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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Edina City Hall
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call was Chair Birdman and members Loving, Moore, Nymo, Blake, and Mondry.
Absent were members Sussman, Kelly and student members Peurzer and Nemerov. Staff Liaison,
Emily Bodeker, and Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel were also in attendance.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Nymo to approve the meeting agenda. All
voted aye. The Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Nymo to approve the minutes from the July
11, 2017 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. All voted aye. The motion carried.
V. Community Comment: None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Certificate of Appropriateness - 4602 Browndale Avenue
Staff Liason Bodeker explained that the Certificate of Appropriateness request entailed a 15’ x 35’, 2-
story building addition to the south side of the existing house at 4602 Browndale Avenue. She provided
details of the proposal, pointing out that the design of the building addition is compatible in scale,
proportions, and character of the principal façade; and the new construction will be compatible with the
size, building materials, and architectural detailing of the Tudor style house. Ms. Bodeker concluded that
she agreed with Consultant Vogel’s evaluation of the request and recommended approval of the COA
subject to the plans presented.
The following neighbors spoke relative to the proposed plans:
Virginia Lindow, 4604 Browndale Avenue-expressed concern for the appropriateness of the request in
relation to the neighborhood.
Kristen Veker, 4605 Browndale Aveue-was in favor of the COA application.
Applicant Present- Andy Schrader & homeowner William Quirk
Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Nymo to approve the Certificate of
Appropriateness request to construct the building addition subject to the plans presented.
All voted aye. The motion carried.
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B. Prepare for September 6th City Council Work Session
Staff Liaison Bodeker explained the 2017 Work Plan Progress Report that was included in the meeting
packet. The Commission discussed the 2017 Work Plan progress and discussed the upcoming Work
Session with City Council.
C. 2018 Work Plan Preparation
The Commission began to discuss the 2018 Work Plan and what goals they wanted to include in the
plan in addition to their ongoing responsibilities. Chair Birdman expressed that one area the group had
expressed interest in in the past was how to capture stories or elements in Edina as a whole as changes
in the Community are happening. He asked the Commission to think about ideas in areas the
Commission works on outside of Certificate of Appropriateness review.
D. 44th & France Small Area Study: Discussion
Consultant Vogel introduced the 44th & France Small Area Study. He explained this small area study is a
part of the Comprehensive Planning process. He explained that the 44th & France area is full of cultural
resources so he is working with the Comprehensive Plan team and Community Organization on this
particular area. They have identified that these Heritage Preservation resources are key community
development resources and will be part of the plan that is created. There will be a Community meeting
on the 44th & France Small Area Plan on Monday, August 14, 2017.
E. 2017 State Preservation Conference-Albert Lea
Staff Liaison Bodeker reminded the Commission that the 2017 Annual Preservation Conference is taking
place in Albert Lea on September 13th-15th. As a Certified Local Government (CLG) City, Edina is
required to send one HPC member. Bodeker asked the Commission to reach out to her if they were
interested in attending one or both days of the Conference.
F. Open Streets-September 24th
Staff Liaison Bodeker explained that in a past meeting the Open Streets event came up as a possible place
to partner with the Edina Historical Society and host an information booth at the annual Open Streets
event on September 24th. The Commission expressed interest in participating.
VII. Correspondence And Petitions: None
VIII. Chair And Member Comments:
Chair Birdman welcomed Staff Liaison Bodeker to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
IX. Staff Comments
Staff Liaison Bodeker provided the following comments:
Bodeker asked if she could get a picture of the Commission at the next scheduled meeting
for the City’s website.
Staff Liaison Bodeker also discussed meeting packets. She told the Commission that she
would provide copies of meeting agendas and of any Certificate of Appropriateness
applications that might be reviewed at upcoming meetings, but would only provide the
entire meeting packets at the Commissioner’s request.
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X. Adjournment: 8:15 p.m.
Motion made by Moore to adjourn the August 8th, 2017 meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion
seconded by Nymo. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker