, Minn. Dear Sir,- " I at enclosing the rgreeL:ent to Damages signed by all the heirs but James i escott. Yours (^ 1truly, /� i'. . ,! a Bco :/t. V . r:,tescott #. [1 tztziz Xxxtri �. yraul, Ainu. zWilk C FEB ISIS' I 4 PV 1922y *'' c� A.F. Rahn, Town Clerk., wendota, Minn. PRANK L TURGEON M onlim m & Haw. !EVENT}{, WARASHA *No SIT. PETER SITS. w�- stri il;; j,Feb: ISth. 19.22. • A.F. Rahn, Town Clerk. Lendota, Linn. rear Sir, — I an in receipt of ypur check for w 270. GC and am enclosing the signed receipt for sane. Geo Wescott Address is. Geo. Wescott, II 7 3—So. Robert St. et.Paul, '_inn. A bie ree rescott. ISWi—Stevens Ave.,M nnes,pclie. Z1nj . Tours truly, r.r.reecott. • C W. S. MOSCRIP C. H. MARCH DR. H. A. GREAVES C. P. FITCH . HEALY • • STATE OF MINNESOTA LIVE STOCK SANITARY BOARD IN REPLY REFER TO FILE ST. PAUL Mr. A. F. Fahl, Clerk, Torn Board of Eagan Township, Mendota, Minn. Dear Sir: CHAS. E. COTTON. VETERINARIAN SECRETARY ENO EXECUTIVE OFFICER N. CARROLL. CHIEF CLERIC December 2t, 1928 You will recall that we issued a proclamation order in your territory, from this office, under date of Septem- ber 27th, 1928. You will also recall that the procla- mation was to remain in force for a period of si, months. "or until rescinded". Enclosed herewith find an order rescinding tilt; muzzling proclamation. Thanking you for your continued co-operation and assistance, I am, Yours very truly. CEC b Secretary and Executiveer. W. 5. MOSCRIP C. H. MARCH DR. H. A. GREAVES OR. C. P. FITCH O. W. HEALY IN REPLY REFER TO FILE STATE OF MINNESOTA LIVE STOCK SANITARY BOARD ST. PAUL December 26, 1928 CHAS. E. COTTON, VETERINARIAN SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE OF►ICER N. CARROLL. CNIE► CLEAR The Proclamation dated Sept. 27, 192!1, ordering the confiremsnt or effectual muzzling of all dogs in the Torn hip of Eagan,Dakota County, ,Minnesota, is hereby rescinded. Secretary - an xecptive Cf. Minn, State Live Stock Sa,3oard, 220 Old Capitol, St, Paul, Minnesota. • CLERK'S OFFICE • Town of Eagan DAKOTA COUNTY.MINNESOTA A. F. RAHN CLERK /4a4 t7 2'v I ` t Mendota, Minn, I93_ Ae-/-cA 't/r!L9cC�-G�Oc�-G� . v) V•e - Q t.G1•1 :/%; 7/1/1Zea-Pi-Gh / Wf, fie 'ram .277:-!„, i ci.ImKIt arFlcc Town of Eagan DAKOTA COUNTY. MINNFSOTA A. F. RAHN aERK Mendota, Minn. ..‘,Z/�v bra ' ` '- 17-7-7 gut ,',;7::,:c.-c' ailtic---14,*-/- v2.4.-. .ilic.../a, J. r.e t . . :J ,� - /li -c_ c:(7/ . r 0' , G{—;G' /17i:.F . ,...--t4-44'f--16' 1.---G•cek` z:"2--pt-e-( ,1-2- el./17-7-2--V-10 _ ✓'' Lg---A: f 4• .. '1` Jr/7-P U-- f ./ ' • • (11) That .. he has not deprived himself, directly or indirectly, of any property for the purpose of qualifying for old age relief; WHEREFORE .....he prays that this application be inr•e.rfigafed; that a hearing be had thereon; and that an old age pension be granted to h ..im . as shall be found to be legal and just. Dated . Beoembe 19. 33.. applicant. *tate of iUinnegota, County of .Da. -.ota 18e, • 1ichae.l....O'.Connor . briny dryly sworn, on oath says; that he is the applicant named in and who signed the foregoing application; that he knows the contents of said application; and that all the facts stated in said application are true in every material paint of h is own knowledge. Subscribed and Sworn, to Before .4fe this ZOt , . of .. o.xemb.er 19.33.... fi tassan ;rotary Public Dakota. County, .ilinn. Jr?, Expires Sept 26, 1936 z 0 a OLD AGE PENSION *tote at Jilinne5iota, dv�t-e-4ae 61" (1/Jlrc of County Auditor. I hereby certify that the within appli- YII.II .DAYIS Co.. NIRII[&SOLIS 88 County of. Dakota APPLICATION OF Mipbae1...,Q.' QQ.ruax FOR OLD AGE PENSION 2'O THE COUNTY 1.30.4RD OF SAID COUNTY: The applicant above named represents and states: (1) That h...1.e... age le 74 years; and that .... he is a resident of the Toy of .... Eagan in said county and state: (2) That he has been a citizen of the United States for at least fifteen years before naaking this application; (3) 2'hat he has continuously resided in the County of D* IIta._ State of Afinnesota, as follows: Thirty ...TLree—year n ... $9 140 (See.. 47 Lira 11r19. bat, 3. Sub'n a. b, e) (¢) That he is not roan all :tamale of say prison, jail, tcork-house, in firmary, insane asylum, or any other public or correctional institution; (5) That he has not been. (.rnprispned fur a felony during the ten years immediately preceding the date of this applioa?ion; (6) That he is _ _. married; that the name of hie loaf. is • IL ry 1100arthy OlQonn r ; and that he has not without just cuf(se failed to sappdrt his rrife and c1iildren under the age of fifteen years for six months or more during the fifteen year.; preceding the date of this application; (i) That . he has not, within one year preceding this application. been an habitual tramp or beggar; (8) That .. he has no child or other responsible person. liable under the lams of this State for h 18 s(rp/uwt and able to do so; (V) That Ire is not an inmate of any charitable institution ntaintau(ed by the state or any of its political subdivisions, or of any private, charitable, benevolent or fraternal institution or home for the aged; and does not receive the necessities of life fr•om any such institution; (10) That. he has no money or property, except as follows: Wife has 80E. Agres 'att. $4800 mart, age with interest in arrears I (Describe property end of wits, If any; alkl &Tye vslots and income) Bun has 20 head of livestock subject 66 1110 chattel mtg. HAROLD E. STASSEN CHARLES P. STONE ELMER J. RYAN CounN Attorney City Attorney i SANFORD BUILDING FARMINGTON, MINN. ieleohone 963 LAW OFFICES FARMERS UNION BUILDING East Gr.nd Avenue SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. L. Sane 1815-1816 Mr. Pat Mooney R.F.D. Mendota Minnesota Dear Sir: September 6, 1934 Enclosed herewith find copy of the Brief which I have submitted to Judge Schultz in connection with the case of Post v. Township of Egan. Mr. Curtis has not yet filed hie Answering Brief. I feel that we should have a good chanoe of having the verdict of the jury reversed. When the Judge makes his decision on thiA motion, I will immediately notify you and the Town Board sad then meet with me and we will go over the situation. Please return this copy of the Brief after the Town Board has looked it over as it is my office oopy# HES:de En c. Yours very truly, OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPERVISOR DISTRICT No. TREASUI7Y DEPA tTMENT INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 'it.Felul Minn August Rth,19154 Pear Sir t An Ohairman of your torrnr'hip re appeal tleto you ato hhelp ns in thh npprehen.iion of parties engaged of parties engpge11 in the inl'nufaoture of illioib liquors commonly oa ilea moonshine These parties evade the federal end state tax and that+ jeoperdiae and threaten the business of our local liquor dealers Will you pleeae take t► is matter up with yodr town board. Any inf,)rrnation will he strictly confidential and no signature of w iter required Just a letter-----ihey ere mrkinq moonshine (or they are suoe e to imke moonshine n e o n Doe arm o e e about 6 relies North of Kingtonn *Sign N0 name. Address letter to Gus ray Room 728 New "Post office Bldg S t .Foul Hint prompt potion will follow. 1hEAdUAV bEPANfMrbi' IMEfiNbL VEN' R$RVICE OFr<Ici of bb+I I BOHI+ I¢6 lit akut; gii . F MAL #r tail wont tiff r80811 l�l►Y �T�G� • z_ y JANUARY» 1936 SUN First Quar. 1 & 30 MON Full Moon 8th TUE Lest Quarter 16th 5 6, 7. 12., 1314 19. 2020 21 26„ 2727 28 14 21 28 WED THU FRI SAT 11' 2, 33 .44 NEW YEAR'S DAY 8. 9. l0lq 11 15 „ 16. 177.1818 2222 2323 2424 2525 2929 30., 3131 New Moon 24th DECEMBER 1935 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY FEBRUARY *1936 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI 4it « 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 . 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 • FIRST MONTH SAT 1 8 15 2-2 29. 0 i„•'. eJ L 4: -1 chi /4411, C -74 3.2 3.4 7g .0f< 4g '4 )8/34 /6 -4......,./.,...,..... 6 4 osti, -•'--L, // ,1( // -- •,/ ."") ""7 / • -'g2,../;/.'"(....Q 1 5 PURTVN K. WHEELER, MoiT . CHAIRMAN ELLWSOH D. SMITH, S.C. RO$ERT F. WAGNER. N. Y. ALPEN W. MARKLEY, KY. M. M. NEELY, W. VA. HOMER T. UGHE, WASH. HARRY S. TRUMAN. MO. CHARLEs O. ANOREWS, FLA. EDWIN C. JOHN5ON, COLA. HARRY H. SCHWARTZ, WTO, LISTTI! HILL. ALL TOM STEWART, TENN. WALLACE H, WHITE. JR,. MAIM! WARMLY R. AUSTIN. YT. OL LEi !.. TGSET, N. H. CLYDE M, REED. KANS. CHAR OURNEY.6. DAIS. JOSEPH H. MIl, MINK. M. W. MILLI IrLL. CLERK Mr. August Rahn, Mendota, Minnesota. Dear Mr. Rahn: 'ZCYrff e1. ita1 es Zenaf e COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE January 22, 1941. I feel sure that you will forgive this mimeographed reply to your recent letter regarding our foreign policy. My mail on this subject has been so heavy that it would be physically impossible to give you more than a stereo- typed acknowledgment if I attempted to answer each letter individually, and I feel that you are entitled to a fuller statement of my position and the reasons therefor. Hitler in Europe and Japan in Asia have said and demonstrated re- peatedly that their aim is world conquest. The new world order they talk about is simply tyranny, which exempts no nation, however peaceful and neutral its policies, from attempted conquest rrhen the time seems ripe to the dictators. Military invasion of the United States is not a possibility now and would not be probable immediately even if Britain fell. But fifth column pene- tration of South America, followed sooner or later by attempted military occu- pation would become an immediate probability were Britain to fall. In fact, one attempt to set up a Nazi puppet government in South America already has been made. Such a move would provide bases from which invasion of the United States would be possible, and we would have to fight such a threat the moment it appeared. I believe we are getting altogether too much propaganda and too few facts on both sides of this issue and my own position is based on the best factual information I have been able to obtain from the War, Navy and State departments. That information convinces me that we are not prepared today to face the threat of a world dominated by Hitler and Japan. We need time, many months and years if possible, to prepare. We need time to step up production of guns and ships and planes, time to train thousands of pilots and hundreds of thousands of troops. As long as Britain holds out against Hitler, that time is ours. Therefore we are aiding Britain and will continue to aid her and in- crease that aid if necessary. Britain's failures and broken promises of the past are beside the issue we face in the present, and I would be the first to admit that Britain's record is far from clean and that we owe her nothing. But we are aiding Bri- tain, not for her own sake though our aid undoubtedly helps her, but primarily M RTON K. WMEELER, MONT., CHAIRMAN ELL/SON D. SMITH. S. C. WALLACE M. WIHITT. JR.. MAINE ROBERT r. WAGNER, N. Y. WARREN R. AUST1N, VT. Al ISSN W. MARKLEY, KY. CMARLES W. TOIEV, N. H. M. M. NEELY. W. YA- MMER T. HONE. WASH. HARRY 1_ TRUMAN. MO. CHARLES 0- ANDREWS. ELA. EDWIN C, JO NSON, COLO. HARRY H. SCIWARTZ, WYO. LISTER HILL. ALA. TOM STEWART. TENN. CLYDE M. REED. RAI6. PIMI GIAMWr. U. DAK. JOSEPH M. MALL. MlN. M, W. MITCHELL, CLERK "Zs 1Cncifea Zta ez Zonate COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COM MERLE -2- because it is vital to our own security that Britain hold out. This policy does not and should not commit us to aiding Britain to the extent of assuring her victory. Aid to Britain does not and should not strip our nation of its defenses. Military experts inform me that for the present, so long as we keep enough equipment to train the army we ^re building and step up production as rapidly as possible, the time we gain by Britain's holding out is worth the materials we sand to her. I believe the advice of our own military and naval experts should continue to be the determining factor in how much and what materials are sent to Britain. Our task is to determine the manner and mount of aid to Britain in order to best serve our own defense and at the same time minimize the risk of war. I recognize that such a policy does involve a risk of our being drawn into the war. But I believe it to be the lesser of two risks. If we stand by and permit Britain to fall, I am convinced an eventual war with Hit- ler or Japan is a certainty. If Britain holds out, our chance of staying out of war is better. The "lease -lend" bill now before Congress is a very drastic measure and delegates unprecedented powers to the President. I want to hear all the evidence on the bill and also to study any amendments adopted before I take a final position upon it. I do favor a time limit on the grant of powers. Finally, Ian concerned, as I believe all public-spirited citizens should be concerned, with the bitterness manifested on both sides in this con- troversy. I believe this issue should be decided on the basis of a realistic and logical analysis of facts and not in the emotional atmosphere engendered by name-calling. I am endeavoring to decide it on that basis. I would urge everyone to respect his neighbor's right to an opinion different from his own and to avoid a repetition of that hysteria which resulted in the shameful per- secution of many of our patriotic citizens in 1917-18 simply because they happened to be of German descent, Yours sincerely, JHB:x b city of eagan THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk June 25, 1997 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, July 1, 3:00 P.M. at Old Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to tape a reenactment of an annual town meeting. Enclosed in your packet are combined minutes from annual meetings in the mid-1960s. They should provide you with "real" issues to address at the "annual meeting". Also included is a list of suggested items to bring up at the annual meeting. The town meeting will be similar to the one we held in conjunction with Lone Oak Days last September. Please come prepared to bring your issues and concerns -of -the -day to the Town Board. Please contact Liz Witt or Lorenzo Davis with your questions or comments. Ted Wachter,Chair Eagan Historical Society MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1997 3:00 P.M. OLD TOWN HALL AGENDA Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call & agenda 3:00 X 2. Minutes June 16 3:05 X X 3. Election of President 3:07 X X 4. Set date to photograph historic sites 3:10 X X 5. Set next meeting date 3:12 X X 6. Taping -Annual Town Meeting 3:15 X • Eagan Historical Society Minutes June 16, 1997 Eagan Historical Society met June 16, 1997, at 3:45 p.m. in the council chambers at the Eagan Municipal Center. Secretary -Treasurer Elisabeth Kennealy was in the chair. Present were Ted Wachter, Ray Wade, Mary Ellen Voracek, Alyce Bolke, Helen and James Kennedy, Bob Rosene, Bill Schultz, Elisabeth Kennealy, Ann Carlon, Joanna Foote, Liz Witt, Martin DesLauriers, and Paul Hauge. Paul Hauge moved with Mary Ellen Voracek seconding, to approve the agenda, which was passed. Alyce Bolke moved, with James Kennedy seconding, to approve the minutes of May 20, 1997, as mailed, which was passed. Date of the next meeting was set for July 1 at 3 p.m. for the videotaping of a reenactment of an annual Eagan township meeting, then held in March of each year. The meeting was adjourned at 4 p.m., followed by the videotaping of "The 1960's, The Last Years of Eagan Township." Participating in the panel were Alyce Bolke, clerk; Paul Hauge, attorney, Bob Rosene, engineer; Helen Kennedy, justice of the peace; Martin DesLauriers, constable and police chief; Bill Schultz, fire chief; and Elisabeth Kennealy, reporter, Dakota County Tribune. The audience asked questions concerning elections, pollution, growth in the township, local road systems, township water and sewer plans, plans for I35E and Cedar Avenue freeways; new municipal buildings, and other matters. 4Lz.. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • • INTRODUCTION ANNUAL TOWN BOARD MEETING The annual town meeting of Eagan Township was held the 2nd Tuesday in March. The purpose of the annual meeting was To elect township officials for the coming year, To set the annual budget, To review salaries and staffing needs, To establish posting places, To discuss road and utility projects, To discuss development proposals, To get an update from advisory commissions and police and fire departments, and To discuss any other activities which would affect Eagan Township. The town clerk would call the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M., at which time election judges would be sworn in. Polls would open at 10:00 A.M. . On the ballot were one supervisor for a three-year term, the clerk, constable and Justice of the Peace for two-year terms. The polls closed at 8:00 P.M., Judges tallied the votes and winners were declared. The annual business meeting was then called to order at 9:00 P.M. A moderator was elected to preside at the meeting. In addition to agenda items, members of the audience brought forth issues and everybody voted. We will now look in on the business part of an annual town meeting from the mid 1960s. • • • Tentative Agenda For Board Town Hall Meeting March 9, 1965 A. Election and Referendum Results B. Appointment of Moderator C. Approval of Budget D. Old Business 1. Retention of Constable 2. Proposed New Chairman Salaries 3. Proposed New Election Judge Salary 4. Cliff Road Status Report E. New Business 1. Request for part-time professional planning assistance 2. Appointment of Incorporation Committee F. Adjournment • • • Minutes Of The Annual Town Meeting Eagan Township, Dakota County, Minnesota March 9, 1965 A. ELECTION & REFERENDUM RESULTS The Annual Town Meeting of Eagan Township, Dakota County, Minnesota was held at Town Hall on March 9, 1965. The meeting was called to order by Clerk, Alyce Bolke. After the Election judge was duly sworn in, proclamation of opening of the polls was made at 10:00 o'clock A.M. to elect one Supervisor for a term of three years, one Treasurer and one constable for two-year terms, and also to vote on the following questions: Shall the Town of Eagan borrow money to purchase a Fire Truck and issue the negotiable coupon bonds of the Town in the amount of not to exceed $18,000 to provide money for such purpose? Shall the Town of Eagan borrow money to purchase a Road Grader and issue the negotiable coupon bonds of the Town in the amount of not to exceed $24,000 to provide money for such purpose? Also on the ballot was a bond issue in the amount of $50,000 for construction of a Town Hall Addition and the Sunday Liquor question. Polls were officially declared closed at 8:00 o'clock P.M. and the judges proceeded to canvas the votes, the results being as follows: Edward Schwanz - Supervisor - 3 year term Herbert Polzin - Treasurer - 2 year term Martin Des Lauriers - Constable - 2 year term Henry Larson - Dist. Sup. for Soil & Water 5 year term The above officers were duly declared elected. 423 votes 5 write-in 432 votes 1 write-in 437 votes 2 write-in 26 votes 1 write-in • • For the purchase of a Fire Truck For the purchase of a Road Grader Town Hall Addition: Sunday Liquor Yes - 270 votes No - 175 votes Yes - 265 votes No - 187 votes Yes - 1,061 No - 380 Yes - 983 No - 450 Both bond issues were declared approved and duly passed. Total number of votes cast was 452: Precinct I - 139, Precinct II - 68, Precinct III - 245. B. APPOINTMENT OF A MODERATOR Clerk Alyce Bolke, called the meeting to order at 9:00 o'clock P.M. Nominations were requested for a Moderator. Herbert Polzin nominated James Klingel to serve as Moderator, seconded by Ted Wachter. There being no further nominations, Jeanne Beaudette moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Lucille Atwood and motion carried. Mr. Klingel was duly sworn in as Moderator and thereafter presided at the meeting. Jeanne Beaudette moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes for the past year, seconded by Herbert Polzin and motion carried. The Annual Audit Report was read by the Clerk. Don Chapdelaine moved to accept the Audit Report as read, seconded by Bert Olson and motion carried. • • • C. PROPOSED BUDGET The proposed budget was read as follows: Professional Services $12,000 New Roads 5,000 Park Maintenance 1,300 Weed Inspection 200 Maintenance Man 5,800 Revenue 14,000 General Maintenance 11,500 Fire Protection 8.000 $57,800 (MOTION TO AMEND BUDGET) Jack Consor moved as follows : we hereby motion that the Eagan Town Board of Supervisors be directed to establish a Park Board, consisting of not less than six members, chosen so as to represent all areas of Eagan Township. It shall be the duty of this board to conceive, plan and implement a program of park and recreational development in Eagan Township. Be it further moved that an initial budget of $6,000 be approved to be used for acquisition of park land in such locations and for such purposes as is deemed advisable by the Eagan Board of Supervisors in accordance with the recommendations of the park Board. Motion seconded by James Bahr. Dick Thorpe moved to amend the above motion by deleting the second half of said motion appropriating the budget of $6,000, seconded by Marjorie Shadduck and amendment carried. The original motion together with the amendment deleting creation of a budget was voted upon and carried. Mrs. Lucille Atwood urged the Board to place additional funds in the Park Fund in order to purchase park land in the Northern par of the Town for use by the Little League. They are now using parks in Fort Snelling and Mendota Heights. Mrs. Ruth Smith moved to request the Board to put additional funds in the Park fund for acquisition of park land, seconded by Mrs. Lucille Atwood and motion carried. D. OLD BUSINESS 1. RETENTION OF CONSTABLE Police Chief Martin DesLauriers explained why the office of Constable is no longer necessary in the township. On motion by Neil Coates, seconded by Joe Wachtler and carried the following question was presented to the voters for a voice vote: "Should the Town of Eagan abolish the office of Constable beginning with the date of the 1967 Annual Town meeting?" The ayes carried, therefore the Office of Constable beginning with the 1967 Annual Town Meeting. 2. CHAIRMAN SALARIES Bob Marien moved as follows: Be it resolved that in the event that enabling legislation be enacted by the 1965 Minnesota Legislature, that at the effective date of such legislation, the salaries of the members of the Eagan Town Board be increased to the limits permitted by law but not to exceed $150.00 per month for Chairman and $125.00 per month for the other two supervisors, including the Clerk and the Treasurer. Be it further resolved that should enabling legislation be passed to reimburse such officers for legitimate expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, this too be adopted as soon as legally possible. The motion was seconded by Jeanne Beaudette and carried. 3. ELECTION JUDGE SALARIES Motion was duly made by Don Van Engen to increase the salaries of the Election Judges from the present $1.00 per hour to $1.25 an hour. The motion was seconded by Jay Berthe and carried. 4. REPORT ON CLIFF ROAD STATUS Commissioner Louis Wachtler reported concerning the status of Cliff Road which is being considered for incorporation into the County Highway System. After considerable discussion, Joe Harrison moved that the Township acquire the necessary right-of-way by dedication or by legal action if necessary. Neil Coates seconded the motion and the motion carried. • E. NEW BUSINESS 1. HIRING OF PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL PLANNER STAFF Mrs. Ruth Smith moved as follows: Whereas real estate developers and Industrial and Commercial interests are now and will be flocking into Eagan Township with the advent of Highways #494 and #35E, be it RESOLVED that the Eagan Board of Supervisors hire part-time professional planning help to sit in at Eagan Planning Commission meetings in an advisory capacity as soon as proper arrangements can be made, motion seconded by Bill Miller. After much discussion both for and against the above motion the vote was called and the motion defeated. 2. APPOINTMENT OF INCORPORATION COMMITTEE Mrs. Ruth Smith moved that in order to protect Eagan Boundaries and give us an opportunity to consider the possibility of having Municipal Liquor that the Eagan Board appoint a committee to study the advisability of Incorporation of Eagan Township, seconded by Mr. Black. Jan Marien moved that the motion be amended so that the committee composed of people from the three precincts equally, seconded by Donald Knight and the amendment was voted on and passed. The original motion as amended was voted on and passed. • F. ADJOURNMENT • • • • Suggested Discussion Questions for March 9 Town Hall Meeting 1. Salary and mileage increase for Assessor Dallas Savage to $1,500 a year and 7 1/2 cents per mile. 2. Motion to continue three posting places within the Township, namely: Town Hall, Lone Oak Tree on County Road 26, and Harold's Center, Beau d'Rue. 3. Motion for voters present to adopt M.S.A. 368.62 and 368.64, thereby enabling the Supervisors of Eagan Township to contract with a Public Utility for street lights if and when any portion of Eagan Township requests street lighting. 4. Recognize the Independence Day celebration on July 4th in Cedar Grove which is sponsored by the Eagan Civic Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Eagan Volunteer Fire Department. 5. Request to make available $2,400.00 additional funds in order that the firemen be paid $2.00 per fire and meeting, and also that the Town match Fire Department Funds in the purchase of a Fire Vehicle to be used for grass fires in the approximate amount of $1,145.00. 6. Discussion regarding a place for the Annual Business Meeting 7. A resolution authorizing the Town Board of Supervisors to immediately request our representatives in the State Legislature to submit a bill permitting the Electors of Eagan the opportunity to change their form of government directly to that of the Home Rule Charter City. • city of eagan THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk June 17, 1997 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS RE: ANNUAL TOWN MEETING There will be a taping of an annual town board meeting on Tuesday, July 1, at 3:00 P.M. at old town hall. Please mark the event on your calendar. I will be out of town for a week and won't be able to get an agenda to you until the 27th of June. The annual meeting will be similar to the one we held last September in conjunction with Lone Oak Days. You were terrific yesterday and I anticipate another stellar performance on July 1. Sincerely, Liz Witt Eagan Historical Society staff assistant 2 MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • June 6, 1997 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Monday, June 16, 3:45 p.m., City Council chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to tape a history of township government in the 60s. The principals will participate in a panel discussion. The other society members will be the moderator or interviewers. Please read the packet information and be prepared to "tape history". The production should take at least one hour, perhaps longer. Attendance is a must, but please call Liz Witt, if you have questions or comments. Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monday, June 16 3:45 P.M. City Council Chambers Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call & agenda 3:45 X 2. Minutes,May 20 3:50 X X 3. Staff report 3:52 4. Next meeting date 3:55 X X 5. Taping 4:00 X "The Last of the Township Years" 1960s. 11, • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes May 20, 1997 The Eagan Historical Society met May 20, 1997 at 3 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Preseht were Ted Wachter, Alyce Bolke, Lorenzo Davis, Paul Hauge, Liz Witt, Joanna Foote, Mary Ellen Voracek, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The minutes of the September 17, 1996 meeting were accepted as mailed, by a motion by Paul Hauge, seconded by Alyce Bolke. President Wachter wished to leave his position, but agreed to stay on until the next meeting. Elisabeth Kennealy agreed to continue as Secretary -Treasurer. Elisabeth Kennealy donated planning books on 35E, 494, and Cedar Avenue to the archives, and reported on research on the TCMPA photo from 1929. Ted Wachter arranged to purchase a TCMPA milk can at a garage sale. The committee reviewed the proposed historic sites for possible marking, adding several school house and other sites. Also reviewed were public records to be retained or forwarded to state archives. A mock town board meeting is planned for Lone Oak Days at the Holz farm, which will be taped. An ice cream social was mentioned. Descendants of James Wescott recently visited the municipal center. Joanna Foote reported on her visits to third grade classes which are studying local history. Liz Witt reviewed activities, display window plans, framing the photo of Vice President Al Gore, map framing, Elisabeth Kennealy will prepare data on Nicols Hall and Nicols Depot. The society plans a tape on township government in the 1960's. It would include clerk -treasurer perspective, Alyce Bolke; constable, Martin Des Lauriers; attorney, Paul Hauge, press coverage, Elisabeth Kennealy, justice of the peace, Helen Kennedy; fire coverage, Bob Childers, and engineer, Bob Posene A 1962 article on Alyce Bolke and Helen Kennedy was examined. Adjournment occurred at 4 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, June 16 at 4 p.m. emu: e Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • THE LAST YEARS OF EAGAN TOWNSHIP Eagan was a township from 1860 to 1974, when it was designated a city by the state legislature. Today we will look at the 1960s, the last decade that Eagan was a township. Our panel members were township officials during that time. All of them, almost 30 years later, are still involved in the community. Alyce Bolke - Clerk Paul Hauge - Attorney Bob Rosene - Engineer Helen Kennedy - Justice of Peace Martin DesLauriers - Constable and Police Chief Bill Schultz - Fire Chief Elisabeth Kennealy - Reporter, Dakota County Tribune The major issues of the'60s included: Incorporation of township Pollution - water, air and noise Steady increase in building permits - residential,commercial and industrial . Expansion of local road system Township water and sewer plan. Local utility companies. Proposed interstate 35E and interchanges in Eagan New town hall and new fire station Jurisdiction over certain issues was placed with other entities. Legislature approved salaries for Town Board and Clerk. Highway department authorized speed limits and stop signs. Board of Health gave oversight to testing air and water contaminants. Each official had specific responsibilities but the lines of responsibility often blurred . As the panel discusses the issues, you will see that everyone was involved. CLERK The clerk was the Town Board Secretary and the township clerk. She took the minutes, handled correspondence, issued licenses and permits, maintained official records, made the purchases, and administered elections. w • • • ATTORNEY The attorney drafted ordinances, legislation requests, addressed pollution problems, negotiated easements and rights of way, and worked with state and county governments on various issues. ENGINEER Worked on road, water,sewer, storm sewer and pollution. JUSTICE OF PEACE Reviewed and processed violators of the law. Assessed and collected fines NEWSPAPER REPORTER Reported on issues addressed by the Town Board Reported on other issues of concern in the Township FIRE CHIEF Worked to establish the Eagan Fire Department Recruited and provided for training of fire fighters Researched and recommended equipment and vehicles Worked to get a fire station in Eagan Entered into mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities Established Volunteer Firemen Relief Association CONSTABLE/POLICE CHIEF Responsible for keeping the peace and protect the citizenry Addressed pollution problems Handled dog complaints Monitored non -conforming use at various locations worked with county and state officials • • ISSUES THROUGH THE YEARS Clerk 1960- purchased mimeograph machine to be used to prepare agendas for town board and planning board... $400 1963- set up a voter registration system in Eagan. Received $1.50 per hour for efforts. Nov.1963 - Peoples Gas agreed to loan the township a new stove for the winter months. Jan.1964- Set special election for a $20,000 bond referendum to finance the new town hall. Results: Aye 127 and Nay 83. March 1964- Asked the postal service to establish a post office in Eagan. Also asked for a wage increase for the Town Board Secretary duties from f00 to $900 a year, and wage increase from $1.50 to $2.00 an hour. The town board approved subject to validity of each increase according to law. April 1964- Transferred township checking account from Rosemount bank to Valley National Bank Jan. 1965 Bought 9 swivel chairs and 100 folding chairs for new town hall March 1965- Election judges got a pay increase from $1.00 to $1.25 per hour March 1965 Administered a successful bond referendum which approved $18,000 to buy a fire truck and $24,000 to buy a road grader. 1965-1969- Official posting places: 1. town hall 2. Lone Oak Tree 3. Harolds Center on Beau d'Rue later Applebaums at Cedarvale Attorney - April 1963- Complaint that well contaminated by operations at Gopher Smelting. Directed to review with State Board of Health June 1963- Ongoing problem with tree service which dumped trees, stumps, branches at a site near Pilot Knob and Deerwood intersection. July 1963- Directed to check on illegal dumping into a public pond. August 1963 Reported that incorporation request was denied. Jan 1964.- Investigate Minnesota watershed assessment against Eagan township residents Jan 1964- Developed language for bond election to finance new town hall March 1964- Negotiate right of way easements on Cliff Road • • Attorney (cont) May 1964- Directed to oppose incorporation of section 19,30 & 31 into Burnsville May 1964- Requested highway commissioner to put up speed limits signs on Highview and Blackhawk Rd. August 1964- wrote to Minnesota Highway Department and county sheriff's departments to protest non -utilization of Eagan Justice of the Peace Dec 1964- Directed to prepare legislative proposal for the in- corporation of the township. It was ready in April 1965 July 1965-Push developers in Timberline to comply with project completion dates Engineer - April 1960- Eagan Road was renamed Blackhawk Road May 1960- Section of old 13 was renamed Beau d'Rue Drive Mar 1960- Discussion with highway department about 35E and Eagan interchanges Jan 1964- Directed to develop a major street plan and drainage study July 1964- Advised Cedar Grove Construction to apply adequate dustcoating to Rahn Road near County Road 30.... Also, concerned about accepting streets in Country Home Hgts. August 1964- Directed to prepare sewer plan and do water study. 1964 - Development franchise agreement with Valley View Water Co. Dec 1964-Contact State Health Dept regarding dust collection system proposed by Gopher Smelting . 1965-Directed to investigate Gopher Smelting Jan 1965- Directed to contact Highway Department regarding their lack of interest in a 35E/Lone Oak Road interchange. Feb1965-Extended Cliff and County Road 30 to westerly boundary. March 1968-worked on plans for a public works building 1968- Reviewed Williams Pipe Line application 1969- Presented planto purchase Cedar Grove Utilities Co. Justice of the Peace - Conducted court at townhall 1964 & 1966 Eagan Justice of Peace not being referred traffic violations issued by Minnesota Highway Patrol and Dakota Sheriff • • Fire Chief - 1963- Directed to establish township -wide fire department, acquire land and build a fire hall. 1964- bought tank truck $950) and a siren for fire station ($900) Directed to keep detailed record of all fire calls. Renegotiate fire protection contracts with Mendota Heights and Rosemount. Purchased 10 sets of protective clothing. 1965- Extended fire contract with Rosemount - $810/year Issued bonds for fire truck $18,000 Established Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association Concerned about fire protect in Cedarvale and Cedar School 1966- Asked that firemen be paid $2.00 per fire call and meeting 1967- Reported that fire dept had 4 vehicles and 33 trained fire fighters. 1968- Reported that fire dept responded to 35 fire calls and 5 rescue calls in 1967. Mendota Heights responded to 33 fire calls in Eagan and Rosemount, 6 calls. 1969- Reported 47 fire calls, 14 rescues and 19 mutual aid calls. Reported new addition to fire station and a new truck. Constable/Police Chief 1960- Constable paid 10C a mile and $2.50 per hour A constable badge was approved 1961- A dog catcher was hired at $30 per month plus $2.00 for each dog picked up. Asked approval from the county to get a two-way radio system 1963- Directed to check Gopher Smelting for smoke, odor and mechanical difficulties. 1964- Allowed to attend Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Police School at twonship's expense. Asked for two more patromen and a police car. Reported on non -conforming use in a residential area. 1967- Constable position ended 3/67. 1968- Dept consisted of 3 full-time and 3 part-time officers 1969- Acquired two police dogs. Reported 3598 police calls in '68 • • • POSSIBLE QUESTIONS FOR TOWNSHIP PANEL: Describe political climate. For women... Were there gender issues? What issues were you most involved in? Describe your work environment. What were your duties? Why were you interested in local government? Describe a typical work day. Describe a town board meeting from your perspective. What were hot issues? Describe physical "plant" roads, utilities, parks, public buildings What major development was occurring in Eagan township? city of eagan THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk May 9, 1997 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS There will be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Society on Tuesday, May 20, 3:00 P.M. in the 2nd floor conference room at City Hall. Some items of business include: Election of officers. We last elected officers in October, 1995. We didn't have an October meeting in 1996 and this is our first meeting in 1997. The two officer positions are: President and Secretary -Treasurer. The incumbents are Ted Wachter and Elisabeth Kennealy. Old business. Please review the "final" list of items to be sent to state archives. New historic items have been found and we need to determine what stays here and what goes to archives. These items will be available for review. At the September 17,1996 meeting many sites were listed as historic places which should be part of Dakota County's project of places to note in Eagan. We should finalize the list and direct staff to set up a photo outing with those EHS members who are interested and available. Please call Liz Witt if you are unable to attend this meeting, 681-4633. Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical Society TW/lw MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681.4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD. (612) 454-8535 • • • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY May 20, 1997 meeting 3:00 P.M. Second floor conference room Time Enc. Discussion Action 1. Roll call & agenda 3:00 X 2. Minutes, Sept. 17,1997 3:05 X X 3. Election of officers 3:10 X X 4. Old business 3:15 a. Items to archives X X X b. Disposition of new items X X X c. Interview updates X d. Historic sites to be X X X photographed for Dakota County project 5. New business 3:35 a. Town hall, 1997 X X X b. Mock town board meeting X X 6. Staff report 3:45 7. Other business 3:50 8. Next meeting date 3:55 9. Adjournment 4:00 • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes September 17, 1996 The Eagan Historical Society met September 17, 1996 at 3 p.m. in the Old (1914) Town Hall. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Ted Wachter, Alyce Bolke, Ray Wade, Jim and Helen Kennedy, Martin Des Lauriers, Ann Carlon, Lorenzo Davis, and Elisabeth Kennealy. The framed photo of the Mendota Local, Twin City Milk Producers Association taken in 1929 at the Chapdelaine farm was viewed by the members, as was the 1960 Eagan map. Elisabeth Kennealy is researching data on the TCMPA. Volunteers signed up for duty in the 1914 hall on Lone Oak days, September 21-22. A mock annual township meeting was scheduled on Saturday for 1 p.m. Ted Wachter would be moderator, with Jim Kennedy, Paul Hauge and Leo Murphy probably serving as members. An agenda from the 1960s was to be followed as a guideline. Bill Wolston of the Dakota County Historical Society wishes to write an article about Eagan historical sites. Several sites were suggested for him to view or photograph. More names were suggested for oral history interviews. Helen Kennedy offered photographs of couples she had married when serving as justice of the peace. A tentative date of October 15 was set for a 3 p.m. meeting. Upon a motion by Helen Kennedy, seconded by Jim Kennedy, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 4:05 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer • • 4.a. TO STATE ARCHIVES Clerk -treasurer items 1. Financial journals 1966-1968 2. Oaths of office 1957-1959 3. Clerks register 1964-1967 4. Treasurer's register 1964-1968 5. Checkbook 1949-1955 6. Check register 1971,1972, Jan-March,1976 7. Waivers of appointments 1919-1955 8. Release of damages/damage awards 1921-1951 9. Official oaths and bonds 1919-1949, 1951,1954 10. Original town board minutes 1860 - 1876 State publications 11. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices of State of Minnesota 1956 12. Summary report of comprehensive sewage works plan for metro area 1964 13. Proposed legislation for metro sanitary district 1967 14. Recommendations on uncompleted interstate 1976 15. Minnesota deficit bridges 1975 16. PERA 1965 statutes 17. State statutes 1866 18. Fire Prevention code 1960 19. Township manual 1923 20. Township manual 1909 21. Notary's manual 1915 22. Transportation planning in metro area 1974,1975 Miscellaneous 23. Traffic tags - Justice of Peace Kennedy 1967-1968 24. Assessors Manual, Dakota County 1966 25. Career in Public Service, Citizens League Report 1973 26. National Building Code 1955 • • • DISPOSITION OF "NEW" HISTORIC ITEMS Health & Welfare 1. Quarantine notices 2. Release of quarantine cards 3. Health officer's certificate 4. Infectious disease reporting cards 5. Pamphlet: MN State Board of Health Organization & Function, 1939 6. Powers and duties of township boards of health in Minnesota, 1939 7. Duties & Powers of the state livestock sanitary board ,1952 8. State Health Law & Regulation, 1948 9. State Health Dept- Teachers part in school & community health program, 1939. 10 Permit for burial or removal, 1908-1932 Metropolitan area 11. Metropolitan Planning Commission newsletters & reports, 1963-1966 12. Financing sewer works, Mpls-St. Paul sanitary district, 1965 13. Met Council housing report, 1972 14. Met Council census, 1970 15. Met Council newsletters, 1971 Highway maintenance 16. Grading bid, Section 30, June 9, 1930 17. Grading bid, Section 11, August 28, 1931 18. Proposals for road construction, 1920-1930s. 19. Snowplowing & driveway grading statements, 1961-1963 State 20. MN Association of township officers, 1964-1972 21. MN Highway needs, 1954 Miscellaneous 22. Correspondence 1935-1955 23. Expense forms, canceled checks, legal papers, 1919-1961 24. Justice of Peace reports, Helen Kennedy, 1962-1967 25. Justice of Peace reports, Harry Ray, 1966-1968 26. Weed contro1,1970-71. • • • 4.d. HISTORIC SITES The following historic sites were identified to be included in Bill Walston's Dakota County Historical Society project. EHS members should add or delete to get a final list. Nicols hall & depot Wescott Station Original town hall town hall sorghum mill oil well halfway house Lone oak tree Schools 12, 14, 104, 106 Someone who is familiar with all the locations must accompany photographer - Liz or Joanna Someone who knows the history of these sites must share information with Bill Walston. • • • TOWN HALL, 1997 5.a. & b. 1997 was to be the year for a paint job for old town hall. (It was last done in 1990.) However, this will be a summer of construction all around the hall and painting should be delayed until 1998. The two estimates for painting were $900 and $1800, but there is no money set aside for this purpose. Staff recommends the maintenance costs for old town hall be incorporated into the public buildings budget starting in 1998. The annual event - Lone Oak Days - which nicely involved old town hall in 1996, will be held at Holz Farm this year and perhaps in future years as well. There is no civic event planned in the proximity of town hall. Discussion: What should be the future for the town hall? Hold an ice cream social or similar event at town hall. Consider: Construction will result in an extension of Wescott Rd through the parking lot.... cost...displays .... staffing... 2 Notify churches, schools, youth and seniors groups, civic organizations etc. that old town hall is open for tours on a scheduled basis. Consider: staffing, display, building maintenance & heating. MOCK MEETING OF TOWN BOARD The town board meeting we held last year in conjunction with Lone Oak Days was a huge success. Unfortunately, it was not taped. The Eagan Historical Society should have at least one video tape of a town board meeting. The tape should have an introduction describing the principals and meeting process. The video would preserve town board meeting history for future generations. It could be utilized as an informational and a teaching tool. Discussion: 1. Commit to a video taping of town board meeting. Set date and time. 2. Length of tape - 30,45,60 minutes? Do more than one? city of ecigcin October 8,1996 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J, VAN OVERBEKE There will not be a meeting of the Eagan Historical Socie'yrknext week. City staff is now committed to the work intensive business of conducting the general election. A summary of the Lone Oak Days -Town Hall Open House is enclosed, as are copies of the a few of the photos taken on Saturday. Our first Town Board meeting was enjoyed by one and all, and we're sorry it wasn't taped. Next time! Over the winter months, please complete interviews with those folks you have identified as sources of Eagan history. City staff will continue to sift through history items for use in assembling displays for our display cases and town hall. Please call Liz Witt at 681-4633, if you have any questions. Thank you for your part in making this a very productive year for the Eagan Historical Society. Our next meeting will be in the Spring, at the call of the chair. Sincerely, Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical S.ociety MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681.4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681.4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • September 24, 1996 TO: TED WACHTER, CHAIR, EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM: LIZ WITT, STAFF RE: LONE OAK DAYS, SEPTEMBER 21 & 22,1996 From a totally biased viewpoint, I'd say the Old Town Hall was a successful feature attraction of the Lone Oak Days There were 120 lines filled in our guest book so we easily hosted 150-175 visitors. Many commented that they drive by daily and always wondered what was inside the building. Having you and Alyce give first hand accounts was a real bonus for all of us. The town board meeting was great fun and should be a mainstay of all future community events. There was some disappointment over how few maps and photos were on the walls. I suggest we continue to add to our collection, store it in city hall, and take it to town hall for viewing during local celebrations. We must tape future town board meetings so that we have "genuine history" for posterity. The town hall and farmers market were to be featured on the west side of Pilot Knob Road; however, the market was a no show. Twenty to thirty people wondered what happened to the farmers market and were disappointed to find it absent. Thanks for giving your unique touch to a popular exhibit. Eagan's Lone Oak Days September 21-22, 1996 Eagan City Hall & Civic Arena area Pilot Knob Road & Wescott Heritage Festival featuring historical events, Old Town Hall tours, :Farmers Market, Food & Game Booths, Face Painting, Bingo, Barn Dance, Parade, School Contests, 1900's Fashion Show, Stage Shows, Goat Milking, Sheep Shearing, Horseshoes and more! SA7URDAY September 21 10:00 am 12:00 pm 12-2:00 pm 12-4:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Fun Parade - everyone welcome to line up at Glacier Hills School - parade route on Wescott to City Hall Prizes awarded for best 1900's costumes Oak Tree Planting at City Hall Old -Time Races: Sign up at Big Top Tent prior to event 3-Legged race, Gunny sack race, Water Balloon Toss, Egg & Spoon Race, Milk Can Race Old Town Hall Tours Farmer's Market / Goat Milking Stage Shows: Fifth Interval Barbershop Quintet, School Contest Finalists: Lone Oak Tree Art - Grade School Oak Tree Poems - Middle School Oak Tree Essay - High School 5:00 pm Square Dancing 6:00 pm Bam Dance at Diamond T Ranch - Hayrides SUNDAY, September 22 11:30 am Basket Lunch Social - live auction of basket lunches 12-4:00 pm Farmer's Market 12:00 pm Horseshoes Demonstration 12:30 pm Pie Eating Contest - Sign up at Big Top Tent prior to event 1900's Fashion Show at City Hall Spelling Bee Contest, Licorice Eating Contest, Apple Bobbing Contest, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest Sign up at Big Top Tent prior to event All Art, Poem & Essay Contest Winners Announced. 1:00 pm 1:30-3:00 pm 3:00 pm tom,"�..�:���`�.��� ' For more information call the EAGAN Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau CONVINITION AND VIfITOR$ &UR1AU 1- R 0 0- E A 0 A N- 2 0 452-9872. 11••••••••w r city of ecigcin THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk September 9, 1996 TO: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS A meeting of the Eagan Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall. The agenda and meeting packet are enclosed. The photos, map, and laminated chronology are on the Town Hall walls and some items are in the display case. Original feed sacking covers the voting booths. A table to hold the ballot box has been constructed and is in place. We need volunteers to staff Town Hall on Lone Oak Days, September 21 and 22. For that event, pages from the Lone Oak Years have been reproduced and will be given as hand outs. Samples are enclosed. The Lone Oak Years will be for sale. New business addresses a possible publication sponsored by the Dakota County Historical Society. Bill Wolston of the Society, is interested in doing a piece on Eagan. Please contact Liz Witt, 681-4633, if you cannot attend. Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical Society TW/lw MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681.4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • o EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEPTEMBER 17 MEETING, 3:00 P.M. OLD TOWN HALL TIME ENC DISCUSSION ACTION 1. Roll call & agenda 3:00 X 2. Minutes, July 16 3:05 X X 3. Old business 3:10 a. Town hall displays X b. Lone Oak days 1) Assignments X X 2) Video presentation X 3) Handouts/Lone Oak Years X c. Interviews X 1) Completed 2) In process 3) Pending 4. New Business 3:40 Dakota County Historical Society Project 5. Staff Report 3:45 X 6. Other business 3:50 7. Next meeting date 3:55 X X 8. Adjourn 4:00 • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes July 16, 1996 The Eagan Historical Society met July 16, 1996 at the Old (1914) Town Hall. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Leo Murphy, Ray Wade, Elisabeth Kennealy, Liz Witt of the city staff, and Ann Carlon of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Leo Murphy moved, with Ray Wade seconding, that the mailed minutes of May 7, 1996 be accepted. The group examined a collection of township records, maps and photos, and recommended some to be retained, and some to be given to the Minnesota state archives. Ted Wachter volunteered to make a table and restore a wooden township sign. A blueprint and a 1929 Twin City Milk Producers Association photo taken at the Chapdelaine farm will be framed for display. A large map made by Ray Wade will also be framed, hopefully in time for Lone Oak Days September 21-22. The 1914 Town Hall will be open both days from noon to 4 p.m., with President Wachter on hand to greet visitors. Ms. Carlon presented a three page schedule for the event. Mary Ellen Voracek will be there Saturday. The 1990 video will be shown as will a presentation on farm work of the past. An interview with Jim Smith will be arranged. President Wachter showed the group a beautiful gavel he had con- structed from the Lone Oak tree. The group will meet in September at the call of the President. Adjournment was at 4:10 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy:;7-- Secretary-Treasurer • • • TOWN HALL VOLUNTEER SIGN- UP SHEET LONE OAK DAYS SEPTEMBER 21 - 22 The Eagan Historical Society has agreed to have the Town Hall open from noon to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22. Please sign up below for any time you might be available to staff the building. Noon - One One - two Two - three Three - four SATURDAY SUNDAY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * We do not have a TV and VCR available for showing our video tapes. Can anyone accommodate us? • The Board made an order Authorising the Town Clerk io make the...corrections in the agreement...Between Catharine Oneil Teacher in School district No 2 and the chairman of the Board of trustees of said District inserting the amount permonth being left out of the agreement by mistake...ten dollars a month being the amount agreed upon Expenses for the year 1862 $105.80 Expenses for the year 1863 139.95 Total $245.75 Amt. of Town Tax for 1862 Amt. of Town Tax for 1863 $ 72.39.9 76.24.4 $148.44 3 $ 97.31 Remaining on hands since 1861 17.56 Total indebtedness of the Town April 1st 1864 $ 79.75 ...a Special meeting of the legal voters of Said Town is necessary...the purposes of said meeting being Io vote and auffio'rize a Tax...to raise funds to assist in the payment of the Commutation of Such persons as have been recently drafted from Said Town to Clear (hem from Said drafl...[During the Civil War, it was possible for draftees to pay a fee and be excused from military service.] Town Meeting Perhaps the biggest governmental event in Eagan's township days was the annual town meeting. On the second Tuesday in March of each year, the qualified voters of the township met to elect officials, discuss expenditures for (he coming year and consider other local matters. The meeting, which usually began at 10:00 a.m., was called to order by the town clerk. A moderator was selected, and after the agenda was read the polls were opened for the election of Township officials. In most years, the business at the annual meeting included little more than reading the minutes of the past year's town board meetings and deciding on the total amount of expenditures for the coming year. Even in the late 1950s, Eagan was small enough to be somewhat informal about elections. Town Treasurer Herbert Polzin and Supervisor Louis Trapp served as election judges at that time. Herb was a mail carrier and Louis issued building permits, so between them they could identify almost all residents personally from their addresses. 168 A central feature of the annual town meeting was the ability of the residents to vote directly on the annual budget. Because it provided limited services for a small population, the cost of township government was low. Even in the 1940s, the amount provided for general township expenses was seldom more than $1,000 per year. The total road and bridge expenditure was similar, As Eagan's population increased, changes were made. The Board of Supervisors began meeting twice a month. In 1961, the reading of minutes at the annual meeting was discontinued. The time allowed for voting was extended from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in 1957, and in 1962 three voting precincts were established. Beginning in 1959, the annual town meeting was held during the evening. During the late 1960s, as many as 300 residents would attend. On the steps of the District II schoolhouse, 1930. Front: Township Supervisor Gustaue Polzin. Back, left to right: Township Supervisors Patrick Mooney and Jake Becker, Dakota County Commissioner Andrew Denzer. (Herbert Polzin) • • • 169 • • • Town Hall in the first years of the Township's existence, thce annual town meetings were usually held in the schoolhouse of District 14. The Town Board of Supervisors met at the school or in members' homes. It was not until 1892 that the first town hall was built. It was first used as the polling place for the presidential election of that year. It was located on land owned by Michael Shields on the southeast side of the present intersection of Lone Oak and Pilot Knob Roads. In 1914 it was decided that a new town hall was needed. At the annual meeting a five -member committee was appointed to select a site and $500 was designated to buy land and construct a building. However, the town board was not satisfied with the committee's recommendation (where the recommended site was is not recorded). It appears that both the Wescott and Nicols communities wanted the hall. Meanwhile, the original building was destroyed by fire. At a special mee►ing on May 2, 1914, the Town Board decided to place the new hall as close as possible to the exact center of the township. A parcel of about one-third acre abutting Pilot Knob Road was purchased from Michael Englert, Jr. A 26 x 40 fool frame structure was built by A.J. Ward of Rosemount for $1,047. The new building was completed on June 16, 1914, and served as the meeting hall and polling place for the township for the next several decades. Even in the 1950s it was heated by a pot-bellied stove and had ten rows of seats made from unpainted 2-by-12 planks and two filing cabinets. By the 1960s the need for a modern town hall was apparent. Additional land adjacent to the existing one had been acquired; however, at the annual meeting in 1961, voters defeated a proposal to construct a new building. in September 1963 a committee was appointed to study the issue. Because of the proposal to issue $20,000 worth of bonds to finance a large part of the construction, residents again voted on the question, which was approved in May 1964. Finished in 1965 at a cost of $28,000, the new town hall included space for meetings, offices and the safekeeping of records. An addition was constructed in 1968 for use as the meeting hall. The original portion of the town hall was remodeled for offices and to facilitate police activities. A public works garage was built in 1969, with an addition made in 1976 to increase office and storage space. Acknowledgements John Klein city oF ecigcin THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk July 5, 1996 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members A meeting of the Eagan Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 1996, 3:00 P.M. at the old Town Hall. The agenda and meeting packet are enclosed. Please provide comments on, or suggestions for,the display cases, and update the committee on any interviews you have completed. Town Hall discussion will include what items should be displayed and where. New business concerns identifying those items at the state archives which the City could copy for local display. We should review the list of items which staff recommends be sent to archives and determine the disposition of items on the third list. Please contact Liz Witt, 681-4633, if you cannot attend. Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical Society TW/lw MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681.4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681.4300 FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454.8535 • • • EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY July 16 meeting, 3:00 P.M. Old Town Hall Prior to the meeting, please view new displays on upper and lower levels at the Municipal Center. TIME ENC DISCUSSION ACTION 1. Roll Call & agenda 3:00 X 2. Minutes,May 7,1996 3:05 X X 3. Old Business 3:10 a. Display cases X b. Interviews X c. Old town hall 1) Placement of display cases X X 2) Items to be placed in cases X X 3) Items to be hung on wall -location X X 4) Old table or file to be placed under ballot box. X X 5) Location for Ray W. Town Hall chronology X X 6) Map of historic locations X X 7) Lone Oak Days, Sept. 21-22 staffing and hours open X X 4. New Business 3:30 X a. Identify items at state archives which city could copy to display locally. X X b. Recommend items which should go to state archives. X X c. Disposition of 3rd list of items X X 5. Staff report 3:45 6. Other business 3:50 7. Set next meeting date 3:55 X 8. Adjourn 4:00 • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes May 7, 1996 The Eagan Historical Society met Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at 3 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Alyce Bolke, Elisabeth Kennealy, Paul Hauge, Ray Wade, Mary Ellen Voracek, Liz Witt of the city staff, and Ann Carlon and Lynn Matty of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. The minutes of November 6, 1995 were approved. The Society members viewed the mayors' gallery to be un- veiled that evening. They were pleased with the photographs of the mayors and the historical displays in the cases. An election theme was proposed for the next exhibition in the display cases. A period of six months was considered. Elisabeth Kennealy brought a list of Eagan records in the Minnesota History Center which she had copied. Audio interviews were suggested with the following persons: Mrs. Fred Boesel, Vi and Bill Reid, Alyce Bolke, Joe and Elisabeth Kennealy, Jim Smith, Bill Rydrych, Bill Schultz, Jay Berthe, Martin DesLauriers, Larry Wenzel, Victor Wenzel, George and Dorothy Ohmann, and Helen and Jim Kennedy. Paul Hauge offered to do some of the interviewing. Paul Hauge brought photos of the 1965 flood on the Minnesota River taken and donated by Gene Clay of Farmington. Plans for July 3-4 were discussed, as were plans for Lone Oak Days, September 21-22. The 1914 Town Hall would be open those days, perhaps noon to 4 p.m., and members would be asked to be present. Dakota County Historical Society is interested in locating and marking historical sites in Eagan. About a dozen sites were mentioned, including all former one room schoolhouses. The next meeting was tentatively set for July 16 at 3 p.m. at the 1914 Town Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Elisabeth Kennealy Secretary -Treasurer d • o • Minnesota History Center reference library red notebooks in center of room. Dakota county records in state archives. Roll 7 Eagan township 1960-1961 assessment rolls. 1960-1961 1970 real property Volume 1 Volume 2 19701971 personal property. Eagan township 1863-1957 3 boxes plus one oversize box. Box 1 Minutes of annual town meeting 104.K.6.4F 1877-1908. Annual statements of treasurer 1876-1912 1 folder. _ Report of supervisors 1876-1912 1 folder. Board of auditors minutes and reports 1887-1919 1 folder. Real estate assessment rolls 1888-1910 1 folder. Personal property assessment rolls 1883-1910. 1 folder. .__Poll lists of town meetings 1873-1917 1 folder. List of qualified electors 1872-1904. Poll lists of qualified voters 1860-1918 1 folder. _ Election records 1886-1918 1 folder. Official bonds 1871-1915 1 folder. Land tax road warrants 1871-1910 5 folders. Box 2 Town road records 1868-1916 7 folders. Miscellaneous records 1863-1918 6 folders. Road overseer's land tax books 1889-1910. Road overseer's poll tax books 1890-1900. Much miscellaneous loose paper cancelled checks, etc. 1870-1900s. Box 3 _Minutes of town meetings 1875-1929 2 volumes. Supervisors' road records 1875-1957. 1 volume. Treasurer's accounts 1883-1897 1 volume. Clerk's receipts and disbursements 1933-1953 1 volume. Births and deaths 1872-1941 5 volumes. Births are sealed. 1866-1946 1 double oversize box Election returns 1866-1918. Road surveys etc. 1860s-1890s. Dakota county plat book 1946. Eagan township Register of births, March 1872-November 1880; Register of deaths, February 1872-December 1878 1 volume. Register of births, March 1887-January 1900; Register of deaths, December 1887-October 1899 1 volume. Register of births, January 1900-0ecember 1907; Register of deaths, December 1899-November 1907 1 volume. Birth certificate register February 1912-October 1930; Death certificate register January 1912-December 1930 1 volume. Birth certificate register April 1931-September 1941; Death certificate register February 1931-November 1941 1 volume. Birth certificates, 1897-1907, 1909-1910, 1916, 1923, 1929, 1 folder Death certificates 1895-1907 1 folder. Burial permits 1905-1938 1 folder. School District 104 Eagan township Dissolved June 7, 1955 and merged with Joint Independent School District 15 of Dakota and Scott counties, Burnsville. (After 1957, IDS 191.) Subject and author headings Eagan MN township Joint Independent Consolidated School District 15 of Dakota and Scott counties, Burnsville, MN. MN ISD 191 Burnsville RLIN ID NO MNHV92 - A568 RLIN Main entry: Dakota county MN SD 104 Eagan township School District 104 Eagan township 1946-1954 4 volumes and 3 folders. 105.G.16.BF Clerk's books 1946-1949 treasurer's book 1952-1954 census 1949-1954 and setting -off petitions 1950. Finding aids: Volume/folder list available in repository; filed under Dakota county: SD No 104 Eagan township. Subject and author heading Eagan MN township School census MN Dakota county. School management and organization MN Dakota county. District 12 Eagan township 1870-1950 Clerk 1882-1946 including treasurer's 1907-1950 Record books, school censuses 1933-1949 teachers' daily class registers 1870-1936 including attendance records 1919-1922 textbook records 1923-1936 library records 1904- 1910 treasurer annual report 187E-1889 record of special school meetings 1877, 1890, 1891 and miscellaneous papers undated, 1870-1904 Account number 991-204 992-92 RLIN ID No MNHV 94-A829. Also records of county superintendent of schools Teacher personnel record cards 1857-1964 school census 1913-1964 graduates 1920-1963 pupil record cards RESTRICTED. 1920-1963. Other records listed. Transcribed by Elisabeth Kennealy December 27, 1995 and April 1, 1996. • • • • RECOMMEND SENDING THESE ITEMS TO STATE ARCHIVES _ 1. Original town board minutes, 1868. 2. Township manual, 1909,1923. 3. Claims - 1938-40s. 4. Notary manual (state) 1915 5. Traffic control devices, MnDOT, 1956 6. Assessors manual, Dakota County, 1966 7. Check register 1945-54, 64-68, 71-2,76 8. Assessment on Rahn Road 1966-69 9. Clerk's register 1957-1964 10. Treasurer register 1951-1964 11. Accounts 1966-68 _12. Disbursements 1912-1951 13. General Journal 1905-06 14. Checkbook 1949-1955 15. Birth register Dec 29,1907-Jan. 25,1912 16. Book of statutes 1866 17. Birth Certificates 1942-1952 18. Death certificates 1908-11, 1942 & 1943 19. Health officers record of cases of diseases 1936-44 20. Claims 1942-43 _21. Withholding & victory tax, 1943. 22. Processed checks, 1930s, 1942-43 _23. Bonds and oaths of office 1919-1950s • DETERMINE DISPOSITION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. Justice of the Peace files 1966-70 2. Franz farm memorabilia 3. dairy farm sign 4. Three (3-inch) binders w/ newspaper clippings 1981-84 5. Check stubs 1955-1971 6. Draft copies of Lone Oak Years 7. Old bills 1920-29,1940-57,1949-61 8. Eagan Phone directories 9. Eagan maps 10. Proposed railroad underpass 1924 11. Township manual 1903 12. Cigarette license copies 1952-1955 13. Cash disbursement journal-1967, plus blank forms 14. Invoices from Rosholt Company for construction -industrial equipment, 1940s 15. Standard Oil invoices 1946 16. Save -a -Scrap for Victory label - WW II 17. Workmen's Comp insurance 1942,1945 18. Notice of delinquency to Eagan for not filing V-1 tax form 19. IRS forms 1946 20. Road equipment catalog 1910-1920s 21. Road petitions 1921-1947. 22. Claim for wolf bounty 1924 23. Damage release agreements 1921-51 24. Waiver of appointment & acceptance notices 1919-1955 25. Assessment card samples 26. Minnesota Deficient bridges, 1975 27. PERA by-laws, 1965 28, National building code 1955 29. Fire prevention code, 1960 30. Transportation Planning 1974-75 31. Met Council report on uncompleted interstate 494, 1976 32. Citizens League Report, Career Public Services, 1973 33. Photo -Twin City Milk Producers, 1929. 34. Special Assessment Policy Guide,1977 35. Goals & Policies, Village of Eagan, 1972 36. Eagan Zoning Ordinance 37. Mortgage revenue bond program, 1979 38. Land Use developoment guide 1974 39. Bicycle Trail Plan,1981 40. Park Development Guide, 1973 41. Proposed legislation for Metropolitan Sanitary District,1967 • • • Ted , 5cte, _ [ 1 r.>TCrica I /1/14 ( 7 , Mai 3 ' ram- . m y Pie le,. „a E14p4 c %1r�su'1 'c-) 41 ze r 1.717 y asplay cee- — 0/0. z.„..) A to h? v5, TKOOe 1 crr _ Lr rc E/e C-t/G?i cet ,LA.es Qs }n 4_c h .� 5 �,+t ,rt_i .11 1+ty 11iT�r2vrE.s rho_fio fitai `e (./. 474? 4? 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MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk April 19, 1996 TO: Eagan Historical Society Members A meeting of the Eagan Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center Second Floor Conference Room. The agenda and meeting packet are enclosed. We will be discussing display cases, interviews, the old Town Hall and historic sites. Enclosed material includes an inventory of election documents, suggested interview questions, a history article featured in a Minnetonka publication, and an article from the Star -Tribune featuring the Bloomington Historical Museum. Please contact Liz Witt, 681-4633, if you cannot attend. Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical Society TW/lw O. J MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681.4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681.4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 • • • MEETING NOTICE OF EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TUESDAY, MAY 7,1996, 3:00-4:30 p.m. 2nd Floor, Municipal Center Conference Room (For your convenience, use the east parking lot and access the building at the east entrance.) 1. Roll call & agenda AGENDA TIME ENC. DISCUSSION ACTION 3:00 X 2. Preview Mayors' gallery Council Chambers 3:05 3. Approval of minutes November 6, 1995 3:10 X X 4. Old business 3:15 a. Display cases 1) No. use 2) New -elections, other 3) Move displays? b. Interviews 1) Format 2) Schedule 3) Assignments 5. New business 4:00 a. Old Town Hall 1) Function 2) Furnishings/displays b. Mark historic sites 1) Locate & identify 2) Signage & map 6. Other business 7. Set next meeting date 8. Adjourn 4:20 4:25 4:30 • • • Eagan Historical Society Minutes November 6, 1995 The Eagan Historical Society met Monday, November 6, 1995 at 3 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. President Ted Wachter was in the chair. Present were Mary Ellen Voracek, Bob Licha, Helen and Jim Kennedy, Elisabeth Kennealy, Bill and Vi Reid, Ray Wade, Paul Hauge, Alyce Bolke, Joanna Foote and Liz Witt of the city staff, and Ann Carlon of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. The minutes of October 2, 1995, and October 19, 1995 were approved. A theme for the display cases was discussed, for use in the glass display cases which have a cork background. Early village anc city clippings were examined, as were photos brought by Bob Licha, Jim and Helen Kennedy, and Elisabeth Kennealy. "Eagan Families" was one suggestion. Elisabeth Kennealy suggested a longtime program of marking historical sites, such as the site where an oil well existed near Thomas Lake. Continued interviewing of resource persons was planned. A meeting to select display items was planned between Thanksgiving Day and December 9, the date of the grand opening of the Eagan Municipal Center. No meetings are planned then until spring, 1996. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Elisabeth Kenlrealy Secretary-Treasuret • • • SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS What are your earliest recollections of living in Eagan? What block of time are you describing? i.e. 1910-1930. FAMILY/HOME. How many in your family? What was your father's occupation? Did your mother work outside the home? What chores did you have to do? How far away did your closest friend live? Did you have pets? Did you have indoor plumbing? Central Heat? Did you raise your own foodstuffs? Did you sew your own clothing? Where did you buy furniture? Tools? Equipment? What was your main mode of transportation? SCHOOL. Where did you go to school? How did you get there? What was the primary school building like? How many grades were in one room? Did you go to high school? How did you get there? Did you go to trade school? college? Where were these schools? What do you most vividly remember about your school days? CHURCH. Was church -going a part of your life? What church did you attend? How did you get there? Did you attend church socials? Bible study? Other church affiliated functions? ENTERTAINMENT. Did you go on family outings? What were they?Were there community celebrations? Barn dances? Holiday parades?School or church socials? Picnics in a park? HEALTH. Were there major illnesses that killed or permanently crippled you or others you know, i.e. flu, polio, scarlet fever? Were you or members of your family ever hospitalized? For what reason? How many days did patients stay in the hospital? EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT. Who was President of the United States? Was there a war on? Did it affect your life? Was there a depression? Were there any natural disasters - flood, blizzard,or tornado that impacted your life? • • Historic items - donated by Ted Wachter Street maps, 1959,1961 Plaques - donated by Art Rahn family Elections 1972 - 1st election for Village of Eagan 1975 - campaign literature 8 election results 1977 - List of election judge appointees 1983 - Election results 1984 - Sample ballot DFL (Bea Blomquist, candidate for state house rep. 1986 - Jim Smith, candidate for Dakota -.County Auditor 1987 - Candidate profiles, election results Change from town to village Sign - Mid AM Dairy Farm, Articles re ghangeover Francis C. Franz campaign literature Letters to editor re changeover resolution designating change Agenda of 1st meeting as a village Buttons 2nd annual threshing bee, 9/19/70 Annual threshing bee. 9/15/73 I Eagan I horses for Eagan 1974 Community profile, county tax rates, population forecasts 1977 Article - John Klein & I35E 1978 Poll re stadium site 1979 Flag - U S flag shredded & twisted Copy of 11/8/79 Dakota County Tribune by strong winds 1983 Copy of 2/14/83 Eagan Chronicle 1984 Development proposal for race track site 411 1987 Target store gets okay 1989 Copy of 10/11/89 Dakota West section of St. Paul Dispatch 1991 Copy of 10/16/91 Eagan Sun Current, zoning map • November 12, 1993 TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITT RE: ELECTIONS IN EAGAN 1908-1956 I've highlighted some of the elections from Eagan's historic files. There are probably many stories to be found in this data. Eagan Town Board Elections: 1920 - 1957 * Elections were held annually in March *' The vast majority of voters were men * The election judges were men * Election judges often were the same people elected to office State and National Elections in Eagan 1908 - 1956 1908 There were a total of 195 voters 1918 The vote in 1918 reflected passage of the amendment giving women the right to vote. Reporting information required the number of voters by gender. In Eagan, 156 males and 7 females voted. 1933 There was a special election in 1933 to repeal the prohibition amendment. In Eagan, there were 110 votes to repeal and 13 to keep. Presidential Ballots 1920 Harding 165 James Cox 23 1924 Coolidge 25 Independent LaFollette 134 Davis 21 1932 Roosevelt 206 Hoover 102 1936 Roosevelt 162 Landon 114 1940 Roosevelt 143 Willkie 234 1952 Eisenhower 351 Stevenson 198 1956 Eisenhower 499 Stevenson 338 Presidential Primaries Held in March 1952 Eisenhower 23 Taft 7 Kefauver 8 Humphrey 19 1956 Eisenhower 79 Knowland 7 Kefauver 141 Stevenson 64 State Primaries 1922 - 1938 The primaries were held in June 1940 --- Primaries now held in September 1923 A special state election was held to fill the unexpired term of Knute Nelson who died. Governor Elections, Lt. Governor and Attorney General 1930 Floyd Olson 150 Ray Chase 52 1938 Stassen 180 Benson 28 1940 Stassen 249 Peterson 104 1942 Stassen 12E Peterson 119 Sullivan 36 1950 L.W. Youngdahl 215 Peterson 162 Lt. Gov. C. Elmer Anderson 216 Murphy 141 1952 C.Elmer Anderson 363 Orville Freeman 222 1954 C. Elmer Anderson 259 Orville Freeman 265 Lt. Gov PK Peterson 269 Karl Rolvaag 252 Atty Gen. Bernhard LeVander 272 Miles Lord 252 Governor Olson died in the early thirties. Stassen joined the navy and L.W. Youngdahl was appointed a federal judgeship. Sometime between 1942 and 1950 the democrats aligned with farmer labor to become the DFL party. Hubert Humphrey was very active in that effort. Elections with a local flavor 1942 Klecatsky was a candidate for county coroner David Grannis Jr was a candidate for county attorney 1947 Eagan voters rejected a $300,000 proposal to build a hospital in South St. Paul N-40 Y-7 1950 Elmer Borgschatz was a candidate for state auditor. REMEMBERING THE PAST WRITTEN HISTORY The Cruiser's Recollections As we return to Ernie Quam's oral history, we move �.eyond his early years to his Lifetime love of the automobile and his recollection of the businesses of early Minnetonka. THERE WERE TWO GROCERY STORES in the Minnetonka Mills area: one owned by S. H. Smith, the other by J. C. Nelson. Both stoies were located just east of the southeast comer of Minnetonka Boulevard and Baker Road. A Howe drive-in scale was situated between the two stores to weigh wagons. The S. H. Smith Store also housed Minnetonka's first library on its second floor. Ernie recalls a day in 1918 when, as a young teen, he was home knitting a sweater. (Many youths were knitting these • brown, sleeveless sweaters in support of WW1 soldiers.) . Ernie heard a commotion outside, rolled up his knitting, put it in his back pocket, and ran outside to watch the S. H. Smith Store being destroyed by fire! The Smith library was later replaced by one located about a half -block south of the Town Hall on Baker Road. - Another area businessman was George R. Weist who lived on Grays Bay. In the ice business, hemade weekly deliveries to the Quam household. By the 1930's additional businesses were emerging in the Highway 101/Minnetonka Boulevard area and the Oak Knoll area (1-394/Co. Rd. 73). The latter included a tavern, a grocery store and a small -staurant operated by the Peterson family. Gasoline was first sold at the site of the former blacksmith shop in Minnetonka Mills (the site of today's Dairy Queen). Ernie thinks the name of the first operator of that station was Godfrey Johnson. Emie would be offered the station when the next owner, Tom Larson, left. Emie had already begun working on cars at home. He said, "You know, things (cars) were pretty simple back in those days. The mechanical things a person could pretty well pick up yourself from experience. But the electrical part was a little harder for a lot of mechanics to understand, and 1 think it still is today." Ernie would take some training at Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis to help understand those electrical systems. In 1950, Ernie moved into a new station located west of the present Glen's Deli. The station has since been tom down. Just west of his station was the brick building that currently houses a dry cleaner and a consignment shop. In those days, customers would find a hardware store with a ich counter and a barber top in the building. Much of Emie's business came from people commuting Site of Ernie s first station. Tom Larson is the man in the center. to work in Minneapolis or Hopkins. Hopkins provided many jobs at the Minneapolis Moline Company. Business would also come from the steady stream of vehicles in the "Sunday Parade," resulting from Minneapolis residents who drove out to Lake Minnetonka each Sunday. There weren't a lot of major repair jobs. But Emie remembers one challenging project: putting a top on a 1929 Oakland Long -nose Sedan. The wood over the windshield was rotten and needed to be replaced and recovered. For the week's work of handcrafted labor, he received $30. He also recalls completing an engine block assembly repair for $75, $37.50 of which was for parts. Tire repairs were common, because the quality of early tires was pretty poor. Hitting a pothole could break a hole in the side of the tire. By the 1930's, tires were improving in quality. However, customers still drove a hard bargain. One gentleman pulled into the station and asked Ernie to install his spare tire. When the job was done, the man asked what he owed. Ernie responded, "Oh, about 25 cents." Although today's customer would be delighted at that price, Emie's customer said, "1 thought you people did these things for nothing!" Ernie is particularly proud of his work on restoring a 1922 Model T Ford. The automobile was purchased by .Mr. Horace Chope while he lived in Iowa. Mr. Chope bought the car for his wife. For winter starts, Mrs. Chope would have to jack up the back wheel, crank the engine, and pour hot water on the intake manifold. She hauled vegetables to town in the back end of the vehicle to pay for her son's college tuition. In the late 1940's, Mr, Chope retrieved the car from Iowa and asked Emie to recondition it. The car was later moved to -California. Emie retired from his station in March, 1970. He turned 90 in November of last year. He is very proud that his recently renewed driver's license carries no restrictions. Emie and his wife, Theresa, still live in Minnetonka. Cruiser's continued on page 3 Ernie with the 1922 Mode! "T" he restored. 5 Example- Historical Museums suburbs find history on their side as many set up museums By Norman Draper Staff Writer A'few miles and a hundred years away from the Mall of America, Louie Drttbrenner operates on a much more restricted schedule to far fewer visitors. It's 1:3u p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, and by appointment. "Sometimes we get a dozen visitors, sometimes five, sometimes one, it de ds on the day," said Dit renner, principal curator of the BI ington Historical Museum. Th ypical tour lasts about an hour, wi Dittbrenner holding forth on the museum's Gideon Pond collection, S'f'r- rrt its 1910 Victor crank -up "talking machine" with its scratchy rendering of "Are You Lonesome To -Night?" and the farm implement and general store displays downstairs. If the Mall of America is Bloomington s present and future, then this is its past: quieter, mustier and somehow more reassuring. And there are plenty of other suburbs doing the same thing; even those on the fast -track to the 21st century have been looking back. As many as two dozen Twin Cities suburbs have set up historical museums, many within the past few yeark "I think they just have a greater awareness of their history, the fact that they have something to be proud of," said David Nystuen, field services coordinator for the Minnesota Historical Society. "For a while. some of the suburbs didn't feel ._1 _^y history .. but, of course, they do." Little Canada, for instance, has its old-line French—Canadian families, who are duly chronicled in the archives ofthc city's new historical museum, formerly the old fire station. New Brighton's got the old Soo Line depot, built in 1887 and renovated for reopening this summer as the city's museum. Eden Prairie's museum features the archives and artifacts of its oldest settled residents — among them the Andersons, Brens, Jarttts, Nesbitu and Mitchells. Because many suburbs originally were farmland, the lives of farm families figure prominently in many exhibits. But many suburban museums have plunged well into the 20th century — somelimes the recent 20th century. Eden Prairie's year -old museum, ensconced in a basement room of the city hall offices, has a chunk of masonry from "Graffiti Bridge," the city's spray -painted, unofficial message board, torn down in 1991. Fridley's museum has a collection of newspaper clippings, and photographs "that never hit the newspapers" from the 1965 tornado. Edina Historical Society administrator Marian Hansen noted that the city's amateur historians "begged, borrowed and practically stole" whatever they could from the landmark Clancy's Drugstore lunch counter when new owners decided to renovate a couple years ago. do you want this old stuff for?'" T1 museum's frantic grasp for Clancy's memorabilia proved fruitful. Now it is we0•stocked with menus, soda silverware and place settings om a spot that was a favorite community mating place far at least five decades. Suburban museums operate with little, if any, city funding. They're generally manned by volunteers for only a few hours a week and depend on donations of space, money and - exhibits. "They thought we were nuts," Hansen said "[They told us], 'What Museums continued on page 5B Stal Photos by Cheryl A. Meyer Anh870 Willcox and Gibbs sewing at tip Bloomington Historical Muse Museums Continued Th.Soo Line railroad jump-started Net Brighton's museum by donating its Bulwer Junction Depot to the city his • rical society. With the help of a $2 '`lot state grant and other do . tions, the society was able to mole the depot to a park and renovate It. , Thtre's no shortage of donations for mgeum collections. The problem is findjng someplace to put it. Vonda VetLvs, president of the Blolmington Historical Society, co s more recent memorabilia, su as items from the old M opolitan Stadium, Met Center, the, ently'closedGregory's - Re%faurant and the Southtown' "11 Thaler, which is slated for de lition. ' "T list goes on and on," Vettrus • sai i Buf.here's no room. The museum's display and storage areas are curt. ntly chock-full of things such as machine used by a Bloomington woman years ago Is one of the treasures um at'10206 Penn Av. S. The museum Is open 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sundays. from page IB I9th century women's hats, scythes, scales (four of them), and vintage organs (three of them). One thing will never be on display at the Fridley museum — an artifact from the 1965 tornado that Suzanne Miskowic unwittingly threw away. "It's a pane of glass with a slice of straw embedded in it," said Miskowic, president of the Fridley Historical Society. "It just went straight through it like an arrow. Didn't even crack the pane." • Even so, the tornado exhibit, which has been rotated into storage to make way for other items, has been one of the museum's big draws. Miskowic estimates that 40 to 50 people a , month have visited the museuin, - which is only open from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays. "If we were open more we would get more visitors, of course," Miskowic said. Nystuen said enthusiasm for Local history tends to run in cycles. There was a big burst of interest in 1976, coinciding with the nation's bicentennial. That died down but picked up again in the'80s. Part of it has to do with the rapid growth of suburbs whose older residents have watched the communities they knew swallowed up by anonymous housing tracts and shopping malls. Some of it has to do with demographics. "I think this has taken off because '=people are finally beginning to realize that so much of what we had in the past is going to be gone forever unless somebody does something , about it," Hansen said. "There are so many older people now, and they have so many artifacts," she said. "I cringe when Il " think of the old things 1 got rid of when 1 was young and didn't know any better." • THE EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL MEET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1995, 9:00 A.M. MUNICIPAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS 2A &B The purpose of the meeting is to sort through historic items and photos for use in display cases. Your time commitment should be two -three hours. There are three display cases by the main entrance that we should concentrate on. There are two more cases upstairs that we can fill or leave for another day. The displays should be in place for the December 9 open house. Regarding the open house... Does the Historical Society wish to show the video of the Old Town Hall rededication which was taped in 1990. If yes, volunteers will be needed to run the equipment and answer questions about the Society. • • • • Meeting Notice Of Eagan Historical Society Monday, November 6, 1995 3:00-4:15 p.m. Municipal Center Conference Rooms (Access to building is the original east entrance - the one nearest the library. The east parking lot is open.) Please bring items of historic interest for group to peruse. Previously accumulated items will be available. AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes: a. Oct. 2, 1995 - enclosed b. Oct. 19, 1995 - mailed separately 2. Determine themes(s) for display case(s) and identify appropriate items for each case. 3. Report on City celebration scheduled for Dec. 9. 4. Call for volunteers to assemble display items. 5. Other business. 6. Set next meeting date. 7. Adjourn. • • You are invited to attend a special meeting of the Eagan Historical Society at the Eagan Police Facility Conference Room on Thursday, October 19,1995 10 o'clock through the lunch hour Lunch will be provided Special Quests Include: Mary Hanrahan Bill & Violet Reid Ann Basil Bob Licha We plan to reminisce -- to recall Eagan's history -- and to generate ideas for capturing our history. • If you Cannot attend, please call Liz Witt 681-4633 • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY EAGAN, MINNESOTA EAGAN POLICE FACILITY EAST CONFERENCE ROOM MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1995 3:30 *** I. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA II. REVIEW MINUTES JJ III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - o.�-veers r^L ejaJt9C( IV. OLD BUSINESS A.v Tour new Municipal Center B. Discuss items for display - C. Determine tour date at Edina Historical Society 701--6. �Nu)//eo V. OTHER BUSINESS 7/1 vr� /{ n. de.//q $tr 1, /n . V. NEXT MEETING - /Do 0, 6 3130 (Lin/=.il VI. ADJOURNMENT - `/ y /D- /)octi,'//Zay' OnoC /o i /) OC.0 9i-6.AT d'r•':n �.�unci � /Bari �� ) /8 ; 6, /id.r 4Nc A?coney-F 5 j�SntT - Mary %iun/L �tii,Z rd — in/mayC/ , /r?y - 90 y n ( hari,:tit- Eta" Hic/))n.4„, fr" j/ / /21)1 // rA Gig /innc.fl�'- z. .c/5zls 41/5 .. Ac. u. Kr- 0 nr Kcr-iJ vr) ///Srr • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY EAGAN, MINNESOTA EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1994 3:00 **it I. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA II. REVIEW OF MAY 18, 1994 MINUTES III. OLD BUSINESS A. CABINETS/DISPLAY CASES B. SPACE IN NEW MUNICIPAL FACILITY IV. NEW BUSINESS A. TYPES OF DISPLAYS B. TIME COMMITMENT\COMMITTEES Othe - r&Corc T ) 1 �c l.'�� V. NEXT MEETING _ Se fr 2 3. P.... VI. ADJOURNMENT 1 ; t, THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN SENT TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: TED WACHTER, CHAIR ELIZABETH KENNELLEY LEO MURPHY MARY ELLEN VORACEK PAUL HAUGE FRANK DEMBROSKI CHERYL MARTINS ALYCE BOLKE MARTIN DESLAURIERS GAIL ROBERTS RAY WADE ELDON JOHNSON , t srote 1>L S LZ Lonf .cn J�cc c/ STAFF: TOM HEDGES LIZ WITT JOANNA FOOTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND OR IF THERE ARE OTHERS YOU KNOW OF THAT SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST PLEASE CONTACT JOANNA AT 681-4604. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will make every attempt to provide the aids, however this may not be possible with short notice. Please contact Administration at 681-4600 with requests. • • • AGENDA EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY EAGAN, MINNESOTA EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1994 3:00 *** I. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA II. REVIEW OF DECEMBER 6, 1993 MINUTES III. OLD BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL NAME: EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY B. UPDATE FOR NEW MEMBERS C. PROCURING CABINETS/DISPLAY CASES D. SPACE IN NEW MUNICIPAL FACILITY IV. NEW BUSINESS A. OUTLINE GOALS & DIRECTION --SHORT TERM - LONG TERM VIII. NEXT MEETING -- eti Gall 6T C ha IX. ADJOURNMENT THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN SENT TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: TED WACHTER, CHAIR ELIZABETH KENNELLEY LEO MURPHY MARY ELLEN VORACEK PAUL HAUGE CHERYL MARTINSEN STAFF: ALICE BOLKE TOM HEDGES MARTIN DESLAURIERS LIZ WITT GAIL ROBERTS-cK w'/st. `, JOANNA FOOTE RAY WADE IF THERE ARE OTHERS YOU KNOW OF THAT SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST PLEASE CONTACT JOANNA AT 681-4600 e • MEMO city of eagan MEMO TO: EAGAN HISTORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: CITY COUNCILMEMBER TED WACHTER DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 1993 SUBJECT: HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1993 AT 3:00 P.M. thought it would be a nice opportunity for members of the Eagan History Committee to regroup and inspect artifacts the City has collected through the years to be placed in the old Eagan Town Hall building. Also, I am seeking ideas from the Committee on how to open the Old Town Hall for use by the community. As an example, scouting groups and other organizations could use the facility for a special meeting and, through volunteers, we could share the history of our community. would like your input at the next meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A and B of the Eagan Municipal Center Building. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and I hope you have enjoyed a pleasant Thanksgiving Holiday. ----y Te Wacht , Eagan City Counc;ilm Chair, Eagan History Committee eI- cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator Liz Witt, Administrative Assistant TW/jeh November 12, 1993 TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITT RE: EAGAN HISTORY PROJECT I have inventoried items currently housed on the "historic storage" shelf. Many of them could be displayed at the old Town Hall. There are many wonderful accounts that can be written just by reviewing elections from 1908 on through the years or general journals from 1905 on. The maps show ham of families which still reside in Eagan, over 100 years later, e.g., Reid, Sell and McCarthy, as well as those who determined Eagan's history, Eagan, Trapp, Diffley and Ohmann. The Town of Eagan kept birth and death statistics for brief periods of time. Health records of dangerous diseases were kept in the 30s and 40s. During World War II, the government had a victory tax rather than a withholding tax. The town received a delinquency tax notice because the victory tax hadn't been filed for a quarter in 1943. [The town's response was that there was no employment subject to tax during the specified period.] A brief list of items include: 1. Book of Minnesota Statutes 1866 2. Maps of Egan - 1879 and 1896 3. Disbursement journals - 1905-06 and 1912 through 1937 4. Elections 1908 - 1956 5. Death certificates 1908- 1911 and 1942=1953 6. Road equipment catalog 1910s - 1920s ? 7. Bonds and oaths of office 1919 - 1956 8. Poll list 6 Election register for Eagan Town Board 1920-1957 9. Report of Board of Audit 1920 - 1960 10. Bounty payment forms 1920, 1940s 11. Financial statments 1920 - 1951 , 1960, 1970-71 12. Road petitions 1921 - 1947 13. Health officers report of diseases dangerous to public health and occurring in Eagan 1936-1944 14. Claim forms 1940s 15. Tax forms 1940s 16. Invoices 1940s 17. Park history 1940s 18. Birth certificates 1942-52 19. 48-star U S flag, posters from town hall 20. Newspaper clippings 1950s through '80s 21. Miscellaneous items from the 60s - 1961 zoning ordinance, 1966 1968 town meeting minutes and agendas, spec for fire truck 22. Traffit•tags from 1967 - 1970 , from Justice of the Peace, Helen Kennedy 23. Petty cash receipt books 1970s; journal 1967-68 24. Eagan Directories 1975-1986 25. Bicentennial flag 1976 26. Communications and drafts of Eagan history bane-eak-Years 1981-82 Photos of firefighters in action used in book 27. t-shirts from Eagan's 125th birthday 1985 • • 4 • • • November 12, 1993 TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITT RE: ELECTIONS IN EAGAN 1908-1956 I've highlighted some of the elections from Eagan's historic files. There are probably many stories to be found in this data. Eagan Town Board Elections: 1920 - 1957 * Elections were held annually in March * ' The vast majority of voters were men * The election judges were men * Election judges often were the same people elected to office State and National Elections in Eagan 1908 - 1956 1908 There were a total of 195 voters 1918 The vote in 1918 reflected passage of the amendment giving women the right to vote. Reporting information required the number of voters by gender. In Eagan, 156 males and 7 females voted. 1933 There was a specialelection in 1933 to repeal the prohibition amendment. In Eagan, there were 110 votes to repeal and 13 to keep. Presidential Ballots 1920 Harding 165 James Cox 23 1924 Coolidge 25 Independent LaFollette 134 Davis 21 1932 Roosevelt 206 Hoover 102 1936 Roosevelt 162 Landon 114 1940 Roosevelt 143 Willkie 234 1952 Eisenhower 351 Stevenson 198 1956 Eisenhower 499 Stevenson 338 • • Presidential Primaries Held in March 1952 1956 Eisenhower 23 Kefauver 8 Eisenhower 79 Kefauver 141 State Primaries 1922 - 1938 1940 --- Taft 7 Humphrey 19 Knowland 7 Stevenson 64 The primaries were held in June Primaries now held in September 1923 A special state election was held to fill the unexpired term of Knute Nelson who died. Governor Elections, Lt. Governor and Attorney General 1930 Floyd Olson 150 Ray Chase 52 1938 1940 1942 Stassen Stassen Stassen 180 Benson 28 249 Peterson 104 12E Peterson 119 Sullivan 36 1950 L.W. Youngdahl 215 Peterson 162 Lt. Gov. C. Elmer Anderson 216 Murphy 141 1952 C.Elmer Anderson 363 Orville Freeman 222 1954 C. Elmer Anderson 259 Orville Freeman 265 Lt. Gov PK Peterson 269 Karl Rolvaag 252 Atty Gen. Bernhard LeVander 272 Miles Lord 252 Governor Olson died in the early thirties. Stassen joined the navy and L.W. Youngdahl was appointed a federal judgeship. Sometime between 1942 and 1950 the democrats alighed with farmer labor to become the DFL party. Hubert Humphrey was very active in that effort. Elections with a local flavor 1942 Klecatsky was a candidate for county coroner David Grannis Jr was a candidate for county attorney 1947 Eagan voters rejected a $300,000 proposal to build a hospital in South St. Paul N-40 Y-7 1950 Elmer Borgschatz was a candidate for state auditor. • State Amendments 1950 1% tax for vets compensation fund 1950 Petroleum excise tax distribution: 50% trunk highway 6% road 8 street 44% road & bridge 1952 65% trunk highway 10% cities 25% counties 1956 62% trunk highway 9% cities 29% counties 1952 Revision of constitution by a convention 1952 Clarify voter qualificaiton 1954 Revision and adoption of new state constitution 1956 Reorganize state judicial system 1956 Allocate ore tax to current school needs • • November 19, 1993 TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITT RE: FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM HISTORIC FILES 1905 - 1976 As was the case with election history information, financial transactions in Eagan provide insight as to what type of business was contracted, with whom and for how much. The war years gave us a victory tax and early recycling efforts. In the 40s Eagan had a road overseer, an assistant road overseer and a constable for whom a victory tax was owing. General Journal Eagan has business, available two books covering the day to day entries of town 1905-06 and 1912 - 1937. A petty cash journal is for 1970-1971. Report of Board of Audit From 1920 - 1951, there are annual financial reports initiated by the town board of supervisors. There are also statements for 1959-60, 1968 and 1970-71. Bounty Certificates There issa certificate of payment of bounty on gophers, ground squirrels, ground hogs, woodchucks, rattlesnakes, crows or blackbirds. There is a claim for a wolf bounty in 1924. George Ohmann filed a bounty claim in 1976. Invoices, thorman-Rosholt Company 194I-47 Several invoices from this company which specialized in construction and Industrial Equipment are in the history file. Thorman-Rosholt was into the war effort too, as evidenced by the following label affixed to an invoice dated December 24, 1942. SAVE Ai replacement carts Critical Materiah that are oemtribattse to the War EH *.neat parts are Immediate) tank dealer, so that the mated polbh delay. Much reliable portico, )moonr aeon, will hero TNti If Don't Del THOR Ripg gwelmp Ann.. RAP PO R 'ch too have pe needed cm e. ill toe please id over to them o ge ten ch as CTORY from es ironaeaa. Simi ring front. As toes patriotic • oriole Net Ho discarded nearest salvage organization or pat back into no with the least stand is this manor aad per I of Victory. R PI GET IN THE SCRAP! morrow may be Coo late W. ROSHOLT CO. Mleeaoad6, Wmeeste • • Town checks Checks written in the 30s and in 1943 are in the history file. Claims S.J. LeTendre submitted many claims in 1943 for plowing and grading. (A.F. Rahn was the Town Clerk and the claim was mailed to A.F. Rahn, Mendota, MN.) There is a 1943 claim for two cattle crossing signs in the amount of $5.44. The Town of Eagan paid an annual fee fo $40 to cover workmen's comp insurance. The annual insurance fee for the tractor/ snow plow was about $9.00. (mid 40s) In 1946, the town paid the West St. Paul Booster a Globe Printing, $5.50 for printing 200 ballots. Taxes There are several tax forms from the 40s, most notable was the victory tax (V2) which replaced the tax withholding form W2, during the war years. On earnings of $562.27, a victory tax of $9.23 was paid. (I don't know if this was annual or quarterly returns.) A W3 form was for reconciliation of quarterly returns of income tax withheld. The W1 was income tax withheld on wages. On June 30, 1943, the Town Board was notified they were delinquent by failure to file form V1 - Return of victory tax withheld. Eagan responded that there was no employment subject to tax. The Office of Internal Revenue, on November 15, 1943, sent a notice to report income and victory tax withheld on wages in 1943. • • • November 12, 1993 TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITT RE: EAGAN HISTORY PROJECT I have inventoried items currently housed on the "historic storage" shelf. Many of them could be displayed at the old Town Hall. There are many wonderful accounts that can be written just by reviewing elections from 1908 on through the years or general journals from 1905 on. The maps show name§ of families which still reside in Eagan, over 100 years later, e.g., Reid, Sell and McCarthy, as well as those who determined Eagan's history, Eagan, Trapp, Diffley and Ohmann. The Town of Eagan kept birth and death statistics for brief periods of time. Health records of dangerous diseases were kept in the 30s and 40s. During World War II, the government had a victory tax rather than a withholding tax. The town received a delinquency tax notice because the victory tax hadn't been filed for a quarter in 1943. [The town's response was that there was no employment subject to tax during the specified period.] A brief list of items include: 1. Book of Minnesota Statutes 1866 2. Maps of Egan - 1879 and 1896 3. Disbursement journals - 1905-06 and 1912 through 1937 4. Elections 1908 - 1956 5. Death certificates 1908- 1911 and 1942-1953 6. Road equipment catalog 1910s - 1920s ? 7. Bonds and oaths of office 1919 - 1956 8. Poll list & Election register for Eagan Town Board 1920-1957 9. Report of Board of Audit 1920 - 1960 10. Bounty payment forms 1920, 1940s 11. Financial statments 1920 - 1951 , 1960, 1970-71 12. Road petitions 1921 - 1947 13. Health officers report of diseases dangerous to public health and occurring in Eagan 1936-1944 14. Claim forms 1940s 15. Tax forms 1940s • • • 16. Invoices 1940s 17. Park history 1940s 18. Birth certificates 1942-52 19. 48-star U S flag, posters from town hall 20. Newspaper clippings 1950s through '80s 21. Miscellaneous items from the 60s - 1961 zoning ordinance, 1966 1968 town meeting minutes and agendas, spec for fire truck 22. Traffic tags from 1967 - 1970 , from Justice of the Peace, Helen Kennedy 23. Petty cash receipt books 1970s; journal 1967-68 24. Eagan Directories 1975-1986 25. Bicentennial flag 1976 26. Communications and drafts of Eagan history bane -Bak -Years 1981-82 Photos of firefighters in action used in book 27. t-shirts from Eagan's 125th birthday 1985 • • • November 12, 1993 TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITT RE: ELECTIONS IN EAGAN 1908-1956 I've highlighted some of the elections from Eagan's historic files. There are probably many stories to be found in this data. Eagan Town Board Elections: 1920 - 1957 * Elections were held annually in March The vast majority of voters were men * , * The election judges were men * Election judges often were the same people elected to office State and National Elections in Eagan 1908 - 1956 1908 There were a total of 195 voters 1918 The vote in 1918 reflected passage of the amendment giving women the right to vote. Reporting information required the number of voters by gender. In Eagan, 156 males and 7 females voted. 1933 There was a special election in 1933 to repeal the prohibition amendment. In Eagan, there were 110 votes to repeal and 13 to keep. Presidential Ballots 1920 Harding 165 James Cox 23 1924 Coolidge 25 Independent LaFollette 134 Davis 21 1932 Roosevelt 206 Hoover 102 1936 Roosevelt 162 Landon 114 1940 Roosevelt 143 Willkie 234 1952 Eisenhower 351 Stevenson 198 1956 Eisenhower 499 Stevenson 338 • • • Presidential Primaries Held in March 1952 1956 Eisenhower 23 Kefauver 8 Eisenhower 79 Kefauver 141 State Primaries Taft 7 Humphrey 19 Knowland 7 Stevenson 64 1922 - 1938 The primaries were held in June 1940 --- Primaries now held in September 1923 A special state election was held to fill the unexpired term of Knute Nelson who died. Governor Elections, Lt. 1930 Floyd Olson 150 1938 1940 1942 Stassen Stassen Stassen Governor and Attorney General Ray Chase 52 180 Benson 28 249 Peterson 104 12E Peterson 119 Sullivan 36 1950 L.W. Youngdahl 215 Peterson 162 Lt. Gov. C. Elmer Anderson 216 Murphy 141 1952 C.Elmer Anderson 363 Orville Freeman 222 1954 C. Elmer Anderson 259 Orville Freeman 265 Lt. Gov PK Peterson 269 Karl Rolvaag 252 Atty Gen. Bernhard LeVander 272 Miles Lord 252 Governor Olson died in the early thirties. Stassen joined the navy and L.W. Youngdahl was appointed a federal judgeship. Sometime between 1942 and 1950 the democrats alighed with farmer labor to become the DFL party. Hubert Humphrey was very active in that effort. Elections with a local flavor 1942 Klecatsky was a candidate for county coroner David Grannis Jr was a candidate for county attorney 1947 Eagan voters rejected a $300,000 proposal to build a hospital in South St. Paul N-40 Y-7 1950 Elmer Borgschatz was a candidate for state auditor. • State Amendments 1950 1% tax for vets compensation fund 1950 Petroleum excise tax distribution: 50% trunk highway 6% road & street 44% road & bridge 1952 65% trunk highway 10% cities 25% counties 1956 62% trunk highway 9% cities 29% counties 1952 Revision of constitution by a convention 1952 Clarify voter qualificaiton 1954 Revision and adoption of new state constitution 1956 Reorganize state judicial system 1956 Allocate ore tax to current school needs • • Correspondence Eagan if istozicaL cCOai&Ly • c/l'iunici,al dentet NSF: cyan. c I Icl' 5 iin-,Sq7 f:Qr.“: (051) 051.i0o' 9. ,.. (osi) OS,-ac,r '_7\n )Oi+) 454'S5A.1 May 17,1999 Dear Friend of Eagan History, The Eagan Historical Society needs your assistance. We have a photo taken at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1930 in observance of the church's 50th anniver- sary. Some of the attendees have been identified and we hope to identify more with your help. The Historical Society also has a photo of the Twin City Milk Producers Association taken in 1929 at the Chapdelaine farm. Please assist us with identification on this photo too. The photos will be on display at the second floor conference room, Eagan Municipal Center on Tuesday, June 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please join me, your friends and acquaintances in completing this identification task. Feel free to bring anyone who may be able to provide names for these photos. I look forward to seeing you on June 8th between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Martin DesLauriers Historic Photo Committee Chairman • Erma Shaffer Mabel Laska 140 E. Haskell #217 730 S. Mendota Plaza #311 West St.Paul,MN55118 Mendota Heights,MN 55120 Hillda Husby 506 Norma Lane St. Paul, MN 55118 Rita Wagenknecht 1000 Chippewa Ave. Mendota Hgts.MN 55118 Hildor Geotzke Marvin Rahn 1005 McKusick 3518 Widgeon Way Stillwater,MN 55082 Eagan, MN 55123 Mrs. Alfred Rahn Marvin Sell 1744 Yankee Doodle Rd 3082 Timberwood Ct Eagan, MN 55122 Eagan, MN 55122 William Sell 4330 180th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ann Jackobsen 5825 Chicago Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55417 Mr. & Mrs. Ed Sell Elroy Sell 6910 Blaine Ave. E. 2875 145th St. E. Inver Grove Hgt 55076 Rosemount,MN 55068 Harvey Sell 7717 I57th St. West Apple Valley,55124 • Leone Wachter 4550 Blackhawk Rd Eagan, MN 55122 • • fergy of Eagan Your History Society , along with other organizations is planning a celebration in 1999 for the city's 25th Birthday One of our goals is to be able to list all churches in the city limits that were built in the last 25 years. (Actually, the History Society would like to have a complete list of ALL churches in the city.) Would you please send a picture and the statistics of location and age of your church to the Eagan Historical Society in care of Eagan City Hall 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan Minn. 55122 Make plans to celebrate our city's 25th Birthday ! ! ! agar_ i4tozica c_So c «tJ • J`��w r.iCir al (2catcz Pb: i< nu =bicP 55)22-i597 (05') 0S: ;000 'J_. (Cis) 052._612 (05') 4:5=•5535 September 28,1998 TO: Mayor Tom Egan and City Administrator Tom Hedges RE: Ted Wachter portrait and memorabilia Several years ago the Eagan Historical Society established a Mayor's portrait gallery in the City Council Chambers. At the dedication, the Council directed that Ted Wachter's portrait be part of the Mayors gallery. Deputy Clerk, Liz Witt, had Ted's portrait framed and then suggested to Tom Hedges that Ted's portrait should be placed by the name plate for the Council conference room and that the room be named for Ted. This placement of Ted's portrait would be a few feet away from the mayors but maintain the integrity of a mayors' gallery and honor the council direction. The Historical Society feels that this is the appropriate time to take this action in view of Ted's pending retirement. The Society is also requesting that a display of Ted Wachter memorabilia be placed in the case by the Council Chamber entry. Currently a display of city merchandise is there. Because merchandise is also displayed in a case on the second level, we hope you will honor our request for the lower level case. The Eagan Historical Society will hold its next meeting on October 20, 3:30 p.m., second floor conference room. We hope you will respond to our request by that time. Sincerely, Ray Wade, Chair Eagan Historical Society • • • • • • 4283 Amber Dr. Fagan. Mn. 55122 Apriil20, 1998 ivlan' Phillips: Remember Me: I am Ray 1Vade.the chair of Eagan Historical Society and we met at the old Town Hall iasr Fall. 1 told the other members about your proposal to show us some of your historical items. Then, I Minh it rcas in ember, you called me and explained some of the problems you had been having and you asked that we wait until) summer before talking about your generous offer. I know it is not summer vet. )rut two Things are happening Thal prompt me to write. Of slight interest is That the members are anxious to meet you and the other item is that I am going on vacation for about 6 or 7 weeks and shall not he available to meet with vou.shoutd you call soon. I would like to eve you the names and phone numbers of two people who arc more qualified than (to discuss whaat you have and may Ow to the society. Elizabeth Kitt at 454 2657 Martin Des Lauriers 454 1790 vlaain is a life: long resident of Eagan and I believe he has some connection with your family. Either would be pleased to meet and tall: with you. I would like to thank you for considering the Historical Society Rai( Wade Chair • • • LONE OAK DAYS Eagan Town Center SEPTEMBER 21-22,1996 Lone Oak Days Festival was created in order to give Eagan residents and visitors the opportunity to learn about and experience the heritage of Eagan. The two day festival will showcase a variety of activities that will both educate and entertain festival goers. September was chosen as the time of the year for the festival in order to get the schools directly involved with festival events. Strong community support for the event stems from the Eagan Historical Society. The following is an outline for Lone Oak Days. Throughout Both Days: Saturday 10:00am - 10:OOpm Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm Farmers' Market - Civic Arena Parking Lot (Burnsville Farmers Market, 227-8101) Antiques on Display Antique Craft Booths Food Booths Game Booths Indian Face Painting Moonwalk Farm Animals Petting Corral Friday, September 20,1996 8:O0pm Miss Eagan Coronation - Eagan High School Auditorium SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,1996 10:00 AM Marathon, Eagan Foundation, ( or 10K walk -run) 11:OOam Displays and Judging of Flower Arrangements, Vegetables, Largest Pumpkins, Baked Goods -Breads, Pies, Cookies, Cakes 12:00 PM Basket Lunch Auction with Miss Eagan Single women and girls(of any age) make and bring a basket lunch for two to be auctioned off to the single men and boys in attendance. (Proceeds to benefit the Lone Oak Days Festival) 1:00 PM Sheep Shearing Demonstration, Nicole 891-7700 1:00 PM Open Skating, Ice Arena 2:00 PM Old Town Hall Meeting Re-enactment 3:00 PM Fun -Filled Races For All: Gunny Sack Race 3-Legged Race Leap Frog Egg & Spoon Race • • • 4:00 PM School Contest Finalists Announced and finalists display or present work: Lone Oak Tree Coloring Contest for Grade School Lone Oak Tree Poem Contest for Junior High Lone Oak Tree Essay Contest for High School 5:00 PM Indian Dancing/Singing 7:00 PM Hoedown/Barn Dance/Bonfire/Live Band(Possibly Holtz Farm) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,1996 10:00 AM Church Service, St. John Neumann, Judy 454-2079 11:30 AM Kids Parade (Old Bikes, Wagons, Buggies, Clowns, Stilts, Baton twirlers, Jugglers, Gymnasts, Pets, ETC) 1:00 PM Open Skating, Ice Arena 1:00 PM All Contest Winners Announced 2:00 PM Blueberry Pie Eating Contest 2:30 PM Live Auction - Breads, Pies, Cookies, Cakes, Vegetables, etc. 3:00 PM Fashion Show 4:00 PM Cow Miliking Demonstration, 4H Club, Nicole 891-7700 TIM BUSSE Eagan Eagan added a special touch to their new City Council chambers this spring with the unveiling of a gallery of mayors' portraits. Councilmember Ted Wachter, who chairs the council's history committee, introduced the display at the May 7 council meeting. Four past mayors attended thc unveil- ing to review their place in Eagan history. The Eagan Historical Society created the gallery. Eagan also received recogni- tion from Hamlinc Univer- sity in St. Paul as "internship Em- ployer of the Year" for the 1995.96 school year. I-Ianrline officials cited Eagan's help in providing learning and growth opportunities for Hamline's master's degree students. Rob Rys was one of Iwo Hanrline students who interned in Eagan in 1995-96. Rob is now adminis- trator for the Quad Cities Consortium of Bricelyn, Delevan, Easton and Minnesota Lake. Eagan A Hopkins arts facility that has been in the works for a number of years finally has an official development plan which will help move the project from the planning stage to the construction stage. The arts facility will be located on Mainstrcct in Hopkins and will include a 725 scat theater, a community gathering area, a catering kitchen for food service, art exhibition and display areas, a recital hall and performance space, classrooms, an Hopkins ACTIVITIES outside plaza area, and room for future expansion. The facility will be owned by Hopkins with management responsibili- ties falling to the cooperative responsi- bilities of the partners. In addition to the city, project partners include Child's Play Theatre, Hopkins Arca Arts Association, and Hopkins School District 270. The partners in the project have raised or committed about $2.8 million of the $3.5 million needed to build the facility. Coon Rapids opened the doors of then' new City Center Complex on May 20. The 65,000 square foot complex includes Council chambers, adminis- trative offices, a police center, and a civic center and is situated on a 22 acre site near the geographic center of the city. More than 200 Coon Rapids residents turned out for the dedication ceremony and open house on June 22. Back in May, the Worthington Daily Globe ran a series of articles called "Where We Live" that profiled all the cities in the coun- ties the newspaper covers. The articles featured the cities in Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock counties. City attractions and festivals were listed, as was the mayor's name and phone number and all council The articles obviously took a great deal of effort on the part of the Daily Globe staff, and they should be commended for the work they did taking a look at the cities they serve. Speaking of good journal- ism, thc Lake Cr»tnhy Echo in Pequot Lakes began a column this spring called Lake CountyConnec- tions. The Echo Coon Rapids editors wrote that "...in the lake country...we are, in reality, a large, interconnected, interdependent town." Cities in the vacation -favorite lake country include Backus, Breezy Point, Crosslake, East Gull Lake, Fifty Lakes, Pequot Lakes, and Pine River. Material in the column ranges from congratula- tory notes about people or organiza- tions that have made a difference in the lake country, to constructive criticism on how to improve the community. The Echo also took a suggestion from Crosslake Mayor Dave Kolesar to include and encourage volunteer opportunities in the column.'1`krc items in the column don't always make the headlines, but are important to the community. Work started in early May on the new Parkers Prairie Fire Hall/ City f fall construc- tion project. Northland Fastening has broken ground for its new facility in Oakdale Crossing Business Park. Northland will be constructing a 20,000 square foot sales and distribution facility. Northland is well known for its products ranging from insulation fasteners to speciality fasteners. Oakdale Richfield Councilmember Russell Susag was honored this spring with the American Associa- tion of Engineering Societies 1996 Chairman's Award. The Award recog- nized Susag's ,10•ycar career in environ- mental engineering. Richfield 1 • • • June 6,1996 General Mills Inc. Marketing Department No. 1 General Mills Blvd. Golden Valley, MN 55426 RE: Flour sacks The Eagan Historical Society is in the process of refurbishing the Old Town Hall. A section of the hall contains eight voting booths which, when the building was in use, had flour sack coverings to provide privacy when voting. The flour sacks are long gone but we hope to find authentic replacements. As a major user of flour sacks, albeit over fifty years ago, we hope you many know of a source we can contact. We appreciate any leads you may be able to provide. Please contact me at: Liz Witt, Eagan Historical Society Staff Liaison Eagan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Phone: 612-681-4600 FAX: 612-681-4612 Sincerely, Liz Witt city oFecigcin April 17,1996 Dear THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA BEA BLOMQUIST SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEK CryClerk Your presence is requested at the unveiling of the Mayors' Gallery, located in the Eagan Council Chambers. The Gallery has been a high priority item for the Historical Society and we are pleased it is now a reality. The five portraits will hang inside of, and to the left of the main entrance to the council chambers. The unveiling will take place at the May 7 city council meeting at approximately 6:30 P.M. I hope you can celebrate this event with us. Please RSVP to Liz Witt at 681-4633. Sincerely, Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical Society MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE (612) 681-4600 FAX (612)681-4612 TDD (612) 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3531 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX (612) 681-4360 TDD (612) 454-8535 • • • 596 Hackmore Drive Eagan, MN 55123 January 12, 1996 Ms. Joanna Foot City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Joanna, After eight years with SEH, I submitted my resignation on January 9. I will be joining the Kodet Architectural Group in Minneapolis on January 29. The historic preservation and interior design groups at SEH have disbanded. NIy responsibilities with Kodet Architectural Group will include historic preservation work, interior design and new retail and commercial work. It has been a pleasure working with you. I hope our professional and personal association will continue. If you need to reach me, please call me at home on 612-452-5872. My new office phone number will be 612-377-2737. Sincerely, f F. J. Sabongi, .Arch., ASID city of ecigcin 1 January 16, 1996 Dear , THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk The Eagan Historical Society has indicated a wish to have portraits of our mayors on display in the new council chambers. While we have many action shots of you as Mayor, we do not have the more formal face photo. Do you have such a photo from your term of office? We will make a copy and return the original to you. If you do not have one, we will arrange to have your picture taken. Please call Liz Witt at 681-4600 and let her know what will work best for you. If you have the opportunity to visit the remodeled municipal center, please take a look at the display cases on the lower level. The historical society assembled an array of Eagan history for viewing. Changing the displays will be an ongoing project and if you have any items you would like to contribute, please let us know. Many thanks for your help. Sincerely, Ted Wachter, Chair Eagan Historical Society MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TD D:(612) 454.8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Aftirmative Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681.4360 TD D:(612)454-8535 ..•••.. PAGAN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 1 • 800 • EAGAN • 20 1380 Corporate Center Curve Suite 116 'Pagan, MN 5 51 21 pr elf f�, NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION. INC. Phone •12)4529872 FAX (612) 452-8978 DATE: September 7, 1995 TO: Eagan Civic Organizations FROM: Ann Carlon, APR Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau RE: Fourth of July or Fall Celebration In an effort to broaden support for the Eagan Fourth of July celebration, we are attempting to develop a festival that will include all Eagan Civic Organizations. For more than 20 years, the Fagan Lions Club organized the Fourth of July with a parade, carnival, street dance and fireworks. This is a labor intensive operation and they have requested our help in developing next year's event. A few weeks ago, Joanna Foote, City of Eagan; Pat Geagan, Eagan Police Chief and Lions Club; Dan Aberg, Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce and Ann Carlon, Fagan Convention & Visitors Bureau met to coordinate the 1996 event. After much discussion, the group concluded that since there are so many 4th of July fireworks and activities in the surrounding communities, and since many people (volunteers) usually have out-of-town plans on the 4th of July, that we should consider moving the date of the Eagan celebration to the Fall (after school starts) to encourage more attendance and visitors to Eagan. The new festival would be called "Lone Oak Days" featuring an historic theme but incorporating the Fagan parade, fireworks, street dance, beer tent, antique show or flea market, farmers market and food booths. The festival would be scheduled for the first weekend after Labor Day. The site is still negotiable, but we'd like to see the entire city utilized with a variety of events during that weekend. Active community participation is paramount in order to make this an Eagan Festival. We are encouraging all civic organizations to become involved in the planning of this festival and have scheduled our next meeting for Thursday, October 5, 1995 at 3:30pm at the Chamber of Commerce - ECVB conference room at 1380 Corporate Center Curve #116, Fagan, MN. We hope to see you there - bring your ideas! city of cation June 21, 1994 HERBERT W POLZIN 16N487 VISTA LANE DUNDEE IL 60118 Dear Herb: THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Aoministlotor E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk On behalf of the Eagan City Council, Eagan Historical Committee and the Eagan community, we thank you for the donation of the township treasurer's book your father maintained from 1953 through 1964 and also a map he prepared listing dates that certain roads and public buildings were founded in our community. I have received artifacts from Anne Jacobson who resides in Minneapolis, which will be kept by the City and eventually displayed in the Old Town Hall as historical significance. If you have any other artifacts you feel our City might want to display in the Old Town Hall, feel free to contact me at any time. We often think of your father. He was a tremendous inspiration to the success that our community is enjoying today with a population of 55,000, an economically healthy industrial park and excellent education system. I hope this correspondence finds your family doing well! ct-csfr Ted Wachter Eagan City Councilmember Chairperson, Eagan Historical Committee TW/jeh MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897 PHONE: (612) 681.4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 TDD: (612) 454.8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Alllrmotive Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612)681-4360 TDD: (612) 454.8535 city of catkin June 21, 1994 ANNE L JACOBSON 5825 CHICAGO AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55417 Dear Anne: THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk On behalf of the Eagan City Council, the Eagan Historical Committee, and the entire Eagan community, we thank you for your generous donation of a picture entitled "Twin City Milk Producers Association of Mendota - Local July 14, 1929." We also thank you for the map that our former Mayor, Herb Polzin, prepared listing dates that certain roads and public buildings were founded in our community. Also, the treasurer's report from 1953 through 1964 that former Mayor Polzin maintained during the time he was township treasurer, is a very valuable and significant record to our community. I have thanked Herbert Polzin, former Mayor Polzin's son, for his generous donation. Artifacts such as these documents are very significant to our community, both for the present and future. Again, my sincere thanks for your contribution. By the way, I recognize several people in the Twin City Milk Producers photo. ctdifr Sind Ted Wachter Eagan City Councilmember Chairperson, Eagan Historical Committee TW/jeh MUNICIPAL CENTER 830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122.1897 PHONE: (612) 681.4600 FAX: (612) 681-4612 1DD: (612) 454.8535 THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/AffIrmotive Action Employer MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681.4300 FAX: (612) 681.4360 1DD: (612) 454-8535 His. Inventory • • • His. Inventory • • • • • November 12, 1993 TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITT RE: EAGAN HISTORY PROJECT I have inventoried items currently housed on the "historic storage" shelf. Many of them could be displayed at the old Town Hall. There are many wonderful accounts that can be written just by reviewing elections from 1908 on through the years or general journals from 1905 on. The maps show ham of families which still reside in Eagan, over 100 years later, e.g., Reid, Sell and McCarthy, as well as those who determined Eagan's history, Eagan, Trapp, Diffley and Ohmann. The Town of Eagan kept birth and death statistics for brief periods of time. Health records of dangerous diseases were kept in the 30s and 40s. During World War II, the government had a victory tax rather than a withholding tax. The town received a delinquency tax notice because the victory tax hadn't been filed for a quarter in 1943. [The town's response was that there was no employment subject to tax during the specified period.] A brief list of items include: 1. Book of Minnesota Statutes 1866 2. Maps of Egan - 1879 and 1896 3. Disbursement journals - 1905-06 and 1912 through 1937 4. Elections 1908 - 1956 5. Death certificates 1908- 1911 and 1942-1953 6. Road equipment catalog 1910s - 1920s ? 7. Bonds and oaths of office 1919 - 1956 8. Poll list & Election register for Eagan Town Board 1920-1957 9. Report of Board of Audit 1920 - 1960 10. Bounty payment forms 1920, 1940s 11. Financial statments 1920 - 1951 , 1960, 1970-71 12. Road petitions 1921 - 1947 13. Health officers report of diseases dangerous to public health and occurring in Eagan 1936-1944 14. Claim forms 1940s 15. Tax forms 1940s 16. Invoices 1940s 17. Park history 1940s 18. Birth certificates 1942-52 19. 48-star U S flag, posters from town hall 20. Newspaper clippings 1950s through '80s 21. Miscellaneous items from the 60s - 1961 zoning ordinance, 1966 1968 town meeting minutes and agendas, spec for fire truck 22. TraffiC'tags from 1967 - 1970 , from Justice of the Peace, Helen Kennedy 23. Petty cash receipt books 1970s; journal 1967-68 24. Eagan Directories 1975-1986 25. Bicentennial flag 1976 26. Communications and drafts of Eagan history hene-eek-Years 1981-82 Photos of firefighters in action used in book 27. t-shirts from Eagan's 125th birthday 1985 • • • • MEMO city of eagan TO: ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN PRUITT( DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 SUBJECT: CONTENTS FOUND FOR HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS ON TOWN HALL As per your request, I have found these items in your office that may be suitable for Eagan's Town Hall: BOOK: History of Dakota County Date: 1981 BOOK: The Lone Oak Years Date: 1985 PHOTOGRAPH: Cedar Grove Area °View Looking From Cedar Avenue on County Road #43" Date: 1963 TOWN BOARD'S CHAIRMAN GAVEL: Date: Unknown NEWSPAPER: Eagan's Birthday Edition (125 years) Date: Week of July 1,1 1985 NEWSPAPER: The Minneapolis Star (Cedar Grove Colonial Homes For Sale) Date: Friday, October 2, 1959 FOLDER: Containing various surveys and documents Dates: 1924, 1925, 1929, 1946 Memorandum to Administrator Hedges *September 13, 1993 Page 2 BINDER: BOOK: Village of Eagan: Zoning and Platting History (History) Date: 1973 Proceedings of the Minnesota Surveyors and Engineer's Society Date: 1897 & 1898 MAP: 1972 Highway Map of Dakota County (included for year of Village Incorporation) FOLDER: 'Lone Oak Tree" photographs and articles in Minneapolis Star and Tribune and Eagan Chronicle regarding 200-300 year old tree MAP: 1972 EAGAN MINNESOTA MAP (Included for year of village incorporation) PHOTOGRAPHS: Copies of photographs of Old Town Hall MEMORANDUM: Copy of memorandum of Old Town Hall restoration project summary Date: March 19, 1991 • • • • • TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR BOARD TOWN HALL MEETING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1961 A. Petition for Incorporation of Township to Village B. Approval of Budget C. New Business 1. Street Repair/Sealcoating of Beau de Rue Drive 2. Valley View Assessment/Improvement Hearing 3. Cedar Grove Construction Building Permit 4. Three Gopher Smelting Building Permit Applications 5. Sewer, water facilities for River Hills Addition D. Old Business 1. Plat Approval for Cedar Grove No. 5. 2. Extension of Cliff Road and County Rd 30 West from Cedar Avenue to Westerley Township 3. LeMay Application for Special Use Permit 4. Town Engineer Inspection of Gopher Smelting 5. Final Plat Approval Judith Mohr Dodd View Addition 6. Appointment member of Advisory Planning Committee E. Adjournment 130 4 • • MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MF TING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND ADVISORY PLANNING COMMITTEE, EAGAN TOWNSHIP A special joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Advisory Planning Committee, Eagan Township, was held on September 8&b, 1960 at the Town Hall at 8 o'clock p.m. at which all members of the Board of Supervisors were all present and all members of the Advisory Planning Committee were present except Myron Kehne. The purpose of the meeting Eagan Township into a village. corporation under U.S.A. 414.01 procedures discussed along with was to discuss the incorporation of A form of proposed petition for in - et seq was presented and the legal various considerations for the move. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED by the Advisory Planning Committee to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the appropriate steps be taken to initiate proceedings for incorporation of the entire Township into a village. Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Schwantz and seconded by Supervisor Trapp, it was RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors that the Town's attorney prepare the necessary papers to initiate proceedings to petition for incorporation of the entire Township of Eagan into a village; and it was further RESOLVED that further information be ob- tained with respect to the relative advantages and disadvantages of village incorporation over the present form of government and report be made to the Board of Supervisors and Advisory Planning Committee at a special meeting to be set within two weeks for that purpose. Dated: This day of September, 1960. Clerk B e 4 .' 0 „I I1�UTi :J of S . 'Board of Supervisors, Eagan Tainship March 6, 1962 (k.oard of Supervisors Pagan Township, was held at the home of rs. Alyce Bolke, Clerk, on Deerwood Drive at 2:00 o'clock P.S..on March 6, 1962, in order to pay all year end bills and to Audit Township Books. All menbers were present. 0n motion of Chairman Rahn and second of Supervisor Schwanz it was RESOLVED that the bills presented the Board by the Clerk be, and hereby are, approved and the Clerk and Treasurer respectively directed to make payments therefore. Aye Trapp. The Annual Statement of the Treasurer was presented the Board by Herb Polzin, Treasurer. 0n motion of Supervisor Schwanz and second of Chairman Rahn it was RESOLVED that said Annual Statement be approved. Aye Supervisor Trapp. Signatures of the Board of Audit were placed on said Statement. 0n motion of Chairman Rahn and second of Supervisor Trapp it was RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Board of Audit be approved and the required signatures of the Board of Audit be placed thereon. Aye Schwanz. The budget for the year March 1961-'.larch 1962 was studieJ and the following Budget for the year March 1962-1v:arch 1963 was proposed: Professional Services Full-time Maintenance ;.pan :feed Inspection New Road Wof k General ;:lain. & 0peration Revenue Fund *e,00O.00 4,800.00 300.00 5,000.00 12,500.00 "30,600.00 6,000/10 136,600.00 The Clerks and Treasurers Books being found in order and there being no further business the meeting adjourned. Board of Audit: Arthur Rahn Edward Schwanz Louis Trapp March 6, 1962 f c6cc :. .• f,�� Clerk Eagan Township • 1�it C,I • • MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, EAGAN TOWNSHIP August 22nd, 1961 A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Eagan Township, was held on August 22nd, 1961, at Beau de Rue Drive andHighway No. 13 at which a majority of the members was present to consider improve- ments to Beau de Rue Drive. Chairman Rahn and Supervisor Schwanz were present and Supervisor Trapp was absent. Chairman Rahn presided. He related that the Town Engineer had been consulted concerning proposed improvements to Beau de Rue Drive and that the Town Engineer recommended that patching was impractical as the road in its present state was beyond repair. Upon motion duly made by Chairman Rahn and seconded by Supervisor Schwanz, it was REa0LVED to scarify and mulch and then mix with m.e. approximately 1 gallon per square yard; then to lay same back and roll that portion of Beau de Rue Road from Cedar Avenue northeast about 1,250 feet and that part from Highway No. 13 south to Rahn Road; and further to scarify and mulch the remaining distance between the above areas and to sealcoat that part from Cedar Avenue southwest to the northern natural gas plant. Upon motion, the meeting adjourned. Dated: August 22, 1961. • f 7—Ur1 c-� • / C.2 • • • MINUTES OF A SPECIE1L H1:,.RING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORR, EA0 .N TOWNSHIP March 21st, 1962 A special hearing of the Board of Supervisors, Eagan Township, regarding Valley View Plateau Addition Road Improvement Project, was held at the Town Hall at 8:00 o' clock P.M. on the 21st day of March, 1962, at which all members were present except Chairman Rahn. In Chairman Rahn's absence,Supervieor Schwarz presided over the hearing. The meeting was turned over to Mr. Robert Rosene, the Town En- gineer, who discussed and paraphrased the preliminary report on street improvements in Valley View Plateau Addition dated February 20th, 1962, and prepared by the Town Engineer. The streets proposed to be improved include Highview Avenue, Highview Terrace, Highridge Terrace, Southridge Avenue, Bridgeview Terrace and Bridgeview Avenue. The Town Lngineer explained that sodding of boulevards was not in- cluded in the cost estimate in the :preliminary report because he be- lieved that this work could be accomplished more cheaply by the in- dividual landowners whose property was being assessed for the improve- ments. The Town Engineer further recommended that the assessment pro- cedure be accomplished by assessing the short side plus 1/3 of the long side of each corner lot. After considerable discussion the Chairman called for a vote of the property owners in Valley View Plateau Addition who were prevent as to their desires about the type of assessment that should be made. The overwhelming conceneue was that the property owners be assessed equally for the improvements made. Hr. Robert Stevens also consented • • to equal assessment if the streets leading up to his property were improved. A vote was then called for by the Chairman as to whether the property owners present were in favor of the project of improving the roads in the Valley View Plateau Addition through the use of assessment procedure provided in the local improvement sections of Chapter 429 of the Minnesota Statutes Annotated. Property owners present voted 16 to 5 in favor of the projected road improvement pro- ject. A further vote was requested by the Chairman concerning the de- sires of those present as to the type of curbing to be installed on the projected street improvements, the machine laid asphalt curb or the shoe formed asphalt curb. The latter was preferred. Upon motion, the hearing was adjourned to the next regular Board of Supervisors meeting on April 3rd, 1962. Dated: March 21, 1962. / Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BGARD OF SUPERVISORS EAGAN TOWNSHIP, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA December 15, 1564 A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Eagan Township, Dakota County, was held on December 15, 1964 at 8:00 o'clock P. M. at the Town Hall at which all members were present. Chairman Rahn presided. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with by unanimous consent. The following building permit applications were presented: Cedar Grove Construction Company, nine house permits, totaling $135,000 for homes located as follows: 2 - Rahn Road, 3 - Shale Lane, 2 - Carnelian Lane, and 2 - Bluestone Drive. Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Klein and seconded by Chairman Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the foregoing building permit applications be, and the same hereby are, approved, and the Cleric directed to issue said permits therefore upon payment of requisite fees. The application of Cedar Grove Construction Company for rezoning of part of Section 227-23 from A, Agricultural to R-1, Residential and for preliminary plat approval in Cedar Grove #5 was presented. The Advisory Planning Committee recommended approval subject to the deeding of four additional lots for park purposes. Mr. Harry Ray, attorney, appeared on behalf of the Cedar Grove Athletic Association in opposition to the application. Mr. William Busch, Attprney and Jack Delentheis appeared on behalf of Cedar Grove Construction Company. The Cedar Grove Athletic Association opposed the application on the ground that Cedar Grove Construction Company had not set aside appropriate lands for park purposes in other of its additions, Cedar Grove Nos. 1 through 4 and that the proposed park area in Cedar Grove No. 5 was inadequate for the type of athletic program contemplated by the Association. Upon motion • duly made by Supervisor Schwanz and seconded by Supervisor Klein, it was RESOLVED to table the applications until the first meeting in January at vhich time the Town Attorney would request Mr. Jandric to appear in regard to the application and the proposed park area. The three applications of Gopher Smelting Company for building permits to construct a dust collector unit and building addition, building permit to construct addition to furnace building and install additional reverbatory furnace, and special use permit to make the foregoing alterations and additions was submitted. Mr. Vance B. Grannis, attorney, and Joseph L. Bard, Attorney, appeared on behalf of Gopher Smelting Company in support of the applications. Mr. Donald Chapdelaine and other residents of the area in which the Gopher Smelting plant is located, appeared in opposition to the applications. Mr. J. H. Phelan appeared on behalf of Wheelabrator Corpo,-'tion at the request of Gopher Smelting Company, who explained the type and operation of equipment to be installed at the plant. Mr. Reschke, Minnesota Department of Health, Division of Environmental Sanitation, appeared in a non -partisan capacity to explain the Department's views on the proposed improvements and alterations to the Gopher Smelting Plant. Mr. Roseru, Town Engineer, presented his recommendations and suggestions to the Board. Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Klein and seconded by Supervisor Schwanz, it was RESOLVED to grant the building permit for the new dust collector equipment and building addition for this purpose; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a special use permit for this purpose be likewise granted for this installation. Chairman Rahn then moved to grant the building permit for the other building addition to house the reverbatory furnace and the installation of said furnace and a special use permit therefore. There was no second to the motion and therefore it was defeated. No further action was taken by the Board regarding this application. The application of Charles W. Hanson for a building permit, special use permit and for rezoning for an asphalt auto race track to be located in the NWµ of Section 27-27-23 was stricken for lack of appearance. The proposal for sewer and water facilities for River Hills Addition in that portion of it located in Eagan Township was submitted by the Town attorney. Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Klein and seconded by Chairman Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the proposal should be forwarded to the Burnsville Village Council for their consideration and a future meeting of the Village and Eagan Township to discuss the matter further. Mrs. Helling and neighboring residents appeared on behalf of their informal request for snow pinw-,,< rn a portion of their road in the Bizanz development. The Board informally agreed to snow plow the portion of the rood requested with the express understanding that the Township was not taking over this particular road in this development by virtue of the fact the roads have not been brought up to standards required by the platting ordinance. The residents present acknowledged that the Township was not assuming the responsibility of upkeep and maintenance of said road. The Town Attorney presented a form of Resolution regarding the Cliff Road to be taken over by Dakota County upon certain terms and conditions stated therein, and said Resolution was duly adopted in the form presented, a copy of which is attached to the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Rahn presented a letter recently received from Miles Garages regarding the violation of zoning Ordinance VI at 2049 Flint Lane in Cedar Grove. The Town Attorney was directed to request a $250.00 performance bond from Miles Garages to insure the work be done next spring in line with the letter from Miles. Residents in the vicinity of the Oehrlein residence and non -conforming business appeared with complaints relative to the Oehrlein operations and violations of various ordinances. The Board directed the Town Attorney to further investigate the matter and prosecute in the event sufficient evidence was available for that purpose. Upon motion, all bills as presented were ordered paid. Upon motion, the meeting adjourned. Dated: December 15, 1964. r • Clerk D,I MEM0RANDUM OF EXECUTIVE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EAGAN TOWNSHIP, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA December 18, 1964 r. special meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Eagan Township, was held on December 18, 1964 at 8:00 o'clock P. M. at the Town Hall at which all members were present for the purpose of informally considering the application of Cedar Grove Construction Company for the plat approval for Cedar Grove No. 5 and a reconsideration of the Gopher Smelting Company applications for special use permit and building permit to construct an additional reverbatory furnace and building unit to house same. Mr. Emil Jandric and his attorney, Mr. William Busch, appeared on behalf of Cedar Grove Construction Company. Mr. Dick Seymour and Mr. Harry Ray, attorney, appeared on behalf of Cedar Grove Athletic Association and other residents in the Cedar Grove and surrounding areas with respect to the proposed setting aside of land for the park and recreational purposes. Cedar Grove Construction Company proposed seven acres for park purposes as laid out in its proposed plat of Cedar Grove No. 5. Mr. Seymour stated the views of the Cedar Grove Athletic Association as being interested in obtaining six acres behind the fire hall. He was advised that attempts had been made to acquire this property without success. The representatives for the Cedar Grove Athletic Association stated their views to the effect that the proposed park layout by Cedar Grove Construction Company, being approximately seven acres, was not usable land for ball field, skating rink and the like because of the rolling terrain. A discussion was had regarding grading of the area proposed and the possibility of adding an additional lot to the proposed area so as to enable five acres of level land to be produced from the proposed areo. • The Town Engineer reported that the present ball field as laid out and back stop covered an approximate one acre area; that otherwise the proposed park was unimproved. He further stated that the ravine area amounted to between 1.75 and two acres. Mr. Jandric and Mr. Busch indicated that if the plat for Cedar Grove No. 5 would be approved, they would tender an additional single lot immediately adjacent to the originally proposed area which would approximate 107. of the entire platted area. The Board took the matter under advisement. Mr. John Valene, President and Mr. Vance B. Grannis, Attorney, appeared on behalf of Gopher Smelting Company. Mr. Donald Chapdelaine and Mr. Thorpe appeared on behalf of the residents in the area of the lead plant. The representatives stated their views and positions with respect to the company's application for the installation of an additional reverbatory furnace and building to house same. Mr. Valene stated that the bag capacity of the new filtering system would be sufficient to handle the additional furnace. Mr. Chapdelaine and Mr. Thorpe opposed the addition on the ground that the possible potential danger from air pollution was inconsistent with the general health and welfare of the residents in the area of the plant. Representatives for Gopher Smelting Company presented their views to the effect that the additional furnace installation was an alternate system and would enhance the safety and welfare of those inside and outside of the plant, citing as support for their views the statements of the Minnesota Health Department representative and the representative of Wheelabrator Corporation, both of whom appeared before the Board at their previous meetin3 in connection with the application. The matter was taken under advisement by the Board. Dated: December 18, 1964. 4 • • MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EAGAN TOWNSHIP, a'.Kf.?T;'. COUNTY, MINI ESOTA February 8, 19C5 !. special meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Eagan Township, Dakota County, was held on February 8, 1965 at 7:00 o'clock P. M. at the Town Hall at which all members were present. Chairman Rahn presided and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss with the Dakota County Commissioners their proposal for the extension of Cliff Road and County Road #30 West from Cedar Avenue to the Westerly Township boundary. The entire Board of Dakota, County Commissioners was present along with Mr. James Gabio, Dakota County Engineer, who set forth the Commissioners' proposal for extension of these two roads as follows: Cliff Road: Area of acquisition to be approximately nine acres; right-of- way to be 120 ft. plus slope easements; intitial grading and gravel base to be 76 ft. in width, to be followed by a black top surface thereon of 26 ft. in width, subject to enlargement of the black top surface at such time as new Cedar Avenue would be installed. County :'.oad No. 30: Area of acquisition approximately six acres; proposed right- of-way width 100 ft.; gravel base approximately 36 ft. in width, followed by black top surfacing 24 ft. in width. Proposed Terms: Eagan Township to acquire the land through negotiation or condemnation at the Township cost; County to pay total cost of construction. • • Mr. Gabio also suggested the possibility of the alternate method of acquisition of the property involved through the County and also the allocation of gas tax funds to defray the cost of such acquisition. Th-a Eagan Board of Supervisors took the matter under advisement tc study the legal aspects involved and probable financial consequences to the Township. A further joint meeting with the County Commissioners was set for February 16, 1965 at 7:00 o'clock P. M. at the Town Hall. Following the meeting with the Dakota County Commissioners, Clerk l.lyce Bolke presented a proposed list of the election judges for the annual election to be held on March 9, 1965 as follows: Precinct I Lucille Ltwood Marjorie Sbadduck Louis Trapp Precinct II Betty Harrison Nadine Maxfield 4-8 Ruth Smith 10-4 Carol Engebretson Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the foregoing they hereby are, duly appointed pursuant it the Precinct III Jeanne Beaudette Kay Matson Doris Christian Mildred Arneson 4-8 Ethel Groff 4-8 Klein and seconded by Chairman named election judges be, and to law to act as election judges annual election March 9, 1965 in Eagan Township. Upon motion duly made by Chairman Rahn and seconded by Supervisor Schwanz, directed District it was RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be, and he hereby is, to write to and attempt negotiations with Independent School 191 for the acquisition by the School necessary to extend County Road No. 30. Upon motion, the meeting adjourned. Dated: February 8, 1965 District of the land Clerk • MINUTES OF A REGULAR I:EETING OF THE Bei:RD OF SUPERVISORS EAGAN TCWNSHIP, DA1:0TA COUNTY, MINNESOTA August 3, 1965 A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Eagan Township, Dakota County was held on August 3, 1965 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the Town Hall at which all members were present. Chairman Rahn presided. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. There were no building permits. Mr. Cslund and Mr. Prettyman appeared on behalf of Timberline, Incorporated relative to the street and storm sewer situation in Timberline Addition. Mr. Rosene stated that he met with the developers on the site this evening and stated that although the road appeared to be ready for blacktopping before yesterday's rain, it will now require additional wo,.k and more fill before blacktopping can be completed. The developers stated they E::pected that the blacktopping would be complete within one week to 10 days. Several neighbors of Alphy LeMay appeared with a petition opposing a request by Alphy LeMay for issuance of a Special Use ?ernit for the operation of a blacktop plant in his gravel pit in the Southwest quarter of Section 10. The Chairman announced that in order to grant such a permit, an application would be required to rezone the property for a commercial use. It was noted that Mr. LeMay did not appear. Upon motion duly made by Superviso): Schwanz and seconded by Supervisor Klein, it was RESCLVED that said request be, and it hereby is, denied. The Town Engineer reported relative to his inspection of the Gopher Smelting Company plant on August 3, 1965. He reported that the new bag system had been in operation about six weeks and that the reverberatory and blast furnaces and big melting pots had been booked up to the bag system. The hoods over the pouring areas were not connected however. - 1 - i • • After checking the March, 1965 agreement with Gopher Smelting Company, and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was :ESCLVED that the Town Engineer write a letter to Gopher Smelting; Company requesting that they furnish the town an indication of how much additional time is required to complete construction of the system including the system's controls. It was noted that the original understanding was that the system would be in operation by the first of July, 1565. Upon report made by the Town Attorney concerning the progress of removing the location of a garage built by Miles Construction Company on the LaVonne Barber property in Cedar Grove, the Board informally agreed to reconsider the ratter at its next regular meeting. Mrs. Judith Mohr appeared on behalf of her application for approval of the final plat of Dodd View Addition in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36-27-23. After review by the Town Engineer and a report that the plat appeared to be in conformance with the Eagan Ordinances, and upon motion duly made by Supervisor Klein and seconded by Supervisor Schwanz, it was RESOLVED that said application for final plat of Dodd View Addition be, and it hereby is, approved and that the applicable town officials execute the plat. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED that William Ryerch, 4314 Amber Drive, be and he hereby is, appointed as a member of the Advisory Planning Committee until April. 1, 1566 to fill an unexpired term. Mr. William O'Neill appeared relative to drainage from Mendota Heights onto his property in Eagan Township in Section 3. The Town Enginee.. reported concerning his conversation with the Mendota Heights Engineer requesting that drainage plans in the area of Mendota Heights in question be submitted to the Eagan officials. The Town Engineer was requested to study the matter further. - 2 - • • Town Hall in the first years of the township's existence, the annual town meetings were usually held in the schoolhouse of District 14. The Town Board of Supervisors met al the school or in members' homes. It was not until 1892 that the first town hall was built. it was first used as the polling place for the presidential election of that year. It was located on land owned by Michael Shields on the southeast side of the present intersection of Lone Oak and Pilot Knob Roads. in 1914 it was decided that a new Town hall was needed. At the annual meeting a five -member committee was appointed to select a site and $500 was designated to buy land and construct a building. However, the town board was not satisfied with the committee's recommendation (where the recommended site was is not recorded). It appears that both the Wescott and Nicols communities wanted the hall. Meanwhile, the original building was destroyed by fire. At a special meeting on May 2, 1914, the Town Board decided to place the new hall as close as possible to the exact center of the township. A parcel of about one•third acre abutting Pilot Knob Road was purchased from Michael Engler!, Jr. A 26 x 40 foot frame structure was built bs, A.J. Ward of Rosemount for $1,047. The new building was completed on June 16, 1914, and served as the meeting hall and polling place for the township for the next several decades. Even in the 1950s it was heated by a pot-bellied stove and had ten rows of seats made from unpainted 2-by-12 planks and Iwo filing cabinets. By the 1960s the need for a modern town hall was apparent. Additional land adjacent to the existing one had been acquired; however, at the annual meeting in 1961, voters defeated a proposal to construct a new building. In September 1963 a committee was appointed to study the issue. Because of the proposal to issue $20,000 worth of bonds to finance a large part of the construction, residents again voted on the question, which was approved in May 1964. Finished in 1965 al a cost of $28,000, the new town hall included space for meetings, offices and the safekeeping of records. An addition was constructed in 1968 for use as the meeting hall. The original portion of the town hall was remodeled for offices and to facilitate police activities. A public works garage was built in 1969, with an addition made in 1976 to increase office and storage space. Acknowledgements John Klein • • The Board made an older Authorising the town Clerk to make the...corrections in the agreement...Between Catharine Oneil Teacher in School district No 2 and the chairman of the Board of trustees of said District inserting the amount permonlh being Iefl out of the agreement by mistake...ten dollars a month being the amount agreed upon Expenses for the year 1862 $105.80 Expenses for the year 1863 139.95 Total $245.75 Amt. of Town Tax for 1862 Amt. of Town Tax for 1863 $ 72.39.9 76.24.4 $148.44 3 $ 97.31 Remaining on hands since 1861 17.56 Total indebtedness of the Town April 1st 1864 $ 79.75 ...a Special meeting of the legal voters of Said Town is necessary...the purposes of said meeting being to vote and autiio'iize a Tax...to raise funds to assist in tiw paymeni of the Commutation of Such persons as have been recently drifted from Said Town Io Clear them from Said draft...[During the (::ivil War, it was possible for draftees to pay a fee and be excused from military service.) Town Meeting Perhaps the biggest governmental event in Eagan's township days was the annual town meeting. On the second Tuesday in March of each year, the qualified voters of the township met to elect officials, discuss expenditures for the coming year and consider other local matters. The meeting, which usually began al 10:00 a.m., was called to order by the town clerk. A moderator was selected, and after the agenda was read the polls were opened for the election of township officials. In most years, the business at the annual meeting included little more than reading the minutes of the past year's town board meetings and deciding on the total amount of expenditures for the coming year. Even in the late 1950s, Eagan was small enough to be somewhat informal about elections. Town Treasurer Herbert Polzin and Supervisor Louis Trapp served as election judges at that lime. Herb was a mail carrier and Louis issued building permits, so between them they could identify almost all residents personally from their addresses. • A central feature of the annual town meeting was the ability of the residents to vole directly on the annual budget. Because it provided limited services for a small population, the cost of township government was low. Even in the 1940s, the amount provided for general township expenses was seldom more than $1,000 per year. The total road and bridge expenditure was similar. As Eagan's population increased, changes were made. The Board of Supervisors began meeting twice a month. In 1961, the reading of minutes al the annual meeting was discontinued. The lime allowed for voting was extended from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in 1957, and in 1962 three voting precincts were established. Beginning in 1959, the annual town meeting was held during the evening. During the late 1960s, as many as 300 residents would attend. On the steps of the District 11 schoolhouse, 1930. Front: Township Supervisor Gustave Polzin. Back, left to right: Township Superuisors Patrick Mooney and Jake Becker, Dakota 4111 County Commissioner Andrew Denzer. (Herbert Polzin) 169 Official Town Election Ballot • Tuesday, March 13, 1956 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY. MINNESOTA Put a cross (X) opposite the name of each candidate, you wish to vote for in the square indicated by the arrow . Supervisor 3 years VINCENT KENNEDY EDWARD SCHWANZ Town Clerk 2 years WILLIAM T. HEINE AUGUST F. 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S�yso // Xn✓ J • r/-"eleTt7 ,¢. ) - r ' . f C/ aVigi •r l �r � - ,-7;��ra� � � .442 '2 +1 . 4 ?..e-e, 7, ,..-4 -)tc-.7 '-"----* / "If ce-Z4-00, � .1{ _ r��//,t.• �ii •zlmay!• e.. -7 -f..c--..1 l.:•-s-• P fe ...11:77? 4. !: • AGENDA Eagan Historical Society Tuesday, April 1, 2003 Eagan City Hall Community Room 3:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call & Agenda 1I. Approve March 4, 2003 Minutes. III. Historical Society Business A. Discuss "52 Historic Eagan Places/Facts" project Members were asked to make a list of Eagan's historical places and/or interesting facts for compiling into card deck project. B. Discuss Historical Society Stickers for placement inside Lone Oak Years Books. Consider designing and purchasing stickers to place inside of the Lone Oak Years books which would state that "This book was compiled by the Eagan Historical Society." It could also include the Historical Society telephone number, etc. This might help to build awareness and membership. C. Community Center Displays Consider ideas for historical displays as the Community Center opens. An idea to consider, is a July 4°i Display, as the first open house at the Center will be held on the 4th. D. Review St. Paul 150-year Celebration Book project E. Discuss work session dates for April/May. F. View new literature rack in lobby and consider management plan for keeping materials updated and its content appropriate. G. Thresher's fields Update The City Council was presented with the proposal to rename North Fields at its March 25. Special meeting. The Council City Council unanimously approved the name change. Next Historical Society Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. III. Adjourn HISTORICAL COMMITTEE MARCH 4, 2003 A meeting of the Historical Committee was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. Those present were Ray Wade, Helen Kennedy, Daniel Kahnke, Bea Blomquist, Gin Knight, Mary Ellen Vorachek, Ted Wachter and Joanna Foote. AGENDA Wachter made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Blomquist seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. MINUTES Wachter made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2003 meeting. Vorachek seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. LETTER OF RESIGNATION Blomquist made a motion to have Ray Wade remain Chair of the Historical Society. Daniel Kahnke remains Vice Chair of the Historical Society. Dan, along with Helen Kennedy will run the meetings when necessary and at the Chair's request. Knight seconded the motion. Aye: 6 Abstain: CEDAR POND PROJECT The question was asked if anyone had a photograph of the water tower that was in Cedar Pond Park. There was discussion among members as to who might be resource. • Bob Schockley — former Public Works Foreman lived on Cedar Pond Park • Vic Wenzel • Newspaper article asking for photos and information • Bill Branch — lives in White Bear Lake Kennedy made a motion to check into wrought iron rail and small plaques recognizing members of the Historaical Society who have passed -on, Blomquist seconded motion. All members voted in favor. JOINT MEETING WITH ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION/ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT SUB -COMMITTEE RE: NORTH PARK Advisory Parks Sub -Committee members Dorothy Peterson, Joe Bari, Margo Danner, Terry Davis and Director of Parks and Recreation Ken Vraa joined the Historical Society Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Peterson asked how the name of Threshers Park was derived. The Committee discussed the Frank and Henry Heuer family and how they were threshers; very tall men. At "coffee breaks" the Historical Committee March 4, 2003/2 Heuers would begin contest of strength. The Heuer men would take grain sacks that were about three feet high and grab the grain sacks with their teeth and swing the sacks on to flatbed wagons. Other men that were also threshers were Gordon Beaudette, George Ohman, Henry Englert and Irvin Sell. They also discussed how steam engines were used in the 1920's until the 1970's. There is a thresher pictured in Ted Wachter's video. Members discussed that the land where the park is located has never had industry on it although it is zoned industrial — the land went directly from farm to park land. It was stated that the land is currently designed for soccer and La Crosse fields. The Parks Commission will take information forward to the City Council. Vraa stated that looking to the future, once the Community Center is complete, there may be an opportunity for the Historical Society to display information/artifacts using some display space at the Center creating conversation and interest from the public. Vraa will get square footage of display space available. Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., Ray Wade will be here with a Scout troop. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjoumed at 5:02 p.m. 3F. �in ��•..:a Ea9 a n 3/iiiozieaf cSoci&E5 dvlun«ipat etneit : Ssc 1T 1v! ��ymi cRaa� cats,:. clk'l'iy22.,Sg, (ogi) 051.4000 .4�.(op) oci.4o.z (o i) 4:i4-Si i EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Eagan Township was created in March,1860, by splitting off from Mendota Township. It remained a township until 1972 when the state declared Eagan must incorporate into a village. Two years later Eagan was ordered to change to a City. The Eagan Historical Society is charged with maintenance of the township/city records and for sharing that history via displays, publications, video and audio tapes, and through special events. The preservation and sharing of history is a continuous process. The Eagan Historical Society generally meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 4:00 P.M., 2ndfloor conference rooms, Eagan Municipal Center. Society volunteers staff the society's office from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. the first Tuesday of the month. Offices are located in the basement of the Eagan Municipal Center. Please register with the City Receptionist when visiting the Historical Society Office. EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINS: * Display windows on first and second levels of City Hall * Displays in Old Town Hall * Mayors Gallery in City Council Chambers * Historic township/city files * Inventory of Lone Oak Years, history of Eagan. [Income from sales of the Lone Oak Years is the main source of Society funds.] PROJECTS VIDEOTAPES: * 'The Last Years of Eagan Township' * `Reenactment of 1965 Town Board Annual Meeting' * 1990 Rededication of old Town Hall * 1995 unedited recollections of Eagan senior residents * Recollections of Ted Wachter,Councilman 1972-1999 * Episodes of 90 seconds of history compiled by Bill Wolston I.Ames Library 2. Radio Center 3. Old Town Hall * Interviews with long time residents is underway PUBLICATIONS: * The City of Eagan,History & Heritage Map * 1999 Calendar featuring 25 years as a city. SPECIAL EVENTS: * Open House at Old Town Hall * July 4 parade, Lone Oak Days, City Open House EAGAN'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION in 1999 1999 Calendar of Events thus far: January 1999, actual birthday month of 1974 April 24 Iron Man June 19-20 Yankee Doodle Arts and Crafts Festival July 3-4 FunFest and Carnival July 23-24 Espress Fest September 17-18 Lone Oak Days December 10 Eagan's North Pole Holiday Birthday Cake and designated birthday in January by the mayor. *Cake by Byerly's *New Year's Party Swimming Pool opening in 1999 Hockey and Figure Skating exhibitions or competitions Plan in conjunction with traditional July 4th FunFest Need Mayor's presence at as many events as possible. Opening ceremony with some sort of dedication. $25.00 cash prizes or savings bonds for contests Rodeo at Diamond T Ranch *Barn Dance Big Name Concert, or series of smaller musical events Local Artists Prince, 1999 School auditorium Held behind Riverpark or in conjunction with Zoo concert series Honeydogs, local band Hands across Eagan, Highline Trail (5.4 miles), at least 2,500 people Sell special anniversary buttons that would give people discounts throughout community and admission to special events. Also, each button could have a number and we would hold a raffle with one large prize, like a car or trip. *Button with a smiley face Smile photograph contest, best 25 smiles in town, entry must live in Eagan Pictures in the paper, silver dollar smiles Bury a time capsule at City Hall. *Medallion to symbolize anniversary Plant an oak tree. *Arbor Day *Involvement of the senior citizens & kids of the community Softball tournament organized by Eagan Park & Rec. Involve local TV and Radio and Celebrities (Jim Marshall, Twins, Vikings, etc) Parade on July 4`" and Carnival Ice Arena Skating and Hockey Show if Ice is in Showcase any couple in Eagan who have been married 25 years, pictures in the paper Talent Contest, Child and Adult Categories Medallion/Treasure Hunt Onion appetizer specials at restaurants (onion blossom, onion rings, etc.) Slogan Contest: A Silver Anniversary...Something to Smile About Redo Bonnie Rait song "Let's Give 'Ern Something to Smile About" "Celebrate Good Times" — "Celebrate Eagan, Come on!" Wal-Mart and CMT Summer Concert Series John DePriest, store manager Rick Mangrum, electronics, 501-273-4000, home office referred me to: Anderson Merchandising (marketing co. handling the tour) 800-999-0904, Jimmy Thames, x-4515 Carla, 806-376-6251 x-4772 (series ends June 98) Rick says we are giving them good lead time calling now, June 98, and that the Eagan Wal-Mart will receive direction from Corp. and we do not need to approve it locally first. Wal-Mart and CMT will bring in one big name artist and we should add additional local entertainment and it doesn't have to be only country. Iron Man Bike Ride Fishing Tournament Gymnastics Meet, hosted by Gleason's Gymnastics (Doris Hoel) — The world's best trampoline gymnast lives in Eagan and goes to school in Burnsville. Flower Show Garden Tours Retro Party Kites -Lexington & Diffley Field Community Mural Open House -City Hall Antique Car Cruise "YOU NAME IT" Eagan's 25th Anniversary Slogan with Logo Design Win Great Prizes including: > Grand Prize: Coca-Cola Chill & Grill (mini grill & cooler) > 2nd Place: 25 qt. Igloo Cooler > 3rd Place: Coca-Cola sweatshirt & 12 pack of Coca-Cola Products. > 4tn Place: Coca-Cola T-Shirt & 12 pack of Coca-Cola Products. > 5th Place: Coca-Cola Hat & 12 pack of Coca-Cola Products. TO Enter: 1. You must be a Northern Dakota County resident. 2. Submit entry on an 8'/z x 11 sheet (in any medium). 3. Entry must be limited to 3 colors. 4. Print your name, address and telephone number clearly on the back. 5. Must have a Slogan with Logo Design. Deadline: August 14, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Mail to: Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau 1474 Yankee Doodle Rd. Eagan, MN 55121 Sponsored by: Eagan's 25'h Anniversary Celebration Slogan Committee Meeting Minutes Present on June 25, 1998: Ruth Meinck, Raleigh Seelig, Patsy Schroeder, Kelly Kangas and Amy Krystofiak. *The meeting was to go over options for creating the theme and logo design. *The committee would like to have Coca-Cola as a major sponsor for the 25'h Anniversary events. Beginning with offering prizes to the top five winners of the theme with logo design selection. *As a part of Coke sponsorship the slogan committee would also like to display the 251h anniversaries official logo on a special edition of Coke cans. *At the 4111 of July Funfest Kelly Kangas will announce the contest for the theme with logo design, for the 25'h Anniversary. We hope to post flyers to let the public know what the prizes are along with deadline dates. *Press release will follow announcement on July 8'h and 11th in the Eagan newspapers. *Deadline Dates: August 14, 1998: Entry deadline at 4:30 p.m. *The Entries will be mailed or dropped off at the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. August 20, 1998: Slogan Committee picks top five themes with logo design. August 25, 1998: 25`h Anniversary Committee meeting to choose the theme with logo design winners. September 18 & 19,1998, Lone Oak Days: Unveiling of the theme with logo design for the 25'h Anniversary of 1999. Fort Snelling Mendota c/ or FUTURE CITY OF EAGAN Black Dog's Village / TRADERS ROAD i ST. CROIX ROAD The City of Eagan Highlights of our History and Heritage Map Eagan's heritage dates back to the earliest United States land acquisition in Minnesota. In 1805 Lt. Zebulon Pike acquired nine square miles from the Dakota Indians for Fort Snelling. The military reservation included a portion of Eagan. For 50 years Eagan's history was tied to activities related to Fort Snelling, Mendota's fur trade, and Black Dog's Village. All were within the military reservation where whites could live at the government's discretion. An 1833 map by Lt. Thompson shows three roads (trails) crossing Eagan to Mendota and Fort Snelling: the St. Croix, the Traders, and Black Dog's. In 1837 the government hired Louis Martin to teach farming at Chief Wamditonka's Black Dog village. Martin's cabin was near today's Highway 13. Hazen Mooers succeeded Martin in 1849. Opening a new territory When the Minnesota Territory formed in 1849 Dakota County was one of the first nine counties. However, Dakota remained Indian territory until the Treaty of Mendota opened it to settlement in 1854. Virtually all Eagan land was claimed by 1853, a year before filings were legal. Whites connected with Mendota knew the land and made the early claims. An example is the two LeMays. Telesphore set his stake in Eagan and Constant in Mendota Twp. The result is the two LeMay lakes in different cities but only two miles apart. John W. Brown, son-in-law of Hazen Mooers, is considered Eagan's first white settler. In April 1858 the Dakota County commissioners formed the county's first townships including Mendota which included today's Eagan. An attempt was made to form Montgomery Township using the bottom two-thirds of today's Eagan. The state legislature rejected the attempt and proceeded to create Eagan Township on March 6, 1860. At the time Eagan's population of 565 was the fourth largest in Dakota County. Organizing a new township, Eagan Eagan citizens organized the township on April 3, 1860, at the home of Michael Comer. The first town board chairman was Patrick Eagan. During the next 100 years Eagan developed as a farming community with wheat, corn and onions as major crops. Early farmers delivered their produce to Mendota and St. Paul. The "Lone Oak" tree at Dodd Road and Highway 55 became a meeting place and bulletin board. The Dodd Road and the Sibley Highway were the north -south travel routes. The Wescott Inn on Dodd Road became a favorite stop, later known as Wescott Station. In 1865 the first two railroads in Dakota County crossed Eagan, the Minnesota Central on the east and the Minnesota Valley along the Minnesota River. A small business community called Nicols Station grew up on the valley route in the heart of the onion fields. In 1890 the Cedar Avenue Swing Bridge provided access to Bloomington and in 1926 the Mendota Bridge to Minneapolis. One hundred years, then suburbia Eagan remained a farming community through World War II. Its population of only 1,185 in 1950 was about to change. Returning GI's and family formations resulted in a home building boom. Eagan's population tripled to 3,382 by 1960 and tripled again in 1970 to 10,398. Growth required services beyond the capability of a township, but a vote to incorporate was defeated in 1970. After hearings in May 1972 the Metropolitan Council ordered Eagan's incorporation as a village. The first village election was held October 19, 1972. Herbert Polzin was elected mayor and council members • were Arthur Rahn, James Smith, Theodore Wachter, and William Rydrych. In 1974 Eagan became a City when the Minnesota legislature designated all incorporated municipalities as cities. A ++++++++ Basic map by Dakota County Survey and Land Information Office Eagan History Map Use the letter to match historic places and sites with location on today's map. The word "site" identifies locations of historic subjects that no longer exist. Military reservation line. The portion of Eagan to the left of the line was part of Lt. Zebulon Pike's 1805 purchase from the Dakota Indians. Railroad routes. On the east the Minnesota Central. On the west the Minnesota Valley. They were the two earliest railroads in Dakota County. Bill Wolston, 1998 A Black Dog's Village site A Dakota village located near Highway 13 and Blackhawk Road. It consisted of several lodges and at times a population of 200. Louis Martin served as the first government farmer in 1837. Dodd Road A road project promoted by Captain William Dodd to connect St. Peter with St. Paul. After not receiving government aid he went ahead on his own in 1853. The 65 mile road, a hewn path, was completed in 109 days. Dodd eventually received a government grant. The road became a major north -south artery. The portion between Eagan and St. Paul was the first state road to be paved. C Patrick Eagan farm site Eagan arrived in 1853 and in 1860 was elected as the town's first chairman. His name was chosen for the township name. D Wescott Station James Wescott opened an inn here in the 1850s. It became a favorite wagon and stage coach stop. In 1866 it became a flag stop of the C.M. & S.P. railroad (Minnesota Central). Later a depot was built followed by general store, grist mill, school, telegraph office and other buildings. E Halfway House Originally opened in 1865 as a dry goods store and saloon and the first stagecoach stop south of St. Paul. Continues today as restaurant and saloon. Name means halfway point from Hastings to St. Paul. District 14 School (Town Hall) Location was at intersection of Diffley and Lexington. The original 1860 log house was replaced by a frame building in 1875 and a brick structure in 1898. The school was the site of Annual Town Meetings from 1860 to 1892. G Robert O'Neill farm site In 1857 O'Neill was elected to the territorial legislature, and later to the Minnesota statehood convention. H iC Nicols Station site Located at Nicols Road and Union Pacific tracks. A flag station in 1867 that grew into a little community in the 1870s with a depot, stores, and houses surrounded onion fields on a large peat bog. When trains passed through the buildings shook. Hence the name "Rubber Town." I Site of the Lone Oak Tree For 115 years the oak tree on the Trinity Lutheran Church property on Dodd Road was the meeting and message place for farmers in Eagan Township. They met at the Lone Oak on the way to market and the way home. If they had equipment to sell they nailed a notice to the tree. Notes were posted by four generations. The oak died and was cut down in 1984. Site of original town hall Built at southwest intersection of Lone Oak and Pilot Knob roads in 1892, destroyed by fire in 1914. St. John's Lutheran Cemetery The 1888 site of St. John's Lutheran Church. After moving seven times Rosemount became its home. The cemetery is at the original site. Old Cedar Ave. Bridge Completed in 1890 it was the last hand opened, swing bridge in the state. It took six men and a car at one end, for weight, to open it. Designed for horses and cattle, the bridge's limitations resulted in automobile bottlenecks especially when it had to be opened. It was replaced in 1980. N K Trinity Lutheran Church The first services were held in a log cabin in today's cemetery. Trinity Lutheran became a frame structure in 1882. When the church was destroyed by fire in 1901 the present impressive brick structure was completed. L Site of Shields sorghum mill The mill operated by Michael Shields from 1899 to 1911 produced syrup from amber sugar cane in two 200 gallon boilers. The boilers were fired night and day during September and October with 11 men working 12 hour shifts. 0 Old Town Hall The Town Hall is located at the southwest corner of Pilot Knob and Wescott. It served from 1914 to 1965. It has been restored and is opened on special occasions. The hall has wooden benches, wall of voting booths, and pot bellied stove. s- Air I Pi Shields -by -the -Lake Shields was a very popular dance hall from the 1920s to 1940s. The dance hall was a converted barn and the building still exists. Q I Moonshine Park On the south shore of LeMay Lake. "Moonshine" floes not refer to the moon. IL refers to the production of liquor at the site during prohibition days of the 1920s. Undoubtedly Eagan was a major supplier to the Mendota marketplace. Some building remains can still be found. grit KAKfli r IR I Ames estate and library In 1926 Charles Lesley Ames started collecting hooks on Southeast Asia at his estate on 13lue Gentian Road (nosy O'Neill). After the collection outgrew his office and gatehouse he built a library. In 1961 he gave the 25,000 volume collection to the University of Minnesota. The library building is on O'Neill Road. U S Radio Center site, 1928-30 The National Battery •`Company selected the high and dry site at Wescott on the recommendation of a university professor in 1928. It turned out to be the opposite of a desirable site. In 1.930 it was moved. The KSfP call letters were first used at the Eagan location and later became the Co rnpany mt ale. T 11965 Munipical Center site Eagan was a township with over 5,000 citizens when it decided Lhe town hall with the pot bellied stove needed a replacement. A new municipal building was built on the northwest corner of Wescott and Pilot Knob. It closed out the township years and oversaw the first ten years of city government. It was razed in 1998. From Suburbia to City From truck farms to national corporations The transition from township to city was rapid as the population multiplied. Here are some of the bench marks of the change and growth through the years. • Opening of the Cedtirvale shopping center; the first in Eagan. • Completion of the new Cellar Bridge in 1980. • Sperry Corp. building its Pilot. Knob plant in 1967. Now Lockheed -Martin, the company employees now number over 5,000. Blue Cross -Blue Shield of Minnesota constructing its home office on Sibley Highway. West Publishing, the world's leading law book publisher, headquartering on Dodd Road in 1983. Now known as the West Group. • The Interstate 494 freeway and Minnesota River Crossing. • Interstate :35E. The freeway has become the commercial and transportation spine of the city. • The construction of Northwest Airlines corporate headquarters off Dodd Road in northern Eagan in 1985. ee�'r i1sC1r' •r rnh�fvt. rn.�ra! L'gut The Eagan Municipal Center Eagan's Municipal Center retains its place at the cites center at the southeast corner of Pilot knob and Wescott. The modern center grew as the city grew. In 1978 a police station was built on the current site. In . 1983 a second floor was added to the police building for' the city offices. By 1995 city growth required an additional expansion: A new police structure -was added and Lhe city took over the entire former building. The main entrance to the Eagan Municipal Center is now on the south side of the building. Prepared by the•Eagan Historical Society with the assistance of the Dakota County historical Society Published with the much appreciated support of the City of Eagan 6 - 0898 Fort Snelling ZF FUTURE CITY OF EAGAN f/ Black Dog's TRADERS Village ROB S 1'. CROLX ROAD The City of Eagan Highlights of our History and Heritage Map Eagan's heritage dates back to the earliest United States land acquisition in Minnesota. In 1805 Lt. Zebulon Pike acquired nine square miles from the Dakota Indians for Fort Snelling. The military reservation included a portion of Eagan. For 50 years Eagan's history was tied to activities related to Fort Snelling, Mendota's fur trade, and Black Dog's Village. All were within the military reservation where whites could live at the government's discretion. An 1833 map by Lt. Thompson shows three roads (trails) crossing Eagan to Mendota and Fort Snelling: the St. Croix, the Traders, and Black Dog's. In 1837 the government hired Louis Martin to teach farming at Chief Wamditonka's Black Dog village. Martin's cabin was near today's Highway 13. Hazen Mooers succeeded Martin in 1849. Opening a new territory When the Minnesota Territory formed in 1849 Dakota County was one of the first nine counties. However, Dakota remained Indian territory until the Treaty of Mendota opened it to settlement in 1854. Virtually all Eagan land was claimed by 1853, a year before filings were legal. Whites connected with Mendota knew the land and made the early claims. An example is the two LeMays. Telesphore set his stake in Eagan and Constant in Mendota Twp. The result is the two LeMay lakes in different cities but only two miles apart. John W. Brown, son-in-law of Hazen Mooers, is considered Eagan's first white settler. In April 1858 the Dakota County commissioners formed the county's first townships including Mendota which included today's Eagan. An attempt was made to form Montgomery Township using the bottom two-thirds of today's Eagan. The state legislature rejected the attempt and proceeded to create Eagan Township on March 6, 1860. At the time Eagan's population of 565 was the fourth largest in Dakota County. Organizing a new township, Eagan Eagan citizens organized the township on April 3, 1860, at the home of Michael Comer. The first town board chairman was Patrick Eagan. During the next 100 years Eagan developed as a farming community with wheat, corn and onions as major crops. Early farmers delivered their produce to Mendota and St. Paul. The "Lone Oak" tree at Dodd Road and Highway 55 became a meeting place and bulletin board. The Dodd Road and the Sibley Highway were the north -south travel routes. The Wescott Inn on Dodd Road became a favorite stop, later known as Wescott Station. In 1865 the first two railroads in Dakota County crossed Eagan, the Minnesota Central on the east and the Minnesota Valley along the Minnesota River. A small business community called Nicols Station grew up on the valley route in the heart of the onion fields. In 1890 the Cedar Avenue Swing Bridge provided access to Bloomington and in 1926 the Mendota Bridge to Minneapolis. One hundred years, then suburbia Eagan remained a farming community through World War II. Its population of only 1,185 in 1950 was about to change. Returning GI's and family formations resulted in a home building boom. Eagan's population tripled to 3,382 by 1960 and tripled again in 1970 to 10,398. Growth required services beyond the capability of a township, but a vote to incorporate was defeated in 1970. After hearings in May 1972 the Metropolitan Council ordered Eagan's incorporation as a village. The first village election was held October 19, 1972. Herbert Polzin was elected mayor and council members were Arthur Rahn, James Smith, Theodore Wachter, and William Rydrych. In 1974 Eagan became a City when the Minnesota legislature designated all incorporated municipalities as cities. A Basic map by Dakota County Survey and Land Information Office Eagan History Map Use the letter to match historic places and sites with location on today's map. The word "site" identifies locations of historic subjects that no longer exist. Military reservation line. The portion of Eagan to the left of the line was part of Lt. Zebulon Pike's 1805 purchase from the Dakota Indians. Railroad routes. On the east the Minnesota Central. On the west the Minnesota Valley. They were the two earliest railroads in Dakota County. Bill Wolston, 1998 A Black Dog's Village site A Dakota village located near Highway 13 and Blackhawk Road. It consisted of several lodges and at times a population of 200. Louis Martin served as the first government farmer in 1837. B Dodd Road A road project promoted by Captain William Dodd to connect St. Peter with St. Paul. After not receiving government aid he went ahead on his own in 1853. The 65 mile road, a hewn path, was completed in 109 days. Dodd eventually received a government grant. The road became a major north -south artery. The portion between Eagan and St. Paul was the first state road to be paved. C Patrick Eagan farm site Eagan arrived in 1853 and in 1860 was elected as the town's first chairman. His name was chosen for the township name. Wescott Station James Wescott opened an inn here in the 1850s. It became a favorite wagon and stage coach stop. In 1866 it became a flag stop of the C.M. & S.P. railroad (Minnesota Central). Later a depot was built followed by general store, grist mill, school, telegraph office and other buildings. E Halfway House Originally opened in 1865 as a dry goods store and saloon and the first stagecoach stop south of St. Paul. Continues today as restaurant and saloon. Name means halfway point from Hastings to St. Paul. District 14 School (Town Hall) Location was at intersection of Diffley and Lexington. The original 1860 log house was replaced by a frame building in 1875 and a brick structure in 1898. The school was the site of Annual Town Meetings from 1860 to 1892. G Robert O'Neill farm site In 1857 O'Neill was elected to the territorial legislature, and later to the Minnesota statehood convention. H Nicols Station site Located at Nicols Road and Union Pacific tracks. A flag station in 1867 that grew into a little community in the 1870s with a depot, stores, and houses surrounded onion fields on a large peat bog. When trains passed through the buildings shook. Hence the name "Rubber Town." I Site of the Lone Oak Tree For 115 years the oak tree on the Trinity Lutheran Church property on Dodd Road was the meeting and message place for farmers in Eagan Township. They met at the Lone Oak on the way to market and the way home. If they had equipment to sell they nailed a notice to the tree. Notes were posted by four generations. The oak died and was cut down in 1984. Site of original town hall Built at southwest intersection of Lone Oak and Pilot Knob roads in 1892, destroyed by fire in 1914. St. John's Lutheran Cemetery The 1888 site of St. John's Lutheran Church. After moving seven times Rosemount became its home. The cemetery is at the original site. Old Cedar Ave. Bridge Completed in 1890 it was the last hand opened, swing bridge in the state. It took six men and a car at one end, for weight, to open it. Designed for horses and cattle, the bridge's limitations resulted in automobile bottlenecks especially when it had to be opened. It was replaced in 1980. N K Trinity Lutheran Church The first services were held in a log cabin in today's cemetery. Trinity Lutheran became a frame structure in 1882. When the church was destroyed by fire in 1901 the present impressive brick structure was completed. L Site of Shields sorghum mill The mill operated by Michael Shields from 1899 to 1911 produced syrup from amber sugar cane in two 200 gallon boilers. The boilers were fired night and day during September and October with 11 men working 12 hour shifts. 0 Old Town Hall The Town Hall is located at the southwest corner of Pilot Knob and Wescott. It served from 1914 to 1965. It has been restored and is opened on special occasions. The hall has wooden benches, wall of voting booths, and pot bellied stove. IPi Shields -by -the -Lake Shields was a very popular dance hall from the 1920s to 1940s. The dance hall was a converted barn and the building still exists. Q I Moonshine Park On the south shore of LeMay Lake. "Moonshine" does not refer to the moon. It refers to the production of liquor at the site during prohibition days of the 1920s. Undoubtedly Eagan was a major supplier Lo the \Mendota marketplace. Sonie building remains can still he found. mirenairre- Ames estate and library In 1926 Charles Lesley Ames started collecting hooks on Southeast Asia at his estate on Blue Gentian Road (now O'Neill). After the collection outgrew his office and gatehouse he built a library. In 1961 he gave the 25,000 volume collection to the University of Minnesota. The library building is on O'Neill Road. U Radio Center site, 1928-30 The National I3atl.ory Company selected the high and dry site at \Vescott on the recommendation of a university professor in 1928. It turned out to be the opposite of a desirable site. In 1930 it was moved. The KS'I'P call letters wore first used at the Eagan location and later became the company name. R ji(t�1t T 11965 Munipical Ccntcr site Eagan was a township with over 5.000 citizens when it decided the town hall with the pot bellied stove needed a replacement. A new municipal building was built on the northwest corner of Wescott and Pilot Knob. It closed out the township years and oversaw the first ten years of city government. IL was razed in 1998. lJ The Eagan Municipal Center Eagan's Municipal Center retains its place at the city's center at the southeast comer of Pilot Knob and Wescott. The modern center grew as the city grew. 1n 1978 a police station was built on the current site. In 1983 a second floor was added to the police building for From Suburbia to City From truck farms to national corporations The transition from township to city was rapid as the population multiplied. here are some of the bench marks of the change and growth through the years. • Opening of the Cedarvale shopping center; the first in Eagan. • Completion of the new Cedar Bridge in 1980. • Sperry Corp. building its Pilot Knob plant in 1967. Now Lockheed -Martin, the company employees now number over 5,000. • Blue Cross -Blue Shield of Minnesota constructing its home office on Sibley Highway. • \Vest Publishing, the world's leading law book publisher, headquartering on Dodd Road in 1983. Now known as the West Group. • The Interstate 494 freeway and Minnesota River Crossing. • Interstate :35E. The freeway has become the commercial and transportation spine of the city. • The construction of Northwest Airlines corporate headquarters off Dodd Road in northern Eagan in 1985. the city o0ices. By 1995 city growth required an additional expansion.A new police structure was added and the city took over the entire former building. The main entrance to the Eagan Municipal Center is now on the south side of the building. Prepared by the Eagan Historical Society with the assistance of the Dakota County Historical Society Published with the much appreciated support of the City of Eagan 6 - 0898 DUI TOM HALL CENNII.V.4•OU SEPT. zgz