Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/15/2022 - Special

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WELCOME TO STILL The Birthplace of afinnweaa America's Most Picturesque Small Towns Best American Towns for Fall Colors Best U.S. Towns for Antiquing Best Twin Cities Day Trips Best Minnesota Weekend Getaway Best U.S. Small Town Food Scenes Most Romantic Cities VYeko,ne to the hWoric !Birthplace Of ilinnP.dota, and year-round travel destination. Located just outside the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and on the Wisconsin border, Stillwater, Minnesota, is nestled along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Byway, and is part of the North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area. In 1848, the first territorial convention that began the process of establishing Minnesota as a state was held on the corner of Myrtle and Main Street in downtown Stillwater. Stillwater is one of Minnesota's oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis by years. At the time of incorporation as a city in 1854, Stillwater was the largest in the state. The City of Stillwater is federally recognized as a Preserve America Community, and the downtown Main Street area is nationally registered as the Stillwater Commercial Historic District. In addition, there are 21 buildings on the National Historic Registry and over 100 Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites. The lumber industry made Stillwater famous at the height of the log boom. In fact, Stillwater Lumber Company is one of the largest lumber mills in the country. The City's lumber mills turned out thousands of rail cars of timber of mostly white and Norway pines. The City is fortunate to have connections that are needed for successful lumbering: river connections to northern Minnesota, the Wisconsin pine lands, still waters to assemble rafts, and water power. The Historic Lift Bridge, connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin, was built in 1931 and is one of few that still remain in operation in the country today. Today, Stillwater's rich and vibrant history is evident everywhere you look and is now mixed with modern amenities, restored historic mansions, over 100 owner -operated shops and restaurants downtown, over 20 outdoor dining patios, historic sites, wineries and breweries, paddlewheel cruises, antiques, museums, art galleries, music and events, and much more. Stillwater is truly a premier Minnesota river town!