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Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March lo 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
Edina City Hall Conference Room
I. Approval of the Minutes: February 9, 1978, and February 23, 1978.
II. Historic Survey:
A. Discussion with Mr. Scott.
B. Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
III. Sister Cities International.
IV. Baird House. 4400 West 50th St.
V. Next Regular Meeting Date: April 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
VI. Adjournment.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
HELD MARCH 13, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Foster Dunwiddie, Chairman, Tom Martinson, Maryann
Herman, Paul Muche, Betty Paugh, Gordon Stuart
Staff Present: Harold Sand
I. Historic Survey
Mr. Dunwiddie introduced Mr. William Scott, the consultant chosen
to perform the survey and Mr. Jeffrey Hess, Historian, who will be working
with Mr. Scott. Mr. Dunwiddie explained the Heritage Preservation Board's
advisory role with the City Council and the responsibilities of the Board
as defined by ordinance.
Mr. Scott inquired about more specific direction the Board would like to
take on the survey. Mr. Martinson said he would like to see the survey
explain what is good and bad architecturally with all areas of the City. The
survey should cover all time periods and point out exceptional buildings.
Mr. Scott explained the different approaches that could be taken
including a block by block record of the architecture present in the City.
A historical tracing of the earliest buildings in the City or a survey
limited by a specific time period. Mr. Dunwiddie said that the approach
should be a record of significant buildings that remain from earliest
times and an analysis of groups of buildings right up to the present time,
pinpointing areas such as Morningside and discuss its qualities. Individual
structures that should be recognized because of the architect or the
particular design qualities should be covered.
Mr. Martinson said he would like to provide a base of information for
future historians perhaps through a series of base maps that show growth
patterns in specified times. The growth patterns define districts with
various architectural merit. In addition, there are a number of individually
significant buildings.
Mr. Hess explained that to a certain extent, the results of the survey
is dependent upon the sources of information available. Old building permits,
newspapers and telephone directories were discussed.
Mr. Dunwiddie said that the final report that they prepare will
hopefully be suitable for adoption by the City Council for planning purposes.
The report should have some official status and should be useful as an
educational tool.
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Mr. Dunwiddie suggested that an advisory committee composed of
longtime residents like Dudley Parsons, Louis Green, Bill Duggan and Carl
Marth may be helpful.
Mr. Scott indicated that they have a better idea of the direction in
which to proceed and they will report at the next meeting.
II. Sister Cities International
Mr. Sand reported that SCI has responded that Edinburgh, Scotland
has recently affiliated with San Diego, California and that it may be some
time before they would want to affiliate with another city. The Board
considered other cities interested in the program and decided further
discussion would be necessary.
III. Baird House 4400 West 50th Street
Mr. Dunwiddie presented a copy of the nomination to The National
Register of Historic Places for the Baird House. The Board accepted the
nomination for study. No further action taken.
IV. Next Meeting Date: April 13,1978 at 7:30 P.M.
VI. Adjournment
Mr. Muche moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Stuart seconded the
motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Harold Sand, Secretary