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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
I. Call to Order
Chair Lonnquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Lonnquist, Commissioners Cundy, Pollock, Jarvinen, Farrell-Straus, and Varadhan.
Commissioners Schilling and Everson walked in at 7:01pm.
Staff present: HPC Staff Liaison Emily Bodeker, City Manager Scott Neal, and City Attorney David Kendall.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Varadhan, seconded by Farrell-Straus, to approve the meeting agenda as submitted. All
voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Pollock, seconded by Jarvinen, to approve the April 11, 2023, meeting minutes. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Commission Member Review
City Manager Neal refreshed the Commission on the Board and Commission structure and Member
Handbook. He reviewed the importance of accountability and legitimacy, the process of handling
conflicting opinions, the differences between sub-committees and working groups, work plans, and ethics
and conduct. The Commission asked questions regarding the difference between Boards and
Commissions,
VI. Community Comment: None
VII. Reports and Recommendations
A. COA 4904 Arden Avenue
Staff Liaison Bodeker updated on the background information of the existing home located at 4904
Arden Avenue. The COA is requesting an addition to the street-facing façade. The staff recommends
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approval of the COA based on Consultant Vogel’s evaluation. The Commission asked questions regarding
the window frames, roof, siding, doors without grids on north and west elevations.
Motion made by Cundy, seconded by Pollock, to approve the COA as presented. All voted aye.
The motion carried.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Everson updated that he met with a member of the congregation at St. Peter’s Church
and got information about the church.
Commissioner Schilling asked about plans for some kind of recognition for Consultant Vogel to thank him
for all he has done for the Commission. Commissioner Schilling updated on scheduling a gathering for
former Vice-Chair Nymo. Commissioner Schilling also updated that Calvary Lutheran Church is under
consideration to be acquired by Edina Public Schools.
Chair Lonnquist reminded the Commission about Doors Open Minneapolis this weekend.
IX. Staff Comments
A. April 11, 2023 Meeting Follow Up
City Attorney Kendall addressed concerns about if the Country Club’s plan of treatment being
adopted by resolution is improper or in conflict with the ordinance. He also addressed the concern
of individual liabilities for members of the Commission. City Attorney Kendall updated that generally,
any violation of the City Code or Historic Preservation Ordinance can be a misdemeanor.
Commissioner Cundy asked questions regarding why some policies are not being followed,
contributing vs. noncontributing properties, clarity on terms, and levels of changes. Staff Liasion and
City Attorney updated on city policies and provisions made to the plan of treatment.
B. Human Services Task Force Volunteer
Staff Liaison updated that the HPC is allowed only one volunteer. Both Commissioners Farrell-Straus
and Jarvinen volunteered and gave a brief overview of why they are interested in the position. The
Commission decided to choose Commissioner Jarvinen as the volunteer from the HPC.
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Schilling, seconded by Pollock, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 pm. All voted aye. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker