The URL can be used to link to this page

273875 WHITE — CITV CIERK PINK — FINANCE 1 111��✓++ CANARV —DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL COIIIICII '''++q''yy e��'vE � -�'R�AVOR / File H�. ��'_�' dindnce Ordinance N 0.�(��Z�� .. Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance designating the Alexander Ramsey House as a Heritage Preservation Site. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Pursuant to the authority contained in Ordinance No. 16006 adopted May 18, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 16429 adopted April 4, 1978, upon the request of the Heritage Preservation Com- mission of the City of Saint Paul and after having duly considered the matter at a public hearing held in accordance with the said ordinances, the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby designate the following described property to be a Heritage Preservation Site. Alexander Ramsey House, 265 South Exchange Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota, on property legally described as Lots 17 and 18, Block 28, Rice and Irvine 's Addition. Section 2. The Preservation Program for this heritage site is stated as follows: ALEXANDER RAMSEY HOUSE Preservation Program The exterior appearance of the Alexander Ramsey House should be preserved in a manner consistent COUIVCILMEIV Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Butler In Favor — Hozza Hunt Levine Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco Form A pproved by ity Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By WHITE - CITV CLERK ��^^�� PINK - FINANCE COl1I1C1I 1�f CANARV -DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL �� BIrE � .-/,JIAVOR File NO. • ^ Ordindnce Ordinance N 0. ( � , Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date with the original design intent. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and publication. 2. COUNCILMEIV Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays � McMahon � In Favor Hozza Hunt Levine 0 Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco Adopted by Council: Date N�V � 1979 Form Approved by City ttorney Certified a s d y C nc' retay�� BY . BY }i1. �,� Ap r v by Mayor: at Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By Pil�t�S�E� N OV 1 Q 1979 � �� i�� , , �� t��tTY �' ,, CITY OF SAINT PAUL �; �� HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION °� �uuium �= r� i�n �uu c '�m " 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 !�I""^�m� 612-292-6440 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR September 20, 1979 Rose Mix, City Clerk 586 City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear Madam: The St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has recommended to City Council that the Alexander Ramsey House, 265 South Exchange, be designated as a Heritage Preservation site. A public hearing on this matter will be held on September 25, 1979. The procedure for HPC designation consists of: l . Nomination of a site to the HPC for consideration. 2. Review of the site by the HPC's Candidate's Committee for possible historical and/or architectural significance. 3. A public hearing is held by the HPC once the site is approved by the Candidate's Committee for possible designation. Notice is provided to site owners and property owners within 350 feet. 4. HPC recommendation of the site to City Council for desiqnation as a Heritage Preservation site. 5. Review of the proposed site and preservation program by St. Paul Planning Commission for recommendation to City Council . 6. A public hearing by the St. Paul City Council on the proposed site. The Alexander Ramsey House has gone through all the steps listed above, up to Cit,y Council public hearing. Outlined below is a history of the designation �rocess for the site thus far: - HPC public hearing: January 29, 1979 - HPC recommendation ( unanimous ) to City Council : February 15, 1979 - Planning Commission resolution of approval passed: May 25, 1979 The owner, the Minnesota Historical Society, approves the designation. Once a site is designated, the Heritage Preservation Commission is empowered by ordinance to review any building permit applications regarding designated sites. Permit review power gives the Commission control over any possible exterior changes to designated historic structures. This permit revi.ew power does not affect interior changes. Sincerely, � C. Terry Pfou z, ity P anner Heritage Preservation Co mission 55 o � � �� 5� � � . �, � � r S7ATE OF �MINN�SOTA ) � County o� Ram.dey ) aa. - CITY dF SAINT PA(1L ) �;�;� < r - _ <,�. � � '�°�, '��-'��. I . .: . . Rose. Niix. . .. . . .. .. . ... .. . . .. .. ..C,i i'.y CCeJcfz , . . . . . . .. � *,a► r�' .� :h �i � o� �'he Ci.ty o� Sa,i.n.t Pa.u.e, Mi,nne,ao.t,a, do heneby ceh.t�.�y �ha,t ��.' �,_ . � n� o�aas�,:; 273875 � - >> .��ser�„�� . `� I have companed �'he a�.tached copy o� Counc,i,e F.i.ee No. .. .. . • . .. � . �'� d . .. .. .. .. . � ��' � °E a,� a.dop#ed 6y #he Ci,ty Counc.i.e .. . November,l. . �9..79 .; '=M �"�� November 6 79 .o �►a.�: �! � � and appnoved 6y #he Mayon . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 19. . .. _\ � � :. ` � w.i.th #he on,i.g.i.n.a.Z �`heh.eo� on �.i,Ce �.n m y o��.ce. �+,� } �� . .��. . . . . . . . . . . �. . �� .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . � � - �� :��'�� . . •• • • � . � � � • • • • • � � �. • •� � • � • • � � • • •�• • . • •• • � � � �• • � �• •• • • � . �• • • • � � • Q ;. .,.� � � . � her�lt��f��n �+:i� . .. . .. . . . . . . . . �-d---=; � � . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . '� �3R RA r; � . , � � thC • • . . . • . . . . . • • . • • . . .• .• .rt . . •. • .. . . . • . . .. . . . .. . . ... . • . . . . . . . . . . w •S: �I � , �� , . � d . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... �� . .. . . .. . 1 f�9q) ��, . . . s��lD1' . .. . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . � , b . � �" ;� r�µl�� •• •� � • • • • • � • • � • •• •� � �� • • � � � � � � • • � �• • �• • • • • � • • � • • � ��• • • • • • � • _ t.� ;�� ;;� .. . . . ... . . . . . . . .. .. ...... . . . . . ... . . . ... . .. . . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . . .R��r. '.,, r f �';� , ,� � ��,\' x '�' y • � � � �• .� • •• • � �� • • • • • � � � • • • • � � • • • �• • � � • •�� .� .• • • • •� • • � .e �� ft�`prt � S�:i� . . . . . . . .. . k� '`'� .. . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . .. .. . ... . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. • I �w�.the�c cen,t,i.�y #ha,t aa.i.d copy .i.a a �iccce and conn.eat coPy - o� a cu.d on.i.g�.n,a.0 and �he wko.�e �he�ceo S. wTrNFSS my hand and.#he aea,e o� �'he C.i�y o� sa.i.,Lt Pau,e, ��. �� . : l�th November . 74 .. . . . . .. . .. ... . . .. ..A.�. 19. .,� . �� . ,�'"� � . '-� ,� �:� .,,�� . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ c�y ceen�. � ° � 79 � ;_ �. 'J4 '__ q ;� '� � D � � � � � �. � � � ; � �'r! � � � � � cn' � c m ' � � 'Q' ~ `° a o. n �, m �' � �, � � o O '� �n � � ° N o � � •°'"� �� Z� g � I� � � ''' � � � o � z rA, � ' � ,,,��l z � �u� � � a m q.., �,� � o �, °�� a �; �' � o - � �1 n -'' .� � �� . 8' ° -� y a �:��•�i t� �� '� � � �. � � � � � � s � � n„w�.r 1^ � � � � :v- � � YJ N � ' .-r � � '� 3 �. '� � a ' c r,. � , . , - . � �p IC�S�i� �'� r s t ,�� LE6AL DESCRIPTIONS OF RECOMMENDED HERITAGE PRESERVATION SITES Heritage Preservation Commission Hearing held on January 29, 1979 City Council Hearing held on September 25, 1979 Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House • - 432 Summit Avenue � Property is located on the southeast corner of Summit Avenue and Summit Court being legally described as: Lot 1 , Surrnnit Court. Summit Terrace 587-601 Summit Avenue Property is located at 587-601 Summit Avenue on the north side of Summit between Dale and Kent being legally described as: Lots 1 through 8, Summit Terrace and the west 2 of Lot 18, Block 23, Weed and Willius Rearrangement. Frank B. Kellogg House 633 Fairmount Avenue Property is located at 633 Fairmount Avenue being legally described as: Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision #40 Alexander Ramsey House 265 South Exchange Street -- Property is located on the southwest corner of Exchange and Walnut Street being legally describeel as: Lots 17 and 18, Block 28, Rice and Irvine's Addition. St. Joseph's Academy 355 Marshall Avenue Lot 1-4 af Block 85 of Dayton's and Irvine's Addition and Block 4 af Grace's Addition. Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block 261-277 West .Seventh Street � Property is located on the north side of West Seventh between Walnut and Sherman, being legally described as: Lots 10, 11 , 12, 61ock 51 , Rice and Irvine's Addition. , . � .� �� .�� r D $ F'.� Legal Descriptions Burban[4-Livingston-Griggs House 432 Summit Avenue Property is located on the southeast corner of Summit Ave. & Summit Court being legally described as: Lot 1, Summit Court. F. Scott Fitzgerald Rowhouse 587-601 Summit Ave. Property is located at 587-601 Summit Ave. on the north side of Summit between Dale and Kent being legally described as: Lots 1 thru 8, Summit Terrace and the west Z of Lot 18, Block 23, Weed and Willius Rearrangement. Frank B. Kellogg House 633 Fairmount Ave. Property is located at 633 Fairmount Ave. being legally described as: Lot 18, Auditor's Sub. #40. Alexander Ramsey House 265 S. Exchange St. Property is located on the southwest corner of Exchange and Walnut St. 6eing legally described as: Lots 17 & 18, Rice & Irvine's Addition. Saint Joseph's Academy 355 Marshall Ave. � Lot 1-4 of Block 85 of Dayton's and Irvine's Addition and Block 4 of Grace's Addition. Rochat-Louise-Sauer�vein Block Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 51, Rice and Irvine's Addition. �` � ' : .• ,' a�r ,�, .(� /� . . �� city o-� sain� paul h�rlta;z pres�rva�i�n con�m�ss�on res�i�-t�or� i il� number »-3 aat2 February 15, 197� 41HEP,EAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission is authorized by the Neritage Preservation Ordinance (Sain� Paul City Ordinance 160�F) to recommend buildings _ to the City'� list of Heritage Preservation Sites; and ' l•IHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Corr�nission has determined that the Alexander Ramsey House, 6uilt in 1872, 265 S. Exchange Street, Lots 17 and 18, Block 28 of Rice and Trvine's Addition meets the criteria specified in Paragraph B, Section 4 of t6e Heritage Preservation Ordinance in that 1 . Tt was the residence ofi Alexander Ramsey, a prominent ��linnesota - politician of the nineteenth-century, and 2. It is an excellent example of the Second Fr�pire style of architecture. . I�iHEREAS, tfie F{eritage Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed recommendation of tbe Alexander Ramsey House �n January ?_�, 197�. Pursuant to Parac�raph E, Section 4 of t��e Heritage Preservation Ordinance, notice of this hearing �vas published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press on January 8, 197Q and notice v�as sent to site ou�mers and property awners v�tithin - 35� feet. P10V•! THEREFOP,E BE IT RESOLUED by the Sai nt Paul Heri tage Preservati on Commi ss i on that the Alexander Ramsey House is hereby recommended to the City CounciZ as a f!eritage Preservation Site ��ith a preservation program as follows: . The exterior appearance of the Alexander Ramsey House shoutd be preserved . in a manner consistent with, the original design intent. ' m�ved b t�c?�latt seconde by F1 i nn _ �n favor � � aga�nst � � .' ,��-� ' : C� �, •, � . . . � , , , . . . , � ' SAINT PAl1L HERITAIGE PRESERVATIO�J Cq�MISSION SITE NOMINATI(�V FORM I NANE CIS�vIC: The AZexander Ramsey House � I I LpCATION �DDRESS: 265 South Exchange Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1.7-18, BZock 28, Rice and Irvine Addition III PRESEM OtiJNER �ME: Minnesota Historical Society ADDRESS: 690 Cedar St. Paul IV LAND USE LOCATIaJ MAP �... � -r � . :,u. , , ,�. i ,� •.�.,.. ,,.,, �� r �r 9" � � � �,-' �;: . e� � � P,� FQC�� ' ♦ ° �. Q iv� �. J S -o , � ' L :� O�(qrr ;. 's , S. ��. �... s ��. X�i � `\ ` .�. � �... �' �� „1�� / `\ , \�j��".�..�.� J.`� � ? C1 ` Y ,�t' i /'' ��s�K:s .�P ,Q � >a .c v:6:::�`� , y , —�J'�`'�,� � - .. - �` °j�� - - ---�;� .-�� c�� -' ° . �� P` ..,aa " �.��6� ]�r �� ,` �,� /�!� ! � �-* .\��.4' ,:.�,3.�`,��'',� � ,�. o -`� � .� � ./ `' ,�'; �` � . �� P-�"%�� U O l`�`� � �; �`� .�- . � � / /� J ',�i� \� /� .�'.'� .> .`�� V F(�M PREPARm BY I`IW"It� 1ITLF: Carol Ekstrum-Heritage Preservation Commission Staff ADDRESS: � SUPERVISOR: Terry Pfoutz DATE: August 23, 1978 VI DOCU('�ENTATION ON FILE HISTORIC SITE E�A�UATION FORM BUILDING PERMIT S) SLIDES/PHOTOGRAPHS OF ST�tUCTURE � /�DDI�T19NALTUESCRIPTIVE MATERIAL �LIST) ItTH ( ) r\ F� . • �'� � . , � � • • ' . . SAIIYT PAUL NERITAGE PRE�ERVATIaiU C�'MISSIaV SITE N�MINATION F(�M VII NARRATIVE: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE ALEXANDER RAMSEY HOUSE The Alexander Rar�sey House is located at 265 South Exchange Street in the second oldest neighborhood in Saint Paul , Irvine Park. This n�ighborhood is one of the last surviving neighborhoods in the Twin City Metro area that contains a com- plete r�presentation of residential developrnent from the start of white settle- cnent (1840's) until the end of the 19th century in Saint Paul. Built in 1872, the Ramsey house represents the post-Civil War period of buildina in the Irvine Park area. The Ransey House is an excellent example of the French 2nd Empire style which was in voguz in Minnesota for a relatively short peziod o.f time (1865-1880's). Few intact buildings of this style zemain in Minnesota, th� Ramsey house being one of the rare few. Desi;ned by Monroe Scheire and b��ilt by contractor John Sumr�ers and chief carpenter :�iathew Taylor, the three-story str�.�cture has changed vezy little throu�h the years. A rectangular �li.c�estone structure, it� features a mansard roof sheathed in slate with elaborate doYmers , and paired brackets stipporting the eaves. An ornate, veranda-].ike, wooden porch extends across the front facade. Windows are long, narrow and topped with carved stone windo�: hoods. Perhaps more important than the architectttxal significance of the house is its histori.cal significance, because it was the home of Alexander Ramsey, a prom- inent 19th century Minnesota politician. Alexander Ramsey held more hioh public offices than anyone else in Minnesota`s history. H� bui?t the house while he was United States Senator from Minnesota and lived there off and on for the rest �f his life. (He died in 1903 at the age of 88.) Ramsey's political career was long and varied. It started in Harrisburg� Pennsyl- vania in 1840, when he becae�e Whig party leader in his home district. Then in 1843 he was eZected to Congress £rom Pennsy2vania and served two terms. He came to Minnesota after working for the eZection of President Taylor, who sub- � sequently appointed him Governor of the Territory of Minnesota in 1849, at the age of 34. Ramsey served four years as Governor, during which .time he aided the Federal Government in expropriating most Sioux land for white settZem ent. He served as Mayor of Saint Paul from 1855-56. _ _ �� . � . , � ;� . , . . . .' ` �; , , SAINT PAl1L HERITAGE PRESERVATI(�VV C�'MISSIaV SITE Na''IINATION F(�'I VII IVARRATIVE: HISTORY AND SIGIVIFICANCE OF SITE Alexander Ramsey Kouse continued pa4e _2_ Ramsey became the second elected Governor of Minrzesota in 1859, and was re- elected in 1861. He was the first Union Governor to offer troops to President Abraham Lincoln when the Civil War broke out. He then served in the United States Senate from 18b3 to 1875. Ramsey was appointed S -�cretary of Wax by President Rutherford B. ?�ayes and served from 1874 to 1t381. According to the �finnesota Historical Society� President Hayes and his �aife visited Ramsey in his "mansion ho►ise" in 1878 and 1886. In 1886 Ramsey returned to his home and l.xved there until his death in 1903. The House was occupied by Ramsey family members until 196/+, when it was willed to the �finnesota Historical Society by Ramsey's granc':daugh.ters Anna E. and I.aura Ft_.rness. The Minnesota Historical Society has r�s*orer� the house to nPar2y its original condi[ion. They have also rebui.lt thr� c�rria�e house, torn down in 2920, using the original carriage ho��se plans. With rany f.ur- nishin7s original to the hoz�se, the interior and exterior are much the sare as *ahPn ?:lexand�r Ramsey and his family lived tiiere. Tne house can be visited on w�ekdavs from 10 A.M. to 4 P,P•t. , and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 P.M. ' /� �_� ��!.� �__`�i�_ ' . • . �•�,'' � -_ . �`7� - . - � � I _:� �� : �;,;.�- =_ NiiNNESOTA HlSTO�ICAL SOCI�TY c �.. �: t ' I I�� I I • _ � �_� `��. 1: �'.,±'�, ,;,1 t . 690 Cedar Street, St. Paut, hfinne;ota 551Q1 • 612-_'95-27=i7 y�^-�...� ��"_'k...3 ! �-L_?L,.__ ' '?��i 19 January 1979 � _ rir. Bernard Jacob, Chairman H�ritage Preservation Commission Roon 1202 City Hall Annex 25 West 4th Street St. Paul, Minnssota 55102 ' Dear Mr, Jacob: Thanlc you for forwarding to me the notice of the public hearing which will consider the designation by the Heritage Preservation Commission of St. Paul of the Ale�ancter Ramsey House, As you can understand, the Minnesota Historical Society, �,rhich owns the house and administers it as a house museum, believes the house to be of great historical and architec�ural significance. The Society is dezply co:mnitte:I to its preservation. The Society strongly supports its design.atio::, Sincerely, Jl�✓�� / -"� ...��,,�-�r'--�'�'3�G%� � � . ussell �3, Fridley � State Historic Preservation Officer ' R[JF/fr n Founded 1849 • The oldest institution in the state . � � . , � . , � . , .� � � ��'�� city of saint pau! planning commission resolution file number 79�4 �te �av 25. 1979 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received notice from the Heritage Preservation Commission of the proposed designation of the Alexander Ramsey House, 265 S. Exchange Street, as a Heritage Preservation site; and has reviewed the proposal in light of the comprehensive plan and other planning considerations; and WHEREAS, the designation will identify a significant historic and architectural site; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey house is a focus for the Irvine Park National Register District; . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLUED, that the Planning Commission finds the designation consistent with the comprehensive plan; and � BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, based on the above planning considerations, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed designation by the City Council . m(�Ved by Anderson seconded by HanQai in favor 18 � against o City Clerk , , � �� . . 6� � �� CITY OF ST. PAUL ,�, q r,� ,q � DFPARTMENT Of FINANCE AND MANAGFMFtVT SERVICES ASSESSMENT DIVISIO�i '. 113 CtTY HALL 5T.PAUL,MINNESOTA 55702 September 7, 1979 File X 2219 Page Zoning File HPC � The Council of the City of St. Paul will hold a pubZic hearing in the � Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House (third floor) at 10:00 a.m. September 25, 1979 on the: � Nominati.on of ALEXANDER RAMSEY HOUSE to City�s list of . Heritage Preservation Sites. Praperty is located on . the southwest corner of Exchange and Walnut Sts. being legally described as: Lots 17 and 18, Block 28 Rice and Irvine's Addition If you would like further information abrnet this hearing, contact the Heritage Preservation Commission, llth floor, City Hall Annex,� 25 W. 4th St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. Telephone No. 292-6229. While the City Charter requires that we notify you of the hearing, we want to help you to learn fully about any improvement that could affect you or . your camuunity. Therefore, I sincerely hope you can attend this hearing, so that you can make your views about it knowre to the City Council, whether for or against. J. WILLIAM DONOVAPi VALUATION & ASSESSMENT ENGINEER C�� c=k-- � ►�� , � . .� � �� 1C��'i� _4�<<�T:o,: CITY OF SAINT PAUL �. � HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 0 g� ��p�� i. �� na ^o .,: s 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102 ��"o"+mi\¢��+�� ' 612-292-6440 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR MEMORANDUM � DATE: September 24, 1979 T0: City Council P1embers FROM: Ernest Sandeen, Chairperson, Heritage Preservation Commission RE: Public Hearing on September 25, 1979 for Six Recommended Heritage Preservation Sites The St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission respectfully submits to the City Council its recommendation that the following buildings be designated as Heritage Preservation Sites: 1 . Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block, 261-277 West Seventh Street (between Walnut and Sherman). � - Significance: This block of three connected Victorian commercial buildings is the best remaining physical remnant showing the nineteenth century appearance of old Fort Road, the original link between downtown St. Paul and Fort Snelling. It is the only example in the entire city of connected Victorian storefront buildings of that scale and quality. Built in 1884, 1885 and 1895. - The owners; Drs. Austin of the Rochat Building; Joseph Markovich of the Louise Building; and David Kuehn of the Sauerwein Building; all approve of historic designation. - The West Seventh Street Federation strongly supports historic designation. 2. Summit Terrace, 587-601 Summit Avenue. . - Significance: This rowhouse of eight connected units , built in 1889, is one of the finest examples of a Victorian rowhouse in St. Paul . The 599 unit is the former residence of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America's finest twentieth century writers. - National Historic Landmark (599 unit). - Eight connected units with various owners. Owners of seven of the eight units approve of designation. 3. St. Joseph's Academy, 355 Marshall Avenue. - Significance: St. Joseph's is an outstanding grouping of stone buildings in the Italianate style of architecture built between''1861 and 1884. St. Joseph's is the oldest Catholic school structure still standing in the state. - Paational Register Site. - The owner, Christ's liousehold of Faith, approves of designation. , ' / ' ` ' � . .• . -4- 4. Frank B. Kellogg Nouse, 633 Fairmount Avenue. - Significance: This handsome Queen Anne style house is the former residence of Frank B. Kellogg, American statesman and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Built in 1889, with a design by William H. Willcox, prominent nineteenth century St. Paul architect, - National Register Site. - The owners, Drs. Helen and Yang Wang, approve of designation. 5. Alexander Ramsey House, 265 South Exchange. - Significance: The Ramsey House, built in 1872, is an excellent, unaltered example of the French Second Empire style of architecture. It is the former residence of Alexander Ramsey, prominent Minnesota politician of the nineteenth century. - National Register Site. - The owner, Minnesota Historical Society, approves of designation. 6. Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House, 432 Summit Avenue. - Significance: This long-standing Summit Avenue landmark, built in 1862, is a fine and rare example of the Italian Villa style of architecture. It was the residence of several prominent pioneer families. - National Register site. - The owner, Minnesota Historical Society, approves of designation. A11 of these sites were given thorough consideration by the Commission and underwent official public hearing procedure on January 29, 1979. You will find attached the Heritage Preservation Commission resolutions of recommendation (includes the preservation program) , nomination narratives for each site, Planninq Commission resolutions of review and approval , owners' statements on designation, and minutes of the Heritage Preservation Commission public hearing. Thank you for your consideration. � � � . . , ��q� . _ ; . . . , , � . ; _ � � - , , , . . . _ � � � . , . . � _ . , . . . , , . . __ . - June 21� 1979 � � ` � , ` . . Leonard Levine ' � - 1 . , Chairman, City Development Sc T�ansportation Committee - • , Room 716, City Hall .. � St.. Paul, Minnesota ; .. , _ Re: , Desi�;nation of the fal?ow�n� ws i:erita�e Preservation Sites:� . , , . � ' �St. .Joseph's Acade� - . . , � ` Burbank-Living�ton-Grig�s House - ' � � ' A�.exander Remsey House , , Frank B. Kello� House . � ' � Surnmit Terrace (F. Scott Fitz�erald Rowhouse� Rochat Louise-Sauerwein Block - . Dear CounciLnan Levine; , � - ' . The above-referenced was referred for committee consideration by - � � the City Council at i.ts June 21, �979 meeting. -. . • Very truly yours� , — � � Rose Mix City Clerk . � , � � - - . - , MS:la ' • _ ` � � . � . - � � � � \ �i_l.".f ' l '� i ��' ) ) � , . . . , . � , . . - - � L� ��-�-� C-�L�z��c___ � � '•�\� C)!•'j•'f:i�; {):' .'f':11: C. !' t;C�:T\C:r7 , ;��- � `"� �;-�` � ��-�J�1 1 ` . . �� ;! � ;` :_:\\\:. �`r. �� Da � c : July ?_0, 1979 �,,`��. ` �/ C � .'-'; '� i � 1 � �. '--- r.? �., r� �-� �, f'�_ a�� r Z �. �. � � �� . f �, C ; ��, _ ,- o . ��►�-► �� 1 c� �� r.o�n �� : � : v i �? Q (;� = C a i-:�',"t�i��:��'L O I� CI TY DEVELOP�IENT AfdD TR/�P;SPORTATIO`! . Leonard l•1. (_evir�e ;.choirmcr�, mc��ces the fiol lc:^iing repor� on C. �=. �� O�clii�ance . [� 2esolution � � �� O�her � t" j ";� i � : Designa�ion of follo��ing as H°ritage Preservation sites: 1 ) Sa i nt Josepi�'s Aca:'�:my 2) Bur°��ar;k-Li v i ngstor,-Gri�,s i�cuse 3) Ale>:an:;er Ramsey Nouse - 4) Frank 6. f:�llcgg House . 5) Sum„�i t Te•rrace 6) Roc��a'c-Lou�iCe-Sauc�r��rei!-, S?oc� i Ci� '.,O+Ti'�ll l,t�? Y'C-'CUii�•":�'11C{s that Sait�t Joseph �`_i. AC:�ICiE-'Ll�/� , ii;:i�i:?!1{:--L1V"Ii"1�S'f011-CtF'1C��S No�_ise� ��E'f.i11l.�C'F' `tZc:fil��',}� }j011.`'iC.-'� dt'1Ci 'C11N �r, '� !:ello;� �io+.�se be des�igna��e�� as Herit�i�e Preser,v�t�n;; si �es. � ; �.r;.. B. . Ti-�e Can�m�i tte� ;�iaE;��s no r��o��r,iendati on c;n Su�.,,�;i t 7err.ace and th� � Roci�at-Loui�e-S:��aert•�2in Block. . .. .r- , rr ':f { ,'��.• �:1�:�Zi 1't�.'J� , _ ..��:'�; , :}?'Sf l_`;..1'� . . � �. .---'- . � S:�� . .. 1 I ,.. ,. .. . � � + . , , / I ' � ' f • ` ` 'i � � . , ' ` � . . ' �� - � _ _ , ' _ ,i , , : / • . . - � . Jn l � 2 i 1979 . , . , � . , I�i". T�t'r�8�'d C8v'18J�1 D:rect ��r, Fi.r,a ce , '- P•?a•�a;er��en�;. Servf ces � � o-� li3 C�ty t�Ali - ,' ; . St. Ptlul i�i''i�?Ces-�ta ' _ . � , • , � . ,TJr�S�• S��... . . � . , � . `�' :e C�t:`' C�u c 1 t,odn set � date oi ',ear'r, ; °;r Septerr�er ?5 1�','9 ':,o co�.�i.c�eN �'��si ;nr�t;j,eti �f t'_e 'ollow:�.�� si+es as 'i��^�te.,e ,P��.^�e�•va- . tio•� Sites. t•;i�_]. ;Y�:�r pl::ase se d �ot-cea to p�•ope�t:•j oW'�ers as , " �•e�z:.�ed b 1��. _ , � . . 1 _- :;�,. ._F�:�eXi ,r s AcEide:7�; � � . ' 2 , � . . ,;c T�iv'n st_�•�-:,ri ; -,s F?.^,iise ? _ A'�xa.�iu��• irF�:3e T�ouse . . � 1 � - i''.e k . •`�,110 . .. ;.I�i:sF 5 - " ., � . , ��.t��:�ni T�:" •�.^.E �� •- .'�C ::� T., .G:SE-�AU�`"FrP- :�. ... � . - - \ ' . . . . _ '. � ' `T 7.. J '2�.�� 't.1':��, . . + � . . • . . '��J� ��t X . C'� C?P-.k ' A"'.O:la I . ' �.'Ci p�Q�:.,_ �� .��..a . . . ' ' ' � , " ' � � , . / ' . - � � _ � {,. , � a • . . � � � � Y F SAI NT PAU� CIT O �. � ` HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION � SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMP+IISSION MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING , MONDAY, 29 JANUARY, 1979 7:30 P.M. , CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL/COURTHOUSE PRESEPJT: Faber, Fishman, Flinn, Kunz, Mc4latt, Norton, Sandeen and Sommerdorf. ALSO PRESENT: Ken Ford, Principal Planner for St. Paul Planning Department; Terry Pfoutz, P�ichael Garitty and Carol Ekstrum of the Heritage Preservation Commission Staff. ABSENT: Oxton and Rosenblum Chairperson Sandeen brought the hearing to order at 7:35 p.m. PRESE��TATION OF SITES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RECOMP�ENDATION TO CITY COU�lCIL AS SAIMT JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Mr. Garitty presented the nomination narrative for St. Joseph's Academy. Mr. Sandeen read the preservation program for the site. Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. ' Sister Ann Thomasine Sampson spoke, supporting the proposed designation. She then outliried the historical significance of St. Joseph's Academy in four general dreas: education; use as residence for Sisters of St. Joseph; use as provincial (regional ) headquarters for the Sisters ; and use as a novitiate. There was no further discussion on St. Joseph's Academy. BURBANK-LIVINGSTON-GRIGGS HOUSE � P1r. Garitty presented the nomination narrative for the Grigg's House. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. ��INNESOTA BOAT CLUB BOATHOUSE � Mr. Douglas Nolmberg, Secretary of the Minnesota Boat Club, presented the � nomination narrative for the boathouse. Mr. Sandeen stated that there was no preservation program proposed due to the uncertain future of the building. Once a clear understanding between the club and the Division of Parks and Recreation (City of St. Paul ) is reached ., a preservation program could be prepared. Mr. Sandeen asked� for discussion. 421 Wabasha Street • Saint Paul • Minnesota - 55102 • 298 -4151 � ' . •, ' • . . .. ��.��`J / / .J � `� � ��r.� � t�inutes - January 29, 1979 - 2 - Mr. Charles Bohlen, President of the Minnesota Boat Club, spoke. He stated his support for designation. He also said he supports the idea of the Parks and Recreation plan for Navy and Harriet Islands but maintained that demolition cf the boathouse was unnecessary for these plans. He stated that a favorable recommendation by the Commission would help facilitate a more open discussion with the Division of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Donald Ganje, representing the City of St. Paul 's Division of Parks and Recreation, then spoke. He stated that the Division of Parks and Recreation does not want designation of the boathouse at this time b'ecause the city is involved in the process of considering acquisition of the boathouse and boat club owned property. He said the city needs ownership of this property to ensure access to federal funding for the Navy/Harriet Island project. He mentioned a City Council resolution approved December 20, 1978 which authorized and directed the Valuation and Assessment Engineer to obtain independent appraisals of the Minnesota Boat Club property and to initiate negotiations to purchase said property. This resolution was made at the request of the Boat Club, so that the City Council could have more information concerning relocation of Boat Club facilities and the appraised value of the property. Mr. Ganje then quoted a letter dated January 15, 1979 from the Mayor to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and also to the Neritage, Conservation, and Recreation Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, "The city has no present intention of demolishing the Boat Club structure but considers that the implementation'of the open space �and public recreational development of the Mississippi River Corridor necessitates public ownership and control of future use of Navy Island including the Boat Club property." Commissioner Kunz asked whether the city did not already own the land on which the Boat Club structure rests. Dr. James Haight, from the Minnesota Boat Club's Board of Directors, answered Ms. Kunz's question stating that the property in question was owned by the Boat Club. He also added a brief history of the club's ownership and sale of property on the rest of the island. Commissioner Kunz questioned how so small a piece of property would be essential to obtaining grants of federal funds. Mr. Ganje, in answer to Ms. Kunz's question, stated that if in the future possible demolishment of the structure were necessary the city wishes to have control over the property. He said that the structure was in the middle of a pedestrian corridor in the proposed plans (of the Division of Parks and - Recreation) for conversion of the area to a green space park. He said that this piece being in the middle of said plans could hold up federal funding for the project. - � Dr. Haight then spoke, stating that the Boat Club had no quibble with the park plan, except in its objection to the boathouse becoming green space. He then said that a similar building in the floodplain would be too expensive for the city to build. He also said that federal funding can be obtained by the city without complete ownership of the island. _� � � � �� _y� � a � � Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 3 - , Ms. Alberta Matters, editor of the Grand 6azette, then spoke. She said that the Boat Club needs very close access to a straight line stretch of water and that its current location was the only logical place in the area for such access. She also said that she understood that the Parks and Recreation Division's plan was impossible from an engineering point of view. Mr. Tucker, member of the Minnesota Boat Club, spoke. He stated that if the city buys the land it will be the end of the Boat Club. He said that if the point of the Division's plans is to encourage recreational use, why not reinforce the current recreational use of the Boat Club. Commissioner Fishman asked if a compromise of public ownership with long-term lease to the Boat Club is being considered? Mr. Ganje stated that the city is considering that possible compromise. Ne stated in response to Ms. Matters , that the city had a revised plan which would re-create the original turn of the century plan with Harriet Island being separated from land by water, with this water oriented area behind the islands serving recreational use. Commissioner Fishman stated that if the Boat Nouse withstood the 1965 flood, then Community Services ought to think t�vice about demolishing it. � Mr. Tucker said that the Boat Club has not fiea'rd of~any proposed alternative site. Mr. Ganje said that a possible alternative site ��vould be in the water-way behind the island. ROCHAT-LOUISE-SAUERWEIN BLOCK Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Rochat-Louise- Sauerwein Block. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. Mr. Sandeen then asked for discussion. Mr. Terry McGrath spoke on behalf of John and Thomas Austin, owners of the Rochat Building. He said that at this time the Austin's felt that it might not be in their best interests to have their building desi'gnated because of the high cost of restoration, which they understood to be 40% higher than regular rehabilitation. He said that without a guarantee of financial assistance or compensation for such restoration efforts, they would have to oppose designation. Commissioner Sandeen asked Mr. P�cGrath if they had been in touch with an architect and if it were on the basis of an architectural opinion that the 40X higher cost estimate was based. Mr. McGrath replied that the estimate was based on the opinions of tv�o separate contractors. Commissioner Sandeen asked Mr. McGrath what the differences were in the extra cost. �'. ' � . . , , ' ,• :'• ` . � �� Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 4 - Mr. McGrath stated that the extra costs would result from essentially "cosmetic" work on exterior such as tuckpointing, etc. He said that it appeared that it would be three times as much hassle to conform to regulations with costs borne by the owner. Commissioner Kunz asked if there were plans to cover-up the facade. Mr. McGrath said that there were not, but that the owners were attempting to find a feasible use for the building: Commissioner Sandeen stated that the Design Review Committee would be available at any time for advice (free of charge) on the future of the building. Mr. David Kuehn, owner of the Sauerwein Building then spoke. He said that he favored the designation of the block and is intent on a historically compatible rehabilitation of the Sauerv�ein Building. He said this would include exterior restoration and second floor renovation for offices. He showed an illustrated elevation of his proposed rehabilitation fcr all three buildings. Mr. Kuehn stated that he has let the owners of the two other buildings know that he v��as interested in purchasing the buildings. He said that he feels rehabilitation of the buildings is financially feasible. ��1r. Kuehn said that United Hospitals has extended an option to buy the Louise Builc�ing until : March 1 , and has been working with the Austins on a plan to demolish_ the _ __ ` Rochat Building and build a large residential complex. Mr. Roger 4Jillian Kuehn then spoke. He stated that he was the father of David, was a lawyer, and fully intended to move his law offices into the second floor office space of the Sauerwein Building. He said that he believed that the three buildings should not be destroyed and favored designation. Mr. John Yust, President of the West Seventh Street Federation then spoke. He quoted from the Downtown Development Plan (A Technical Report to the St. Paul D.P.M. Preliminary Engineering Study, 1978) as follows, "The development strategy for this area includes: retaining commercial activities which relate to the West Seventh Street neighborhood and complement the adjacent Downtown Intensified Center. Renovating of existing commercial structures (with emphasis on historic preservation)." He stated that tr�e Federation endorses this position. He also said that the Federation has worked on the idea of commercial revitalization of West Seventh Street and that their marketing � plan pinpointed the Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Buildings as being primary images in the market potential of the area. Mr. Yust stated that the Irvine Park Neighborhood Association was in favor of designation. He also directed the Commission's attention to the rehabilitation efforts on the "Brass Rail Building" nearby on West Seventh Street. - Commissioner Kunz asked Mr. Yust if the Federation has talked to United Hospitals about their development plans. .- ' . • � � � 4 • , � • 1 • ' , ` N'inutes - January 29, 1979 - 5 - � Mr. Yust said that the Federation has talked to United Hospitals, and that there were problems in their respective positions. He said the Federation looks upon United Hospitals' development as favorable as long as the Hospitals stay off West Seventh which the Federation feels .should be for the community and business uses. Commissioner Fishman asked if anybody could provide a clarification on the, United Hospitals' option to buy the Louise Block. Mr. David Kuehue stated that all he knew was that it h�c; been renewed, and that the Hospitals ' intentions were not clear. Commissioner Sandeen asked if the Markovich's--owners of the Louise Building-- or a representative of the Hospitals were present. Mr. Joseph Markovich stated he was present and was listening with interest to the proceedings. Mr. Peter Quinn then spoke. He stated that he had recently bought the Brass Rail building with the intention of rehabilitation and commercial use. He supported designation, saying that he didn't want to see the Louise Block torn down because of its commercial possibilities for 4�Jest Seventh Street. r Ms. Joan Lisi , homeowner in West Seventh Street area, then spoke. She said � that she was in favor of preservat�or, and adoptive re-usE for the Louise Block and was proud of all the rehab work on blest Seventh. She noted, in response to Mr. McGrath's financial concerns, that tax benefits such as faster depreciation were available to offset rehab costs, if the buildings were to be nominated to the National Register. She also stated that rehabilitation of of existin� structures was labor intensive and was an effective tool in revitalizing "despoiled" parts of urban areas. � FITZGERALD ROWHOUSE (SUMMIT TERRACE) Mr. Pfoutz presented the nomination narrative for Summit Terrace. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. However, later in the meeting Mr. Charles Girsch, owner of the 589-593 rowhouses, spoke. He stated that several owners were concerned about any possible strings attached arid he suggested a meeting between the rowhouse owners and staff or Commissioners. Commissioner Sandeen stated that he saw no reason why such a meeting could not take place. FRANK B. KELLOGG HOUSE Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Kellogg House. Mr. Sandeen then read the preservation program for the Kellogg House. Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. ; ' . . � . • . . - .- . . . . . , r � Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 6 - Dr. Yang Wang, owner of the Kellogg House, spoke. He stated that they had bought the house and then found out it was on the National Register. He said that they were intent on preserving the character of the house. He hoped that the Commission wouldn't treat the house as a "fossil", but would recognize that there were occasions which might call for ex�terior change and that these should be allowable if still within a historically compatible intent. Commissioner Sandeen thanked Mr. Wang for speaking and said that if all site owners had Mr. 41ang's attitude the Commission would be very pleased. ALEXANDER RAMSEY HOUSE Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Ramsey House. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. With no further discussion on any matters, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The regular March meeting is scheduled for hlarch 8, 1979 at 3:30 p.m. , in Room 707, City Hall , County Courthouse. Submitted by: Approved by: - ��d-�.�._. Terry Pfou z Ernest Sandeen Staff Chairperson � r� � ' / • ► � .• . � . • S � -- '� ��li nutes - February 15, 1979 - 4 - � ppppINTh!EWT OF STANDIPdG COM��ITTEES FOR 1979 Chairperson Sande=n said that he had been out of town several days previous to the me�ting and hadn't had a chance to talk to members. Mr. Sandeen read . the list of Commiitees and asked each Corr�nission member for their first two preferences. Ne said he would take these into consideration and appoint the Cormittees be�ore the hlarch neeting. CONSIDERATION FOR P.ECO�;ME�lDATION TO CITY COUi�CIL OF SEVEiJ SITES H�ARD BEFORE � PUBLIC H�ARIPdG 0�! JANUARY 29, 1979 M�TION: 1) Ms. Flinn moved that St. Joseph's Academy be recorrmended to the tne City Council as a Heritag� Preservation Site, along s�ith its proposed Heri�age Preservation Program. Ms. Kunz seconded the motion. It passed . � unaninously a�ith Mr. Langfard abstaining. P40TI0�1: 2) Ms. Flinn mov�d that th� Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House be r�cc�,�nended to City Council as a Heri�age Preservation Size, along with its proposed Ppres�rvation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted that the ol�ner of the house, the �•linnesota Historical Society, had indicated in v�riting approval of tne designation. Mr. ��c4latt seconded the motion. It pass�d unanimously �•�i�th Mr. Langford abstaining. , . r �10TIO�I: 3) h1r. P�cLdatt moved ihat the Alexan�er Rar�sey House be recorrr^ended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site, with its proposed Preservation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted tha�t it too is owned by the i�tinnesota Historical Society and that they had indicated in writing their approval . Ns. Flinn s2conded the motion. It passed unanim�usly with �"r. Lang�ord abstaining. r�OTIO�J: 4) h1r. Rosenblum moved that the Frank Kellogg Nouse be recor�mended to City Council as a Heritag2 Preservation Site with its proposed Preservation - Program. The motion Vras seconded by Ms. Flinn. It passed unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. MOiIOy: 5) Mr. Oxion moved that Summit Terrace b� recor,mended to City Council as a Neritage Preservation Site with its proposed Preservation Program. t�r. hlcl�tatt seconded the motion. A discussion ensued about �rrnether all of . tha o:yn�rs wer2 aware of the possibl� designation, as only a few had shown up at the public hearing. t�ir. Pfoutz said that h� had contacted all of the o;yners individaally and as far as he knew there were no objections to the designation. Chair•r�an Sandeen called for a vote on the rzco�-7mendation. The r.c:'�icr passed unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. hi0TI0PJ: 6) Ms. Flinn moved that the t�innzsota 6oat C1ub Eoathouse be recormen�ed to City Council as a H°ritage Preservazion Site. The motion was seconded by t�ir. Oxton. Tt was pointed out that th�re was no Preservation Program for the Boat Club duz to the uncertainty of suture plans. Chairperson Sandeen put two letters before the HPC conc�rnin4 the 6oat Club. One, from „ � . • . ♦�+ . � � 4:r��'�,J'dJ� I �� I �i �^ ' . I � - S 1C�� •iinutes - Februaty 15, 1979 _ 5 _ . ( i Thomas J. Ke71ey ans�•rered questions the 1{eritage Preservation Commission had raised after the public hearing about th� Boat Club. The other 12tter t•;as from P,o��rt P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and P.ecreation, �vno asked tne Heritage Preservation to delay their decision on the possible recommendati.on of the flinnesota 6oat Ciub as a Heritage Preservation Site until the Ci�y had an opportunity to negotiate a possible acquisition of the site. He stated in that letter that negotiations 4rould begin by P•iarcn 19, 197�. P�10TIOP�: Mr. Oxton moved that the motion be tabled until the Apri7 r�eeting. his. Flinn seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. hiGTIOP�: 7) ��lr. P,osenblum mov2d �hat the Rochat-Louise-Sauerti�rein Block b� recorrmended to Ci ty Counci 1 as a Heri taae Preser��a�ion Si Le t�;i th i zs preserva�Cion prosrarr,, r's. Kunz seconded the notion. ' Th� position of the o��m�rs concerning designation 4,as �he� discussed. . Ci;airperson Sar:�eEn statEd that the cwrer of the Sauen�rein BuiTding ►•�as very favorabie about designation, the ot•rners of the Rochat 8loc�;, �he �ustins, �•?ere neutral about designation and the owner of the Louise Buildin�; i�ir. ��tarkovich, had not yet stated a position. �-?r. Oxton said he kne��! �1r, h'arkovich ar.� :•�o�11d taik to hin about designa�ion. h�OTIOP�: P-ts. Kunz moved that the motion be �able� ur�il the P�larch 8, 1979 me t n�e g i n order �o gai n wri t�en posf ti ons Tron th?, o;•�riers on des i gnati on. � h�r. Rosenbium seconded the mo�ion. The motion pa;sed unanirousl�� t�rith h�r, Langford abstaining. . t•ir. Pfoutz stated �i�a� f�e Yr;]1 getthe a;ritten statements fro;n the ot�ners of those buildings on their position concerning designatiorr bn-Fore the sztes are transniLted to P1ann�ng Commission and City Council . Ne a1sQ said tha� staff ti��i 1] contact the Rocha�-Loui se-Sauenvei n o�mers for �h�i r posi ti ons Qn c'esignation. REPO�T OiJ PROGRESS ON NISTORIC NILL DISTRTCT It �vas agreed tnat earlier discussion had sufficiently clarified the status ofi Hill District. . r�ESEPITATIOT�I 0� PROPOSED HERITAGE PRESERVATIO►•! GUIDELTfvES FOP, REHABILTTATIO;V A��D FaEW COPaSTRUCTIO�! I��TNE COi�i�'�ERCI�L AREA. OF THE PRQPOSED NILL UIS i�I- The presentation was postponzd indeTinitely, pending a revised Hili District proposal. P.EPORT OP� THE JOINT APPLICATIO^t 41ITH TNE P.AP�ISEY COU�`JTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR � � P•tr. Oxton reported that the results of the meeting of the Executive Comrni�tees of the HPC and RCFIC�vas that th� Heri tage Preservati on Commissi on ti,ras �ri i]i ng , to cooperate with the P,amsey County Historical Society in obtaininq a grant to carry out a survey of Ramsey County. 7h�re are federal funds avai7abiz for surveys through the State Historic Preservation Of�ice (ad�inistered through f�linnesota Historical Society) and matching grants from private foundations �•iill be sought. Thz manner in tidhich the survey should be done aras discussed at the meeting. � lst 1 2nd_�nl�,� � 3rd �� Adopted � Yeas Nays HOZZA HUNT . LEVINE �C,3 c3� dr� � MADDOX C.J McMAHON TEDESCO PRESID�IT (SHOWALTER)