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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
I. Call to Order
Chair Schilling called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call in-person were: Chair Schilling, Commissioners Lonnquist, Pollock, Widmoyer, Hassenstab and
student members Maheshwari and Roy.
Staff present: HPC Staff Liaison Emily Bodeker, Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel and Economic Development
Manager Bill Neuendorf.
Student Members Maheshwari and Roy introduced themselves to the Commission.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Member Knudsen arrived (7:05pm).
Motion made by Hassenstab seconded by Pollock to approve the meeting agenda as presented. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Pollock seconded by Widmoyer to approve the August 10, 2021 meeting minutes as
presented. All voted ate. The motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Eden/Wilson TIF District: Grange Hall and Cahill School
Member Everson arrived (7:09 pm).
Member Nymo arrived (7:15 pm).
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf gave a presentation on the potential Eden/Wilson TIF District. He
answered questions and asked the Commission for feedback on potentially moving the Grange Hall and Cahill
School.
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VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. COA: 4634 Edgebrook Place
Staff introduced the COA for a new home at 4634 Edgebrook Place. The applicant explained the differences in
the application versus what was submitted earlier this year.
The HPC asked clarification questions.
The applicant will submit final plans for the October meeting.
B. 2022 Work Plan
Staff and the HPC went through final questions on the Draft 2022 work plan.
Motion Lonnquist seconded by Nymo to approve the draft 2022 HPC Work Plan with the edits and
changes proposed. All voted aye. The motion carried.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Lonnquist informed the Commission she attended a State Preservation Conference session on
sustainability. She also informed the Commission she brought articles found at a descendant of the Thorpe
brother’s cabin. The items will be given to the Historical Society.
Chair Schilling informed the Commission that her walking tour filled up quickly. She will send out a link when
another date is scheduled.
The Commission asked for an update on 4630 Drexel Ave.
VIII. Staff Comments:
Liaison Bodeker informed the Commission that her and consultant Vogel met with a property owner who may
be interested in designating their property. The property owner had received the mailing sent out by the HPC.
IX. Adjournment
Motion made by Pollock seconded by Nymo to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. All voted aye. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker