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A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 261 19921 AT 7:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
- April 28, 1992 -
II. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM:
- Guest, Britta Bloomberg -
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
III. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Wooddale Park/Country Club District Signs
B. Cahill Settlement Kiosk
IV. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING:
V.
June 23, 1992
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 19920 AT 7:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gary Nyberg, Marilyn Curtis, Herman
Ratelle and Lois Wilder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynn Barrett, David Gepner and Donald Wray
STAFF PRESENT: Joyce Repya, Associate Planner
Bob Rojetin, Director of Parks and Recreation
OTHERS PRESENT: Britta Bloomberg, Deputy State Historic
Preservation Officer
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: April 28, 1992
Marilyn Curtis moved for approval of the minutes from the
April 28, 1992, meeting. Lois Wilder seconded the motion. All
voted aye; the motion carried.
II. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM (CLG):
Chairman Nyberg welcomed Ms. Bloomberg to the meeting;
expressing the Board's interest in knowing more about the Certified
Local Government program.
Ms. Bloomberg thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak
about the CLG program on behalf of the State Historic Preservation
Office as she passed out a packet of information addressing the
goals or the State and more specifically, the CLG program.
Offering background information about the program, Ms.
Bloomberg explained that since its inception in 1984 by the
National Park Service, 34 communities have enacted Heritage
Preservation ordinances. Currently, 19 of those 34 cities have
joined the CLG program.
Addressing the benefits and obligations of becoming a CLG
city, Ms. Bloomberg explained that for many communities, the first
benefit is the access to federal funding.
Federal law mandates that the state pass a minimum of 10% of
the Federal funds each year in grants to local governments. Up to
now, the state has.exceeded that requirement, in some years, by
almost twice that which is required.
Ms. Bloomberg pointed out that the grant funds awarded to the
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cities are in the form of matching funds which can be satisfied
either through cash, in kind or donated services.
In recent years the state has awarded between $68,000 and
$90,000 annually. There has been increasing competition for these
funds as more governments come on line with the CLG program. For
the last two years several applicants have had to be turned away.
Ms. Bloomberg noted that those cities which were turned down
have been longtime participants in the CLG program. It was the
states intention when declining their applications, to allow new
cities in the CLG program to benefit from the federal funds.
Addressing the types of projects eligible for grant funding,
Ms. Bloomberg explained that the activities could include surveys
or planning projects. The Country Club brochure, she added, would
have been a very likely candidate for grant funding.
When asked whether private owners of historic properties would
be eligible for grant funds, Ms. Bloomberg explained that grants
are awarded to the City, not to private property owners. However,
she added that privately owned historic properties can reap
benefits from the grant activities.
Marilyn Curtis asked if the Historical Society would be
eligible to participate in the grant program since its purpose is
to preserve Edina's history through the collector and preservation
of photographs and artifacts at the museum.
Ms. Bloomberg explained that the CLG program only operates
through the Heritage Preservation Board to aid in the funding of
surveys and planning projects. She pointed out that the funds
could not be funneled down to the Historical Society.
However, Ms. Bloomberg stated that the Historical Society
projects sound as though they might be eligible for the State
Grants Program.
Board members observed that several historic building surveys
have been conducted in Edina and asked how they would fit into the
Board's planning process. Ms. Bloomberg explained that the work
done in the past puts Edina that much further ahead. Taking into
account the work already accomplished, the Board can move ahead to
organize the information, determining the character of the city and
its historic theme.
Chairman Nyberg observed that while Edina started out as a
farm community, with the exception of the development in the 1920's
and 301s., Edina is really a 1950's town. He pointed out that it
was during and after the 1950's that Edina really blossomed as a
metropolitan leader from a residential, commercial and park
perspective.
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As an example, Ms. Bloomberg pointed out that the City of
Faribault was the first CLG City in 1985 and has applied for funds
every year. Looking at their activities, they have gone the full
circle in the planning cycle. They have done a lot of local
designations and some creative packaging of their downtown.
They've produced two educational videos and are working on a pilot
curriculum in the schools.
In closing, Ms. Bloomberg explained that the State Historic
Preservation Office places a very high priority on the local
government programs and the preservation partnership between all
levels of government, since most changes that affect historic
properties appear at the local level.
In many ways, the State can only be successful in so far as
they are able to equip local boards and commissions to do a better
job with preservation.
Chairman Nyberg, thanked
attend the meeting, sharing
Edina's heritage; and hoped
Board in the near future.
III. OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Bloomberg for her willingness to
the Board's interest in preserving
she would be able to visit with the
Chairman Nyberg welcomed Park Director, Bob Kojetin who was
invited to update the Board on the current status of the Cahill
Settlement Kiosk and Wooddale Park signage.
A. Cahill Settlement
Bob Kojetin explained that the "Cahill Settlement" sign has
been set into place after suffering two attempts where the carved
concrete sign was dropped and broken. The only unfinished portion
of the project are the pictorial/narrative plates to be installed
on the four sides of the Kiosk.
Mr. Kojetin pointed out that he has explored three different
types of signage for the kiosk:
1. Photos and text covered with lexan $3,000
2. Acid etching on metal with photographic artwork - $6,000
(We have been advised this doesn't weather well)
3. Bronze casting - $15,000
Aluminum anodized bronze - $11,800
Mr. Kojetin has found a company who can produce the bronze
cast plates (which is the most durable/ indestructible) for $12,000
including photography. He has determined that this would be the
best product for the money and plans on submitting a requisition to
City Council at the next meeting.
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Board members agreed that the bronze casting was the best
product and expressed their eagerness to see the finished product..
They then continued with a brief discussion regarding the content
of the text. Chairman Nyberg asked if the Board could review the
text and provide their input. Mr. Kojetin agreed that that would
be a good idea.
Another option for Cahill Settlement would be the dedication
of a time capsule which could be buried on the site to be opened in
100 years. Board members agreed that that would be a good idea.
No formal action was taken.
B. Wooddale Park
Bob Kojetin advised the Board that he has met with some local
groups with the intent of spurring interest in donating the funds
to reconstruct the old concrete Wooddale School sign and
reinstalled in Wooddale Park, the site of the old school. Mr.
Kojetin added that in addition to the concrete signs, we also have
original bricks from the school; all this is sitting out at Arneson
acres.
Mr. Kojetin explained that in response to a request from the
Heritage Preservation Board, when the Wooddale Park sign is
constructed, that would be a good time to erect an historic plaque
commemorating the National Register designation of the Country Club
District.
Chairman Nyberg asked about the status of the columns from
Wooddale School.
Mr. Kojetin explained that the pillars are currently stored at
Arneson Acres. He had requested input as to how best utilize them,
but nobody came forward with an idea. So, he hired an
architect/ interior designer to work on the gardens at Arneson
Acres. This gentlemen has designed a gazebo utilizing 5 of the 7
Wooddale School pillars.
Board members viewed a plan of the proposed gazebo for Arneson
Acres.
Chairman Nyberg asked why the gazebo could not be installed at
Wooddale Park since the pillars came from that site.
Mr. Kojetin explained that Arneson Acres was his preference
for the gazebo since the city's historic museum is housed there.
He felt that it would be best to display the city's historic
memorabilia at the museum site.
Upon re -i-ng- plans for Arneson Acre's formal gardens and
gazebo, Board members agreed that the plans were lovely. Chairman
Nyberg observed out that if seven pillars were salvaged and five
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will be utilized for the gazebo, why -the two remaining pillars
couldn't be incorporated into the Wooddale Park/Country Club
designation sign.
Bob Kojetin agreed that there would be enough remnants from
the exterior of Wooddale School in addition to the pillars that
could be incorporated into a sign.
Discussion ensued regarding the .proposed uses for Wooddale
School prior to its demolition. Bob Kojetin recalled that there
were many meetings held to determine the best use for the site. A
plan for a park entrance/monument using Wooddale school artifacts
was one of the options considered. However, the option chosen was
to demolish the school and erect a park without the park entrance.
Chairman Nyberg asked Mr. Kojetin if any funds were available
to construct a Wooddale Park sign. Mr. Kojetin explained that no
funds are available at this time and that is why he has been
requesting financial help from local civic groups; pointing out
that it would be a perfect service project.
Mr. Kojetin observed that a Wooddale Park sign could probably
be construction for $1,000.
Following a brief discussion, Board, members thanked Mr.
Kojetin for his participation in the meeting and expressed their
desires to continue working with him on the development of a
Wooddale Park sign.
IV. ADJOURNMENT: 9:15
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Joyce Repya