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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Monday, February 13, 2023
I. Call to Order
Chair Schilling called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Schilling, Commissioners Cundy, Everson, Pollock, Lonnquist and student member
Varadhan.
Staff present: HPC Staff Liaison Emily Bodeker.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Lonnquist, seconded by Cundy, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Pollock, seconded Everson, to approve the January 9, 2023, meeting minutes. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentation
A. Sketch Review: 4909 Bruce Ave-Garage
Architect, Mike Eckardt, updated on the modifications made to the plans based on the discussion and
recommendations from the Commission. Commission gave feedback and discussed the sketch.
B. Sketch Review: 4904 Arden Ave
Architect, Paul Hannan, introduced the project and gave an overview of the background of the home.
Commission gave feedback on the pillars, garage, big picture window, and scale.
VI. Community Comment:
Carolyn Jackson, City Council Commissioner, thanked the Commission for the work being done by the
HPC.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Chair and Vice Chair Elections
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Chair Schilling updated that Vice Chair Nymo has served 6 years and Chair Schilling has served 3 years,
both reaching their term limit. Chair Schilling stated that both positions are up for election.
Motion made by Cundy, seconded by Pollock, to nominate Commissioner Lonnquist as Chair. All
voted aye. The motion carried.
Motion made by Schilling, seconded by Cundy, to nominate Commissioner Everson as Vice-Chair.
All voted aye. The motion carried.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments:
Chair Shilling updated on the interviews conducted for the 3 open seats on the Commission.
Commissioner Lonnquist updated that the Rotary would like to partner with the HPC. Commissioner
Lonnquist asked a question regarding the voting for the Heritage Preservation Award.
IX. Staff Comments:
Liaison Bodeker updated the HPC that the finalized Work Plan is now posted to the website.
Liaison Bodeker updated on the 4633 Arden project.
Liaison Bodeker updated that the Heritage Preservation Consultant, Robert Vogel, is stepping back from
the position. Applications for filling the position will be open to anyone with qualifications.
Liaison Bodeker updated that the 4630 Drexel project has been appealed and the public hearing will be
held at City Council on March 7th. The decision date is March 21st.
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Pollock, seconded by Everson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 pm. All voted aye. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker