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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 09-28 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA EDINA HERITAGE PERSERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1982, AT 8:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. Approval of the Minutes June 22, 1982 II. Self Guided tours of Edina. 111. Edina Expo '83 IV. Sarah Baird Diaries V. Next Regular Meeting Date: October 26, 1982, at 8:00 PM. VI. Adjournment EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1982, AT 8:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Approval of Minutes: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Tom Martinson, Gary Nyberg and Frank Thorpe Harold Sand Mr. Martinson moved approval of the April 27, 1982, minutes. Mr. Thorpe seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. Mr. Martinson moved approval of the June 22, 1982, minutes. Mr. Thorpe seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. II. Self -Guided Tours of Edina Harold Sand presented maps illustrating two potential tours including a historic overview tour and a Country Club District tour. The Country Club tour would be a walking tour with tape recorded narrative identifying the history and significance of the District, individually significant structures such as the model homes and outstanding examples of each design style. The Board discussed the tours and the possibility of a city architectural tour. The Board decided to concentrate on the Country Club District tour at the present time. III. Edina Expo '83 Harold Sand explained the City is encouraging all boards and departments to participate in Edina Expo 183. The Heritage Preservation Board can identify Heritage Preservation Districts and National Register Districts on graphics, sell history and architecture books and possibly the self -guided tour if it is available. Mr. Martinson moved to join with the Edina Historical Society with a display and sell Heritage Preservation Board materials. Mr. Thorpe seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. IV. Sarah Baird Diaries Foster Dunwiddie explained that Minnesota Historical Society Archives contain a collection of thirty volumes of diaries written by Sarah Baird in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The hand written diaries contain information about farming, the local and national Grange, the incorporation of the Village of Edina and about the construction of their house which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The diaries have been popular with researchers studying women's history, the Grange and early rural life. The Board discussed the benefits of transcribing the diaries and producing copies. The project appears to be eligible for a 50 percent grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. Foster Dunwiddie will prepare preliminary estimates for discussion. V. Other Business Old St. Patricks Church, 7000 Cahill Road Foster Dunwiddie reported that Mr. Everson's PRD -3 rezoning of the Church site was granted preliminary approval by the City Council. The final development plans have not been submitted. The Heritage Preservation District zoning was granted final approval and is in effect. EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD September 28, 1982, Meeting Page two V1. Next Meeting Date Tom Martinson moved to cancel the October meeting and schedule the next meeting November 23, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. Frank Thorpe seconded---- the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. VII. Adjournment Mr. Martinson moved adjourment. Mr. Thorpe seconded. All vote aye; the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Harold Sand MEMORANDUM TO: Heritage Preservation Board FROM: Harold Sand DATE: September 23, 1982 SUBJECT: September 28, 1982, Meeting After a short summer break it will be nice to meet again. Please note the meeting time is changed to 8:00 P.M. Some notes on agenda items: 1. Selfguided tour. I have prepared a list of potential sites and routes based on existing tours and the book. Any suggestions will be welcome. The material seems to divide into a city overview tour and a Country Club District tour. 2. Edina Expo 183, April 16-17, 1983 Expo '83 will be a good opportunity to promote the activities of the Board. Perhaps a display can be coordinated with the Edina Historical Society. Possible activities include distribution of a brochure that explains the purpose and programs of the Board and the differences with the Edina Historical Society. We could create a display of Heritage Preservation Districts and National Register sites. We could also'sell copies of History and Architecture of Edina Minnesota, National rggister nominations and the selfguided tour if available. 3. Sarah Baird Diaries. This 30 volume collection of small books contains a handwritten account of the Baird family activities from the 1880's to the 1910's. The diaries, presently located at the Minnesota Historical Society Archives are popular in research about women's history, rural midwest life _ and the Grange. In addition, the diaries may reveal facts about the Baird house, the incorporation of the City of Edina and the Minnehaha Grange. The Board can pursue a project to transcribe and study the diaries. The project appears eligible for a 50% matching grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. The local share of the project may be available from the Edina Foundation or other sources.