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EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
EDINA CITY HALL — COMMUNITY ROOM
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14,2014,7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: December 9, 2013
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
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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 three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and
topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board to respond to their comments. Instead, the Board might refer the matter to
staff for consideration at a future meeting.
VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Edina Heritage Landmark Determination of Eligibility — Policy Statement
VII. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Explore the History of Your Home — Committee Report
B. Wooddale Bridge — Potential National Register Designation
C. HPB Notebooks— Update Ordinances
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
X. STAFF COMMENTS
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 11, 2014
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the
Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Edina City Hall — Community Room
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER 7:1 S P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Answering roll call was Chair Moore and Members Mellom, Weber, Sussman, and Birdman.
Absent were members Christiaansen, O'Brien, McDermott, Brandt, and Johnson. Staff present
was Senior Planner, Joyce Repya.
111. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Member Mellom moved to approve the meeting agenda. Member Birdman seconded the
motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES December 9, 2013
Member Birdman moved to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2013 meeting.
Member Mellom seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT — None
VI. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Edina Heritage Landmark Determination of Eligibility (DOE) - Policy
Statement
Planner Repya reminded the board that at their November meeting Consultant Vogel presented a
written policy statement reflecting the current HPB position toward properties determined eligible for
landmark designation. At that time, there was quite a bit of conversation relative to the policy
statement's format. Member O'Brien offered to research the format of other HPB policies and suggest
possible changes.
Although Member O'Brien was not in attendance, he did submit a revised policy statement for the
board review. When Mr. O'Brien sent the revisions, he explained that the major modification to Mr.
Vogel's proposal includes the creation of a heading and a new paragraph #I, which together highlight the
HPB policy on issuance of a DOE. The policy would be #12. Determination of Eligibility as Significant
Heritage Preservation Resources, and follows the same format as the previous eleven HPB policies
found in the Heritage Preservation section of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Member Sussman commented that he thought the proposed changes to the DOE policy provided for
consistency with the other policies that guide the HPB. He added that the policy clarifies
responsibilities the city has embraced toward properties determined eligible for landmark designation;
adding that it is good the policy will be in writing rather than simply understood.
Board members agreed with Member Sussman and commented that they appreciated Member O'Brien
taking the initiative to ensure that the DOE policy was consistent with the other HPB policies.
Member Birdman then moved approval of Policy 12: Determination of Eligibility as Significant Heritage
Preservation Resource as proposed. Member Sussman seconded the motion. All voted aye. The
motion carried.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Explore the History of Your Home - Committee Report
Committee Members Moore, Weber and Birdman shared information relative to their most recent
meeting pointing out that they would like to propose the creation of an interactive city map where
residents could input photos and information for their properties all in one spot. They pointed out that
they foresee the process operating much like Wikipedia.
Member Birdman explained that potentially this project could be a joint effort with both the
HPB and the Edina Historical Society since much of Edina's historic property information is
housed at the museum. He added that a great deal of the property information currently
exists in the government files, and how to best manipulate the data to meet the community's
needs must be determined.
Member Sussman opined that the concept has good application, however he wondered
whether the public would respond - that being said, he also noted it would be important to
give them a chance.
Discussion then ensued regarding ways they could gage public interest in the project. The
board agreed that interactive sites such as Facebook could garner opinions. Ideas such writing
a blog, and a shout -out on city extra were also mentioned. Member Sussman wondered if the
student members on the HPB might not have an interest in this project; and Member Moore
suggested contacting Edina High School reunion web sites to garner interest.
Member Sussman questioned if there might not be a similar project currently underway that
we could learn from. The board agreed that it would make sense to do some research to see
if there are any models out there that could be replicated. Member Sussman also pointed out
that a high school class might find such research interesting.
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Member Birdman observed that he has heard some really good ideas; however execution is
the key element for good ideas. Looking to the future, Mr. Birdman suggested having tangible
tasks and a time frame established by the March meeting. The board agreed that was an
excellent idea. No formal action was taken.
B. Wooddale Bridge - Potential National Register Designation
Planner Repya reported that the Wooddale Bridge (in front of St. Stephen's Church) has been
accepted for a National Register Nomination Study under the supervision of MnDOT CRU.
The City's engineering department received confirmation from Lisa Karlgaard with LHB, Inc.,
where she explained that Greg Mathis, Sr. Preservation Planner & Architectural Historian with
106 Group will be a sub consultant for the study. Ms. Karlgaard explained in her letter that the
MnDOT CRU office suggests that the National Register listing be completed prior to the city
pursuing the local designation of the bridge. That being the case, the local heritage landmark
designation of Wooddale Bridge which is part of the HPB 2014 work plan will probably occur
later in the year.
Member Sussman advised the board that he had done some research on both the Browndale
Bridge and the Wooddale Bridge and discovered some Minneapolis newspaper articles from
1907 corrected the 1937 Country Club Crier account of the calamity of 1907 when both bridges
washed away. Mr. Sussman shared the article/photographs with Planner Repya who has since
forwarded them on to Greg Mathis, from the 106 Group who as previously mentioned, will be
writing the National Register designation study. Board members thanked Member Sussman for
his diligence and agreed that they looked forward to learning more about the Wooddale Bridge.
C. HPB Notebooks - Update Ordinances
Board members received updates for their HPB notebooks with instructions as to where to
insert the information. The information included updated city codes as well as data referencing
the board's actions over the past year. Planner Repya explained that she will periodically
provide updated information for the notebooks to ensure that the data is current and
continues to be a relevant resource for board members.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS - None
IX. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Member Sussman shared the following:
• He announced for the record that Member Christiaansen had a healthy baby boy,
Frederick (Freddie). The board agreed to extend their best wishes to Ms. Christiaansen
and her family.
• He attended the recent Edina Historical Society meeting where members of the Oliver
Kelley Grange (OKG) were introduced. The OKG will hold their monthly meetings in
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our Minnehaha Grange Hall, and in return, they will provide interpretative services for
Edina. These people are very skilled - providing interpretations for the Minnesota
Historical Society at the Mill City Museum, and this collaboration is a wonderful
opportunity for Edina.
X. STAFF COMMENTS
Planner Repya reported that the annual state preservation conference which is held in
September each year is taking on a different twist this year. St. Paul is honored to host the
American Association for State and Local History annual conference on September 17-20,
2014. Having at least one board member attend this conference will serve Edina's Certified
Local Government (CLG) requirements. Ms. Repya added that as with the state conference,
scholarships will be available to assist in the registration fees, and she would provide more
detailed information in the future.
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE February 11, 2014
XII. ADJOURNMENT 8:40 p.m.
Member Birdman moved for adjournment at 8:40 p.m. Member Mellom seconded the motion.
All voted aye. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Repya
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