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Approved Date: July 9, 2018
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Edina City Hall
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
I. Call To Order
Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call was Chair Birdman and members, Lonnquist, Aderhold, Davis, Widmoyer,
Nymo, and Blake. Staff Liaison, Emily Bodeker and Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel were
also in attendance.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Nymo seconded by Lonnquist to approve the meeting agenda as
amended. All voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Lonnquist seconded by Aderhold to approve the meeting minutes with the
changes as presented. All voted aye. The motion carried.
V. Community Comment: None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Archeology Grant Report
Archeology consultant, Jeremy Nienow presented the Archeological Phase Ia Literature
Review and Predictive Model Data Report. Nienow’s presentation concluded the
Archeological Grant presentations, the recommendations and future action would likely
be worked into a future HPC work plan which is ultimately approved by Council.
B. Process for Landmark Designation
Liaison Bodeker informed the Commission that Morningside Community Church has
requested the City move forward with designating their property. Bodeker explained the
process for Designating Landmark properties and informed the Commission that they will
see that project come to them in the future months.
VII. Chair and Member Comments:
The Commission requested an update on 4602 Browndale Avenue. There waws a stop work order
placed on the permit. After discussing with the City Attorney, the City asked the applicant to provide
information to show that 50% of the surface area of the exterior walls did remain. Staff verified the
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calculations submitted. The roof that was removed will not change pitch, shape or height and therefore
the home is not considered a demolition based on the Plan of Treatment. Commissioners discussed
concerns with the dramatic nature of this demolition and possible ways to improve the process,
including certifying contractors, linking the COA to a stated owner and contractor, clarifying demolition
language, and noting new vs. old construction in plans.
VIII. Staff Comments:
Staff Liaison Bodeker informed the Commission on the following dates:
-September 17, 2019: Heritage Preservation Commission Joint Work Session with City
Council
- October 1, 2019: BC Annual Work Plan Meeting-Chair Presentations
IX. Adjournment
Motion made by Davis to adjourn the June 11, 2019 meeting at 8:35 p.m. Motion seconded by
Lonnquist. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker