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AboutTown MagazineCity of Edina4801 West 50th StreetEdina, MN 55424www.CityofEdina.com Ab o u t To w n Of f i c i a l M a g a z i n e o f t h e C i t y o f E d i n a ©COLOURS 2007 Ci t y A s k s Fo r F e e d b a c k On P r o m e n a d e Se e P a g e 3 4 Fo r D e t a i l s W I N T E R • 2 0 0 7 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:07 PM Page 1 The Minnesota Community Education Association recentlyselected “Edina Unplugged 2006” for its OutstandingProject Award. The award is the association’s top honor.Developed under the concept of Family Night Out, EdinaUnplugged was meant to encourage families to spendtime with each other. Families were asked to forego allactivities outside of their homes March 13, 2006, for EdinaUnplugged, a Connecting With Kids youth asset-buildinginitiative project. The goal of the evening was for familiesto enjoy spending time with one another.This is the fifth time in eight years that Edina CommunityEducation Services has won the award. Previous award-winners were Career Expo in 1998, Edina High SchoolOpener in 2000, the first Intergenerational Dialogue in2002 and the Volunteer Connections Fair in 2003.Edina Unplugged 2007 is scheduled for March 12. Formore information, visit www.EdinaUnplugged.org.AboutTownVolume 18, Number 1Winter 2007Official Publication of the City of Edina, Minnesota4801 West 50th StreetEdina, Minnesota 55424952-927-8861Circulation 25,000Editor: Jennifer BennerotteAssistants to the Editor: Laura Fulton & Christina ScipioniContributing Writers: Joe Sullivan and Kathleen SovellPublisher: City of EdinaAbout Townis produced by the City of Edina. To advertise in About Town,contact Laura Fulton, 952-826-0396. Copyright 2007 by City of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424.About Townis published quarterly by the City of Edina. Thepurpose of the magazine is to keep Edina residents informed of news, activities and programs that are important to them. We include articles of interest about our citizens and community history as well.About Townis printed on recycled paper to conform to Cityconservation guidelines.www.CityofEdina.comCover photo by Ilrid Richards‘Edina Unplugged 2006’ Wins Award 1 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 Su n d a y M o n d a y T u e s d a y W e d n e s d a y T h u r s d a y F r i d a y S a t u r d a y 2 7 p . m . , H R A & C i t y Co u n c i l , E d i n a C i t y Ha l l . 34 5: 3 0 p . m . , Z o n i n g Bo a r d o f A p p e a l s , Ed i n a C i t y H a l l . 5 6 1 Ne w Y e a r ’ s D a y . Ci t y H a l l c l o s e d . 7 89 7 p . m . , H e r i t a g e Pr e s e r v a t i o n B o a r d , Ed i n a C i t y H a l l . 7 p . m . , P a r k B o a r d , Ed i n a C i t y H a l l . 7 p . m . , G o l d e n V a l l e y Or c h e s t r a , Ed i n b o r o u g h P a r k . 10 1 1 7 p . m . , “ G l o b a l Wa r m i n g S o l u t i o n s , ” An E d i n a D i a l o g u e Pr e s e n t a t i o n , S t . Pa t r i c k ’ s C h u r c h . 12 1 3 14 1 5 Ma r t i n L u t h e r K i n g Jr . D a y . C i t y H a l l cl o s e d . 16 7 p . m . , H R A & C i t y Co u n c i l , E d i n a C i t y Ha l l . 17 7 a . m . , R e c y c l i n g a n d So l i d W a s t e Co m m i s s i o n , E d i n a Ci t y H a l l . 19 2 0 5: 3 0 p . m . , F e d s F E S T , In t e r l a c h e n C o u n t r y Cl u b . 21 7 p . m . , M i n n e a p o l i s Po l i c e B a n d , Ed i n b o r o u g h P a r k . 22 2 3 7 p . m . , H u m a n R i g h t s an d R e l a t i o n s Co m m i s s i o n , E d i n a Ci t y H a l l . 7 p . m . , R i c h f i e l d Sy m p h o n i c B a n d , Ed i n b o r o u g h P a r k . 24 2 5 4 p . m . , A r t C e n t e r Bo a r d , E d i n a A r t Ce n t e r . 26 2 7 7 p . m . , E d i n a - Mo r n i n g s i d e R o t a r y Cl u b W i n t e r P a r t y , La r i a t L a n e s B o w l , Ri c h f i e l d . 30 29 5- 8 p . m . , S p r i n g sk a t i n g c l a s s re g i s t r a t i o n , B r a e m a r Ar e n a . 28 7 p . m . , F i r s t J o h n Ph i l i p S o u s a Me m o r i a l B a n d , Ed i n b o r o u g h P a r k . Ja n u a r y 2 0 0 7 31 7 p . m . , P l a n n i n g Co m m i s s i o n , E d i n a Ci t y H a l l . 18 5: 3 0 p . m . , Z o n i n g Bo a r d o f A p p e a l s , Ed i n a C i t y H a l l . 6 p . m . , T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Co m m i s s i o n , E d i n a Ci t y H a l l . Ab o u t T o w n C a l e n d a r Table of ContentsCalendar Of Events...........................................................................1Winter Calendar Highlights............................................................4AWord From The Mayor .................................................................5Southdale Started ARevolution 50 Years Ago..................................6It’s Not Only Neighborly ... It’s The Law....................................16The Edina Community Foundation: 30 Years of Service And Many Hopes For The Future...................................18VEAPExecutive Director Follows ‘ACalling’...............................20Potential Homeowners ‘Make The Leap’ With CAPSH.............................................................................................24False Alarms Are Costly To Everyone..........................................28Coffee Shop Generates Buzz At EHS................................................30Volunteers Discover New Experiences In The Police Reserve...........................................................................32City Asks For Feedback On Draft Plan For Edina Promenade.............................................................................34Teague Begins Work As New Planning Director...........................36Two Cities Form Lasting Relationship.........................................38Art Academy Celebrates Its 20th Year At Edina Art Center........................................................................40City Council Members To Take Oath Of Office........................................................................44City Offers Tips For Preventing And Preparing For Flu Outbreak..........................................................46Community Begins Work To Update Comprehensive Plan.........................................................48Special Pull-out Section:Community Foundation 2005-2006 Annual Report 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:07 PM Page 3 2•WIN T E R 20 0 7 SundayMondayTuesdayWedne s d a y T h u r s d a y F r i d a y S a t u r d a y 1 5:3 0 p . m . , Z o n i n g Bo a r d o f A p p e a l s , Ed i n a C i t y H a l l . 2 3 4567 p.m., HRA&CityCouncil, Edina CityHall. 78 9 1 0 6- 9 p . m . , M i d w i n t e r Be a c h P a r t y , Ed i n b o r o u g h P a r k . 6 p . m . , E d i n a Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e E m e r a l d Ga l a , I n t e r l a c h e n Co u n t r y C l u b . 1112137 p.m., HeritagePreservation Board,Edina City Hall.7 p.m., Park Board,Edina City Hall. 14 1 6 1 7 187 p.m., HopkinsWestwind ConcertBand, EdinboroughPark.19Presidents’Dayobserved. City Hallclosed.207 p.m., HRA&CityCouncil, Edina CityHall. 21 7 a.m., Recy c l i n g & Solid WasteCommission , Edina City H a l l . 22 2 3 2 4 277 p.m., Human Rights& RelationsCommission, EdinaCity Hall.26257 p.m., First JohnPhilip SousaMemorial Band,Edinborough Park.Februar y 2 0 0 7 28 7 p.m., Plan n i n g Commission , E d i n a City Hall. 15 5:3 0 p . m . , Z o n i n g Bo a r d o f A p p e a l s , Ed i n a C i t y H a l l . 6 p . m . , T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Co m m i s s i o n , E d i n a Ci t y H a l l . About Town Calendar 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:10 PM Page 5 4 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 Ed i n a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e E m e r a l d G a l a Wh a t : Th e E d i n a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e w i l l h o l d i t s la r g e s t f u n d - r a i s i n g e v e n t o f t h e y e a r , E m e r a l d Ga l a 2 0 0 7 . T h e “ b l a c k t i e a d m i r e d , b u t n o t re q u i r e d ” e v e n t w i l l f e a t u r e a s i l e n t a u c t i o n , di n n e r a n d d a n c i n g , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s . A po r t i o n o f t h e p r o c e e d s f r o m a r a f f l e w i l l p r o v i d e sc h o l a r s h i p s f o r E d i n a H i g h S c h o o l s t u d e n t s . Wh e n : 6- 1 1 p . m . S a t u r d a y , F e b . 1 0 Wh e r e : In t e r l a c h e n C o u n t r y C l u b , 6 2 0 0 I n t e r l a c h e n B l v d . In f o : Ed i n a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e , 9 5 2 - 8 0 6 - 9 0 6 0 Fe d s F e s t Wh a t : Th e E d i n a F e d e r a t e d W o m e n ’ s C l u b w i l l h o s t i t s se v e n t h - a n n u a l F e d s F e s t , “ A C a b a r e t E v e n i n g , ” to r a i s e m o n e y f o r f o u r a r e a c h a r i t i e s , E d i n a A B C Fo u n d a t i o n , E d i n a R e s o u r c e C e n t e r , N . C . L i t t l e Me m o r i a l H o s p i c e a n d V o l u n t e e r s E n l i s t e d t o As s i s t P e o p l e . Th e C a b a r e t E v e n i n g w i l l i n c l u d e s i l e n t a n d l i v e au c t i o n s , d i n n e r a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t b y S h e r w i n an d P a m L i n t o n . T h e c o u p l e w i l l p r e s e n t a 4 5 - mi n u t e L a s V e g a s - s t y l e p r o g r a m a s J o h n n y C a s h an d J u n e C a r t e r . T h e d y n a m i c d u o h a s e a r n e d ma n y m u s i c a w a r d s a n d r a v e p e r f o r m a n c e re v i e w s o v e r t h e y e a r s . S h e r w i n r e c e n t l y re - r e l e a s e d h i s “ H e l l o , I ’ m N o t J o h n n y C a s h ” CD , t h e o r i g i n a l a n d o n l y C a s h t r i b u t e p e r s o n a l l y en d o r s e d b y C a s h . T h e c o u p l e i s e x p e c t e d t o pr o v i d e a t t e n d e e s w i t h a n e x c e l l e n t r e n d i t i o n o f “T h e M a n i n B l a c k ” a n d h i s m u s i c . Bl a c k t i e d r e s s i s o p t i o n a l . T i c k e t s c o s t $ 8 5 e a c h , a p o r t i o n o f w h i c h i s t a x d e d u c t i b l e . Wh e n : 5: 3 0 p . m . S a t u r d a y , J a n . 2 0 Wh e r e : In t e r l a c h e n C o u n t r y C l u b , 6 2 0 0 I n t e r l a c h e n B l v d . In f o : Do d e i B o c k , 9 5 2 - 9 4 4 - 2 0 7 6 , o r R o s i e G u b r u d , 95 2 - 9 2 0 - 1 4 4 2 Wi n t e r C a l e n d a r H i g h l i g h t s 3•WINTER2007 SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday15:30 p.m., ZoningBoard of Appeals,Edina City Hall.2347 p.m., Star of theNorth Concert Band,Edinborough Park.567 p.m., HRAand CityCouncil, Edina CityHall.78910117 p.m., Southside BigBand, EdinboroughPark.12Edina Unplugged.(No scheduledcommunity activitieson this day.)137 p.m., Park Board,Edina City Hall.7 p.m., HeritagePreservation Board,Edina City Hall.141617187 p.m., St. Louis ParkCommunity Band,Edinborough Park.19206:30 p.m., CommunityHealth Committee,Edina City Hall.7 p.m., HRA&CityCouncil, Edina CityHall.217 a.m., Recycling andSolid WasteCommission, EdinaCity Hall.2223249 a.m., Easter Egg Scramble,Edinborough Park.277 p.m., Human Rights& RelationsCommission, EdinaCity Hall.257 p.m., First JohnPhilip SousaMemorial Band,Edinborough Park.March 2007287 p.m., PlanningCommission, EdinaCity Hall.2930 155:30 p.m., ZoningBoard of Appeals,Edina City Hall.6 p.m., TransportationCommission, EdinaCity Hall.31 About Town Calendar Sh e r w i n a n d P a m L i n t o n 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:11 PM Page 6 A Word From Th e M a y o r “Joining such network favorites as 'Wife Swap,' 'Deal or NoDeal,' 'The Amazing Race' and 'House' during primetime onWednesday nights is our new local television show 'In Edina.’ ”The show is hosted by Emmy-nominee Lillian McDonald, whohas more than 10 years experience in television reporting andlive shots.“In Edina” is a half-hour show about the people, places andevents of our community. Its content is similar to what is foundin the pages of About Town. The show began airing in September.Early segments included kitchen fire safety tips, SouthdaleCenter’s 50th anniversary, Taste of Edina, the Edina PoliceDepartment’s new canine unit, the Edina CommunityFoundation’s Holiday Home Tour and new Edina PublicSchools Superintendent Ric Dressen." 'In Edina' airs 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays, 5 p.m. Fridays,noon Saturdays and noon Sundays on Edina CommunityChannel 16 (EDINA16)." Anew episode begins airing aroundthe 15th of each month and repeats for four weeks.In addition to giving residents and businesses more informationabout the community, “In Edina” also represents a uniquepartnership between the City of Edina and our local businesscommunity. Thanks to our business partners, the set “location”is fluid, allowing movement from one community spot toanother for broadcasting. The first few episodes were filmed atSouthdale Center and at the Westin Galleria Edina sales centerin a fully furnished condominium model. Technical and staffassistance have also been provided by local businesses. BroadviewMedia and the Minnesota School of Business (MSB), bothlocated in Edina on West 77th Street, are lending the Cityequipment such as lighting, monitors and microphones. MSBhas also generously agreed to provide an intern each quarter to work on the project with the City’s Communications &Marketing Department. Wh i l e “ I n E d i n a ” i s n o t y e t e v e n a b l i p i n t h e N i e l s e n r a t i n g s , it i s o n e o f t h e w a y s t h e C i t y s e e k s t o b e t t e r c o n n e c t w i t h it s r e s i d e n t s . Si n c e t h e C i t y b e g a n a i r i n g m e e t i n g s o f t h e E d i n a C i t y C o u n c i l an d P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n n e a r l y t h r e e y e a r s a g o , m o r e a n d mo r e p e o p l e h a v e f o u n d E D I N A 1 6 t o b e t h e i r p r i m a r y s o u r c e fo r l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t n e w s . La s t f a l l , t h e C i t y b e g a n v i d e o s t r e a m i n g “ I n E d i n a ” a n d o t h e r pr o g r a m m i n g o f E D I N A 1 6 . V i d e o s t r e a m i n g o v e r t h e i n t e r n e t im p r o v e s p u b l i c a c c e s s b e y o n d w h a t c a n b e p r o v i d e d b y c a b l e . Re s i d e n t s w h o d o n o t s u b s c r i b e t o C o m c a s t o r w h o s u b s c r i b e t o Di r e c T V o r s o m e o t h e r t e c h n o l o g y h a d n o t b e e n a b l e t o w a t c h ED I N A 1 6 p r o g r a m m i n g — n e i t h e r c o u l d b u s i n e s s o w n e r s a n d ma n a g e r s w h o l i v e o u t s i d e o f t h e c o m m u n i t y . N o w , a n y o n e an y w h e r e i n t h e w o r l d w h o w a n t s t o w a t c h E d i n a c i t y go v e r n m e n t i n a c t i o n c a n t u n e i n o n t h e i n t e r n e t . Us i n g a s o l u t i o n f r o m G r a n i c u s , t h e C i t y n o w p u b l i s h e s in d e x e d v i d e o o f “ I n E d i n a ” a n d C i t y C o u n c i l a n d P l a n n i n g Co m m i s s i o n m e e t i n g s . B o t h r e s i d e n t s a n d C i t y e m p l o y e e s ca n a c c e s s t h e s e v i d e o r e c o r d s o v e r t h e i n t e r n e t . T h e a r c h i v e d me e t i n g s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n i s q u i c k l y s e a r c h a b l e , b y k e y w o r d , si m i l a r t o a “ G o o g l e ” s e a r c h . At t h i s t i m e o f y e a r , m a n y n e t w o r k s a r e a i r i n g r e - r u n s . If y o u r f a v o r i t e s h o w i s o n h i a t u s , t u n e i n t o E D I N A 1 6 o r ww w . C i t y o f E d i n a . c o m t o c h e c k o u t “ I n E d i n a ” o r o u r o t h e r pr o g r a m m i n g . Y o u m a y f i n d y o u r s e l f a d d i n g o u r l o c a l br o a d c a s t i n g t o y o u r l i s t o f f a v o r i t e p r o g r a m m i n g ! Ja m e s B . H o v l a n d Ma y o r 5•WIN T E R 20 0 7 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:12 PM Page 8 kn o w I n e e d n ’ t r e m i n d y o u ) o u t d o o r t e m p e r a t u r e s r a n g e fr o m 3 5 d e g r e e s b e l o w z e r o t o 1 0 0 d e g r e e s a b o v e . T h e te m p e r a t e c o n d i t i o n s w o u l d a l s o m a k e p o s s i b l e a n am b i a n c e o f b r i g h t l y c o l o r e d , g r o w i n g t r o p i c a l p l a n t s an d f l o w e r s , l i v e b i r d s a n d m u c h m o r e . Bu t t h e D a y t o n b r o t h e r s ’ d r e a m o f a “ r e t a i l m e c c a ” w a s n ’ t bu i l t o n a m b i a n c e a l o n e . T h e y u n d e r s t o o d t h a t s h o p p e r s ’ ex p e r i e n c e s h a d t o b e m o r e t h a n a e s t h e t i c a l l y p l e a s i n g . Al o n g w i t h s e e m i n g l y e n d l e s s s h o p p i n g a n d d i n i n g op t i o n s , S o u t h d a l e w o u l d p r o v i d e a n a r r a y o f c o n v e n i e n t se r v i c e s i n c l u d i n g a p l a y a r e a f o r t h e k i d d i e s , a U . S . P o s t Of f i c e , a b a n k , a g r o c e r y s t o r e a n d l o c k e r s f o r p e o p l e t o st o r e c o a t s , h a t s a n d g a l o s h e s d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r m o n t h s . Do n a l d D a y t o n , o l d e s t o f t h e f i v e D a y t o n b r o t h e r s a n d th e n - p r e s i d e n t o f t h e D a y t o n C o m p a n y , s t a t e d t h e ch a l l e n g e : “ I t w a s t i m e f o r a r e a p p r a i s a l , ” h e s a i d . “B u s i n e s s e s w e r e m o v i n g t o t h e s u b u r b s t o m e e t n e w tr e n d s . W e d e c i d e d w e w o u l d m o v e , t o o — b u t n o t m e r e l y to f o l l o w a t r e n d . ” Da y t o n ’ s w a s c o m m i t t e d t o a n e w r e t a i l i n g b e n c h m a r k th a t c o m b i n e d b o t h s h o p p i n g a n d c o m m u n i t y de v e l o p m e n t . S o u t h d a l e w o u l d b e o n l y p a r t o f a co m p r e h e n s i v e p r o j e c t e n c o m p a s s i n g n e a r l y 5 0 0 a c r e s of E d i n a f a r m l a n d n e a r 6 6 t h S t r e e t a n d F r a n c e A v e n u e , pu r c h a s e d f o r D a y t o n D e v e l o p m e n t C o . b y T h o r p e Br o s . R e a l t y . So u t h d a l e — F r o m F a r m l a n d T o G a r d e n C e n t e r Ac c o r d i n g t o a 1 9 9 2 a r t i c l e i n E d i n a ’ s Ab o u t T o w n ma g a z i n e b y E d i n a r e s i d e n t a n d h i s t o r i a n E . D u d l e y Pa r s o n s , “ J a m e s L . R o b i n s o n , a M i n n e s o t a l u m b e r m a n , ha d a c q u i r e d t h e f i r s t 1 6 0 a c r e s o f h i s f a r m [ i n t h e s o u t h e a s t qu a d r a n t o f 6 6 t h a n d F r a n c e ] b y 1 8 8 0 . ” “L o n g t i m e r e s i d e n t s o f t h e a r e a r e m e m b e r t h e p r o p e r t y ’ s de c o r a t i v e w h i t e w o o d e n f e n c e t h a t o n c e p a r a l l e l e d F r a n c e Av e n u e , ” P a r s o n s a d d e d . L a u r a R o b i n s o n D a y , d a u g h t e r of t h e p i o n e e r l u m b e r m a n , c o n t i n u e d t o a c q u i r e ad j a c e n t pa r c e l s . B y 1 9 1 3 , t h e f a m i l y ’ s h o l d i n g s h a d g r o w n t o 2 6 0 ac r e s . I n 1 9 3 6 , o w n e r s h i p o f t h e e s t a t e p a s s e d t o L a u r a Da y ’ s b r o t h e r , J o h n A . R o b i n s o n , w h o m a d e i t h i s fa m i l y ’ s h o m e f o r m a n y y e a r s . Wh e n t h e R o b i n s o n - D a y p r o p e r t y w a s s o l d f o r d e v e l o p m e n t in t h e m i d - 1 9 5 0 s , “ A l l t h a t r e m a i n [ e d ] o f t h e … e s t a t e w e r e th e o l d h o u s e a n d a f e w o f t h e m a j e s t i c o a k a n d e l m t r e e s th a t [ h a d ] s h e l t e r e d [ t h e h o u s e ] , ” P a r s o n s s a i d . 7 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 By Joe SullivanContributing WriterLooking back at last fall’s excellent50-day celebration of SouthdaleCenter’s 50th anniversary, itoccurred to me that now mightbe a good time to take a lookback to the developments thatbrought Southdale to us in 1956and the significance of the“retailing revolution” it created.Today, the concept of an enclosed shopping center hasbeen imitated so often, in so many places, that it’s easy toforget that Southdale was where it all began.Way back in 1893, George Draper Dayton founded theoriginal Dayton’s Dry Goods Co. department store indowntown Minneapolis. Not even a gifted man likeGeorge Dayton could possibly have predicted the adventof the modern shopping mall. Emergence of that conceptwould have to await the late-1940s arrival of suburbansprawl in the wake of World War II.Daytons’ Concept Began To Take Shape In 1950The concept of a regional shopping center began topercolate at the Dayton Co. as early as 1950. Twin Citiesshoppers were emulating shoppers in other large U.S.cities by moving to the suburbs. And they were demandingsuburban stores for their shopping convenience. In the 1950s, five Dayton brothers—all grandsons ofGeorge Dayton and offspring of his son G. Nelson Dayton—were joint managers of the Twin Cities’ largest departmentstore. Collectively, they had a vision of a fully enclosed,climate-controlled shoppingcenter housed under a singleroof. But even then, they could not possibly have foreseenthe worldwide impact their concept would have. That shopping center, eventually to be named Southdale,was described as “an alternate universe—a virtual Eden.”Without regard to the weather outside, Southdale’sclimate control would offer a comfortable, year-around,75-degree temperature in a part of the world where (and I Southdale Started A Revolution50 Years Ago (c o n t i n u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) 6•WINTER2007 George Draper Dayton and his wife had their picture takenwith their 13 grandchildren in 1924. Among the childrenwere five brothers—Donald, Bruce, Wallace, Kenneth andDouglas—all offspring of George’s son G. Nelson Dayton.As adults, these five jointly managed the downtownMinneapolis store in the early 1950s.Minnesota Historical Society photo “O a k L o d g e , ” a s t h e R o b i n s o n - D a y f a m i l y h o m e w a s n a m e d , wa s k n o w n f o r i t s p a r k - l i k e g r o u n d s a n d t h e g a r d e n s t h a t su r r o u n d e d i t . L a u r a R o b i n s o n D a y , t h e o w n e r ’ s d a u g h t e r , co n v e r t e d “ O a k L o d g e ” i n t o a l u x u r i o u s s u m m e r h o m e , fu r n i s h e d b y N e w Y o r k d e c o r a t o r s . T h i s w a s a l l t h a t w a s l e f t of i t a f t e r e x c a v a t i n g o f t h e S o u t h d a l e s i t e b e g a n i n 1 9 5 4 . Edina Historical Society photo 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 9 Oc t . 7 , 1 9 5 6 , w a s a s e m i n a l d a t e i n t h e r e t a i l i n g i n d u s t r y . Th a t w a s t h e d a y S o u t h d a l e ’ s d o o r s o f f i c i a l l y o p e n e d a n d a n e w e r a i n r e t a i l i n g b e g a n . T o t h e d e l i g h t a n d p r a i s e o f 18 8 , 0 0 0 s h o p p e r s a n d s p e c t a t o r s , t h e n a t i o n ’ s f i r s t f u l l y en c l o s e d , c l i m a t e - c o n t r o l l e d r e g i o n a l s h o p p i n g c e n t e r w a s op e n f o r b u s i n e s s ! 9 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 The Daytons’ Vision Becomes A Master PlanIn 1952, shopping center architect Victor Gruen and his firm were commissioned to employ town-planningprinciples to design anew community builtaround a revolutionaryshopping center wherethe Daytons planned tocreate a complete indoorliving environmentunder a single roof. Gruen’s assignment was to develop a masterplan that would includeelements of traditionalEuropean village squares,with their elegant arcadesand gallerias, and surroundthem with a newcommercial/residentialcommunity. On June 17,1952, Gruen’s masterplan was unveiled. In addition to a $20 million shoppingcenter covering 82 acres, the development would include:•A240-acre “transition belt” of office and commercialbuildings, including a hospital and a medical office building. •Adiversified residential area embracing 176 acres ofsingle-family homes, apartments and condominiumsadjacent to the commercial district, all of which wouldbe integrated with a natural lake and a public park.The Urban Land Institute Project reported that most of theselected 498-acre community site was purchased from theRobinson-Day and Cassin families for a land cost estimatedat more than $1 million. Zoning provisions were approvedby the Edina Village Council in July 1953. On Oct. 29, 1954, ground was broken and constructionbegan. Before its completion in 1956, more than 800construction workers had converted the former farmfields into an 800,000-square-foot shopping center with 72retail stores, including two department stores, and 5,200parking spaces.8•WINTER2007 The 82-acre Southdale site at West 66th Street and FranceAvenue was open farmland when excavation for buildings andparking lots began in 1954.Southdale photo A P r o p h e s y F r o m T h e M o u n t In t h e a u t u m n o f 1 9 5 4 , I w a s a n e a g e r , w e t - b e h i n d - t h e - ea r s u n d e r g r a d u a t e s t u d y i n g j o u r n a l i s m o n t h e U n i v e r s i t y of M i n n e s o t a ’ s M i n n e a p o l i s c a m p u s . O n e o f t h e “ J ” st u d e n t s ’ f a v o r i t e t e a c h e r s w a s P r o f e s s o r T h o m a s Ba r n h a r t . O n e f i n e d a y t h a t f a l l , h e a n n o u n c e d t h a t “I t ’ s t o o n i c e a d a y t o b e i n s i d e a c l a s s r o o m , s o o u r cl a s s w i l l b e t a k i n g a n e x c u r s i o n o u t t o E d i n a . ” We c a r p o o l e d o u r w a y o u t t o 6 6 t h a n d F r a n c e w i t h o u t kn o w i n g w h y B a r n h a r t h a d s e l e c t e d t h a t p a r t i c u l a r de s t i n a t i o n . W h e n w e g o t t h e r e , w e s a w a b e e h i v e o f ac t i v i t y — m o s t l y b i g e a r t h m o v i n g e q u i p m e n t e x c a v a t i n g an d l e v e l i n g a c r e s o f f o r m e r E d i n a f a r m l a n d . Af t e r i n v i t i n g u s t o c l i m b w i t h h i m t o t h e t o p o f on e p a r t i c u l a r l y h i g h p i l e o f t o p s o i l , t h e p r o f e s s o r pr o c l a i m e d t o o u r g r o u p t h a t w h a t w e w e r e l o o k i n g at w a s “ t h e b e g i n n i n g o f a r e v o l u t i o n i n c o m m e r c i a l re t a i l i n g . T h i s i s t h e f i r s t o f m a n y s o - c a l l e d e n c l o s e d sh o p p i n g c e n t e r s t h a t w i l l s e n d s h o c k w a v e s a r o u n d th e w o r l d a n d c h a n g e t h e w a y t h a t p e o p l e s h o p . ” Wh e n I l o o k b a c k , i t m a k e s m e w o n d e r a g a i n h o w e v e n a w i s e m a n l i k e T o m B a r n h a r t c o u l d l o o k a t s o m e p i l e s of d i r t a n d m a k e a p r o p h e t i c s t a t e m e n t l i k e t h a t . E v e n mo r e w o n d r o u s , 5 0 y e a r s l a t e r h i s p r e d i c t i o n s h a v e co m e t r u e . B a r n h a r t “ h i t t h e n a i l o n t h e h e a d ” w i t h th i s o n e f o r s u r e . Jo e S u l l i v a n , C o n t r i b u t i n g W r i t e r Wh e n S o u t h d a l e ’ s e x c a v a t i o n w a s c o m p l e t e d , c o n s t r u c t i o n c r e w s be g a n i m m e d i a t e l y t o b u i l d f o r m s a n d p o u r c o n c r e t e f o r f o o t i n g s , ba s e m e n t f l o o r s a n d w a l l s . Minnesota Historical Society photo (c o n t i n u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) Southdale’s master planner and architect Victor Gruen, ispictured with Rudy Baumfeldand Herman Guttman, two of his associates.Southdale photo 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 11 “N o r t h ” i s t o t h e l e f t i n b o t h p h o t o s , a n d t h e n o r t h - s o u t h ro a d j u s t a b o v e L a k e C o r n e l i a i s F r a n c e A v e n u e . E d i n a re s i d e n t s w i l l r e c o g n i z e 6 6 t h S t r e e t r u n n i n g ( t o p t o b o t t o m ) ac r o s s t h e l a k e i n b o t h p h o t o s . ( N o t e t h e a b s e n c e o f t h e Cr o s s t o w n H i g h w a y f r o m t h e 1 9 5 1 a e r i a l v i e w . T h e lo c a t i o n o f t h e h i g h w a y h a d a l r e a d y b e e n d e t e r m i n e d wh e n S o u t h d a l e ’ s m a s t e r p l a n w a s d r a w n i n 1 9 5 2 , al t h o u g h i t w a s n o t b u i l t u n t i l s e v e r a l y e a r s l a t e r . ) Th e o r i g i n a l 5 0 0 - a c r e S o u t h d a l e m a s t e r p l a n i n c l u d e d mu c h m o r e t h a n t h e s h o p p i n g c e n t e r i t s e l f . S u r r o u n d i n g So u t h d a l e w e r e s m a l l e r c o m m e r c i a l s t r i p s b e i n g r e a d i e d fo r o c c u p a n c y b y v a r i o u s k i n d s o f b u s i n e s s e s . T h e a r e a no r t h o f t h e s h o p p i n g m a l l , w h i c h h a d b e e n p r o p o s e d fo r a h o s p i t a l a n d m e d i c a l b u i l d i n g , w a s s h o w i n g t h e be g i n n i n g s o f F a i r v i e w S o u t h d a l e H o s p i t a l a n d t h e me d i c a l o f f i c e b u i l d i n g t h a t a r e t h e r e t o d a y . E x c e p t f o r a n a r r o w s t r i p o f o f f i c e b u i l d i n g s a c r o s s F r a n c e A v e n u e fr o m S o u t h d a l e , t h e l a n d w e s t o f F r a n c e A v e n u e h a d be c o m e a h u g e a r e a o f s i n g l e - f a m i l y h o m e s . Pu b l i c A r t B r i n g s ‘ F u n ’ T o S o u t h d a l e As s u p p o r t e r s o f t h e a r t s a n d f i r m b e l i e v e r s t h a t s h o p p i n g sh o u l d b e f u n , S o u t h d a l e a r c h i t e c t G r u e n a n d h i s d e s i g n e r s fo u n d p l a c e s f o r l o t s o f c o n t e m p o r a r y a r t a t S o u t h d a l e . A to t a l o f $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 ( b i g b u c k s i n t h e 1 9 5 0 s ) w a s a l l o c a t e d i n th e c o n s t r u c t i o n b u d g e t f o r S o u t h d a l e ’ s a r t p r o g r a m a n d ar t i s t s w e r e c o m m i s s i o n e d t o e x e c u t e s e v e r a l a r t p r o j e c t s fo r S o u t h d a l e . A m o n g t h e m w e r e t h e f o l l o w i n g t w o : 11 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 10•WINTER2007 ‘Before & After’ Photos Tell Dramatic StoryHanging on its library wall, the Edina Historical Societyhas a pair of very interesting aerial photographs. The twoaerial views show the same part of Edina, but one wastaken in 1951 and the other in 1965. In another aerial photo of the same area, taken 14 yearsafter the 1951 photo above, Lake Cornelia had beenupstaged by hundreds of new homes built betweenFrance Avenue and the new Highway 100 (at bottom)connecting with a new Crosstown Highway at acloverleaf (bottom left). Note the bustling Southdale(upper right) at 66th and France. Edina Historical Society photo So u t h d a l e ’ s u n d i s p u t e d f a v o r i t e p l a c e f o r m e e t i n g a f r i e n d wa s t h e G a r d e n C o u r t ’ s 4 5 - f o o t b i r d c a g e t h a t f e a t u r e d 60 b r i g h t l y - p l u m e d , l i v e s o n g b i r d s . “ M e e t m e u n d e r t h e bi r d c a g e ” w a s a f a m i l i a r i n v i t a t i o n f o r S o u t h d a l e s h o p p e r s . Southdale photo This 1951 aerial view shows what the area that wouldbecome Southdale looked like before construction started.Lake Cornelia is the photo’s most prominent feature. On thesoutheast corner of 66th Street and France Avenue you canbarely see a grove of trees, farm buildings and a drivewayinto the Robinson-Day farm from 66th Street. Southdale Center photo Sc u l p t o r L o u i s e K r u g e r a d d e d a h u m o r o u s t o u c h t o th e G a r d e n C o u r t w i t h h e r s c u l p t u r e o f t w o c h i l d r e n st a n d i n g o n s t i l t s Southdale photo (c o n t i n u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 13 Th e C o u r t a l s o p l a y e d a n i m p o r t a n t r o l e i n t h e h e a t i n g an d c o o l i n g o f t h e e n t i r e C e n t e r . I t s e r v e d a s a g i a n t pl e n u m f o r t h e C e n t e r ’ s u n i q u e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m , eq u i p m e n t f o r w h i c h i s h o u s e d i n t h e C e n t e r ’ s p e n t h o u s e . Co n d i t i o n e d a i r w a s i n t r o d u c e d i n t o t h e m a l l f r o m t h e t o p of t h e G a r d e n C o u r t a n d u s e d t o h e a t a n d c o o l t h e v a r i o u s st o r e s . S o , n o m a t t e r w h a t t h e w e a t h e r m a n s a y s , i t ’ s a l w a y s sp r i n g a t S o u t h d a l e . T e m p e r a t u r e a n d h u m i d i t y a r e c o n s t a n t l y co n t r o l l e d f o r h e a t i n g a n d c o o l i n g . S h o p p e r s c o u l d w a l k fr o m D a y t o n ’ s a c r o s s t h e G a r de n C o u r t t o D o n a l d s o n ’ s , th e s e c o n d l a r g e s t d e p a r t m e n t st o r e g r o u p i n M i n n e a p o l i s . Th e C o u r t f e a t u r e d e v e n t s o f i n t e r e s t f o r e v e r y o n e — te l e c a s t s o f l o c a l a n d n a t i o n a l T V sh o w s , s p o r t s s h o w s , se a s o n a l f l o w e r d i s p l a y s a n d ex h i b i t s of e v e r y t h i n g f r o m an t i q u e c a r s t o p a i n t i n g s a n d s c u l p t u r e s . Do w n t w o f l i g h t s o f s t a i r s f r o m t h e G a r d e n C o u r t , c h i l d r e n pl a y e d i n a f a i r y l a n d t h a t i n c l u d e d a m i n i a t u r e z o o w i t h li v e a n i m a l s , k i d d i e r i d e s a n d a p a p i e r - m a c h é j u n g l e w i t h gi r a f f e s , e l e p h a n t s a n d h i p p o s . So u t h d a l e ’ s t w o d e p a r t m e n t s t o r e s w e r e s u r r o u n d e d b y ne i g h b o r i n g s h o p s o f f e r i n g e v e r y t h i n g f r o m p e t s t o g r o c e r i e s . Ea r l y i n t h e C e n t e r ’ s h i s t o r y , s h o p p e r s c o u l d f i n d 1 0 ap p a r e l sh o p s , f o u r f o o d s t o r e s , f o u r s h o e s t o r e s , t h r e e • Harry Bertoia, nationally known for his sculpture, graphic design and furniture, captured the joyous spirit of the Garden Court in his abstract metal sculptures of two bronze trees. The 250 “leaves” of each tree were fastened to two 45-foot, metal poles in what is now called the Center Court. • The whimsical mood of the Garden Court was captured by sculptor Louise Kruger of New Paltz, N.Y. Using laminated walnut wood, Kruger created the figures of two children and placed them on eight-foot-high, welded brass stilts. It Has Always Been Spring at Southdale Gruen felt that the key to Southdale’s advanced conceptof shopping center planning was the richly landscapedindoor Garden Court. “By bringing the outdoors indoors,”said Gruen, “we created a new kind of environment—oneof eternal spring—which provides a psychological andvisual contrast with [the] indoor shops.”Originally a block long and three stories high, the GardenCourt was partly covered by a louvered skylight. (It hassince been expanded and is now two blocks long.) 13 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 12•WINTER2007 So u t h d a l e ’ s G a r d e n C o u r t w a s t h e s c e n e o f m a n y s p e c i a l e v e n t s . Au t o a n d b o a t s h o w s , c h a r i t y b a l l s , h o l i d a y p r o g r a m s , c o n c e r t s an d c o m m u n i t y p r o g r a m s a l l t o o k p l a c e u n d e r t h e C o u r t ’ s s k y l i g h t s . Ev e n “ T r u t h o r C o n s e q u e n c e s , ” t h e n a t i o n a l l y t e l e v i s e d g a m e sh o w o r i g i n a t e d f r o m t h e G a r d e n C o u r t i n 1 9 5 7 . Southdale photo In 1 9 5 6 , S o u t h d a l e ’ s o r i g i n a l b l o c k - l o n g G a r d e n C o u r t f e a t u r e d t h i s re p l i c a o f a E u r o p e a n s i d e w a l k c a f é . T o d a y ’ s C e n t e r C o u r t i s t w o blo c k s l o n g w i t h a l o t m o r e p e r m a n e n t k i o s k s . Southdale photo Architect Victor Gruen believed the block-long, three-storiedGarden Court was a key to Southdale’s advanced concept inshopping center planning. Shoppers were treated to eye-catchingfeatures that included decorative lighting, fountains, livetropical plants, live trees and flowers. Southdale photo (c o n t i n u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) Southdale’s parking lots were originally designedto handle 5,200 automobiles. From the beginning,shoppers could locate their cars in the parkinglots by looking for color-coded “animal” signshigh on the light poles, which designatedspecificparking areas.Southdale photo 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 15 Th a t s a m e y e a r , s p a c e i n t h e n e w t h e a t e r w i n g w a s l e a s e d to f o u r n a t i o n a l l y k n o w n r e s t a u r a n t s : P . F . C h a n g s C h i n a Bi s t r o , C h e e s e c a k e F a c t o r y , M a g g i a n o ’ s L i t t l e I t a l y a n d Ca l i f o r n i a P i z z a K i t c h e n . Th e t h e a t e r a n d r e s t a u r a n t a d d i t i o n s w e r e i n t e g r a l p a r t s of a 1 2 5 , 0 0 0 - s q u a r e - f o o t d i n i n g / e n t e r t a i n m e n t e x p a n s i o n of t h e m a l l . “ T h e t h i n k i n g b e h i n d a d d i n g t h e a t e r s a n d re s t a u r a n t s w a s s i m p l e , ” C o h e n e x p l a i n e d . “ T h e m o v i e th e a t e r s a n d r e s t a u r a n t s r e f l e c t a c o n t i n u i n g p r o g r e s s i o n of S o u t h d a l e ’ s t r e n d - s e t t i n g n a t u r e . A s w e l o o k f o r w a r d to t h e n e x t 5 0 y e a r s , w e e n v i s i o n S o u t h d a l e a s t h e p r e m i e r sh o p p i n g d e s t i n a t i o n i n t h e T w i n C i t i e s . ” Si n c e F e b r u a r y , 2 0 0 5 , S o u t h d a l e h a s b e e n o w n e d a n d ma n a g e d b y T h e M i l l s C o r p . o f A r l i n g t o n , V a . S o u t h d a l e is o n e o f 4 0 s h o p p i n g c e n t e r s t h a t T h e M i l l s C o r p . o w n s an d o p e r a t e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s a n d i n o t h e r co u n t r i e s s u c h a s C a n a d a , I r e l a n d a n d S p a i n . At t h e p r e s e n t t i m e , S o u t h d a l e l e a s e s r e t a i l s p a c e t o 1 5 8 re t a i l e r s , i n c l u d i n g a b o u t 2 4 k i o s k s o p e r a t i n g i n t h e Ce n t e r C o u r t a n d e l s e w h e r e . Ci t y M a n a g e r G o r d o n H u g h e s r e c e n t l y e x p r e s s e d h i s pr i d e a n d r e s p e c t f o r E d i n a ’ s f i r s t a n d b i g g e s t s h o p p i n g at t r a c t i o n : “ S o u t h d a l e C e n t e r h a s b e e n a d e f i n i n g l a n d m a r k in E d i n a f o r 5 0 y e a r s . D u r i n g t h a t t i m e , i t h a s c o n t i n u e d to g r o w a n d m a t u r e . W e b e l i e v e t h a t S o u t h d a l e w i l l co n t i n u e t o e v o l v e i n t o a n e v e n b e t t e r s h o p p i n g e n v i r o n m e n t th a t w i l l s e r v e o u r r e s i d e n t s f o r m a n y m o r e y e a r s t o c o m e . ” Ba c k g r o u n d m a t e r i a l a n d p h o t o g r a p h s f o r t h i s a r t i c l e ca m e f r o m t h e c o l l e c t i o n s o f t h e E d i n a H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y , th e M i n n e s o t a H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y , S o u t h d a l e C e n t e r , t h e Ci t y o f E d i n a a n d t h e H e n n e p i n C o u n t y S o u t h d a l e A r e a Li b r a r y ; a p e r s o n a l i n t e r v i e w w i t h A n n e M a r i e C o o k s o n , So u t h d a l e ’ s D i r e c t o r o f M a r k e t i n g ; t h e w e b s i t e s o f So u t h d a l e C e n t e r an d Ma r s h a l l F i e l d ’ s / D a y t o n ’ s s t o r e s ; th e pr o j e c t f i l e s o f t h e Ur b a n L a n d I n s t i t u t e ; a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g pu b l i c a t i o n s : Mi n n e a p o l i s S u n d a y T r i b u n e , M i n n e a p o l i s S t a r Tr i b u n e , E d i n a S u n - C u r r e n t , A b o u t T o w n , M i n n e s o t a Mo n t h l y , N e w Y o r k W o r l d T e l e g r a m & S u n , A r c h i t e c t u r a l Fo r u m , S o u t h d a l e S u b u r b a n i t e an d Hi s t o r y o f E d i n a , Mi n n e s o t a by P a u l D . H e s t e r m a n . Jo e S u l l i v a n i s a n E d i n a r e s i d e n t a n d f r e e l a n c e w r i t e r . Wr i t e t o h i m a t e d i n a m a i l @ c i . e d i n a . m n . u s . 15 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 men’s/boy’sclothing stores, a variety store, jewelry store,millinery shop, furniture store, children’s shop, drugstore, bank, shoe repair shop and portrait studio. Thetenant stores occupied 335,000 square feet of floor space. For more than 250,000 people who lived within a 15-minutedrive, Southdale could be easily reached by car or publicbuses. Seventeen entrances and exits were connected tothe center’s road system, which led shoppers to spaciousparking areas. Southdale also had its own terminal for busand taxi passengers. In any case, the walk from any of thecenter’s nine parking lots was never more than 500 feet. Southdale’s Survival StrategyA2000 Minneapolis Star Tribune article pointed out that“shopping malls must evolve with the times to surviveand Southdale has managed to stay in step with changing times.” But even Southdale faced challenges as busyconsumers sometimes opted to shop at newer shoppingcenters and discount stores—not to mention the newonslaught of online commerce.“Competition from other shopping centers is a constantchallenge,” said Jerry Cohen, Southdale’s General Manager.“Southdale rose to the challenge when the Mall of Americaopened in 1992 by building a totally new Dayton’s store,opening mostly specialty stores installed where theoriginal Dayton’s store had been and adding a food court on a new third level.”Cohen pointed to the addition of the first Abercrombie & Fitch store in 1999 as an example of Southdale’sevolution. “The Abercrombie & Fitch shop was the firststep toward attracting more teen and young adultshoppers,” Cohen explained. “It has brought us morestores with ‘urban youth’ appeal, like Gap, Express, J. Crew and Banana Republic.”Anne-Marie Cookson, Southdale’s Director of Marketing,also noted that Southdale responded aggressively tochanging consumer tastes and habits when they createdthe Urban Trendz area on the new level three, which isdedicated to youth fashion retailers such as Buckle,Zumiez and Pacific Sunwear. Theaters, Restaurants Added To Lure ShoppersIn 2001, Southdale signed a lease with Atlanta-basedMegaStar Theaters and built a 16-theater multiplex on its southwest corner, now operated by AMC Theaters of Kansas City. 14•WINTER2007 In 2 0 0 2 , S o u t h d a l e c o m p l e t e d a 1 2 5 , 0 0 0 - s q u a r e - f o o t e x p a n s i o n th a t b r o u g h t i t s t o t a l s q u a r e f o o t a g e t o 1 . 6 m i l l i o n . T h e a d d i t i o n , na m e d “ T h e D i s t r i c t o n F r a n c e , ” i n c l u d e s a 1 6 - s c r e e n m o v i e th e a t e r a n d t h e f i r s t M i n n e s o t a l o c a t i o n f o r f o u r n a t i o n a l re s t a u r a n t s i n c l u d i n g M a g g i a n o ’ s L i t t l e I t a l y . Photo by Christina Scipioni A totally new Dayton’s department store—later to becomeMarshall Field’s and now Macy’s—was built at Southdalein 1991. Its site was immediately west of Dayton’s originalSouthdale store, which was remodeled and leased to 60mostly new specialty retailers. Southdale photo 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 17 16•WINTER2007 1 7 • WI N T E R 20 0 7 PetsThe City of Edina not only cares about protecting itsresidents, but also about protecting the pets residing inthe community. It is important for owners to keep theirpets safe and protected.All dogs 6 months and older residing in Edina must havea license permanently affixed to their collars. Cats do nothave to be licensed. Rabies vaccinations are required onall dogs and cats 6 months and older. Dogs are required to wear vaccination tags at all times. Remember, all 2006 City dog licenses expired Dec. 31,2006. Licenses can be renewed at City Hall, through themail or online. To renew by mail, send current rabiesinformation and a check for the licensing fee to Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424-1394.Dogs and cats are not allowed to run at large in thecommunity. According to City Code, “no owner shallallow any animal to run at large on any property withoutthe consent of the owner or possessor of the property.” Anoff-leash area for dogs opened in 2006 at Van ValkenburgPark in northwest Edina. The off-leash area is open 6 a.m.to 10 p.m. daily. Dogs must wear a special orange collarwhile in the off-leash area, identifying them as leash-freepermit holders. Cost for the permit is $25 for residentsand $50 for non-residents. Discounts are available formultiple dogs. The permits can be purchased at City Hall or online.For more information on licensing, contact JudyLaufenburger, 952-826-0417. For more information on laws pertaining to pets, such as the keeping orregulation of certain animals, or laws pertaining tokennels, contact Edina Animal Control Officer TimHunter, 952-826-0494.It’s Not Only Neighborly …It’s The Law Re n e w i n g E d i n a ’ s P r o m i s e , On e H o m e a t a T i m e . Ar c h i t e c t u r e • In t e r i o r s • La n d s c a p e • Re m o d e l • Bu i l d S i n c e 1 9 7 9 • 95 2 . 9 2 5 . 9 4 5 5 • ww w . m a p e t e r s o n . c o m 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 19 By James Van ValkenburgFounding member, formerPresident and current Boardmember The Edina Foundationwas born in1977 with a goal to serve Edinaand its schools. By the Foundation’s25th anniversary in 2002, theBoard of Education hadestablished its own charitableorganization, the Edina EducationFund, and agreed with the EdinaCity Council to no longer make appointments to theFoundation Board. Following that joint action, theFoundation changed its name to the Edina CommunityFoundation, and its Board of Directors has been expandedto broadly represent the Edina community. As we beginour 30th year, it seems like a good time to review ourmany contributions to this community and some of thepeople who have made them possible.The Foundation was formed to help sponsor and fundsome projects that were above and beyond the usualitems that the City could and would sponsor. This has ledto a broad range of grants to support our community:Defibrillators for the Police Department“Jaws of Life” for the Fire DepartmentAkiln for the Art CenterUniforms for the First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Arunning track at Kuhlman FieldIkola scholarships for graduating high school hockey players with the highest GPA Aphone system for StorefrontScholarships for the needy in Park and Recreation Department programsPaint and equipment for the Community CenterAroom at the Edina Southdale YMCAMortgage assistance for the Edina ABC programThe French immersion program in the Edina Public SchoolsVEAPIn the last five years, the Foundation has played a keyrole in funding several important community ventures:Public Safety Training Facility near Braemar Golf CourseDevelopment of Fox Meadow ParkDevelopment of Grandview Square ParkEdina Public Art Committee projectsConnecting With KidsHoliday Home ToursDuring the last three decades, the Foundation hasprovided over $1.2 million for such community projectsand equipment, both large and small, through grantsranging from $100 to $100,000.Citizens have worked hard and with a real dedication toEdina to make this 501(c)(3) organization a real plus forthe community. Our first president was Kermit Wilson,and over 60 residents have served on the Board ofDirectors. Betty Hemstad and Kay Bach have beenespecially loyal supporters, having served as directors,officers and leaders of our fundraising events.The Edina Community Foundation: 30 Years OfService And Many Hopes For The Future Strengthening Our Community Ot h e r n a m e s t h a t c o m e t o m i n d a s I e n t e r m y 3 0 t h y e a r of s e r v i c e a s a B o a r d m e m b e r a n d o f f i c e r o f t h e Fo u n d a t i o n a r e : • D i c k W y a t t s o l i c i t e d a l l t h e i t e m s f o r a s i l e n t au c t i o n o n e y e a r • J o n B a r n e t t s e r v e d a s o u r E d i n a m i t e a u c t i o n e e r • B r u c e K o b s w a s i n c h a r g e o f o u r E d i n a m i t e Ba l l p u b l i c i t y • V i r g i n i a B o d i n e w a s o u r u n p a i d E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y fo r m a n y y e a r s • J i m H o v l a n d , o u r P r e s i d e n t s i n c e 2 0 0 0 , s e r v e d ea r l i e r a s o u r T r e a s u r e r a n d h a s b e e n a g r e a t fu n d r a i s e r f o r t h e F o u n d a t i o n • O t t o B a n g , o u r S e c r e t a r y , i s a n o t h e r l o n g - t i m e B o a r d me m b e r a n d v e r y e f f e c t i v e f u n d r a i s e r • R a y B e n t d a h l a n d E x c e l B a n k s t a r t e d o u r F o u n d e r s ’ Cl u b p r o g r a m i n 2 0 0 3 w i t h o u r f i r s t f i v e - y e a r p l e d g e of $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 t o b e g i n g r o w i n g o u r e n d o w m e n t w h i l e al s o s u p p o r t i n g o u r g e n e r a l o p e r a t i o n s a n d p r o g r a m s We h i r e d p r o f e s s i o n a l s t a f f f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e i n 1 9 9 6 . D i c k Cr o c k e t t h a s b e e n o u r E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r s i n c e 2 0 0 3 , a n d Ma r y B r i n d l e b e c a m e o u r f i r s t P r o g r a m C o o r d i n a t o r la s t s p r i n g . Ma n y r e m e m b e r t h e E d i n a m i t e B a l l f u n d r a i s e r p a r t i e s th a t w e r e h e l d a t S o u t h d a l e , t h e g o l f d o m e , t h e o l d Wo o d d a l e S c h o o l ( w h e r e w e s o l d m a n y o f t h e f i x t u r e s an d p i e c e s o f m e m o r a b i l i a ) a n d E d i n b o r o u g h P a r k . We a r e o p e n t o s u g g e s t i o n s f o r g r a n t s a n d f o r p e o p l e an d g r o u p s t h a t w e c a n h e l p , o r o t h e r a r e a s o f c o n c e r n . We a r e g r o w i n g , w e h a v e m a n y i n t e r e s t s , a n d w e b r i n g to t h e c o m m u n i t y m a n y d e d i c a t e d E d i n a c i t i z e n s (i n c l u d i n g o u r c u r r e n t M a y o r a n d t h r e e f o r m e r E d i n a Ma y o r s ) w h o c o n t r i b u t e t h e i r t i m e a n d r e s o u r c e s t o ou r F o u n d a t i o n p r o g r a m s . Pl e a s e c a l l o r w r i t e m e i n c a r e o f o u r o f f i c e i n t h e Ed i n a S e n i o r C e n t e r i f y o u h a v e a n y s u g g e s t i o n s f o r th e F o u n d a t i o n . W e l o o k f o r w a r d t o w o r k i n g w i t h th e e n t i r e c o m m u n i t y t o m a k e i t a s u c c e s s . Qu e s t i o n s a b o u t t h e F o u n d a t i o n o r a n y o f i t s pr o g r a m s m a y b e a d d r e s s e d t o V a n V a l k e n b u r g o r Ex e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r D i c k C r o c k e t t a t 9 5 2 - 8 3 3 - 9 5 7 3 o r ed i n a c o m m u n i t y f o u n d a t i o n @ c i . e d i n a . m n . u s . A d d i t i o n a l in f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e F o u n d a t i o n a n d l i n k s t o o t h e r ar t i c l e s a b o u t t h e F o u n d a t i o n m a y b e f o u n d a t i t s we b s i t e , w w w . e d i n a c o m m u n i t y f o u n d a t i o n . o r g . 18•WINTER2007 19 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 21 21 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 20•WINTER2007 VEAP Executive Director Follows ‘A Calling’By Christina ScipioniFor Susan Freeman, Executive Director of VolunteersEnlisted to Assist People, discovering her passion forhelping the working poor started with tardiness.Freeman was attending Marquette University in Milwaukee,Wis., studying business administration. But then somethinghappened that changed her life.She missed curfew one too many times and her housemothergrounded her. With nothing else to do, Freeman spentmost of her evenings with the housemother—mainlybecause she had the only television in the dormitory.When the housemother needed a break from Freeman’sconstant companionship, she suggested that Freemanattend a special Mass. With no other way to spend herevenings, Freeman agreed to go. At the Mass, she was recruited to volunteer at inner-cityschools. At the schools, Freeman, who grew up on anIllinois farm, experienced culture shock.“I was very much taken by volunteering,” Freeman said. “I felt like I was called to do something.”Freeman’s calling during college became a life-longvocation. She is now in her 30th year at VEAP. Sincejoining VEAP, Freeman has helped its revenues growfrom $3,000 in 1976 to $1.2 million in 2004. She has alsoworked to increase donated goods and services from avalue of $41,000 in 1979 to $2.4 million in 2004.Many attribute Freeman’s success to her positive attitudeand her passion. Freeman might also attribute it toserendipity. The summer after volunteering in Milwaukee, Freemandecided to leave school and join Volunteers in Service toAmerica (VISTA). From 1967 to 1969, she worked forVISTA, first training in Tennessee and later helpingmigrant farm workers in Florida.After completing her service, Freeman returned toMinnesota to finish her education. She earned abachelor’s degree in social welfare from the University of Minnesota.Executive Director Susan Freeman is celebrating her 30thyear with VEAP. In her position, she helps provide servicesfor the working poor in Edina, Richfield, Bloomington andpart of South Minneapolis. Th e n F r e e m a n s p e n t t i m e r a i s i n g h e r s o n a n d d a u g h t e r . On c e h e r s o n b e g a n k i n d e r g a r t e n , F r e e m a n r e t u r n e d t o vo l u n t e e r i n g , w o r k i n g o n e d a y a w e e k f o r U n i t e d W a y . Wh i l e a t U n i t e d W a y , m e m b e r s o f t h e n e w l y f o r m e d V E A P as k e d F r e e m a n t o w o r k p a r t - t i m e o r g a n i z i n g v o l u n t e e r s . “L i t t l e b y l i t t l e , [ t h e j o b ] b e g a n t o e x p a n d , ” F r e e m a n s a i d . Ab o u t t h r e e y e a r s l a t e r , F r e e m a n w a s w o r k i n g f u l l - t i m e fo r V E A P . Th e o r g a n i z a t i o n , w h i c h b e g a n i n R i c h f i e l d i n 1 9 7 3 , ha s s i n c e e x p a n d e d i t s r e a c h t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o m m u n i t y . Wh e n i t w a s f i r s t c r e a t e d , V E A P s e r v e d p e o p l e f r o m Ri c h f i e l d a n d p a r t o f S o u t h M i n n e a p o l i s . I n 1 9 7 4 , i t be g a n s e r v i n g B l o o m i n g t o n r e s i d e n t s , a n d i n 1 9 8 4 i t ad d e d E d i n a r e s i d e n t s . U n d e r F r e e m a n ’ s d i r e c t i o n , VE A P h a s m o v e d f o u r t i m e s a n d h a s e x p a n d e d i t s fa c i l i t i e s s i x t i m e s . “E v e r y t h i n g h a s c h a n g e d i n a w a y t o r e a c h m o r e p e o p l e th a n e v e r b e f o r e , ” F r e e m a n s a i d . V E A P ’ s s e r v i c e s i n c l u d e an e m e r g e n c y f o o d s h e l f , b i r t h d a y b a g s f o r c h i l d r e n , h o t me a l s d u r i n g t h e h o l i d a y s , h o l i d a y g i f t s , b a c k - t o - s c h o o l it e m s , c a r c a r e a s s i s t a n c e , t r a n s p o r t a t i o n s e r v i c e s a n d em e r g e n c y f i n a n c i a l a s s i s t a n c e . Ac c o r d i n g t o D a v i d O l i v e r , P r e s i d e n t o f V E A P ’ s B o a r d o f Di r e c t o r s , F r e e m a n ’ s a b i l i t y t o w o r k w i t h d i f f e r e n t t y p e s of p e o p l e i s w h a t m a k e s h e r a n e f f e c t i v e e x e c u t i v e d i r e c t o r . “S h e h a s t o w o r k w i t h s t a f f , w o r k w i t h t h e c o m m u n i t y t o ra i s e f u n d s a n d d e c i d e h o w t o m e e t n e e d , ” O l i v e r s a i d . In r e c e n t y e a r s , t h e r e h a v e b e e n t w o m a i n c h a l l e n g e s Fr e e m a n h a s c o n f r o n t e d , O l i v e r s a i d . S h e h a s s p e n t t h e la s t f i v e y e a r s s e a r c h i n g f o r a n e w f a c i l i t y . I n 2 0 0 4 , V E A P bo u g h t o u t i t s e n t i r e b u i l d i n g a n d n o w h a s m o r e s p a c e f o r im p r o v e d s e r v i c e s . Fr e e m a n h a s a l s o w o r k e d h a r d t o d e v e l o p f u n d r a i s i n g op p o r t u n i t i e s f o r V E A P . “ S h e h a s d o n e a t r e m e n d o u s j o b of g e t t i n g a l o t o f p r o m i n e n t p e o p l e i n t h e c o m m u n i t y in v o l v e d i n V E A P , ” O l i v e r s a i d . Fo r F r e e m a n , t h e m o s t c h a l l e n g i n g p a r t o f h e r j o b i s he l p i n g p e o p l e u n d e r s t a n d t h a t p o v e r t y e x i s t s i n t h e i r co m m u n i t y . “ I t ’ s h a r d t o k n o w t h a t i t ’ s i n y o u r o w n ba c k y a r d , t h a t p e o p l e a r e g o i n g h u n g r y l e s s t h a n a m i l e fr o m y o u , ” s h e s a i d . Wh e n c o u n t e r i n g p e o p l e ’ s t e n d e n c y t o o v e r l o o k h a r d s h i p in t h e i r o w n c o m m u n i t y , “ i n f o r m a t i o n i s g o l d , ” F r e e m a n sa i d . H e r s t r a t e g y i s t o u s e f a c t s t o e x p l a i n p o v e r t y i n t h e co m m u n i t y . S h e a l s o e x p l a i n s t o c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s wh y p e o p l e w h o w o r k 4 0 h o u r s a w e e k s t i l l h a v e a h a r d ti m e g e t t i n g b y . Ri c h f i e l d , E d i n a a n d B l o o m i n g t o n h a v e l a r g e h o s p i t a l i t y an d r e t a i l i n d u s t r i e s , F r e e m a n s a i d . “ M a n y o f t h o s e j o b s do n ’ t o f f e r b e n e f i t s , s o i f y o u d o n ’ t g o t o w o r k y o u d o n ’ t ge t p a i d . ” Un e x p e c t e d e v e n t s , s u c h a s a n i l l n e s s o r l a y o f f , c a n ha v e a d e t r i m e n t a l e f f e c t o n p e o p l e w h o r e l y o n e v e r y pa y c h e c k t o g e t b y , F r e e m a n s a i d . P a r t o f h e r j o b i s ex p l a i n i n g t h i s t o p o t e n t i a l d o n o r s a n d v o l u n t e e r s . (c o n t i n u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) Photo by Polly Norman 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 23 23 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 22•WINTER2007 While getting that message out is a challenge, Freemansaid, she has remained at VEAPfor 30 years because of itsvolunteers. In 2004, Freeman and her 12 staff membersoversaw 967 volunteers who served over 27,000 hours.“Every staff person coordinates volunteers – even me,”she said. “I hope it always stays that way. Our volunteersare who we are.”To stay in touch with volunteers, clients and staff, twice aday Freeman walks through the VEAPoffice. She asksvolunteers and clients about their experiences with VEAPand checks in with staff members.Freeman’s day is filled with phone calls, interruptions andprojects, but the work does not stop when she gets home.The Minneapolis resident also makes time to volunteer inher own community. Freeman believes volunteering is anenergizing experience. Perhaps that is why Freemanconstantly impresses those around her.“Susan’s ability to multitask, stay informed on currenttrends and events, and remain proactive never ceases toamaze me,” said Lerae Finn, VEAPProgram Director. “Iam truly honored and wiser for working with Susan. Sheis a remarkable woman and vital advocate for ourneighbors as well.”For more information on VEAP, call 952-888-9616 or visitwww.veapvolunteers.org. Ch o o s e A w a r d Wi n n i n g G r a n i t e … De s i g n e d , F a b r i c a t e d a n d I n s t a l l e d b y No r t h w e s t e r n M a r b l e a n d G r a n i t e 95 2 - 9 4 1 - 8 6 0 1 ww w . n o r t h w e s t e r n m a r b l e . c o m Ch o o s e A w a r d Wi n n i n g G r a n i t e … De s i g n e d , F a b r i c a t e d a n d I n s t a l l e d b y No r t h w e s t e r n M a r b l e a n d G r a n i t e Vi s i t o u r s h o w r o o m a t 77 0 5 B u s h L a k e R o a d . We h a v e t h e l a r g e s t i n - s t o c k i n v e n t o r y in t h e T w i n C i t i e s ! Vi s i t o u r s h o w r o o m a t 77 0 5 B u s h L a k e R o a d . We h a v e t h e l a r g e s t i n - s t o c k i n v e n t o r y in t h e T w i n C i t i e s ! HO U R S M- T h 8 : 3 0 - 7 : 0 0 • Fr i 8 : 3 0 - 4 : 3 0 95 2 - 9 4 1 - 8 6 0 1 ww w . n o r t h w e s t e r n m a r b l e . c o m 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 25 25 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 24•WINTEG2007 By Christina ScipioniWhen Stephanie Malmberg shows people around hernewly purchased home, she does not start with the newpaint and furnishings. Instead, Malmberg brings peopleinto the basement and bathrooms, excitedly showing offher new water heater and water softener, new toilets andnew bathroom vents.Because of Community Action Partnership for SuburbanHennepin County (CAPSH), Malmberg, a civil engineer,was able to move out of subsidized housing in April 2006and into her own home. CAPSH programs taughtMalmberg all about homeownership—from budgetingfor mortgage payments to how to cut her new lawn.“Without CAPSH, I honestly don’t think I would havehad a house for another five years,” Malmberg said. “It’sreally useful for people who almost could have a home,but can’t quite make that leap.”Hopkins-based CAPSH serves 45 communities insuburban Hennepin County, including Edina. Theorganization offers homeownership services, energyassistance programs, employment counseling andfinancial counseling.CAPSH is part of a national network of community action partnerships. It was established in 1985 as part ofthe Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The organization’sgoal is to provide low-income community members withthe tools they need to succeed.Along with homeownership classes, CAPSH also helped Malmberg decide how to spend a $30,000 “sleeper mortgage” she received from a governmentprogram. Before Malmberg bought her St. Louis Parkhome, a CAPSH housing expert inspected the property,making note of necessary repairs, and helped Malmbergwrite a scope of work for contractors once the house was purchased. (c o n t i n u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) Without the help of CAPSH, Stephanie Malmberg saidit would have taken another five years before shecould buy a home. In 2006, the City of Edina providedover $5,000 in funding to the non-profit organization.Photo by Christina Scipioni Potential Homeowners ‘Make TheLeap’ With CAPSH Th e r e s u l t : a n u p d a t e d s t o r y - a n d - a - h a l f h o m e f o r Ma l m b e r g a n d h e r t w o d a u g h t e r s . A s M a l m b e r g s h o w s vi s i t o r s a l l t h e w o r k t h a t w a s d o n e o n h e r h o u s e , s h e of t e n m e n t i o n s h o w “ n e a t ” C A P S H ’ s h e l p w a s th r o u g h o u t t h e h o m e - b u y i n g p r o c e s s . “I f e e l r e a l l y b l e s s e d t o h a v e h a d s o m e o n e h e l p m e th r o u g h i t , ” s h e s a i d . If r e c e n t t r e n d s c o n t i n u e , t h e r e m i g h t b e m o r e p e o p l e li k e M a l m b e r g f o r C A P S H t o h e l p . P o v e r t y i s e x p a n d i n g to t h e s u b u r b s , a c c o r d i n g t o a 2 0 0 4 U . S . C e n s u s R e p o r t on P o v e r t y . I n 1 9 7 0 , 2 1 p e r c e n t o f t h e n a t i o n ’ s p o o r l i v e d in t h e s u b u r b s . B y 2 0 0 0 , t h a t n u m b e r h a d i n c r e a s e d t o 40 p e r c e n t . “W e ’ r e h e r e b e c a u s e a l o t o f s e r v i c e s a r e d e d i c a t e d t o t h e in n e r - c i t y , b u t p o v e r t y i s b e c o m i n g m o r e p r e v a l e n t i n t h e su b u r b s , ” s a i d B r o o k e G u l l i k s o n , C A P S H ’ s C o m m u n i c a t i o n s an d C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t C o o r d i n a t o r . In 2 0 0 6 , t h e C i t y o f E d i n a p r o v i d e d o v e r $ 5 , 0 0 0 i n f u n d i n g to C A P S H t h r o u g h i t s C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t B l o c k Gr a n t p r o g r a m . T h e m o n e y w e n t t o w a r d h o u s i n g p r o g r a m s fo r l o w - a n d m o d e r a t e - i n c o m e h o m e o w n e r s a n d h o m e b u y e r s . Fr o m O c t . 1 , 2 0 0 4 t o S e p t . 3 0 , 2 0 0 5 , C A P S H a s s i s t e d E d i n a ho u s e h o l d s i n n u m e r o u s w a y s . F o u r h o u s e h o l d s r e c e i v e d he l p f r o m C A P S H ’ s f o r e c l o s u r e p r e v e n t i o n p r o g r a m . T h e pr o g r a m o f f e r s c o u n s e l i n g , a d v o c a c y a n d r e f e r r a l s t o ot h e r a g e n c i e s f o r h o u s e h o l d s t h a t a r e f a c i n g f o r e c l o s u r e . Du r i n g t h a t s a m e p e r i o d , C A P S H h e l p e d 1 0 f i r s t - t i m e Ed i n a h o m e b u y e r s . T h r o u g h e x p e r t - r u n w o r k s h o p s , CA P S H h e l p e d g u i d e p o t e n t i a l h o m e o w n e r s , l i k e Ma l m b e r g , t h r o u g h t h e h o m e - b u y i n g p r o c e s s . C A P S H al s o h e l p e d f i v e c u r r e n t E d i n a h o m e o w n e r s p r i o r i t i z e th e i r h o m e r e p a i r s . Fo r 1 4 E d i n a r e s i d e n t s o l d e r t h a n 6 2 , C A P S H p r o v i d e d re v e r s e m o r t g a g e c o u n s e l i n g . A r e v e r s e m o r t g a g e i s a sp e c i a l t y p e o f m o r t g a g e t h a t m i g h t e n a b l e o l d e r h o m e o w n e r s to r e m a i n i n t h e i r h o m e f o r a s l o n g a s t h e y c h o o s e . Al o n g w i t h i t s h o m e o w n e r s h i p s e r v i c e s , C A P S H o f f e r s ot h e r f o r m s o f h e l p , w h i c h a r e a v a i l a b l e t o E d i n a r e s i d e n t s . On e o f C A P S H ’ s m o s t p o p u l a r s e r v i c e s i s i t s e n e r g y as s i s t a n c e p r o g r a m . I n r e c e n t y e a r s , t h e p r o g r a m h a s se e n a r i s e i n t h e n u m b e r o f a p p l i c a n t s b e c a u s e o f r i s i n g he a t i n g c o s t s , G u l l i k s o n s a i d . I n 2 0 0 6 , C A P S H h e l p e d 7, 2 0 0 h o u s e h o l d s p a y t h e i r h e a t i n g b i l l s . Th e e n e r g y a s s i s t a n c e p r o g r a m g i v e s g r a n t s , n o t l o a n s , so p a r t i c i p a n t s d o n o t n e e d t o r e p a y t h e m o n e y . I f t h e y me e t i n c o m e g u i d e l i n e s , b o t h r e n t e r s a n d h o m e o w n e r s ar e e l i g i b l e f o r t h e p r o g r a m . CA P S H a l s o w o r k s w i t h H I R E D E m p l o y m e n t C o u n s e l i n g , he l p i n g d i s a d v a n t a g e d p e o p l e b e c o m e q u a l i f i e d f o r a n d ob t a i n e m p l o y m e n t . A l o n g w i t h c o u n s e l i n g , C A P S H a n d HI R E D o f f e r a r e s o u r c e c e n t e r a n d c o m p u t e r s w i t h in t e r n e t a c c e s s . T h i s s e r v i c e i s a l s o b a s e d o u t o f C A P S H ’ s Ho p k i n s l o c a t i o n . 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 27 26•WINTER2007 CAPSH has teamed up with another agency, LutheranSocial Service Financial Counseling, to offer free and confidential financial counseling. This counseling includeshelp with creating a budget and debt repayment plans,and financial education.The organization also offers numerous seasonal programs,such as its voter registration and education program andits tax assistance program.During 2005, CAPSH served 39,000 households insuburban Hennepin County. To administer all theseprograms, CAPSH has a 32-member staff. In 2005, itsbudget was $2.2 million.CAPSH also relies on volunteers for many of its services.In 2005, volunteers provided over 1,200 hours of service,Gullikson said. These volunteers help with the energyassistance program, tax assistance program andhomeowner workshops.Malmberg’s experience with CAPSH has given her familymore room and a better life. “I think the quality of ourlives has changed,” she said.Shortly after moving in to her new home, Malmberg wasdiagnosed with cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy,the house’s large, sunny kitchen has helped comfort heron the days she does not feel well, she said. “It’s been agreat place to heal.”For more information on CAPSH, call 952-933-9639 or visit www.capsh.org. For more information on HIRED, call 612-529-3342 or visit www.hired.org. CAPSH and HIRED are located at 33 10th Ave. S., Hopkins.CallTed Field952-927-1150 www.SeniorExpert.com 30+ yearsexperienceworkingwith seniors 27 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 2:07 PM Page 29 29 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 28•WINTER2007 “F i r s t o f f , p e o p l e n e e d t o u n d e r s t a n d t h a t i f t h e y h a v e a sy s t e m , t h e y s h o u l d n o t o n l y u s e i t , b u t u s e i t t h e w a y i t is r e c o m m e n d e d — f o l l o w t h e a l a r m ’ s g u i d e l i n e s ” s a i d Mo l l y A n d e r s o n , E d i n a P o l i c e P u b l i c I n f o r m a t i o n O f f i c e r . “E d u c a t i o n i s k e y t o u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n y a l a r m s y s t e m , so a l l p e o p l e i n v o l v e d w i t h t h e r e s i d e n c e s h o u l d b e aw a r e o f t h e s y s t e m . ” Co n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s c a n a l s o c a u s e u n n e c e s s a r y fa l s e a l a r m s . T h e d u s t f r o m t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s ha s t h e c a p a b i l i t y t o c l o g t h e a l a r m a n d g e n e r a t e al a r m - l i k e s c e n a r i o s . “T h e b e s t t h i n g a c o n s u m e r c a n d o w h e n c o n s t r u c t i o n pr o j e c t s a r e g o i n g o n i n s i d e t h e h o m e i s t o r e m o v e o r co v e r a n y s m o k e d e t e c t o r s b e f o r e a p r o j e c t b e g i n s , ” sa i d J o n B a r n e t t , E d i n A l a r m , I n c . “ C o n s u m e r s a l s o h a v e th e o p t i o n t o c a l l t h e a l a r m c o m p a n y a n d p l a c e t h e i r al a r m o n a ‘ t e s t ’ p e r i o d f o r a p r e d e t e r m i n e d a m o u n t o f ti m e . T h i s p r e v e n t s t h e a l a r m c o m p a n y f r o m d i s p a t c h i n g em e r g e n c y p e r s o n n e l u n t i l t h e a l a r m i s c o n f i r m e d . ” Re s i d e n t i a l a l a r m s a r e n o t r e q u i r e d i n h o u s e s , n o r a r e th e y r e g i s t e r e d w i t h t h e C i t y . W h e n r e s i d e n t i a l a l a r m s ar e s e t u p i n h o u s e s a n d i n c l u d e f i r e a l a r m s e r v i c e , o f t e n ti m e s n o p l a n r e v i e w i s c o m p l e t e d b e f o r e t h e a l a r m s a r e se t i n p l a c e . F i r e a l a r m s , f o r i n s t a n c e , m a y b e c a r e l e s s l y pl a c e d n e a r a b a t h r o o m w i t h a s h o w e r . S t e a m f r o m t h e sh o w e r h a s t h e p o t e n t i a l t o s e t o f f t h e a l a r m . “E d i n a r e s i d e n t s a n d c o m p a n i e s n e e d t o u n d e r s t a n d th e c o n s e q u e n c e s t h a t c o m e f r o m e m e r g e n c y p e r s o n n e l ru n n i n g t o a f a l s e a l a r m , ” J e n s o n s a i d . “ T h e r e a r e t i m e s du r i n g a n e m e r g e n c y t h a t o u r e n g i n e s , p a r a m e d i c r i g s an d t h e P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t v e h i c l e s a r e t r a v e l i n g q u i c k l y to g e t t o t h e s c e n e . T h i s e n d a n g e r s l i v e s . T h i s i s o n l y on e o f t h e m a n y i s s u e s w e f a c e w h e n d e a l i n g w i t h fa l s e a l a r m s . ” To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t f a l s e a l a r m s , c o n t a c t J e n s o n a t 95 2 - 8 2 6 - 0 3 3 7 o r A n d e r s o n a t 9 5 2 - 8 2 6 - 0 4 9 2 . By Laura FultonOne sunny Wednesday afternoon, a neighbor unassuminglywalks over to the house next door. She knocks loudly onthe front door and then opens it without a thought. Asshe starts to yell, “Yoo-hoo, anybody home?” a blaringsound comes from the house. She quickly backs out of thedoorway and walks home. This is the second time thisyear she has set off her neighbors’ alarm system. Who is at fault—the neighbor who did not lock the door in the first place, or the neighbor who has lived bythe open-door policy her entire life and walked in to setoff an alarm?In another situation, a burning meal sounds an alarm. The family quickly puts the fire out and does not thinktwice about calling the alarm company to tell them it was a fluke. Instead, they go about their eveningroutine— until a fire truck pulls into the driveway, sirens blaring. False alarms generate more than 500 of the runs the Edina Fire Department goes out on during a one-yearspan. The Police Department responds to over 1,000 false calls a year. “Responding to false alarms exposes both the communityand emergency personnel to risk and uses resources thatmay be needed elsewhere,” said Fire Marshal Tom Jenson.“It is for the safety of everyone involved that even falsealarms be treated with the respect and attention of a real emergency.”False alarms, typically caused by lack of alarm educationor alarm malfunction, create more problems than manycomprehend and can be costly mistakes. Fees for false alarms can become quite daunting after the second occurance. The Police Department gives eachresident or company with an alarm system one “free”false alarm. The cost for the second through the fourthfalse alarm is $110 each. The offender is charged $200 for the fifth and subsequent false alarm.Fees for false fire alarms are much steeper. The first falsealarm, as with the Police Department, is free. After thefirst false alarm, however, residents are charged $300 per incident and commercial properties are charged $500 per incident. “False alarm prevention and education are the twogreatest assets a company or homeowner can have toprevent the incurred fees,” Jenson said. “There are a number of ways in which homeowners can reduce false alarm calls dispatched to the fire station,”Jenson said. “First of all, a resident can ask his or heralarm company to call when an alarm sounds at theirresidence before alarming the fire station or PoliceDepartment.” The homeowner can also require that the alarm company call a second cell or work phone if no one answers at the home. There are also a number of ways homeowners can reduce the number of false calls that are dispatched topolice officers. False Alarms Are CostlyTo Everyone 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 35 31 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 By Laura FultonOver the past few years, Edina High School has seenplenty of renovations, including new gym space, moreclassrooms and the latest in technology. There are manyprojects going on during this time of growth, but there isone that has generated a great deal of excitement andsupport among a large group of the student body. That project is a coffee shop…in the high school.Led by adviser Ryan Gallagher, Edina’s DistributiveEducational Club of America (DECA) recently gainedpermission to use the space previously used as the oldteacher’s lounge to build a coffee shop.In the past, DECAhad a coffee kiosk in the cafeteria. Thekiosk was open only in the morning hours before school,but the coffee shop will be open early morning throughlate evening, offering a place of relaxation as well as astudying hub.“We hope to set up wireless [internet] in the coffee shop,as well as offer space for study groups,” said EHS seniorKen Delecki. “The DECAclass believes the coffee shopwill offer Edina High School students a place to hang outand be social while also staying safe. There will be easyaccess to the coffee shop throughout the day.”The coffee shop, along with comfy chairs, wirelessinternet and study areas, will also offer a variety of coffee beverages, as well as healthy drinks and snacks. “In the past, the contract with our food services did notallow for the operation of a coffee shop during the schoolday,” Gallagher said. “We have worked it out and now we are even thinking of offering pre-packaged food at the new coffee shop. We will also have the typical coffeeshop choices of cappuccinos, lattes, coffee.”The idea of a coffee shop has been floating though theminds of those at EHS for about six years. Nine years ago,when Gallagher started as a teacher at EHS, there was nota formal DECAprogram. The business club at the timewanted to start a coffee shop and got as far as establishinga coffee kiosk before moving on to bigger and betterventures also known as college. Coffee Shop Generates Buzz At EHS30•WINTER2007 Th e e c o n o m i c s t e a c h e r as s i s t i n g t h e b u s i n e s s cl u b a t t h e t i m e r e t i r e d . It w a s t h e n t h a t G a l l a g h e r st e p p e d u p a n d f o r m e d DE C A , a m a r k e t i n g cl a s s o f f e r e d t o j u n i o r s an d s e n i o r s . “D E C A t e a c h e s u s ma r k e t i n g c o n c e p t s a n d th e n a l l o w s u s t o a p p l y th e m t o r e a l w o r l d bu s i n e s s s i t u a t i o n s , ” sa i d s e n i o r a n d D E C A Pr e s i d e n t A n n e P a d o v e s e . “S t u d e n t s i n D E C A cr e a t e b u s i n e s s p l a n s an d t h e n c o m p e t e w i t h ot h e r l o c a l c i t y D E C A pr o g r a m s . I f w e c o m p e t e w e l l , t h e r e a r e e v e n o p p o r t u n i t i e s to b r i n g p r o j e c t s t o t h e n a t i o n a l l e v e l . ” “T h e D E C A c l a s s f u n c t i o n s a s b o t h c l a s s r o o m l e a r n i n g an d c l u b , ” G a l l a g h e r s a i d . “ W e t a k e f i e l d t r i p s , h o l d fu n d r a i s e r s a n d c o m p e t e i n c o m p e t i t i o n s t o t e s t o u r ma r k e t i n g s k i l l s . W e a r e a l w a y s l e a r n i n g n e w w a y s t o ma r k e t o u r i d e a s . W e h a v e o f f i c e r s a n d a c t i v i t i e s t h a t ge n e r a t e q u i t e a b i t o f i n t e r e s t i n t h e s t u d e n t b o d y . ” Th e c l a s s i s c u r r e n t l y i n t h e p r o c e s s o f n a m i n g , b r a n d i n g an d m a r k e t i n g t h e c o f f e e s h o p t o s t u d e n t s . “W e d o n o t h a v e a n a m e f o r t h e b u s i n e s s y e t , ” s a i d S a r a Sc h o o n m a k e r , E H S s e n i o r . “ W e a r e w o r k i n g o n a b u s i n e s s pl a n a n d a r e g o i n g t o u s e i t t o c o m e u p w i t h a [ n a m e ] f o r th e c o f f e e s h o p . ” Th e r e i s s t i l l q u i t e a b i t o f w o r k l e f t t o d o b e f o r e t h e n a m e of t h e c o f f e e s h o p i s f i n a l l y h u n g a b o v e t h e d o o r o f t h e ol d t e a c h e r ’ s l o u n g e . T h e c o f f e e s h o p w i l l u s e e q u i p m e n t pr e v i o u s l y u s e d a t t h e c o f f e e k i o s k . “T h e c o m m u n i t y h a s b e e n v e r y g e n e r o u s i n d o n a t i n g t o ou r c o f f e e s h o p , ” s a i d K e l l y G a e r t n e r . “ W e h a v e c o u c h e s . We h a v e m o s t o f t h e m a c h i n e s w e n e e d . A s s o o n a s t h e sp a c e i s r e a d y , w e w i l l b e r e a d y t o m o v e i n ! ” As w i t h m a n y n e w b u s i n e s s e s , h o w e v e r , t h e E H S c o f f e e sh o p s t i l l o f f e r s m a n y m o r e o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o d o n a t e . “A n y t h i n g w e c a n g e t t h o u g h t h e c o m m u n i t y w i l l b e us e d , ” D e l e c k i s a i d . “T h i s c o f f e e s h o p i d e a i s o n e t h a t t h e s t u d e n t s h a v e p u t a lo t o f t i m e a n d e f f o r t i n t o c r e a t i n g a n d , t h r o u g h a l l t h e p i t st o p s a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n d e l a y s , w e a r e t r y i n g t o k e e p u p in t e r e s t i n t h e s h o p t h r o u g h t h e c o m m u n i t y a s w e l l a s th e s t u d e n t b o d y , ” G a l l a g h e r s a i d . “ W e r e a l l y w a n t t h i s pr o j e c t t o b e s u c c e s s f u l a n d w e a r e p r o u d o f t h e s t r i d e s we h a v e a l r e a d y t a k e n t o a c c o m p l i s h i t . ” Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n E d i n a H i g h S c h o o l ’ s n e w co f f e e s h o p o r t o m a k e a d o n a t i o n , c o n t a c t G a l l a g h e r at t h e E d i n a H i g h S c h o o l a t r y a g a l l a g h e r @ e d i n a . k 1 2 . m n . u s or a t 9 5 2 - 8 4 8 - 3 8 0 0 . Kelly Gaertner, Sara Schoonmaker, Ken Delecki and AnnePadovese are the officers of the DECA program at EdinaHigh School. The DECA program is working to build acoffee shop in the old teacher’s lounge at the high school. Photo by Laura Fulton DE C A i s a c l u b - b a s e d c l a s s t h a t te a c h e s E H S s t u d e n t s m a r k e t i n g co n c e p t s a n d a l l o w s t h e m t o ap p l y t h e c o n c e p t s t o r e a l l i f e si t u a t i o n s . S t u d e n t s i n D E C A of t e n c o m p e t e w i t h o t h e r l o c a l DE C A t e a m s t o t e s t a n d l e a r n ne w m a r k e t i n g s t r a t e g i e s . Photo by Laura Fulton 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 37 32•WINTER2007 33 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 By Christina ScipioniMarjorie Douville remembers that day in November 2000when she heard a call that sent chills down her spine:“Officer down.”As a Reserve Police Officer, Douville was in the EdinaPolice Department’s communications center when the callcame in. After Police captured the bank robber who shotOfficer Michael Blood in the leg and abdomen, Douvilledid more than just hear the activity over the airwaves.She helped put up police tape around the scene of theshooting and stayed there through the day while Policeinvestigated. After her debriefing, Douville was in awe of what had happened.“It was something I never want to hear again: ‘Officerdown,’” she said.Community members who volunteer their time to theEdina Police Reserves are constantly being exposed tothings outside the realm of their day-to-day lives.“I absolutely love being a Reserve Officer,” said JonathanYuhas, a meteorologist at KARE-11. “It’s so different frommy regular job. I’m constantly learning new things.”The Edina Police Reserves is a program that givesspecially trained adult volunteers the chance to help the Edina Police Department in all kinds of situations.Reserve Officers control crowds and traffic during specialevents, help during storms, patrol the community onFriday and Saturday nights and assist in searches formissing children and vulnerable adults.In 2005, the Reserves volunteered about 4,500 hours—theequivalent of two full-time officers. Reserve Capt.Browder Stone estimates that in 2006, the 21-memberforce volunteered close to 5,000 hours.Each Reserve is required to volunteer at least 10 hours amonth, but most do much more, said Officer Beth Jordan,who for the past two years has coordinated the program. “We’ve found the Reserves to be spectacularly useful,”Jordan said. While they are not sworn Officers, theReserves have helped the City’s police force be moreeffective. Reserve officers help at events that require moreofficers than are on duty, and they respond to minor callssuch as barking dog complaints and loose animals. Thisfrees up regular officers for more urgent calls.Volunteers Discover NewExperiences In The PoliceReservesAmong their many responsibilities, Reserve Officers controlcrowds and traffic during special events such as the PumpkinFestival at 50th & France “I t r e a l l y s p e a k s v o l u m e s f o r t h e s e i n d i v i d u a l s w h o a r e wi l l i n g t o p i c k u p t h e s l a c k , ” J o r d a n s a i d . “ T h e y d o n ’ t g e t th e f u n j o b s . ” Fu n o r n o t , Y u h a s , a R e s e r v e O f f i c e r f o r t w o y e a r s , e n j o y s hi s d u t i e s . “I t ’ s v e r y a d d i c t i v e , ” h e s a i d . “ Y o u h a t e t o s t o p [ w o r k i n g ] be c a u s e s o m e t h i n g b i g w i l l g o d o w n i f y o u w a l k a w a y — or a t l e a s t t h a t ’ s t h e f e e l i n g y o u g e t . ” Yu h a s g r i n s w h e n h e r e c a l l s a n i g h t h e w a s o n p a t r o l a n d a c a l l c a m e i n t h a t a c r a s h e d v e h i c l e h a d b e e n a b a n d o n e d on M i n n e s o t a H i g h w a y 6 2 . Y u h a s w a s i n t h e a r e a a n d sp o t t e d t h e d r i v e r w a l k i n g i n t h e s n o w n e a r t h e E d i n a Aq u a t i c C e n t e r . Wh e n p o l i c e a r r i v e d a t t h e s c e n e , t h e y f o u n d t h a t t h e 21 - y e a r - o l d d r i v e r w a s i n t o x i c a t e d . W i t h o u t Y u h a s ’ h e l p , th e m a n m i g h t n o t h a v e b e e n f o u n d u n t i l h e w a s s o b e r . “I t f e l t r e a l l y g o o d t o g e t s o m e b o d y w h o h a d a l m o s t sl i p p e d a w a y , ” Y u h a s s a i d . To p r e p a r e i t s R e s e r v e O f f i c e r s f o r t h e i r m a n y d u t i e s , th e P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t s e n d s n e w v o l u n t e e r s t o t h e He n n e p i n C o u n t y S h e r i f f ’ s S c h o o l . D u r i n g t h e 1 2 - w e e k co u r s e , R e s e r v e O f f i c e r s a r e t r a i n e d i n c r o w d c o n t r o l , f i r s t ai d / C P R , t r a f f i c c o n t r o l , t w o - w a y r a d i o c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , de f e n s i v e t a c t i c s a n d s e a r c h a n d r e s c u e . In a d d i t i o n t o S h e r i f f ’ s S c h o o l , R e s e r v e O f f i c e r s r e c e i v e tr a i n i n g e a c h m o n t h f r o m t h e E d i n a P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t . Fo r e x a m p l e , o n c e a y e a r C a n i n e O f f i c e r K e v i n R o f i d a l te a c h e s t h e R e s e r v e s a b o u t n a r c o t i c s . H e s h o w s t h e m wh a t “ s t r e e t d r u g s ” l o o k l i k e a n d w h e r e t h e y a r e o f t e n hi d d e n i n c a r s . T h i s t r a i n i n g i s a b i g p a r t o f w h a t k e e p s Re s e r v e O f f i c e r s s a f e , J o r d a n s a i d . I t i s a l s o p a r t o f w h a t ma k e s t h e j o b e x c i t i n g . “I n r e a l l i f e , n o r m a l p e o p l e d o n ’ t e n c o u n t e r t h e s e t h i n g s , ” sh e s a i d . Re s e r v e O f f i c e r s a r e a l s o a b l e t o b r i n g t h e i r o w n ex p e r t i s e t o t r a i n i n g . O n e R e s e r v e , w h o w a s a r e g i s t e r e d nu r s e t r a i n e d i n s e x u a l a s s a u l t d e t e c t i o n , d i d a p r o g r a m fo r t h e o t h e r R e s e r v e s . A n d Y u h a s h a s c o n d u c t e d s e v e r e we a t h e r t r a i n i n g . “W e h a v e a w i d e v a r i e t y o f v o l u n t e e r s , f r o m r e t i r e d pe o p l e t o b u s i n e s s o w n e r s a n d m e t e o r o l o g i s t s t o re g i s t e r e d n u r s e s , ” J o r d a n s a i d . “ [ T h e r e s e r v e p r o g r a m ] gi v e s u s t h e a b i l i t y t o u s e t h e i r t a l e n t s . ” Fo r t h e s e v o l u n t e e r s , b e c o m i n g a R e s e r v e O f f i c e r i s a re w a r d i n g e x p e r i e n c e . E s p e c i a l l y s a t i s f y i n g t o m a n y a r e th e r e l a t i o n s h i p s t h e y f o r m w i t h E d i n a r e s i d e n t s a n d Po l i c e O f f i c e r s . “T h e r e s p e c t a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l w a y w e a r e t r e a t e d i s t r u l y re w a r d i n g , ” D o u v i l l e s a i d . “ I t ’ s b e e n a n e x p e r i e n c e t h a t I’ l l n e v e r f o r g e t . ” Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e E d i n a P o l i c e R e s e r v e s , c a l l 95 2 - 8 2 6 - 1 6 0 0 o r v i s i t w w w . C i t y o f E d i n a . c o m / P o l i c e . Photo by Jennifer Bennerotte 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 39 The City of Edina is asking for feedback from the publicon a draft plan for the “Edina Promenade.”In the spring of 2006, the City hired the Minneapolis-basedconsulting firm URS, Inc., to prepare more detailed plansfor the publicly owned space generally referred to as the"Edina Promenade." The planning study for the EdinaPromenade was commissioned as a follow up to theGreater Southdale Land Use & Transportation Study,which was accepted by the Edina City Council inFebruary 2006.The goal of the planning study is, in part, to show howthe public amenities of Centennial Lakes Park could beextended into the Edina Promenade and provide betterpedestrian connections within the greater area. ThePromenade is an L-shaped, 80-foot right-of-way that runs from York Avenue to Centennial Lakes on aneast/west axis, and then goes north to Southdale Center,behind the Macy’s Home Store, Byerly’s and Target. The property has been owned by the City for severaldecades. The plan is intended to assist adjoiningcommercial property owners in their private planningefforts and potential future redevelopment in the area. URS and City staff hosted an open house in May to listen to comments and suggestions from residents. InOctober, URS and City staff presented a draft plan for thePromenade based on public input received during thatinitial public meeting. The alignment and location ofpathways, security considerations and public amenitieswere presented by Arijs Pakalns of URS. Assistant City Manager Heather Worthington said that this process “is a great opportunity for the community to be in on the ground floor of planning the future of this important amenity.” Features of the draft plan include grade-separated bikeand pedestrian paths, decorative lighting, landscapingand areas for public art, as well as a gateway plazaconnecting Centennial Lakes Park with the Promenade.No transit vehicles will use the Promenade, although staff also researched the possibility of improving overalltransit service and options within the corridor itself.These options will likely be the subject of future studies.Comments and feedback regarding the draft plan for the Promenade project will be taken through4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 via e-mail toedinamail@ci.edina.mn.us, or in writing to EdinaPromenade, Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina,MN 55424. For more information, call Worthington at952-826-0364 or visit www.CityofEdina.com/Promenade.34•WINTER2007 35 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 City Asks For Feedback On DraftPlan For Edina Promenade70th StreetGallagher Drive York Avenue France Avenue TargetCoventryHazelton RoadByerly’sMacy’sHomeStoreYork Plaza Promenade 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 41 37 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 36•WINTER2007 Whether they own a tiny bungalow or a tract of severalhundred acres, everyone has dreams for their property.Some want to add on to their house. Others want to tearit down and start from scratch. Some want to redevelop a commercial property. Others want to construct a mixed-use development. Some want to preserve thearchitecture of a building. Others want to update it to be in line with the latest styles.The reasons a person might come to the City of Edina’sPlanning Department are many, but new PlanningDirector Cary Teague wants every person who walksaway from his office to “leave feeling that their ideas and plans have been heard.”“I want them to feel comfortable enough to come back tosee me again. I want them to know that what they havesaid has value and will be taken into consideration,” saidTeague, who began his position with the City in October. The City’s Planning Director is responsible for land useand planning, zoning, overseeing redevelopment projects,evaluating land use and economic development. Inaddition, the Planning Director advises the PlanningCommission and City Council on matters such asplanning, zoning, subdivisions and community development.The Planner works closely with City staff and variousconsultants to move City-approved projects forward on a timely basis, and facilitates resolution of citizen anddeveloper issues. In the position, Teague succeeds Craig Larsen, whoretired last summer after a long career in Edina. Teague,who holds a bachelor’s degree in Local and Urban Affairsfrom St. Cloud State University, worked as PrincipalPlanner for the City of Minnetonka for the past six years.Prior to that, he was City Planner for New Brighton anda Planner for Northwest Associated Consultants, providing ex p e r t i s e t o s m a l l e r m u n i c i p a l i t i e s w i t h o u t a P l a n n i n g st a f f s u c h a s D e l a n o , L i t t l e C a n a d a a n d O a k P a r k H e i g h t s . He b e g a n h i s c a r e e r a s A s s i s t a n t P l a n n e r i n M i n n e t r i s t a af t e r c o m p l e t i n g i n t e r n s h i p s i n E d i n a a n d W o o d b u r y . “A s a k i d , I r o d e m y b i k e t o C l a n c y ’ s f o r t r a d i n g c a r d s an d s l o t c a r s , a n d i n h i g h s c h o o l , I w o r k e d a t t h e E d i n a Th e a t r e . E d i n a f e e l s l i k e h o m e t o m e , ” s a i d T e a g u e , a gr a d u a t e o f W a s h b u r n H i g h S c h o o l i n M i n n e a p o l i s . “I e n j o y e d m y i n t e r n s h i p i n E d i n a a n d m y d r e a m w a s to b e C i t y P l a n n e r h e r e a f t e r C r a i g r e t i r e d . T h a t d r e a m ca m e t r u e . ” Be s i d e s l i s t e n i n g t o r e s i d e n t s ’ a n d d e v e l o p e r s ’ c o n c e r n s , Te a g u e ’ s g o a l i s t o p r o v i d e g o o d i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e Pl a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n a n d C i t y C o u n c i l . “ M y u l t i m a t e go a l i s t o d o t h e b e s t j o b I c a n f o r t h e P l a n n i n g Co m m i s s i o n a n d C i t y C o u n c i l s o t h e y c a n m a k e t h e i r de c i s i o n s , ” h e s a i d . “ I w a n t t o p r o v i d e t h e m w i t h a s mu c h i n f o r m a t i o n a s p o s s i b l e t o m a k e d e c i s i o n s t h a t ar e r i g h t f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y . ” Ci t y M a n a g e r G o r d o n H u g h e s s a i d T e a g u e i s a n e x c e l l e n t ad d i t i o n t o t h e C i t y ’ s s t a f f . “ C a r y j o i n s u s a t a p a r t i c u l a r l y im p o r t a n t t i m e f o r o u r c o m m u n i t y ’ s f u t u r e , ” h e s a i d . “H i s b a c k g r o u n d a n d e x p e r t i s e i n c o m m u n i t y p l a n n i n g wi l l s e r v e u s w e l l a s w e d e l i b e r a t e o n i m p o r t a n t l a n d us e d e c i s i o n s . ” Te a g u e a n d h i s w i f e , K a t h y , r e s i d e i n t h e s o u t h e a s t m e t r o ar e a w i t h t h e i r t h r e e c h i l d r e n . Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n E d i n a ’ s P l a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t , ca l l 9 5 2 - 8 2 6 - 0 3 6 9 o r v i s i t w w w . C i t y o f E d i n a . c o m / P l a n n i n g . Teague Begins Work As NewPlanning DirectorCary Teague began work last fall as Director of Planning. Teaguebelieves the redevelopment of the greater Southdale area is oneof the most exciting and challenging projects he will work onduring his tenure in Edina.Photo by Polly Norman 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 43 ma n a g e m e n t , a m o n g m a n y o t h e r t h i n g s . T h o u g h v e r y di f f e r e n t i n s i z e a n d d e m o g r a p h i c s , E d i n a a n d T a ’ i a n fa c e s i m i l a r o n g o i n g i s s u e s r e g a r d i n g c o m m u n i t y p l a n n i n g an d p a r k m a i n t e n a n c e a n d , t h r o u g h d i s c u s s i o n , o p p o r t u n i t i e s to l e a r n a r e a b u n d a n t f o r b o t h g r o u p s . In t h e f u t u r e , T a ’ i a n h o p e s t o e s t a b l i s h a r e l a t i o n s h i p n o t on l y w i t h t h e C i t y , b u t a l s o w i t h a r e a s c h o o l s . “T h o u g h t h e e n t i r e t r i p t o E d i n a l a s t e d l i t t l e m o r e t h a n 48 h o u r s , t h e d e l e g a t e s f r o m T a ’ i a n f e l t t h a t m u c h w a s ac c o m p l i s h e d d u r i n g t h e i r v i s i t , ” s a i d E d i n a r e s i d e n t Br i a n C h a n g , t r i p o r g a n i z e r . “ W e , a s p e o p l e , a l l h a v e t h e sa m e d e s i r e s t o l e a r n a n d g r o w . T h i s r e l a t i o n s h i p o f f e r s bo t h s i d e s o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o d o j u s t t h a t . “I n t h e f u t u r e , t h e p e o p l e o f T a ’ i a n w o u l d l i k e r e s i d e n t s o f Ed i n a t o k n o w t h a t t h e y a r e w e l c o m e t o v i s i t o u r c i t y a t an y p o i n t i n t i m e a n d t h e y a l w a y s h a v e a p l a c e t o s t a y . ” To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t E d i n a ’ s F r i e n d s h i p - C i t y r e l a t i o n s h i p wi t h T a ’ i a n , C h i n a , c o n t a c t C i t y H a l l a t 9 5 2 - 9 2 7 - 8 8 6 1 . 39 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 By Laura FultonIt all began with a phone call and a short discussion.Through translated letters and many conversations, twogroups came together from opposite ends of the world toform a special relationship. This relationship, what those in Edina might refer to as a“Sister-City” relationship, translates to “Friendship-City”relationship to Edina’s newest connection: the City ofTa’ian, China. Ta’ian, a city with a population of 500,000 people, islocated at the southern base of the Taishan Mountain in the northeast section of China. The Taishan Mountain is considered one of the most beautiful mountains inChina and is a famous traveling place for worshippingBuddhists. In September 2006, Edina officials welcomed delegatesfrom Ta’ian, China. Delegates were greeted at the airportand escorted to City Hall to witness a City Councilmeeting. When they arrived mid-meeting, Mayor JimHovland thanked them for coming to Edina andproclaimed Sept. 6, 2006, as “Ta’ian Day.”City Manager Gordon Hughes met the delegates at theirhotel the next morning with a small bus. The delegateswere amazed that the man “in charge” of the City woulddrive a bus to meet them. Throughout the day, Hughes acted as the group’s tourguide, shuttling them first to City Hall for a briefintroduction to the City and then to different Edina hotspots. The delegates had the opportunity to view Edina’spremier park system, visit Edina High School and eat atone of Edina’s premier restaurants. The evening ended with a gathering of City officials andthe delegates from Ta’ian to celebrate the first successfulvisit and exchange of ideas.In a Sister-City relationship, two cities work towardcreating unity by discussing concerns regarding urbanplanning and development, parks and human resource38•WINTER2007 Two Cities Form LastingRelationshipAmbassadors from Ta’ian, China, visited Edina in September2006 to discuss the possibility of forming a Friendship-Cityrelationship. The visit included a tour of Edina, discussionabout parks and urban planning and the possibility of future idea sharing. Photo by Christina Scipioni Du r i n g t h e i r v i s i t , d e l e g a t e s e s t a b l i s h e d a F r i e n d s h i p - C i t y re l a t i o n s h i p w i t h t h e C i t y o f E d i n a . A t a d i n n e r h e l d t o h o n o r th e d e l e g a t e s , M a y o r J i m H o v l a n d a n d J i a n g J i k o u s i g n e d a pr o c l a m a t i o n f o r m a l i z i n g t h e r e l a t i o n s h i p . Photo by Laura Fulton E d i n a Pl a s t i c S u r g e r y , L t d . 95 2 - 9 2 5 - 1 7 6 5 | ww w . e d i n a p l a s t i c s u r g e r y . c o m 65 2 5 F r a n c e A v e n u e S o u t h | S u i t e 3 0 0 | E d i n a — in t h e S o u t h d a l e M e d i c a l C e n t e r Th e B o a r d - C e r t i f i e d C o s m e t i c S u r g e r y S p e c i a l i s t s Sm i l e w h e n yo u l o o k i n th e m i r r o r . Ca l l u s t o d a y . 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 45 By Kathleen SovellContributing WriterHave you ever met children who are constantly doodling,always with a pen or marker in their hands and can focuson art for hours? In 1986, Diana Hedges and Margaret Gust decided tocreate an Art Academy for those children. Discussionswith the Edina Art Center staff and instructors began toaddress the challenge of how to best serve their studentswho exhibited high motivation, a passion for the arts andan obvious talent. One year later, the Art Academy wasformed with Gust as coordinator. There were eightstudents in her first class. Gust taught for six years. The eight students were differentages and all loved the arts and loved to draw. She wasthrilled to be their instructor. She nudged the studentsfurther into drawing, painting, clay projects and othermedia while giving each student a lot of individual attention. “The students had a chance to work together as artistsand grow and share,” Gust said. “They could talk aboutline and color and feel comfortable because they all hadthe same interests. The differing ages of the students was a positive because the older students challenged theyounger and the younger were respectful of the olderstudents. It was challenging as a teacher because theyounger ones got done faster and the older students took longer. It was a great time.”Many of the Art Academy students have gone on tocareers in art, including nationally known Megan Rye(formerly Megan Nosek). Rye said, “Art Academy wasthe first experience in my life where I had to audition tobe accepted. Margaret was my sole instructor. I was at ArtAcademy for years and it was the first in what became aseries of an art path: the teen program at MCAD, ArtHigh School and Rhode Island School of Design. I a m g l a d t h e p r o g r a m i s c o n t i n u i n g t o f l o u r i s h a n d , g i v e n th a t t h e a r t s a r e o n e o f t h e f i r s t t h i n g s t o b e c u t i n a b u d g e t , ki d s a t A r t A c a d e m y a r e e x t r e m e l y l u c k y t o h a v e t h i s o u t l e t . ” Ar t A c a d e m y ’ s m i s s i o n s t a t e m e n t i s t o o f f e r e x c e l l e n t le s s o n s i n a s u p p o r t i v e e n v i r o n m e n t w i t h i n d i v i d u a l i z e d gu i d a n c e f r o m t h e i n s t r u c t o r . S t u d e n t s w i t h a f o c u s e d at t i t u d e a r e o f f e r e d a d d i t i o n a l a r t e x p e r i e n c e s n o t ne c e s s a r i l y t a u g h t i n s c h o o l s . T h e i n t e n t i o n i s f o r st u d e n t s ’ w o r k t o e x p r e s s e m o t i o n s a n d p e r s o n a l i d e n t i t y as a b u i l d i n g b l o c k f o r f u t u r e p r o j e c t s . T h e g o a l i s t o pr o v i d e a b a l a n c e w i t h i n t w o a r e a s : a r t m a k i n g f r o m ob s e r v a t i o n a n d r e c o l l e c t i o n a n d a r t m a k i n g t h r o u g h cr e a t i v e e x p r e s s i o n . I t i s a l s o t h e g o a l o f A r t A c a d e m y to e n c o u r a g e c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e t w e e n s t u d e n t s , p a r e n t s an d i n s t r u c t o r s . Ad m i t t a n c e t o t h i s p r o g r a m i s b y a p p l i c a t i o n a n d in t e r v i e w s a r e s c h e d u l e d w h e n o p e n i n g s a r i s e . T h e pr o s p e c t i v e s t u d e n t s b r i n g i n p o r t f o l i o s t o b e r e v i e w e d an d a r e a s k e d a b o u t t h e i r i n t e r e s t s i n a r t . M o r e t h a n 6 0 st u d e n t s r a n g i n g f r o m s e c o n d t h r o u g h 1 0 t h g r a d e a r e i n th e p r o g r a m a n d t h e r e i s a w a i t i n g l i s t . P r o s p e c t i v e st u d e n t s a r e e n c o u r a g e d t o t a k e o t h e r a r t c l a s s e s w h i l e wa i t i n g f o r a n i n t e r v i e w . Ar t A c a d e m y f o r M i d d l e S c h o o l c u r r e n t l y h a s 4 0 s t u d e n t s an d m e e t s T u e s d a y n i g h t s f r o m 6 : 4 5 t o 8 : 4 5 p . m . T - s h i r t s an d a b e a u t i f u l g r a f f i t i m u r a l h a v e b e e n p a s t p r o j e c t s . I n ad d i t i o n , s t u d e n t s h e a r d f r o m g u e s t i n s t r u c t o r s a n d le a r n e d t h e f u n d a m e n t a l s o f c l a y , d r a w i n g a n d p a i n t i n g . Th e f o u r i n s t r u c t o r s a r e P h i l l i p S m i t h , K a r l a B a c h , De n i s e W i l l e y J o h n s o n a n d M i c h a e l F r e y . S m i t h a n d Ba c h a r e s t u d e n t s o f t h e E d i n a A r t C e n t e r ’ s S c h o o l o f Re a l i s m a n d h a v e e x t e n s i v e d r a w i n g , p a i n t i n g a n d c l a y ex p e r i e n c e . J o h n s o n h a s b e e n o n s t a f f a t t h e A r t C e n t e r fo r t h e p a s t s e v e n y e a r s , t e a c h i n g c l a y , w h e e l - t h r o w i n g an d h a n d - b u i l d i n g t o a d u l t s a n d c h i l d r e n . F r e y i s Ed u c a t i o n D i r e c t o r f o r t h e E d i n a A r t C e n t e r S c h o o l o f Re a l i s m , a n d h a s t a u g h t a d u l t s a n d c h i l d r e n s i n c e 1 9 9 8 . Jo h n s o n s h a r e d s o m e o f h e r t h o u g h t s a b o u t A r t A c a d e m y . “A r t A c a d e m y h a s a c o n s i s t e n c y w h i c h c a n b e c o m p a r e d to s o m e s p o r t s , ” s h e s a i d . “ Y o u h a v e t h e s a m e t e a c h e r s 41 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 Art Academy Celebrates Its 20thYear At Edina Art Center40•WINTER2007 Anne Spooner gives individual attention to Amy Hobday. Ar t A c a d e m y I n s t r u c t o r A n n e S p o o n e r d i s c u s s e s d r a w i n g te c h n i q u e s w i t h s t u d e n t s C l a i r e J e n s e n , M o l l y K u h s , A m y Ho b d a y , B r e a O l s o n , A n n e S p o o n e r , E r i n J e n u m , L a u r e n T a b o r an d G r a c i e S n o w . (c o n t i n u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 47 su b j e c t m a t t e r . A n i m a l s st a r t e d t o a p p e a r i n m y o w n dr a w i n g s a n d p a i n t i n g s . A s a ch i l d r e n ’ s a r t i n s t r u c t o r , I co n t i n u e t o l e a r n a n d g r o w . I o f t e n t h i n k a b o u t h o w g r e a t it i s t h a t t h e c o m m u n i t y i s s o su p p o r t i v e o f A r t A c a d e m y . I d o f e e l f o r t u n a t e t o b e te a c h i n g a t E d i n a A r t C e n t e r . I s t r i v e t o b a l a n c e t h e t e c h n i c a l as p e c t s o f a r t m a k i n g w i t h th e s t u d e n t s ’ u n i q u e a b i l i t y fo r s p o n t a n e i t y a n d i n t u i t i o n . ” La n n e r s s a i d , “ I t e a c h b e c a u s e I l o v e t h e p r o c e s s . I e n j o y wa t c h i n g t h e g r o w t h o f e a c h s t u d e n t . A r t A c a d e m y g i v e s me t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o t e a c h s t u d e n t s w h o a r e f o c u s e d an d i n q u i s i t i v e . K i d s a r e v e r y b u s y t h e s e d a y s w i t h fo c u s e d i n s t r u c t i o n i n t h e t r a d i t i o n a l a c a d e m i c s u b j e c t s an d e x t r a c u r r i c u l a r a c t i v i t i e s . T h e r e i s g r e a t p r e s s u r e o n th e s e y o u t h t o b e s u c c e s s f u l a t e v e r y t h i n g t h e y d o a t a ve r y e a r l y a g e . I t h i n k t h e c r e a t i v e a r t s e n c o u n t e r e d a t t h e Ar t C e n t e r g i v e s s t u d e n t s a s u p p o r t i v e e n v i r o n m e n t t o ex p e r i m e n t w i t h o u t t h e p r e s s u r e o f s u c c e s s . “I t o o k m y f i r s t p o t t e r y c l a s s a t t h e a g e o f 1 1 a t t h e A r t Ce n t e r . I c o n t i n u e d t a k i n g a r t c l a s s e s t h r o u g h o u t j u n i o r an d s e n i o r h i g h . W o r k i n g w i t h c l a y h a s a l w a y s g i v e n m e th e o p p o r t u n i t y t o f o c u s m y t h o u g h t s a n d g i v e s m e p e a c e an d c l a r i t y i n m y e v e r y d a y l i f e . I r e l i s h t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o sh a r e t h a t w i t h s t u d e n t s o f a l l a g e s a t t h e A r t C e n t e r . A s a st u d i o p o t t e r , I e n j o y s h a r i n g m y w o r k a n d p a s s i o n f o r cl a y w i t h a l l o f m y s t u d e n t s . M y w o r k c o n t i n u e s t o g r o w an d i m p r o v e b e c a u s e o f t h e s t u d e n t t e a c h e r i n t e r a c t i o n s . I b e l i e v e I l e a r n a s m u c h f r o m t h e m a s t h e y d o f r o m m e . ” Th e r e a r e m a n y s u p p o r t e r s o f t h e E d i n a A r t C e n t e r A r t Ac a d e m y : P e g g y K e l l y F a m i l y F u n d , R o t a r y C l u b o f Ed i n a , P a t V a n V a l k e n b u r g F u n d , E d i n a G o l d e n K i w a n i s , Ed i n a F e d e r a t e d W o m e n ’ s C l u b , E d i n a M o r n i n g s i d e Ro t a r y C l u b a n d J e f f r e y S h a r k e y a n d f r i e n d s o f K a y Sh a r k e y . K a y S h a r k e y w a s a w a t e r c o l o r i n s t r u c t o r a t t h e Ar t C e n t e r f o r m a n y y e a r s . D o n a t i o n s t o t h e K a y S h a r k e y Fu n d a n d P a t V a n V a l k e n b u r g F u n d g o d i r e c t l y t o w a r d ch i l d r e n ’ s p r o g r a m m i n g . T h e s e f u n d s h e l p d e f r a y c o s t s of r u n n i n g t h e p r o g r a m a n d p r o v i d e s c h o l a r s h i p s t o de s e r v i n g c h i l d r e n w h o w o u l d n o t b e a b l e t o a t t e n d cl a s s e s d u e t o f i n a n c i a l d i f f i c u l t i e s . Vi s i t t h e A r t C e n t e r ’ s w e b s i t e , ww w . E d i n a A r t C e n t e r . c o m , f o r a c o m p l e t e c l a s s a n d ev e n t l i s t i n g o r c a l l 6 1 2 - 9 1 5 - 6 6 0 0 f o r i n f o r m a t i o n , t o re q u e s t a c l a s s s c h e d u l e o r r e g i s t e r f o r c l a s s e s . T h e Ed i n a A r t C e n t e r i s l o c a t e d o n t h e n o r t h w e s t c o r n e r of R o s l a n d P a r k . 43 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 and the same classmates year after year. From a teacher’sperspective, you see the students grow up from juniorhigh to age 16. Students can really develop artistically.Some explore lots of media and some focus on one thinglike portraiture or animals. I feel the huge age span of the students is good because usually classes only have a one-or two-year age difference.”Students involved in the program show an amazing talentfor two-and three-dimensional arts, are very creative andare bursting with talent. Several students enthusiasticallyspoke about Art Academy.Sallie Harris, a second-year student in Johnson’s classsaid, “everyone here really likes art and wants to work hard to improve.” She is working on a hand-built claydoorstop titled “The Wicked Witch of the East.” Sheexplained “that when the legs with shoes are in place as a doorstop, it will look like the door fell on the wicked witch.” Tess Jensen is a third-year student in Frey’s class. She iscurrently a sophomore at Edina High School. Accordingto her, “Art Academy is a great learning experience foryoung artists and tons of fun.” Jensen is working on aportrait in oil. Because art is an elective in 10th grade, she doesn’t take it in school.According to Aliza McKaney, “Everyone is so differentand has [his or her] own style. No one is forced to doanything they don’t want to do. It’s the best art class I’vebeen in.” McKaney studied clay for two years and thisyear is drawing and painting.Anne Spooner and Jennie Lanners currently teach Art Academy for youth in Grades 2-6. Second-and third-graders meet on Monday nights from 5 to 7 p.m.,while the fourth-through sixth-grade students meet onWednesday nights. They have 36 eager students rangingin age from 8 to 12. Spooner is in her third year with ArtAcademy and Lanners is new to Art Academy this year. Asample of projects might include animal and nature art,self-portraiture and art history.“As a working artist, I have been influenced by the workof my students,” Spooner said. “Last year, we spent a lotof time painting a variety of animals, both real andimagined. Children just naturally gravitate toward this42•WINTER2007 Molly Kuhs and Brea Olson are deep in concentration duringArt Academy. Er i n J e n u m c r e a t e s h e r “I m a g i n a r y D r a g o n . ” 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 49 45 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 44•WINTER2007 Joni Bennett and Scot Housh will take the oath of office as City Council Members at the Edina City Council’s firstmeeting of the year, to be held Jan. 2.Bennett and Housh were each elected to a four-year termduring the Nov. 7 General Election. Housh is not new to theCouncil. He was first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2002.He was named Mayor ProTem in 2005. Alongtime Edinaresident, Housh is a memberof the Edina Chamber ofCommerce and the FairviewSouthdale Hospital Board ofDirectors. Housh, ExecutiveVice President of Willis Group,has been a member of the Park Board, Community Education Services Board andHighlands Site Council.“I am really honored to have been re-elected by theresidents of Edina,” Housh said. “I look forward toworking with my new colleague, Joni Bennett, and myexisting colleagues to continue to make Edina a greatplace to live.”Bennett was the top vote-getter in the election. While new to the Council, Bennett is not new to City Hall, as shehas served on the Transportation Commission since itsinception. The Transportation Commission advises theCouncil on matters relating to the operation of the local street system with respect totraffic volumes, congestionand functional classification—but not maintenanceactivities—of the City. TheCommission reviews andcomments on plans to enhancemass transit opportunitiesinthe City and evaluatesmethods for traffic calmingand other speed and volumemitigation measures andrecommends their implementation where appropriate.Bennett is a long-time resident and community volunteer.She is co-founder of the Morningside NeighborhoodAssociation and serves on the Board of the MorningsideWoman’s Club. “I am honored to have been chosen by the people of Edina to represent them on the City Council,”she said. “I will work hard to make sure all residents andneighborhoods have a voice in determining the future of our City.”The race for the two open City Council seats was extremelytight. Falling short in the General Election were incumbentAlice Hulbert, appointed to the Council in 2005, andchallenger Mark E. Johnson.The results of the local election with a breakdown by precinct are available on the City’s website,www.CityofEdina.com. For more information about the election, contact City Clerk Debra Mangen, 952-826-0408.City Council Members To TakeOath Of OfficeJoni Bennett Co n n e c t i n g p e o p l e t o i n f o r m a t i o n , s e r v i c e s a n d r e s o u r c e s – si m p l y a n d e f f e c t i v e l y Ou r l o c a t i o n h a s c h a n g e d b u t o u r g o a l r e m a i n s t h e s a m e – t o m a k e g e t t i n g a n y ki n d o f i n f o r m a t i o n a n d s u p p o r t a s e a s y a n d e f f e c t i v e a s p o s s i b l e . W e a r e a b l e t o co n n e c t y o u w i t h : • Co m m u n i t y i n f o r m a t i o n • He a l t h a n d h u m a n s e r v i c e s t h a t s e r v e o u r c o m m u n i t y • Fr e e , c o n f i d e n t i a l a n d r e s p e c t f u l s e r v i c e • Fo l l o w - u p c a l l s a n d s e r v i c e – w e w a n t t o m a k e s u r e y o u go t w h a t y o u n e e d e d Pl e a s e v i s i t u s i n o u r n e w s p a c e . W e a r e n o w l o c a t e d o n t h e f i r s t f l o o r o f t h e E d i n a Co m m u n i t y C e n t e r i n S u i t e 1 7 1 - W e l c o m e C e n t e r – i n s i d e t h e l o b b y o f D o o r 3 . Co n n e c t w i t h u s b y : Ph o n e : 95 2 - 8 4 8 - 3 9 3 6 By e - m a i l : co n t a c t @ e d i n a r e s o u r c e c e n t e r . c o m In p e r s o n : 57 0 1 N o r m a n d a l e R o a d , E d i n a C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r , S u i t e 1 7 1 . or Vi s i t o u r w e b s i t e , ww w . e d i n a r e s o u r c e c e n t e r . c o m , f o r a c o p y o f t h e Ed i n a C o m m u n i t y R e s o u r c e D i r e c t o r y , f o r n e w a n d c u r r e n t r e s i d e n t r e s o u r c e s , vo l u n t e e r o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d c o n n e c t i o n s t o c o m m u n i t y c a l e n d a r s . Edi n a Res o u r c e Cen t e r Scot Housh 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 51 • P r o t e i n o r f r u i t b a r s • D r y c e r e a l o r g r a n o l a • P e a n u t b u t t e r o r n u t s • D r i e d f r u i t • C r a c k e r s • C a n n e d j u i c e s • B o t t l e d w a t e r • C a n n e d o r j a r r e d b a b y f o o d a n d f o r m u l a • P e t f o o d • P r e s c r i b e d m e d i c a l s u p p l i e s s u c h a s g l u c o s e a n d bl o o d - p r e s s u r e m o n i t o r i n g e q u i p m e n t • S o a p a n d w a t e r , o r a l c o h o l - b a s e d h a n d w a s h • M e d i c i n e s f o r f e v e r , s u c h a s a c e t a m i n o p h e n or i b u p r o f e n • T h e r m o m e t e r • A n t i - d i a r r h e a m e d i c a t i o n • V i t a m i n s • F l u i d s w i t h e l e c t r o l y t e s • C l e a n s i n g a g e n t / s o a p • F l a s h l i g h t • B a t t e r i e s • P o r t a b l e r a d i o • M a n u a l c a n o p e n e r • G a r b a g e b a g s • T i s s u e s , t o i l e t p a p e r , d i s p o s a b l e d i a p e r s Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . C i t y o f E d i n a . c o m / H e a l t h o r co n t a c t t h e C i t y ’ s H e a l t h D e p a r t m e n t a t 9 5 2 - 8 2 6 - 0 3 7 0 . 47 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 Apandemic occurs whena disease spreads rapidly,affectingmost countriesand regions of theworld. Influenzapandemics haveoccurred periodicallythroughout humanhistory—including amajor pandemic in 1918,and smaller pandemicsin 1957 and 1968.Scientists predict thatanotherpandemic will happen, although they cannot sayexactly when. They also don’t know if the next pandemicwill be mild, moderate or severe.The symptoms of pandemic influenza are similar to those of ordinary flu, but are usually more severe. Vaccineagainst ordinary flu will not protect against pandemic flu.However, getting your annual flu shot is one of severalthings you can do to keep yourself healthy, and thatmight help you fight off the pandemic virus.Pandemic influenza planning began in Minnesota in 1999.While the government is working on plans for dealingwith a potential pandemic, it is important for individualsand families to prepare now.You should know both the magnitude of what can happenduring a pandemic outbreak and what actions you cantake to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemicon you and your family.To plan for a pandemic:•Store a supply of water and food. During a pandemic,if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand. This can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters. •Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes and vitamins. •Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for them in your home. •Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response. •Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic. To limit the spread of germs and prevent infection:•Teach your children to wash hands frequently with soap and water, and model the correct behavior. •Teach your children to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, and be sure to model that behavior. •Teach your children to stay away from others as much as possible if they are sick. Stay home from work and school if sick. Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home:•Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables and soups City Offers Tips For PreventingAnd Preparing For Flu Outbreak46•WINTER2007 Sk i p & D e b b i e T h o m a s RE M A X R E S U L T S Ed i n a G r a d u a t e s • E d i n a R e s i d e n t s Sa m G i a n n a k a k i s Se n i o r L o a n O f f i c e r Di r e c t : 9 5 2 . 8 2 0 . 3 2 7 2 Fa x : 9 5 2 . 8 2 0 . 3 3 7 2 Ce l l : 6 1 2 . 8 1 6 . 1 5 1 1 Pa g e r : 9 5 2 . 9 0 7 . 3 3 8 0 Em a i l : s a m @ l a k e l a n d m o r t g a g e . c o m RE S U L T S Ca l l Fo r A F r e e L o a n Ap p r o v a l ! Ca l l F o r A F r e e M a r k e t An a l y s i s Sk i p & D e b b i e T h o m a s GR I , R e a l t o r s 52 0 1 E d e n A v e n u e Ed i n a , M N 5 5 4 3 6 Di r e c t : 9 5 2 . 8 4 8 . 2 4 0 4 Ho m e : 9 5 2 . 9 2 7 . 4 8 0 4 Fa x : 9 5 2 . 8 4 8 . 2 4 1 0 Em a i l : s k i p t h o m a s @ i w o n . c o m We b s i t e : w w w . s k i p t h o m a s . c o m Sa m G i a n n a k a k i s La k e l a n d M o r t g a g e C o r p o r a t i o n TO P Pr o d u c e r s th a t s e l l & f i n a n c e ho m e s i n Ed i n a an d t h e Tw i n C i t i e s ! Ac t i v e i n E d i n a 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 53 49 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 Communities evolve and the best ones have a long-termplan to light the way. In local government, the ultimatetorch is the Comprehensive Plan, which guidesdevelopment and redevelopment and address changeslikely to occur due to various social and market forces.The Metropolitan Council requires all cities in the seven-county metropolitan area to have such a plan andState law requires cities to update their plans every 10years. Edina’s revised Comprehensive Plan is due in 2008.The Edina City Council, Planning Commission and Citystaff have begun the revision process by studying keyareas and obtaining community input.Edina’s Comprehensive Plan includes chapters on landuse, transportation, wastewater, water supply, stormwater management, housing and parks and recreation. Acommunity meeting was held in December to explainto the public what a Comprehensive Plan is and howresidents and business owners and managers can getinvolved in the revision process. Asecond communitymeeting will be held sometime this winter. Specific planelements such as transportation, housing, land use andparks and open spaces will be discussed at the meeting.In the spring, five listening sessions will be held in theareas surrounding five Edina elementary schools. In thesummer, four meetings—one in each quadrant of the City—will be held to review the draft plan with the public.Comments will be collected from residents andbusinesspeople and incorporated into the final draft,which will then be posted on the City’s website forfurther review. Additional meetings might be scheduledas needed.The Planning Commissionand City Council are expectedto act on the plan in the latefall. Once approved, it willbe submitted to theMetropolitan Council. InMinnesota, local governmentshave primary authority forland-use planning andregulation. Under State law,the MetropolitanCouncil isresponsible for guidingregional growth anddevelopment.Communities submit their ComprehensivePlans to the Metropolitan Council to determine if the localplans conform to metropolitan system plans and areconsistent with other adopted plans.Project Manager Dan Cornejo will coordinate the staff and consultant work during the revision process. “Ourprocess will really focus on gathering input from residents,business owners and other community stakeholders sothat our final product is supported and utilized,” he said.The completed Comprehensive Plan is managed by the City Council, which is required to consider its goals,policies and programs when reviewing and setting Cityordinances and policies. Copies of the current Comprehensive Plan can be viewed atEdina City Hall or online at www.CityofEdina.com/CompPlan.For more information, visit www.CityofEdina or contactthe City’s Planning Department, 952-826-0369.Community Begins Work ToUpdate Comprehensive Plan48•WINTER2007 “The future is notcompletely beyond our control. It is thework of our ownhands.”Robert F. Kennedy 9667 AboutTown Winter CoverGuts 12/12/06 1:13 PM Page 55 51 • W I N T E R 20 0 7 50•WINTER2007 Mi n n e s o t a ’ s P r e m i e r Pe r s o n a l T r a i n i n g Co m p a n y PER S O N A L I Z E D APP R O A C H PRO F E S S I O N A L TRA I N E R S Ou r c o m p r e h e n s i v e f i t n e s s e v a l u a t i o n i n c l u d e s t h e M i d w e s t ’ s mo s t a c c u r a t e Me t a b o l i s m T e s t , a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t o f a n y We i g h t L o s s pr o g r a m . Ed i n a 95 2 . 9 1 8 . 9 0 0 0 Mi n n e t o n k a 95 2 . 5 4 6 . 0 7 7 7 “H a v i n g s e e n t h e s a t i s f a c t i o n I ’ v e e n j o y e d , My h u s b a n d i s n o w s i g n e d u p . T r y i t . . . y o u ’ l l l i k e i t ! ” - K a t h y PRI V A T E ATM O S P H E R E ww w . a r e t e h e a l t h f i t . c o m O F M I N N E S O T A RE N T O N E O F F I C E , U S E F I V E L O C A T I O N S Ed i n a • S t . L o u i s P a r k • B l o o m i n g t o n / A i r p o r t ID S / D o w n t o w n M i n n e a p o l i s • W o o d b u r y Ex e c u t i v e o f f i c e s f r o m $ 6 0 0 p e r m o n t h . 1 - 2 p e r s o n o f f i c e s w i t h re c e p t i o n s e r v i c e s , H i g h S p e e d T - 1 s e r v i c e , F l e x i b l e L e a s e T e r m s . Lo c a l l y o w n e d a n d o p e r a t e d s i n c e 1 9 9 0 . Fo r i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e s e e o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w . e x s m n . c o m or c a l l u s a t 9 5 2 - 8 5 1 - 5 5 5 5 Ex e c u t i v e S u i t e s EExxeeccuuttiivvee SSuuiitteess For information, contact:Kevin Escher (612-386-0175) Kevin@KevinEscher.comwww.tamarackpoint.com TamarackPoint— Preserving resources,beauty and well-being —An environmentally planned community at Cable Lake, Wisconsincreated in collaboration by Property Focus llc and TEA2Architects◆• Architecturally planned—set in 55 acresof rolling birch and maple woodlands• Breathtaking, architecturally designedcottages—2, 21/2and 3 bedroom; eachlocated on a unique wooded site • 1,800+ feet of pristine shared lakeshore • Community ski and hiking trails, sauna,pavilion and bunkhouse • Upgrade packages available• All association maintained We s t 5 0 t h a n d V e r n o n A v e n u e a t H w y . 1 0 0 95 2 - 9 2 0 - 3 9 9 6 ww w . w a s h b u r n - m c r e a v y . c o m Fa m i l y O w n e d & O p e r a t e d S i n c e 1 8 5 7 ED I N A C H A P E L FU N E R A L & C R E M A T I O N S E R V I C E S Ha p p y N e w Y e a r ! 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