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EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR. MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1981, AT 8:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
I. Approval of the Minutes: October 27, 1981
II. Old St. Patricks Church. 7000 Cahill Road
III. History and Architecture of Edina, Minnesota
IV. Self Guided Tour of Edina Stephen Sinykin
V. Conference Report MHS, Oliver Hudson Kelley Farm
VI. Resolution of Appreciation. Betty Paugh
VII. Other Business.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: December 22, 1981 [ cancel ? ]
or January 25, 1982
IX. Adjournment.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1981, AT 8:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROO1
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster- Dunwiddie, Tom Martinson, Gordon
Stuart, Lois Wilder
STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Gordon Stuart moved approval of the October 27, 1981 minutes.
Lois Wilder seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
11. OLD ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, 7000 CAHILL RD.:
Mr. Dunwiddie said that Mrs. Donna Skagerberg presented additional
information about the history of the church at the October meeting. The
Board deferred action pending submission of copies of the documents involved.
Mr. Sand presented a bibliography of the documents discussed at the meeting.
Mr. Sand said that the owner of the property, Mr. Marsh Everson
submitted a preliminary site plan for informal review. The plan illustrates the
church building preserved in the present location and a two story, 24 unit,
"L" shaped apartment building west of the church. The plan preserves views
of the church from the front and two sides. Mr. Everson has not determined
a use for the church building and discussed the conversion to two dwelling
units or possibly a community building.
The Board was very pleased with the direction Mr. Everson was
pursuing and requested the opportunity to review final development plans.
The Board expressed a concern that the plans did not illustrate the massing,
roof profile or exterior design. The east wall of the apartment could be
designed in a neutral manner to provide a backdrop for the church building.
Alternately, the east wall could reflect the architectural themes of the church.
The Board was pleased that existing trees will be retained.
The Board generally agreed that the development concept in terms of
the location of the proposed structure and the vehicular access is to be commended.
The Board encouraged the adaptive use of the church building that is compatible
with the use of the site. Perhaps a residential density bonus can be permitted
for two dwelling units within the preserved church.
HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA:
Mrs. Sand reported that the bookstores sold their supplies of the book
and agreed. to re -order for the Christmas season. A total of 845 books have
been sold to date, including 322 by the City, 320 to Bookmen (a wholesale
distributor) and 203 to local bookstores. The profit amounts -to approximately
$4,200.
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IV. SELF -GUIDED TOUR OF EDINA:
Continued until the next meeting.
V. CONFERENCE REPORT:
Mr. Dunwiddie said that Harold Sand, Gordon Stuart and he attended
a conference sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society at the Oliver Hudson
Kelley Farm. Members of Minnesota heritage preservation commissions were
invited to learn about the status of State and Federal programs, the tax incentive
act and grants-in-aid programs. The conference included presentations by
Russell Fridley, Director of the Minneosta Historical Society and staff members
Dennis Gimmestad, Don Coddington and Charles Nelson. Mr. Dunwiddie summarized
the conference reports. Another conference is tentatively scheduled for May 15,
1982, in Pipestone, MN.
Vi. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION:
Mr. Sand presented a resolution of appreciation for Betty Paugh
who resigned from the Board on October 27, 1981. Lois Wilder moved that
the resolution be adopted by the Board. Tom Martinson seconded the motion.
All voted aye; the motion carried.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Sand said that he has received the quotes for repair of the Edina
Mill Kiosk:
Nordquist Sign Co. $1,440.00
Leroy Sign S Mfg. $1,400.00
Both quotes include the use of Lexan panels to help protect against further
damage. Mr. Rosland, City Manager, has recommended that a portion of the
profits from the sale of the history book can be used to pay for the repairs
to the kiosk. Mr. Rosland has indicated that he would support City financing
of a seond printing of the book because of the fund raising potential.
Mr. Dunwiddie said that this use of the funds was consistent with the commitment'.:
to the State Grants Committee. The Board generally agreed that it would be
preferable to retain Nordquist Sign Co, because they provided the original
panels and could save some time in preparation of camera-ready art work.
Mr. Martinson moved that the Board allocate funds from the sale of the book
to the repair of the Mill site kiosk. Lois Wilder seconded the motion. All voted
aye; the motion carried.
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VIII. NEXT MEETING DATE:
The Board decided to cancel the regularly scheduled December 22, 1981
meeting due to conflicts with holiday events. The next meeting was scheduled
for January 26, 1982, at 8:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Martinson moved the meeting be adjourned. Mrs. Wilder seconded
the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Harold Sand
AGENDA
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1982 AT 8:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
Approval of the Minutes November 24, 1981
Old St. Patricks Church, 7000 Cahill Road
Self Guided Tour of Edina
IV. Membership
Stephen Sinykin
V. State Review Board Meeting February 25, 1982 at 7:00 p.m.
Country Club District Nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places
VI. Other Business
V11. Next Meeting Date March 23, 1982 at 8:00 p.m.
VIII. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGOFTHE
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1982, AT 8:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Gordon Stuart, Lois Wilder,
Tom Martinson, Frank Thorpe, Gary Nyberg
STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Mr. Stuart moved approval of the November 24, 1981, minutes. Lois Wilder
seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
11. OLD ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH: 7000 Cahill Road
Mr. Dunwiddie noted that this item was continued from the November 24, 1981,
meeting because the Board requested copies of documents outlining the church
history. Mr. Sand has obtained copies from the Catholic Historical Society and
the Minnesota Historical Society Archives. Included is a questionnaire on parish
history completed by Fr. T.P. Ryan on May 29, 1934 and another questionnaire
completed by Fr. Vincent Yany on February 15, 1949. In addition, the WPA
papers include a history of St. Patrick's Church by Grayce Wallace dated March,
1938. This history contains a note that the 1884 church was remodeled in 1906.
The original tall steeple was replaced with a shorter one because it was unstable
in strong -winds and causing plaster to fall down.
Mr. Dunwiddie said that it would be appropriate that the Board consider
recommending Heritage Preservation District zoning of the property based upon
the new information available. Mr. Martinson inquired about the reason this
matter was before the Board. Mr. Dunwiddie read letters from Fr. Mahon, pastor
of St. Patrick's Church and the Edina Historical Society requesting Heritage
Preservation District zoning of the property.
Mr. Sand said that he recently discussed the status of the property with the
owner, Mr. Marsh Everson. Mr. Everson said the building was vacant and he
did not have any prospective tenants. He also said that presently he does not
have any plans to develop the property because financing was very difficult at
this time. Mr. Everson said that his architect, Engstrom Associates recommended
that the building would be more marketable as a historic structure if the existing
building was resurfaced to look like the 1884 structure.
Mr. Dunwiddie noted that the congregation is celebrating its 125th Anniversary
on March 14. He is preparing a speech on the history of the church for that
occasion. Church members have been requested to bring additional historic
documents and information at that time.
The Board generally agreed that it would be appropriate to consider the
site at a public hearing after the March meeting of the congregation. Mr. Martinson
moved that a hearing is scheduled April 27, 1982, at 8:00 p.m. Lois Wilder
seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
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Ill. SELF GUIDED TOUR OF EDINA:
Stephen Sinykin was not present and this item was continued to the next
meeting.
IV. MEMBERSHIP AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Mr. Sand said that Gordon Stuart and Foster Dunwiddie were re -nominated
to the Heritage Preservation Board for two year terms. Stephen Sinykin was
re -nominated for a one year term. A new member, Garold (Gary) Nyberg,
4520 Casco Avenue was nominated for a two year term. Mr. Nyberg is an
architect with Smiley Glotter Associates.
Mr. Dunwiddie said that according to the By-laws, the Board should consider
the election of officers and he opened the floor to nominations. Tom Martinson
moved that Mr. Dunwiddie be elected Chairman. Lois Wilder seconded the motion.
All voted aye; the motion carried. Frank Thorpe moved that Tom Martinson be
elected Vice -Chairman. Lois Wilder seconded the motion. All voted aye; the,
motion carried.
V. STATE REVIEW BOARD MEETING: February 25, 1982, at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Sand said that the State Review Board will consider the nomination of
the Country Club District to the National Register of Historic Places. The
nomination has been delayed pending new regulations from the Federal govern-
ment. Official notice was published in the "Edina Sun" on January 20, 1982..
In addition, notice was mailed to all of the property owners in the district
although this is not required by the regulations. Mayor C. Wayne Courtney
and Councilwoman Leslie Turner have indicated they plan to attend the hearing.
Donna Skagerberg plans to represent the Edina Historical Society and Harold
Sand will represent the Edina Heritage Preservation Board.
V1. OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Sand said that the Edina Engineering Department has turned over a
large number of blueprints of the original Southdale development plans.
Mr. Martinson said that Southdale has regional and national architectural signi-
ficance. He suggested that the Northwest Architectural Archives, associated
with the University of Minnesota may be interested in the plans. They have
the proper controlled storage environment and the NW Archives are rapidly
becoming one of the most significant resources of architectural drawings in
the country. The Board generally agreed that the drawings should be placed
at the Northwest Architectural Archives if possible.
Mr. Frank Thorpe showed a copy of the recently published book about the
History of the Edina Country Club (the golf club) written by Paul Foss. Several
members of the Board expressed an interest in obtaining a copy of the book.
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Mr. Sand showed the Board a list of firsts for Edina among Hennepin
County suburbs compiled in 1965 by Warren Hyde, Village Manager.
Tom Martinson added that Edina was the first community to win three consec-
utive state championships in high school basketball (1964, 1965, 1966) and
the first to win 3 consecutive state championships in high school hockey,
(1967, 1968, 1969) .
VILNEXT MEETING DATE:
VIII. AUJOURNMENT :
March 23, 1982, at 8:00 p.m.
Tom Martinson moved the meeting be adjourned. Gary Nyberg seconded the
motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Harold Sand