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EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1985
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
I. Approval of Minutes: February 26, 1985
Il. Introduction of New Member: David Gepner
III. Wooddale School
IV. Foster Green Farm, 7440 Cahill Rd (John Carey, 1879)
V. Edina Expo '85
VI; Other Business
VII. Next Meeting Date: May 28, 1985 at 8:00 p.m.
V i l I . Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
ow TUESDAY APRIL 23, 1985, AT 8:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL, MANAGERS CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Gary Nyberg, David
Gepner and Lois Wilder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Martinson, Gordon Stuart, and John Childs
STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand
I. Approval of Minutes: The approval of minutes was delayed until a
quorum was present. Gary Nyberg moved approval of the February26,
1985 minutes and ratification of the Woodale School resolution in the
minutes. Lois Wilder seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
11. (. Introduction of New Member: David Gepner 4817 Dunberry Lane.
Mr. Gepner stated he is interested in serving Edina and has been active in the
Minnesota Transportation Museum at Lake Harriet.
Ill. Woodale School: Mr. Dunwiddie indicated that the Board submitted additional
material in written form to the City Council for consideration at the March 18,
1985 Meeting. The material included a computerized proforma for operating
expenses as a public building. Nevertheless, the council voted unanimously
in favor of tearing the building down. The demolition is scheduled
August 1, 1985. The Board was able to present a strong case for preser-
vation of the school and that material is in the public record. The council
has established a citizens committee to study the development of Wooddale
School Park, The EdinaMite Ball will be held in the school July 13.
The Edina Historical Society will require a new permanent location and
temporary quarters will probably be at the Community Center.
The reconstruction of West 50th Street may present an opportunity
to excavate the remains of the Craik House which stood in the middle of
what is now the right-of-way for West 50th St. according to the 1924
Hennepin County highway plans.
IV. Foster Green Farm: 7440 Cahill Rd. Mr. Dunwiddie reported that he
inspected the site with Mr. Sand to consider the significance of the
existing structures and determine if there is evidence of any earlier structure.
Research about the site indicates that it was settled in 1879 by John Carey
and has been continuously occupied since that time.
The Hennepin County History States:
John Carey is the owner of 93 3/4 acres of land on sections 8 and 9,
Richfield Township, 45 acres being under cultivation. He was born
in Tipperary, Ireland, June 14, 1826, and remained there until
nearly 20 years of age, when he came to America. Resided in New
Jerseyone year, thence removing to Maryland, where he remained
until 1855, when he came to Minnesota and purchased the farm he
has since occupied. Was married to Ann Regan, a native of Ireland, .
in 1854. They have had twelve children, ten now living. Lizzie,
James, Mary, Maggie, John, Nora, Jeremiah, William, Patrick, Agnes.
2.
The present structures were constructed around 1915 to 1920 and there is
no evidence of any earlier structures on the site. The present owner,
Foster Green, moved to the site in 1,946 with his parents. The family
operated a general farm with cows, horses, hay, oats, corn, etc. until
1961. According to the 1879 plat map, Cahill Road ran diagonally across
the site from north-east to south-west before the road was straightened
to its present alignment. There is evidence of the old roadway remaining
on the site and the dwelling was oriented to the roadway and thus is at an
angle in the site. Mr. Green indicated that the present roadway alignment
was in use when he moved to the site.
The Board concluded that the present structures do not comply with
the standards for historic preservation and no further action was taken.
V. Edina Expo' 85: Mr. Dunwidd'ie reported that the Board shared a room
with the Edina Historical Society at Edina Expo' 85. The display included
a map and slide show of the Historic Driving tour, information about the
County Club District walking tour, the Model homes and Wooddale School.
The attendance was not as good as Expo' 83.
The Board discussed ways to promote the Historic Driving Tour
including letters to civic groups. No further action taken.
VI. Certified Local Governments: Mr. Dunwiddie recently attended a work-
shop about application requirements for the program. There are 18
Board and Commissions in Minnesota that are eligible. The city may
have to modify the Heritage Preservation Destrict requirements and
ordinance to comply with the CLG standards.
VII. Next Meeting Date: May 28, 1985 at 8:00 P.M.
VIII. Adjournment: 9:20 P.M. Lois Wilder moved to Adjourn. Gary Nyberg
seconded. All voted aye.
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