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Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 10, 1977, at 7:30 p.m.
Edina City Hall Conference Room
I. Approval of the Minutes: January 13, 1977.
II, old Business:
A. Edina Mills.
B. Edina Theatre.
C. Frank Tupa Park Report.
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III. New Business:
A.. Southdale Report to the City Council.
B. Proposed Edina School Closings.
C. Delayed Property Tax Assessment for Restoration and Preservation
of Historic Properties.
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IV. Research Projects: Informal Discussion.
V. Next Meeting Date: March 10, 1977, at 7:30 P.M.
VI. Adjournment.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
HELD FEBRUARY 10, 1977, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Foster Dunwiddie, Chairman, Tom Martinson, Maryanne Herman, Paul
Mucke, Gordon Stuart, and James McWethy.
Staff Present: Harold Sand, Assistant Planner..
I. Approval of the Minutes: January 13, 1977.
Mr. Dunwiddie indicated the date on the last line of Page 3 should be 1870
instead of 1840. Mr. Stuart moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Mr. Mucke
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
II. Old Business:
A. Edina Mills.
Mr. Sand indicated that he has made arrangements for crew of approximately
10-12 teenagers to work for approximately one week on the excavation for this pro-
ject. The crew is available through the center for community action at no charge
to the City.
Mr. Dunwiddie reported that he has obtained a preliminary commitment from
the Minnesota Historical Society to provide an archeologist for about $2,000. He
indicated that he has had some conversations with residents that are interested
in reconstructing an authentic replica of the original mill. He referred to a
report that he has written for the restoration of the Fair Haven Mill. The Board
discussed alternatives and generally concluded that the best approach at this time
is the archeological exploration and kiosk. The Board deferred further discussion
until the request can be formulated under Community Development Grants later on
in the agenda.
B. Edina Theatre.
Mr. Martinson reported that he has discussed the treatment of the Marquee
with some friends that are expert in the 1930's design vernacular. The preliminary
recommendatio is an apple green background with red letters. He will obtain color
samples for consideration at the next meeting. Mr. Sand indicated he contacted
the former thater manager, John Hurley; however, he could not recall the original:
sign color. e said the mural of the Edina Mills was on the curved wall facing
the entrance.
C. Fr nk Tupa Park Report.
Mr. Du widdie indicated that the City Council granted the preliminary approval
of the rezoning without any objection. There was a front page article in the Sun
Newspaper covering the rezoning hearing.
D. Criteria for Interior Preservation Designation.
Mr. Sand recalled that the City Council requested that the H.P.B. proposed
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criteria or additional regulations on which to base decisions on permits for modi-
fication to buildings in which the interiors had been designated for preservation.
He contacted the National Trust for Historic Preservation and they advised that
interior preservation is a tool that is appropriate in only the most significant
buildings in a most appropriate situations. In addition, they do not recommend
the listing o important elements because a similar program in Illinois appears to
be having dif iculty. The Board discussed alternatives and generally agreed that
the possibili y of rezoning the interior of another private building was remote
and therefore additional regulations can be developed at an appropriate time in
the future.
III. New Business:
A. Southdale Report.
Mr. Mc ethy indicated that he is now prepared to present the concept of
producing a b ok that documents the historic and architectural significance of
Southdale. H� presented a memorandum he prepared for communication to the City
Council.
The Board discussed the role of the H.P.B. in this project and concluded that
they were primarily a catalyst and historical resource. Mr. Martinson moved that
the memorandum be approved as amended and forwarded to the City Council. Mrs.
Herman seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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widdie indicated that this is an appropriate time to begin investiga-
storic significance of the Edina schools because the School Board
closing a number of schools. One or more of the buildings may be
reserve and perhaps the H.P.B. can suggest an adaptive re -use of the
,referred the Board to a copy of an ASPO bulletin that studies re -
buildings and the chapter that discusses school closings.
discussion, the Board generally agreed to hold the matter over until
C. Delayed Property Tax Assessment for Restoration and Preservation of
Hi toric Properties.
Mr.,Sa d reported that the legislature is considering a delayed property tax
assessment for improvements to historic properties (H.F.152). A decreasing per-
centage of the new assessment would be delayed for five years under the proposed
legislation. No further action taken.
D. Corhmunity Development Grants.
Mr. Du widdie informed the Board that there may be an additional opportunity
to fund Community Development projects for 1977. He suggested that potential pro-
jects include a historic sites survey proposed but not funded last year. Additional
funding for the Edina Mills project to construct an informational kiosk and match-
ing funds for a department of the interior grant for restoration of the Minnehaha
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Grange Hall. The Board discussed the programs and generally concluded the funding
should be requested from the City Council. Mr. Mucke moved that the H.P.B. request
a $5,000.00 allocation of 1977 Community Development funds for the purpose of
continuing the Edina Mills reconstruction program and to construct a substantial
historically informative kiosk on the mill site. Mr. Martinson seconded the motion.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Martinson moved that the H.P.B. request a $5,000.00 allocation of 1977
Community Development funds for the purpose of conducting a historical/architectural
survey of the city to identify important sites. Mr. Mucke seconded the motion.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mucke moved that the H.P.B. request an $8,000.00 allocation of 1977
Community Development funds to be used as the local matching share of a Federal
Historic Preservation Grant for restoration purposes at the Grange Hall. Mr. Stuart
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
D. Historic Markers Program.
Mr. Dunwiddie discussed proposed locations for the markers and presented
an easement drafted by the City attorney for use on private property identified
with a marker. Mr. Sand indicated he would check with the traffic engineer about
proposed sign locations. No further action taken.
V. Next Meeting Date: March 101 1977.
VI. Adjournment.
Mrs. Herman moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Martinson seconded.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Harold Sand, Assistant Planner