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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
VIRTUAL MEETING
Monday, June 8, 2021
I. Call to Order
Chair Schilling called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were members Lonnquist, Pollock, Cundy, Knudsen, Nymo, Everson, Hassenstab and Chair
Schilling. Emily Bodeker, staff liaison, was also in attendance.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Lonnquist seconded by Hassenstab to approve the meeting agenda as presented. All
voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Pollock, seconded by Knudsen to approve the May 11, 2021 meeting minutes as
presented. All voted aye. The motion carried.
V. Reports and Recommendations
A. COA: 4628 Bruce Avenue-New Detached Garage
Staff introduced the COA request for the construction of a new detached garage at 4628 Bruce Avenue.
The applicant and homeowners, Mike and Tracie Rossman, answered questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Hassenstab left the meeting at 7:20 pm.
Motion made by Lonnquist seconded by Nymo to approve the COA for a new detached garage at 4628
Bruce Avenue subject to the following conditions:
• Two windows that are proportionate in size and style to the home are installed on the east elevation
above the garage door opening.
• A window or permanent architectural detail such as timbering be installed to the west elevation.
• A permanent architectural detail (window, timbering, bump out, etc.) be installed on the north elevation
of the proposed garage.
• Window or permanent architectural detail added to the south elevation or move the door so that there
isn’t a portion of wall that is undecorated longer than 16 feet.
• Any changes to the proposed plans would require review from the Heritage Preservation Commission.
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• A date-built plaque is required to be installed on the new garage.
• The maximum height for the garage is 18 feet or a variance needs to be approved by the Planning Commission
for the height of the garage.
All Voted ate. The motion carried.
B. Human Services Funding Task Force Volunteer
Commissioner Pollock volunteered to be on the Human Services Funding task force.
C. 2022 Work Plan Brainstorm
The Commission began gathering ideas for their 2022 Work Plan items. Staff will gather ideas and include
them in the July Commission packet.
D. Regular Meeting Schedule Change
Motion by Lonnquist second by Pollock to change the August HPC meeting from Monday, August 9
to Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 pm.
Staff informed the commission that more information on in person and hybrid meetings is to come. The
commission discussed meeting earlier than 7:00 but there was not consensus from the group that a new
time would work.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioners provided updates on their 2021 work plan items.
• Commissioner Schilling is gathering photos for the virtual tour.
• Commissioner Everson suggested creating a list of architectural details to help applicants. The
Commission agreed to add it to the 2022 workplan brainstorm list.
Commissioner Nymo left at 8:40 pm.
VIII. Staff Comments:
As requested, staff gave an update on the 4630 Drexel project.
IX. Adjournment
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Motion made by Pollock seconded by Lonnquist to adjourn the meeting at 9:00. All voted aye. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker