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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
ALDEN PARK— WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS IN THE PRESIDENTS NEIGHBORHOOD
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2013, 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL QF THE MINUTES: June 11, 2013
V. COMMUNIT COMMENT:
During "Community C mment" the Heritage Preservation Board will invite residents to share new issues or concerns that
haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Board or which aren't slated for future consideration. Individuals must limit
their comments to thre a minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and
topic. Generally speak' items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should note Rett the Chair or Board to respond to their comments. Instead, the Board might refer the matter to
staff for consideration a a future meeting.
VI. ANNUAL SUrMER TOUR: Historic West Minneapolis Heights in the Presidents Neighborhood
Meet in Alden Park — 6750 Belmore Lane
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS: - None
IX. CHAIR AND 30ARD MEMBER COMMENTS
X. STAFF COMMENTS
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE: August 13, 2013
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the
Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Edina City Hall — Community Room
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER 7:05 P.M.
11. ROLL CALL - New Member Michael Birdman was introduced
Answering roll call were Members Moore, Mellom, Christiaansen, O'Brien, Weber, and
Birdman. Absent were Members Sussman, McDermott, Holtan, Good and Johnson. Staff
present was Senior Planner, Joyce Repya. Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel was also in
attendance.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Member Christiaansen moved to approve the meeting agenda. Member Weber seconded the
motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES June 11, 2013
Member Mellom moved to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2013 meeting. Member
Christiaansen seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT — None
VI. WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS TOUR
Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel led the board on a tour of the West Minneapolis Heights
area in the Presidents neighborhood. Mr. Vogel began the tour with a brief history of the area
which dates back to the mid -1850, well before Edina was incorporated in 1888. Referring to
photos of some of the older significant homes provided by Member Weber; Mr. Vogel explained
the development patterns and the prevalent architectural styles of the homes.
Board members observed that the properties north of Belmore Lane were developed first, with
the area south of Belmore built predominantly in the post war era. They also commented that
they found the area to be much more diverse than they would have expected with a large
concentration of eclectic architectural styles, much like the Morningside neighborhood.
Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Minutes
July 9, 2013
In a recap of the tour, board members agreed that they enjoyed getting out of the conference
room and seeing the area first-hand and in context with its surroundings. Also observing that the
experience provides a perspective one doesn't get when reading a report and looking at
photographs. Planner Repya observed that those are prevalent comments heard after every
annual tour, which is why the walk -abouts have become a favorite summer activity for the HPB.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS - None
IX. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Member Mellom announced that she has asked the Hennepin County Barr Association to
consider offering continuing legal education classes that address legal issues relative to
preservation. The Bar Association's Real Property Section officers are considering her request
and will make a decision later this year. Ms. Mellom agreed to keep the HPB advised if the Bar
Association decides to offer continuing education classes addressing preservation matters.
X. STAFF COMMENTS
Historic House Tour - Planner Repya announced that the Historical Society is planning a
Historic Home Tour on September 15`h when the public will have the opportunity to view the
Baird House, 4400 W. 50`h Street (former HPB Member Forrest's home), a Country Club
District Home at 4506 Arden Avenue (HPB Member Mellom's home), and a Morningside
Bungalow at 4006 W. 44`' Street. The tour is an event planned as part of the City's
Quasquicentennial celebration, and tickets will soon be available for purchase at City Hall. The
Historical Society has asked if the HPB would like to participate in the tour. Ms. Repya stated
that she planned on having information available at each of the homes explaining the historic
significance of each. She also encouraged any board member interested in participating in the
tour to let her know.
State Preservation Conference — September 12 & 13 — Lanesboro, MN — Ms. Repya
reminded the board that the upcoming State Preservation Conference is scheduled for
September 12 and 13 in Lanesboro, MN. Because Edina is a Certified Local Government
(CLG), we are required to send at least one board member to the annual conference.
Currently, Member Sussman has indicated that he plans to attend the conference, and she
encouraged the board member to consider adding this worthwhile conference to their
schedules. She added that because Edina is a CLG there are scholarship funds available to pay
for the conference and lodging. The board thanked Ms. Repya for the reminder and agreed to
let her know if they would be able to attend.
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X1. NEXT MEETING DATE August 13, 2013
XII. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 p.m.
Member O'Brien moved for adjournment at 8:30 p.m. Member Birdman seconded the motion.
All voted aye. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
,Joyce Repya