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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 09-22 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularA G E N D A EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1981, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 1. Approval of the Minutes: June 23, 1981 11. History and Architecture of Edina, Minnesota III. Wooddale School Report IV. Old St. Patricks Church, 7000 Cahill Road V. Edina Theatre progress VI. Other Business VII. Next Regular Meeting Date: October 27, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. VII. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 1981, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Gordon Stuart, Stephen Sinykin, Tom Martinson, Frank Thorpe, Lois Wilder STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Frank Thorpe moved approval of the June 23, 1981, minutes as submitted. Stephen Sinykin seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. I1. HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA : Foster Dunwiddie explained that books were distributed to a number of area bookstores and that several stores have ordered additional copies to re- plenish their supplies. Several members expressed concern that the book was not apparently available at the Southdale branch of B. Dalton. Mr. Dunwiddie reported that he presented the book at the September 10 meeting of ECCO, the Edina Council of Community Organizations. 111. WOODDALE SCHOOL REPORT: Mr. Dunwiddie said that the school was now fully occupied. The Edina Montessori Academy is located on the first floor and the Maranatha Academy is located on the second floor. Both schools are tenants with 5 year leases. The Edina Historical Society is renting space for a museum within the base- ment band room. IV. OLD ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, 7000 CAHILL ROAD: Mr. Dunwiddie reported that the building is vacant because the former occupant of the building, the Edina Montessori School has moved to the Wooddale School: The potential re -use or redevelopment of the site increases the concern about preservation of the building. The advocates of rezoning the site to Heri- tage Preservation District have not submitted additional historical documents and research at this time. Mr. Sand said that the owner was advertising space available for an artist studio or offices. The City Staff has advised him that a retail commercial use of the property is not acceptable. Mr. Sand said that the owner has hired an arch- itect to study the development potential of the site with multiple family residential uses. The Staff has discussed the historic- significance of the site and building with the architect. The architect has agreed to consider preservation of the building in the development plans. Mr. Dunwiddie requested that the Staff con- tact Mrs. Skagerberg about the research. It is particularly important to identify and verify the early pictures of the 1885 church building. Heritage preservation Board September 22, 1981 Page 2 V. EDINA THEATRE: Mr. Sand said that the theatre was progressing with the reconstruction of the ziggurat roof. The Edina Board of Appeals and Adjustments has granted sign ordinance variances to permit the accurate reproduction of the original sign . The Board also permitted the sign to be animated with flashing lights on weekends and holidays. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments was impressed with the fact that the sign was previously recognized by the Heritage Preservation Board as a historic and architectural landmark. IV. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Country Club District Foster Dunwiddie said that the nomination of the district to the National Register of Historic Places was still awaiting the hearing before the State Review Board. The new regulations for public hearings and notification of property owners have not been transmitted from the Fed- eral Government. B. Edina Mill Site Kiosk Mr. Sand reported that two street lights have been installed at the mill site to discourage vandalism. Quotations are being solicited for re- placement of 3 damaged plexiglas panels with Texan panels. C. Historic Site Walking Tour Stephen Sinykin said that he was impressed with the City of North- field, MN walking tour that was available to the public on a cassette tape. He suggested that a similar tour- program should be considered for the City of Edina. The tape could be loaned or sold individually or included with a gift kit for newcomers to the city. The tape may also be useful for school groups, clubs and other organizations. Dr. Sinykin said that he has had some experience producing this sort of tape and, if the Board agreed, it was a worthwhile project, he would be happy to do the work. The Board generally agreed that the concept should be pursued and that a proposal could be considered at the next meeting. D. W. 50th Street Tree Trimming Tom Martinson remarked that the utility companies were trimming the trees along W. 50th Street between Wooddale Avenue and Halifax Avenue. The trimming appears to be excessive and may be increasing the potential for Dutch Elm disease. The vista of W. 50th Street in this area is one of the finest in the City and is closely identified with the image of the City. Mr. Martinson requested that the Staff contact the City forrester concerning the tree trimming and investigate methods of preserving the trees by treat- ing them for Dutch Elm disease. Underground power lines were suggested as a potential solution. Heritage Preservation Board September 22, 1981 Page 3 E. Annual Meeting of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Mr. Sand said that the National Trust will hold it's annual meeting in New Orleans, September 30 through October 4, 1981 Mr. Dunwiddie and Mr. Sand plan to attend the meeting. V11. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: October 27, 1981 Mr. Dunwiddie said that the evening class he is teaching at the University is in session and requested the meeting time be changed to 8:00 p.m. The Board generally agreed to the change. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Martinson moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Stuart seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Harold Sand, Secretary