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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-10-17 MinutesApproved Minutes Approved Date: 3/14/2017 Heritage Preservation Board January 10, 2017 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Heritage Preservation Board Edina City Hall Community Room January 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Chair Birdman and members Moore, Sussman, McLellan, Kelly, Nymo, and student members Puerzer and Nemerov. Absent were members Christiaansen, Pearson and Loving. Staff present was Liaison, Joyce Repya, Senior Planner. Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel was also present. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Kelly and seconded by Moore to approve the 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 November 7, 2016 meeting. All voted aye. The motion carried. V. Community Comment - None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2017 Work Plan - Work Flow Evaluation Staff Liaison, Repya provided the board with copies of the City Council approved 2017 Work Plan along with work flow calendars from 2016 and 2017. The purpose of the work flow calendars is to ensure that the initiatives identified in the Work Plan are scheduled for a particular monthly meeting in the upcoming year if need be; ensuring that no initiative falls between the cracks. The work flow calendar also keeps the planning sessions for the Comprehensive Plan and future Work Plans in the schedule to ensure that the identified due dates are met. The board discussed how the work flow calendar needed to be flexible - allowing for unexpected projects. They also discussed the need to begin focusing on additional properties to add to the “Determined Eligible” list; as well as the idea of partnering with the Edina Historical Society during the City’s Open Streets event in September. VII. Correspondence And Petitions - None VIII. Chair And Member Comments Moore updated the board on the following upcoming Edina Historical Society events: Approved Minutes Approved Date: 3/14/2017 Heritage Preservation Board January 10, 2017 January 19, 2017 Marty Rudd the first Manager of Southdale Center will share his experiences working in the early days of the iconic shopping center. The event will take place at the Edina Historical Society Museum from 5:30 - 7:30, the event is free, and refreshments will be provided. February 25, 2017 the new permanent exhibit will open across the hall from the Southdale exhibit. The concept for the new exhibit a will be to provide an in-depth look at different points on Edina’s historical timeline. The Edina Historical Society was fortunate to be the recipient of a $65,000 legacy grant which will go toward inventorying the collection of about 15,000 artifacts - with the assistance of 2 full time contractors. Moore concluded that the Edina Historical Society is always looking for volunteers, and he encouraged his fellow HPB members to check out becoming a member of the society if they aren’t already. Sussman pointed out that two members, Birdman and Nymo have had perfect attendance for 2016 - applauding them both for that accomplishment. IX. Staff Comments Planner Repya made the following announcements: March 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers there will be an information meeting to explain the Comprehensive Plan process. Advisory board members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be filmed for future viewing for those who can’t make it. The City Council was wondering if the HPB would mind the name being changed from Heritage Preservation Board to Heritage Preservation Commission. A brief discussion ensued with board members commenting that they had no problem with that change if the Council saw fit. Consultant Vogel reported that he recently met with Doug Fuerst, an historian for the Edina Morningside Community Church at 4201 Morningside Road. Mr. Fuerst expressed an interest in the potential landmark designation of the church and was inquiring on the designation’s benefits, as well as the process. Mr. Fuerst had pointed out that the church is considering another capital improvement project and believed an understanding of the church’s previous building projects would be helpful in planning for the future. Mr. Vogel explained that although the church is not currently designated a landmark property, it would be within the mission of the HPB (providing guidance with preservation, protection and enhancement) to provide assistance to the church as they plan to tie proposed changes into the existing structure. Board members discussed the idea of providing non-binding, voluntary assistance to the church - it was agreed that being involved in the church’s planning process would benefit not only the church, but the community as well - fitting well within the HPB mission. X. Adjournment - 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted Joyce Repya