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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10F - Heritage Committee Rep. 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: CITY COUNCIL AG NDA REPORT March 6, 2006 ~I\ f\ 10F \,~ Frank Boyles, City Manailer AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A STATUS REPORT FROM THE HERITAGE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to provide a status report to the city Council regarding the Heritage Committee. Historv The City Council appointed Councilmembers Dornbush and Millar to serve on the Heritage Committee. The Heritage Committee has met three times. Current Circumstances The Heritage Committee spent its first meeting discussing objectives. The Committee concluded that the three top objectives should include: 1. Kop farm master plan, 2. Heritage celebration, and 3. Historic displays in public buildings. At the second meeting, the Heritage Committee and staff members met with Hoisington Koegler representatives to review a draft concept master plan for the Kop property. Master Plan The draft master plan (which will be shared with the Council by HKGI on March 6) included the following: · Preservation of a greater portion of the farmhouse. . Preservation and reconstruction of the windmill. . Removal of the metal outbuildings · Relocation of a tradition barn to the property. . Added trails. . Added picnic areas. . Orchard natural turf parking lot. . Skating pond modification. . Bonfire pit addition. · Community garden plot development. These draft concepts are depicted on a graphic, which will be shared at the March 6 meeting. The Heritage Committee recommends that it, and the Park Advisory Committee, conduct a town meeting to receive public input and recommendations on the concept. The Heritage Committee would make appropriate modifications to the plan and bring it to the Council for www.cityofpriorlake.com C)3J6G6PhOffll99~.i2Jllf1:Zl~OOP ft~(=952.44 7.4245 ISSUES: FINANCIAL IMPACT: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: final approval. Following that, the work contemplated in the master plan would be incorporated in the Capital Improvement Program. The town meeting to discuss the master plan is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15,2006, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakefront Park Pavilion. Heritace Celebration The Committee would like to propose one or more events to celebrate the history and heritage of the Prior Lake area. Although there is no concrete plan yet, there are some options. One option is to conduct an event in early summer 2007 in conjunction with the "grand-opening" of the new police station and city hall. Another option is a "free standing" event, which would not be part of another existing celebration. Another option is to have the heritage celebration be part of our existing events, like Downtown Dazzle or Lakefront Days. In the case of Lakefront Days, the heritage event could add a day to the festivities and be incorporated into existing events like the parade. The Heritage Committee will continue to refine these concepts, but would appreciate some feedback from the City Council. Historic Disolav The Committee agreed that this item could be delayed until closer to the opening of the police station and city hall buildings. They also concurred that community resources like the Scott County Historical Society and long- standing family representatives like the Muelkens and Smokels could be of great help in this endeavor. Conclusion The City Council should ask any questions, or provide direction as they deem appropriate to assist the Heritage Committee in completing their future work. The Heritage Committee is a creation of the Council. The key concern of the Council is whether the Committee is focusing its work upon objectives the Council believes to be of a high priority. The Council may wish to provide comments and direction to help the Committee to accomplish its objectives. Not yet determined. 1. Provide direction to the Heritage Committee as appropriate. 2. Take no action. Alternative #1 .