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Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 11, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
Edina City Hall Conference Room
I. Approval of the Minutes: October 14, 1976.
II. Edina Mills Feasibility Report.
III. Research Projects: Informal Discussion.
IV. Other Business:
V. Next Meeting Date: December 9, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
VI. Adjournment.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
HELD NOVEMBER 11, 1976, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Foster Dunwiddie Chairman, Tom Martinson, Paul Mucke, Gordon
Stuart, Maryanne Herman, and James McWethy,
Staff Present: Harold Sand, Assistant Planner
Mr. Sand mentioned that George Burke has been unable to attend -the meetings
recently due to illness.
I. ADDroval of the Minutes: October 14. 1976
Mr. Stuart moved that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Mucke seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
II. Edina Mills Feasibility Report
Mr. Dunwiddie presented slides of several archaeological sites that have been
developed with interpretive displays. The projects included a plantation on the
James River in Virginia, Franklin Court in Philadelphia, and Butler's Barracks
at Niagera on the Lake in Ontario, Canada. The projects illustrate different
techniques that could be employed in the Edina Mills project. No further action
taken.
III. Research Projects
Mr. McWethy reported his progress in researching the history and significance
of Southdale and possible forms this information could be documented.
IV. Other Business
A. Edina Theatre
Mr. Stuart inquired about the status of the Edina Theatre remodeling reported at
the last meeting. Mr. Sand indicated he had additional conversations with
Mr. Greg Haley of Pink -Levin Architects and concluded that the only modification
that the board may be concerned about was the repainting of the marquee and
front facade to a brown and tan pattern. Mr. Dunwiddie indicated he had a copy
of some of the original drawings of the structure on file. Mr. Martinson and
Mr. Dunwiddie asked the staff to arrange a meeting with the architects for the
remodeling.
B. Historic Markers Program
Mr. Dunwiddie reported that earlier this evening, the Edina Bicentennial Commis-
sion voted to approve a concept design and program for the Historic Markers Pro-
gram and recommended that the City Council transfer this repsonsibility to the
Heritage Preservation Board. Because the Bicentennial Commission would be dis-
banding after January 1, 1977, the Board generally agreed to continue the Historic
Markers Program.
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C. National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Meeting
Mr. Dunwiddie stated that he- recently attended the National Trust for Historic
Preservation Annual Meeting in Philadelphia and acquired tape recordings of
three of the technical lectures. They include Administration of Historic
Districts, Current Litigation and Conducting Historic Surveys. He explained
them briefly and indicated he will provide those tapes at future meetings.
D. Edina Eye Clinic
Mr. Sand stated that he has contacted all the people who expressed an interest in
moving the eye clinic and they have not formulated any proposals. The deadline
has expired and construction of the new building is expected to begin shortly.
Therefore, it appears the building cannot be saved.
V. Next Meeting Date: December 9, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
VI. Adjournment
Mr. Mucke moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Stuart seconded the motion.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Harold Sand, Assistant Planner