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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1998 Memorial Review Board Minutes Meeting of July 8, 1998 i LMtt'J�ttir c I Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Linda Headley, Pat Heyden, Lee une, � Ryan. Absent: Gladys Beckwith, Robert McConnell. 1. Meeting called to order at 5:35 P.M. 2. Lee moved and Headley seconded to approve minutes from April meeting. Minutes were approved without corrections. 3. Discussion on naming Gier Ballfield Concession Stand in honor of Claude Ramey. Presentation by Councilmember Harold Leeman on Mr. Ramey's dedication to Gier Ballfield. He ran the concession stand as a community volunteer since the early 70s. The money raised went to fund the baseball leagues, floor hockey and other youth activities for the Center. The new Stand would not have been possible without his advocacy. So it is fitting to name it in his honor. The Gier Center Advisory Board recommended to the Parks Board that the Stand be named to honor Mr. Ramey. A plaque will be placed in his honor and a wood sign will be placed on the building. The MRB may wish to recommend language to be included in the plaque. Moved by Pat Heyden, second by Linda Headley to send a letter of support to Council to support this recommendation. 4. Tom Shiels will make a presentation to the Board in September regarding his proposal to place historic plaques downtown in commemoration of the old downtown theaters. 5. Pat Heyden suggested that Linda Peckham, President of the Lansing Historic Society, make a presentation to the Board on the elementary school local history project that she has developed. The project involves taking original plat maps to the schools and involve the students in researching the names, families and histories on the plat maps. The Historic Society has applied for grants to develop a computer cataloguing process. Certain schools and certain teachers will participate in the project which will also involve the students going to the local history room. It was suggested that the Board send a letter of support to Linda Peckham expressing our support of the project. 6. Letter from Mr. Ken MacDonald suggesting that Beechfield Street be changed to Fairfield Street. Lee June asked if this request was within our purview. The Board concluded that our ordinance does allow for such a request to come to us. In further discussion if was determined that the City Department of Public Service would be responsible for the cost of sign changes. Mr. MacDonald submitted an application for a street name change, but it was incomplete. It did not include a petition of supporters for such a change. In addition, Mr. MacDonald asked for an exception to the petition required as part of a request for a street name change. The Board did not agree that this was appropriate -- our ordinance is clear about the requirement for a petition. It was suggested that the Board communicate further with Mr. MacDonald and send him a copy of our ordinance with an explanation of why we require a petition. We will also contact Mr. Navabi, Director of the Department of Public Service, to see if he has had further contact with Mr. MacDonald. 7. In other business it was asked what happens to funds contributed to the City by probated estates. 8. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:00 P.M. Memorial Review Board Meeting of December 9, 1998 Minutes Pi Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Lee June, Bob McConnell, Pat Heyden. Absent: Bob Ryan 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 P.M. by Chainnan Hubbell. 2. Announcements were made regarding the membership of the Board: Linda Headley has resigned from the Board because she is moving from Lansing. Bob McConnell will be leaving after tonight, because he is also moving from Lansing. Bob Ryan was injured in an automobile accident and is unable to attend. David Wiener was asked to contact Bob and express the get well wishes of the Board to him. Gilbert Williams was recommended to replace Bob McConnell on the Board. Other suggestions for potential members were Howard Jones, Joanne Jager and Kevin O'Malley. David said that he had several applications for a Hispanic member of the Board. 3. The Minutes of the September 9, 1998 meeting were approved. 4. The schedule for 1999 was recommended to be the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 P.M. We would continue our policy of not meeting if there are no agenda items. 5. It was recommended that the Board make contact with the Caesar Chavez Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to let them know that we are available to assist them in any memorials they wish to explore and recommend. 6. During a discussion on the activities of the Board during its first two years, it was recommended that a chronology of the activities of the Board be written. David said that he would undertake such a chronology. 7. The Board expressed its appreciation to Bob McConnell for his contributions to the Board and the community during the first two years of the Board. We wished him well and indicated that we might call upon him for his advise in the future. 8. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 P.M. Memorial Review Board Chronology ISSUE ACTION DATE Golf Course Starter Houses: Approved both applications November, 1996 Ron Borseth at Sycamore from the Parks Board Golf Course George Harlow at Grosbeck Golf Course Proposed Ordinance change Presented ordinance February, 1997 to review applications at first amendments to City Council. Board meeting after Approved by City Council. application is presented to the Clerk. Also meetings can be canceled if there are no agenda items. Received proposal from the Approved proposal and June, 1997 Principal Shopping District to approved first Century Row establish Century Row memorial from Oldsmobile. memorials along South City Council passed a Washington Avenue resolution (#285) to support the Century Row project and ask that the MRB review and approve the naming of each berm. Asked that the Lansing LEPFA Executive Director August, 1997 Entertainment and Public Peter Sullivan indicated an Facility Authority (LEPFA) interest in the project and consider establishing historic suggested that a photographic displays of subcommittee be established Lansing at the Lansing Center to discuss the display and and City Market. funding. The subcommittee was never established. Memorial Review Board Chronology Received proposal from Recommended proposal be April, 1998 Friends of Pamela Hilton and forwarded to City Council for the Parks Board to create a their information -- did not name a memorial garden at require Council approval 7 the Potter Park Zoo in her honor and to make available memorials for others at the t site.ived application to name Approved application June, 1998 ier Park Concession in honor of Claude y Presentation by Tom Shiels to Waiting on Tom to present a July, 1998 establish an historical plaque written proposal to the Board to commemorate downtown theaters as part of Lansing's theatrical history a letter from a real After explaining the street August, 1998 [Received state developer to rename renaming process to the Beechfield Street to Fairfield potential applicant, he Place. decided not to request a street name change. 5 1 n, c APPLICATION FOR NAMING AND RENAMING MEMORIALS IN THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN4H i E 3 12 PI-1 b: 3,3 ,- Applicant's Name: kvrl L �✓ L�,N �� CIr �L - /y55 Applicantt's Address: S OZ Ai ` City: Laz, Siw 5 State. A�L-� Zip.. Home Phone Number: ( ,f 7 ) 1 Y�'�`�`� Work Phone Number: (TI7 ) yY3-yl Y SUBJECT OR SITE OF THE (RE)NAMING: What is it? 0& e--- ` �' �^+�a��' Where is it? I ram ' Is there a current name? Lt:"Yes ❑ No What is the current name? �✓���`Y' Proposed name: 7—Ze,0,� C/)nn What is the vision for the proposed memorial? / c, y ►,t�,� / lebno SLg— ,�s '' II 4�E ` 1 (Attach a separate sheet, if necessary) Please provide two:alternative memorials that would be acceptable to your Projected costs: $ CJU /�►�v.S How do you propose the change be funded? IJ G:�7 �a�N f�UN'►�f�`'�S How will this impact residents? How will this impact businesses? —elznn If you have a question please call: When you are done with this form please return it to: David Wiener Marilynn Slade, City Clerk Executive Assistant 9th Floor, City Hall to the Mayor and staff to the 124 W. Michigan Ave. Memorial Review Board Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4141 We the undersigned, do hereby request and support the (re)namingofofr to NAME �y ADDRESS /PHONE NUMBER DATE ~ Z o� eVeX �9�-01 /2-/yam lam— �3z ,� �- ��3��3g63 � >�y--� o - a - &, "/a/'&� /3 S79 -o-74 3 9 /d -Al-9 o s ("(M/ y a 3 - 6 - i, ee�7 .lam'7 A q8 0 214 lftS.,��M tl A 7T 3�a- L-Y 3 7 you or your group have additional comments please feel free to attach them to this form: FOR OFFICE USE ONL K Date received by the City Clerk: Date referred to the Memorial Review Board: Date referred to Council: U. yi d- 74t car" �C-j SJA 4/r- , 4 0 7�Ce 7•CP/•N.A �/ -- ' I 103 -------------- �IAT. 351—CvS-9�v / Iy—Cry 1� 5 ��tc� r 9j yg 2B-Sunday, December 13, 1998 - Lansing State Journal ------------ Obituary "North Lansing Women Against th World." That group was involve, p eye ctty's federal Model Citie Thelma Osteen, model neighbor there was a problem, she would find an answer,"Marsh said "She was one of the kindes By Domkdka Proctor people." Lansing State Journal During the early 1970s, Osteer hed to save the Thelma Osteen,who devoted her mans on from the wr ekinglll allIr life to helping her neighbors and 1988, Osteen was awarded the first building a strong north Lansing Bea Christy Award to recognize community,will be remembered at neighborhood activists. a funeral service Tuesday. "When her convictions were Osteen died Thursday on her way strong, she didn't waiver," Marsh to a gala at the said. Turner-Dodge For 25 years,Osteen also worked mansion,a land- ""'�` as social worker. mark she fought Besides Osteen's husband,survi- 'o preserve dur- vors include a son,Gregory Osteen, ing the early of Lansing;four daugghters,Beverly 1970s. She was Marsh, Becky Weck and Sherry 75• Shaw,all of Lansing,and Pat Ray of Family mem- North Carolina. A son, Gary, pre- bers said she ceded her in death. died of an aneu- Funeral services will be held at rysm that had Osteen 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Estes- been treated 14 Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. years ago. She never turned her back on anybody, she was always willing to hells " said Beverly Marsh, one of Osteen's daughters. She said her mother was affec- tionately called Granny by most of the children in her north Lansing neighborhood. Last week, Osteen celebrated Christmas with area children and their families at the Comfort Sta- tion,the headquarters for the North Lansing Community Association. "That was one of her proudest achievements,making sure the little ones had a good Christmas,"Marsh said. Osteen was president of the asso- ciation and worked out of an office at the Comfort Station up until her death. She had lived in the city for the past 55 years. Osteen had been married to J.T. Osteen for the past 57 years. Through the years, Osteen has formed several neighborhood- groups and activities to promote families,including a Heritage Festi- val held each spung- Starting with the Parent-Teacher Association, Osteen became active while rearing her six children. She fought to improve the now-defunct Cedar Street School. During the early 1960s she formed the North Lansing Women for Action Committee.Her daughter remembers the group was dubbed Memorial Review Board Meeting of December 9, 1998 Minutes CLERK Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Lee June, Bob McConnell, Pat Heyden. Absent: Bob Ryan 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 P.M. by Chainnan Hubbell. 2. Announcements were made regarding the membership of the Board: Linda Headley has resigned from the Board because she is moving from Lansing. Bob McConnell will be leaving after tonight, because he is also moving from Lansing. Bob Ryan was injured in an automobile accident and is unable to attend. David Wiener was asked to contact Bob and express the get well wishes of the Board to him. Gilbert Williams was recommended to replace Bob McConnell on the Board. Other suggestions for potential members were Howard Jones, Joanne Jager and Kevin O'Malley. David said that he had several applications for a Hispanic member of the Board. 3. The Minutes of the September 9, 1998 meeting were approved. 4. The schedule for 1999 was recommended to be the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 P.M. We would continue our policy of not meeting if there are no agenda items. 5. It was recommended that the Board make contact with the Caesar Chavez Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to let them know that we are available to assist them in any memorials they wish to explore and recommend. 6. During a discussion on the activities of the Board during its first two years, it was recommended that a chronology of the activities of the Board be written. David said that he would undertake such a chronology. 7. The Board expressed its appreciation to Bob McConnell for his contributions to the Board and the community during the first two years of the Board. We wished him well and indicated that we might call upon hun for his advice in the future. 8. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 P.M. The. June 10th meeting of the Memorial Review Board is hereby cancelled — chairman Memorial review board M Cr- t _w_! W w c� iij p U L% --- C7 c 7 1 i 1 S Z 1 4 }7 r- I N E D Memorial Review Board c. J`!. l i �� i f 1: 53 Meeting of April 8, 1998 LN15ii110 CITY CLERK Minutes Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Gladys Beckwith, Pat Heyden, Lee June, Robert McConnell. Absent: Linda Headley, Robert Ryan. 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. 2. June moved and McConnell seconded to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. They were approved. 3. Eric Reickel, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, gave an update on the naming of the Foster Community Center meeting room in honor of Mary Margaret Murphy Woll. The Woll Room was recommended by the Eastside Neighborhood Organization and the Foster Community Center Advisory Board, There will be a ribbon cutting in mid May in conjunction.with the Community Center Open House. A plaque and picture of Mary Margaret will be placed in the room. It was moved by McConnell and seconded by Heyden that the MRB send a� letter of information to City Council regarding this memorial. The motion passed. 4. Scott Dedic, employee of the Potter Park Zoo, and Leon Hilton, President of UAW Local 2256, made a presentation on establishing a memorial garden at the Zoo as part of the Backyard Garden. The initial idea for the memorial is to remember Pamela Hilton, a long standing employee of the Zoo, but the garden can be used to remember others as well. All materials for the garden will be donated by the family and friends of those who will be memorialized. The proposal has been supported by the Parks Board. The garden will contain a wisteria trellace and a plaque memorializing Pamela. In addition, a $1,000 scholarship has been created to sponsor elementary school children for the Zookeeper program. It was moved by Gladys and seconded by McConnell to support this proposal. The motion passed. 5. Election of officers. Moved by Gladys and seconded by June to retail the current officers -- William Hubbell, Chair and Robert Ryan, Vice Chair. The motion was unanimously supported. 6. Discussion on establishing a data bank on names in the City. Pat Heyden will discuss this possibility with the Lansing Historic Society. Such information would assist the MRB in evaluating proposals for memorials. It was suggested that it may be possible to establish a project with the School District and the District Library to do research on local history. If such a project could be established it may lead to a memorial area for City history that could be initiated and serviced by the MRB or the Historical Society. Jane Vieth, of the MSU History Department (351-0377) and June Thomas of MSU School of Urban Planning were mentioned as possible resource persons. 7. The Board recommended that Pat Heyden and Lee June be reappointed to the Board. Both members said they would be willing to serve another term. 8. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 P.M. : _ 11 V RECEIVED 9,8HAR I I AM 6: 33 March 11, 1998 -- Memorial Review BovAING CITY CLERK The Memorial Review Board meeting has been cancelled because there are no agenda items. THANK YOU E_I\ JMemorial Review Board 'r ' z�, Minutes 'R _9 A Il g; 17 Meeting of January 14, 1998 LAN"3IIN2 CITY CLERK Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Linda Headley; Lee June; Robert McConnell; Robert Ryan. Absent: Gladys Beckwith; Pat Heyden. 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hubbell at 5:44 P.M. 2. It was decided to conduct the election for officers for 1998 at the next meeting. 3. Moved by Ryan, supported by McConnell to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were approved. 4. Eric Reickel, Director, Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation on the Parks Board policy and actions regarding naming Parks facilities. A. The Oak Park Building has been named in honor of Ted Haskell, a former director of the department. B. Rooms at Gier Park Community Center have been named in honor of Margaret Whitehead, a senior citizen leader, and Gary Jacobs, an active programmer. C. At the Letts Community Center a room has been named in honor of Jim Hoye, a former leader at the Center. D. All these names were approved by the respective Community Center Advisory Boards or by the Parks Board. E. Currently the Parks Board is considering memorializing Mary Margaret Murphy Woll, a leader of the Eastside Neighborhood Organization, by naming a room for her at the Foster Community Center. F. The process for naming rooms in Parks Community Centers or facilities is as follows: 1) Recommendation from the Community Center Board to the Parks Board. 2) Approval by the Parks Board. 3) Referral to either the Mayor or City Council for concurrence. 4) If there is a question about the recommendation, then the recommendation is referred to the Memorial Review Board for discussion. G. Bob Ryan stated that the MRB need not be involved in decisions internal to the Parks Department (such as is outlined above), but should be kept informed in case there are questions about a memorial naming. Therefore, when the Parks Board informs the Mayor or Council about a naming, it should copy or otherwise inform the MRB. The members of the Board concurred with this process. 5. Letts Center follow-up: Friends of Lincoln Center have sponsored activities and fundraisers for the Center. There has been discussion about having a photo exhibit of Mr. Letts' photographs. A plaque will be prepared to be hung at the Center. There has also been discussion about establishing a Foundation to the Letts Center that could provide programs and scholarships. The Board expressed praise to the Department of Parks and Recreation, to Eric and to the staff for their excellent job at the Letts Center dedication. The Board also expressed its appreciation to Bob McConnell for his role in assisting in the process, including meeting with the Kingsley Center Advisory Board. 6. Eric Reickel explained, in response to a question, that the Kirscher family has contributed funds for a memorial for the Kirscher Ball Field. 7. The Board approved the meeting schedule for 1998. The November date was changed to November 4, instead of the second Wednesday of the month. Lee June moved and Linda Headley seconded the motion to establish this schedule. 8. Bob McConnell asked how the Board could be more proactive. He suggested that more publicity would inform the public about the existence of the Board and the possibilities for memorializing individuals in Lansing. It was pointed out that often people don't feel part of a community because they have no connection to the past. Hence it is important to memorialize the past. Several suggestions were made during the discussion that followed: A. Establish a data bank of existing names of streets and other public places that memorialize historic persons. B. Provide targeted publicity to associations that are organized to memorialize or honor or maintain the culture of specific groups, such as ethnic and national associations. C. Develop a project in conjunction with a school or the school district. D. Invite people to speak to associations or to the MRB. E. Meet with the Lansing Historic Society to discuss ideas and options. 10. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.