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EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 21q 1988, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
I. Grimes House, 1869
4200 West 44th Street
Proposed room enlargement and addition
II. Other Business:
III. Next Scheduled Meeting Date:
August 23, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.
IV. Adjournment:
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Tuesday, July 26, 1988 at 7:30 P.M.
Edina City Hall Manager's Conference Room
Members Present: Chairman Gordon Stuart, Cy Stuppy, Gary Nyberg
and Lois Wilder
Members Absent: John Metil, David Gepner and Don Wray
Staff Present: Patsy M. Johnson
Others Present: Bill & Martha McLaughlin
4200 West 44th Street
Mr. Stuart called the meeting to order. The May meeting was discussed. There
were no minutes for approval as is was a conversational meeting without a
quorum.
I. Grimes House 4200 West 44th Street
Proposed room enlargement
The subject of the proposed room enlargement and room addition for the Grimes
House was brought up by Mr. Stuart. He was not sure what the plans entail and
how they change the house. Mr. McLaughlin illustrated the plans on the
blackboard. Mr. McLaughlin pointed out that the current family room is not tied
to the rest of the house. They want to make a larger room for informal living
space. They would put in a bay window in the family room to open the back of
the house and add a screen porch to open up the house to the backyard. Mr.
McLaughlin stated that the purpose of their visit was to gain preliminary
approval of the concept before they go further with their plans.
Mr. Stuppy noted that the enlargement and addition will straighten out the back
of the house. It was also noted that this would not be visible from the street.
Ms. Wilder pointed out it would also correct the somewhat poorly done screen
porch enclosure.
Mr. Stuppy asked about the foundation and basement and if there would be a
basement as a result of this addition and enlargement. Mr. McLaughlin pointed
out the gap between the porch and the house and that there is no basement under
the family room. Mr. Stuart added that the basement is not our concern.
Mr. Nyberg expressed concern about the fireplace and the chimney for it. Mr.
McLaughlin said they hadn't gotten that detailed in their plans yet and he is
not that hung up with a fireplace.
Ms. Wilder said she thought it sounded good and she could see the McLaughlins
point on wanting to open it up to the backyard. Mr. McLaughlin said that
another of his concerns was seeing the kids running around the house on the nice
hardwood floors and felt there should be more informal living space.
Mr. Nyberg asked what we were ruling on. Ms. Johnson said it was the concept of
the plans and whether we would approve it before they proceed with too much more
planning.
Ms. Wilder moved that we accept the concept of the plans presented by the
McLaughlins. Mr. Nyberg seconded the motion with the understanding that the
board will review the final plans. All voted aye. The motion carried.
II. Other Business:
Ms. Wilder asked about the length of terms and commissions for the board
members. Mr. Stuart indicated this will be his last term. Ms. Wilder expressed
interest in knowing appointment dates for the members.
Mr. Stuart asked for any other unfinished business to discuss or questions to
discuss. Mr. Nyberg asked about any alteration or change to the courtyard at
Southdale with the impending addition. He said he has always felt we should
look into designating it as an Historic Site. It was further discussed that the
interior mall with the bird cage, clock and skylights have all come down through
the years very well preserved. Some of the present stores at Southdale were not
there originally but structurally the mall has stayed much the same.
Mr. Stuart pointed out that one of the concerns the owners of Southdale may have
with the Heritage Preservation Board is a supervisory board telling them what,
they can and cannot do.
Mr. Nyberg made a motion that we start the process to look into Historic
designation for the Southdale original mall space. Ms. Wilder seconded the
motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Stuart asked for any other new business. Ms. Wilder asked how progress
with the theatre was. Mr. Nyberg reported that the theatre had been demolished
and they hadn't started the re -building yet.
Mr. Nyberg asked if we could ever make a Public Commendation for the people who
ran the Centennial. He felt they did a wonderful job. Ms. Wilder felt they
were doing as nice a job as the Bi -Centennial Commission.
III. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00.
Patsy M. Johnson