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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 05-26 HPB Meeting Minutes Regular• is 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 I' 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 1 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. 2 0 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. 3 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 4 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 5 Joyce Repya