History Commission
History Commission
- Joe Van Sloun
- Chair
- Joan George
- Vice-chair
- DeeAnn Bloom
- Member
- Not pictured
- Betty Johnson
- Member
- David Olson
- Member
- Jacque Larson
- Community relations manager
- Staff liaison
- Laura Ronbeck
- Deputy City Clerk/Special Projects
- Staff liaison
The Minnetonka History Commission (formerly the Community Heritage Commission) is responsible for safeguarding the heritage of Minnetonka by preserving sites and structures that reflect elements of the city’s cultural, social, economic, political, visual and/or architectural history; fostering civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past; and heightening community awareness and appreciation of the city’s history and promote the preservation and continued use of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the city. In addition, the history commission serves as the lead agency with respect to the Charles H. Burwell site and as a liaison to the Minnetonka Historical Society.
The commission can have between five and seven members, one of whom must be a member of the Minnetonka Historical Society, and all appointed by the mayor with approval of the Minnetonka City Council. Commission terms are two years.
In addition to its own meetings and activities, the commission meets twice each year with the board of the Minnetonka Historical Society to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to preserving and raising awareness of the history of this community.
