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©COLOURS 2006 SPRING•2006 AboutTown Table of Contents April 2006 May 2006 Volume 17, Number 2 Calendar Of Events...... 1 About Town Calendar About Town Calendar Spring 2006 Spring Calendar Highlights...... 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Official Publication of the A Word From The Mayor ...... 5 Quality Time With Children More Critical Now 1 1 2 345 6 City of Edina, Minnesota 9 and 9:30 a.m., Noon, Dakota Wild Than In ‘The Old Days’ ...... 6 7 p.m., HRA & 4801 West 50th Street Easter Egg Scramble, City Council, Animals Reptile & City To Say Thanks At Annual Reception ...... 14 Edinborough Park. Edina City Hall. Mammal Show, Edina, Minnesota 55424 Edinborough Park. Odd Shop Photos, Other Donations Add To 7 p.m., Calhoun Isles 952-927-8861 5:30 p.m., Zoning Morningside Exhibit ...... 16 Community Band, Edinborough Park. Board of Appeals, Circulation 25,000 Travel With The Edina Art Center To Provence To Edina City Hall. Editor: Jennifer Bennerotte Celebrate The Year Of Cézanne ...... 18 Edina Volunteers Bring The Store To Residents’ Doors ...... 20 Assistant to the Editor: Cheryl Anderson Edina Theatre Sign Named Heritage Landmark...... 24 2 345678 7 8910 11 12 13 7 p.m., HRA & 5:30 p.m., Zoning 7 p.m., St. Louis Park 7 p.m., South of the 7 p.m., Heritage 10 a.m.-8 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Publisher: City of Edina City Council, Board of Appeals, More Than $84,000 Donated To Park And Recreation Community Band, River Big Band, Preservation Board, Edina Garden Council Edina Garden Council Edina City Hall. Edina City Hall. Department In 2005 ...... 26 Edinborough Park. Edinborough Park. Edina City Hall. Plant Sale, Arneson Plant Sale, Arneson About Town is produced by the City of Edina. 7 p.m., River City 7 p.m., Northeast Acres Park. Acres Park. City Of Edina To Flush Hydrants In April...... 29 7 p.m., Park Board, Jazz Orchestra, Edina Transportation To advertise in About Town, contact Richard Barbeau Edina City Hall. City Accepting Nominations For 2006 Edina Heritage Award ...... 30 Edinborough Park. Study Advisory at Barbeau Marketing Group, 612-965-2041. Committee. It’s Not Only Neighborly ... It’s The Law...... 32 Copyright 2006 by City of Edina, Senior Health & Resource Expo Planned For Late April ...... 34 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. The Edina Community Foundation: 910111213 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 About Town is published quarterly by the City of Edina. The Leaving A Legacy...... 36 7 p.m., Heritage Noon, Music that 7 p.m., Northern 7 p.m., HRA & 7 a.m., Recycling & 5:30 p.m., Zoning purpose of the magazine is to keep Edina residents informed Residents Reminded To Leave Refuse Containers Preservation Board, Tickles by J. Shawn Winds Concert Band, City Council, Solid Waste Board of Appeals, Edina City Hall. Edina City Hall. of news, activities and programs that are important to them. At House Or Garage...... 38 Sweeney, Edinborough Park. Commission, Edina City Hall. 7 p.m., Park Board, Edinborough Park. 7 p.m., Calhoun Edina City Hall. We include articles of interest about our citizens and Edina Public Schools Names New Superintendent ...... 40 Brass, Edinborough 6 p.m., Transportation Edina City Hall. Park. Commission, Edina City Calls For Entries In Community Photo Contest...... 42 City Hall. community history as well. 7 p.m., Minnesota 7 p.m., Community City Of Edina Remembers David Byron...... 44 Orchestra Mandolin, Health Committee, About Town is printed on recycled paper to conform to City Edinborough Park. Edina City Hall. conservation guidelines. Planning Commissioners Retire After 30 Years Of Service...... 46 City Receives Greater Southdale Area Study...... 50 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 www.CityofEdina.com Easter. 5:30 p.m., Board of 7 p.m., HRA & 7 a.m., Recycling and 5:30 p.m., Zoning 8 a.m., Junior Golf 7 p.m., First John 7 p.m., Human Rights Edina Art Center Special Pull-Out Section: Appeals & City Council, Solid Waste Board of Appeals, Registration, Braemar Philip Sousa & Relations Student Exhibition Cover photo by Polly Norman Equalization, Edina City Hall. Commission, Edina City Hall. Golf Course. Memorial Band, Commission, begins. Community Foundation 2004-2005 Annual Report Edina City Hall. Edina City Hall. 7 p.m., Wayne 6 p.m., Transportation Edinborough Park. Edina City Hall. 4 p.m., Edina Art 7 p.m., Edina High Hamilton Folk Blues, Commission, Edina 7 p.m., Music that Center Board, Edina School Jazz, Pop & Originals, City Hall. Tickles by J. Shawn Art Center. Parade Planning Committee Seeks Veterans Edinborough Park. Edinborough Park. Sweeney, “Duty, honor, and love of country span many generations of 10 a.m. July 4, the Committee seeks more veterans to be part of Edinborough Park. Americans; causes and outcomes may differ, but sacrifice and hardship the special community event. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 are shared equally. I was touched, I was moved, and I came away from “During the parade, we pay special tribute to the heroic efforts 7 p.m., Minneapolis 5 p.m., Volunteer 9 a.m.-Noon, Edina 7 p.m., Planning 4 p.m., Edina Art 6:30 p.m., “Hot Dance, 6:30 p.m., “Hot Dance, Memorial Day 7 p.m., Planning the parade feeling better about my sacrifice that was so many years of our honored veterans,” said Recreation Supervisor Susie Police Band, Recognition Senior Health & Commission, Center Board, Edina Cool Ice” Ice Show, Cool Ice” Ice Show, observed. Most City Commission, Edina Edinborough Park. Reception, Resource Expo, Edina City Hall. Art Center. Braemar Arena. Braemar Arena. offices closed. City Hall. removed from the present. Thanks to you and ... the Edina community Miller, who serves as staff liaison to the Committee. “It is Edinborough Park. Colonial Church. 5-9 p.m., Open House for making this July 4th the best one that I've ever experienced.” important that they be part of Edina's July 4 celebration.” 30 6:30 p.m., Community for Batik Artist 7 p.m., First John Health Committee, Rebecca Hopper, Phillip Sousa U.S. veterans interested in participating in the parade should Edina City Hall. Edina Art Center. That's what one veteran wrote to the July 4 Parade Planning Memorial Band, Committee after participating in last year's Independence Day contact Miller by calling 952-826-0433 or sending an e-mail Edinborough Park. parade. As plans are finalized for the 2006 parade, scheduled for to [email protected]. 1 • SPRING 2006 2 • SPRING 2006 About Town Calendar June 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 5:30 p.m., Zoning 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Spring Calendar Highlights A Word From The Mayor Board of Appeals, Edina Art Fair, Edina Art Fair, Edina City Hall. 50th & France. 50th & France. 7 p.m., Northeast I wasn’t personally notified about this proposal under consideration by the development plan, the City mails a notice to all property owners within Edina Transportation Other Dates To Remember Edina Art Fair Study Advisory City Council. Why not? 1,000 feet of the subject property at least 10 days before the Council Committee. April 27 7 p.m., Affordable Housing Task Force What: The 50th & France Business & Professional hearing and a general notice is published in the local newspaper. Open House, St. Patrick’s Church Association will host the 40th-annual Edina Art Fair. Every once in awhile, someone asks me or a fellow Council member One of Edina’s premier summer events, the event that very question. Most recently, we also determined to require a sign posting with 4 567 8910 respect to property potentially subject to modification of an overall 7 p.m., HRA and 7 p.m., Good News 10 a.m., Edina Easter Egg Scramble draws tens of thousands to downtown Edina each All members of our community should know that our City’s existing final development plan so as to be able to provide notice to people 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., City Council, Big Band, Centennial Edina Art Fair, Aquatic Center opens What: The Edina Chamber of Commerce and Edinborough year. Featured art will include drawing, painting, practices and requirements for providing public notice for development who might live near a proposed project but not within 1,000 feet of Edina City Hall. Lakes Park. for the season. 50th & France. Park will host the 2006 Easter Egg Scramble for ceramics, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography, projects exceed the minimums prescribed by State law. In fact, State the subject property and for all others who may have interest. 7 p.m., Symphonic sculpture and wood. The event will also feature law does not require the City to mail any notices to residents for Winds, Centennial toddlers and preschoolers at the indoor park. live entertainment and food. variance or subdivision requests or for final development plans. As In addition to all the above notice techniques, the City’s website, Lakes Park Children ages 2 to 5 will line up around the a practice, however, we go above and beyond those minimal state www.CityofEdina.com, provides the agenda for upcoming Planning basketball court in the Great Hall of Edinborough When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 3 requirements to make certain adequate notice of a proposal is given Commission and City Council meetings, copies of legal notices as they Park. When the Easter Bunny blows the whistle, the and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4 to the public. appear in the newspaper, approved meeting minutes and a calendar that 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 children will race to collect the colorful candy-filled lists meeting times and locations of all City bodies. Edina Community Where: Downtown Edina, 50th Street and France Avenue When a variance is sought, property owners within 200 feet of the cable Channel 16 also lists upcoming meetings of City bodies, provides 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 7 p.m., Brio Brass, 7 p.m., Park Board, 7 p.m., Star of the 5:30 p.m., Zoning eggs laid out on the floor of the basketball court. Parade of Boats, Centennial Lakes Edina City Hall. North Concert Band, Board of Appeals, Info: 952-922-1524 or www.50thandFrance.com property in question are notified by mail before the meeting of the an abbreviated City Council agenda and has multiple rebroadcasts of Park. Centennial Lakes Park 7 p.m., Heritage Centennial Lakes Edina City Hall. When: 9 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1 Zoning Board of Appeals. each Planning Commission and City Council meeting. Finally, the City’s Park. 7 p.m., First John Preservation Board, 6 p.m., Transportation quarterly magazine, About Town, includes a three-month calendar Philip Sousa Edina City Hall. Commission, Edina Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S. Parade of Boats When a rezoning request is made or a request for a Conditional Use showing times and locations for meetings of City bodies. Memorial Band, City Hall. Permit is under consideration, we require a sign be erected on the Centennial Lakes Park Info: 952-806-9060 What: More than 150 radio-controlled model boats will subject property at least 10 days prior to the Planning Commission More information is available today to our citizenry and on a more be on exhibit at the Edina Model Yacht Club’s Edina Garden Council Plant Sale meeting. Notices are also mailed to property owners within 1,000 feet timely basis than ever before. With literally a click of the mouse, 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 14th annual Parade of Boats. The annual event of the subject property before a hearing by the City Council. A general information on nearly every topic imaginable – including public What: The Garden Council raises many of the plants to draws large crowds of spectators and model boat public notice is also published in the Edina Sun-Current regarding the notices – is available 24 hours a day. No longer does a person have 7 p.m., Hopkins 7 p.m., HRA & City 7 a.m., Recycling 4 p.m., Edina Art proposal and the hearing date. to write or telephone a request for information and wait patiently for Westwind Concert Council, Edina City and Solid Waste Center Board, Edina be included in the sale. Plants from commercial builders each year. The Parade of Boats showcases a response in the mail. We are appropriately communication light Band, Centennial Hall. Commission, Edina Art Center. growers are carefully selected to ensure high- a variety of radio-controlled electric and model Lakes Park. City Hall. For subdivisions, i.e., a request for division of real property that results years ahead of the time when a tree in the town center was the only quality choices. Also offered will be a wide boats, including tugboats, sailboats, police boats, 7 p.m., St. Louis Park in one or more new lots, the process is as follows: a sign is erected on the posting place for important community information and notices. Community Band, variety of perennials, annuals and bulbs grown submarines, steamboats and high-speed electric subject property at least 10 days prior to the Planning Commission Centennial Lakes in the gardens of Garden Council members. This racers. At the event, club members sail and race meeting; notices are required to be mailed by the applicant to property We are proud of Edina’s informed citizenry and its active level of Park. year, the Garden Council plans to feature sale their model boats for everyone to view. Additional owners within 500 feet of the subject property before the Planning participation in local government. To be as well informed as possible, plants that deer, rabbits and slugs don’t eat. boats will also be displayed inside of the nearby Commission meeting. Notices are also mailed by the City to property I encourage everyone interested in the receipt of information about 25 26 27 28 29 30 owners within 500 feet of the subject property before a hearing by the City City-related matters to make certain, at a minimum, to read the 7 p.m., Just Friends 7 p.m., Human Rights 7 p.m., Planning When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 12 and 10 a.m. to Centrum Building, where club members will 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13 Council and a general notice is published in the Edina Sun-Current. “legals” in the Sun-Current, bookmark the City’s website for easy Big Band, Centennial & Relations Commission, demonstrate how model boats are built. reference and tune in to Edina Community Channel 16 to keep Lakes Park. Commission, Edina City Hall. Where: Arneson Acres Park Greenhouse, 4711 W. 70th St. Final development plan approval is required for the development of abreast of activities before the City Council. Edina City Hall. 7 p.m., Bend in the When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11 7 p.m., Southside River Big Band, Info: 612-866-1116 a vacant, zoned parcel of property or for an existing building or Where: Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S. development that is being enlarged by 10 percent in floor area or by Concert Band, Centennial Lakes James B. Hovland Centennial Lakes Park. the addition of dwelling units. Before consideration of a final Park. Info: www.emyc.org or 952-832-6788 Mayor

3 • SPRING 2006 4 • SPRING 2006 5 • SPRING 2006 Quality Time With Children More Critical Now Than In ‘The Old Days’

By Joe Sullivan I asked our neighbor Patti Wales how she and her brother Edinan Joan Lonsbury remembers as a young girl Contributing Writer managed to find “quality time” with their parents. She growing up in Iowa, her entire family gathered in the recalled leisurely drives on Sunday afternoons with the living room on Sundays to listen to weekly radio programs Reading about our community’s family. Sometimes they would tour the Minneapolis lakes like “Jack, Doc and Reggie” or “The Shadow.” As she “Edina Unplugged” initiative in the and occasionally take a longer drive into the countryside. explained: “That was before TV, which didn’t arrive in last issue of About Town stirred some (This beloved tradition was interrupted during World most homes until the 1950s.” recollections for me. Some came from War II because of gas rationing, but the Sunday drives my own childhood and others resumed after the war ended.) Catherine (Snead) Mulholland is another longtime Edina were about relationships with resident. When Catherine was a kid growing up in south our own five children when they My wife, Monica, often gathered with her family in their Minneapolis, her family spent summers at their cabin were growing up here in Edina in living room to watch 8-millimeter home movies of vacation near Hackensack, Minn., where they enjoyed plenty of “the old days” of the 1960s and ‘70s. trips, birthdays, holidays, neighborhood parades, barbecue togetherness. The cabin was built in 1935, and for the first suppers and kids playing in their big yard. few years they didn’t have a washing machine because We thought our lives were hectic then, but the pressure there was no electricity or running water. Snead family photo The Snead family on a picnic in 1931 (from left): Catherine of kids’ extra-curricular activities seems to have grown After Monica and I married and had kids of our own, (Snead) Mulholland (standing), her mother Edna (with hat, exponentially over the last 40-plus years. Had we known we started scheduling “Family Craft Night” on winter “When washday came around, the whole family pitched seated), her father Cannon (kneeling), her brother William and then how over-scheduled the lives of today’s families Sunday evenings to provide a little family time of our in,” Catherine said. “Father carried buckets of water sister Mildred. Not pictured is sister Thelma, who was taking with children would become, we would have thanked own. After dinner, the whole family would gather in the from the lake and the older kids scrubbed and rinsed the photo. our lucky stars that our situation wasn’t a lot worse. family room with a fire in the fireplace and work on simple the clothes by hand in large washtubs. The smaller kids crafts that could be done by even the youngest of us— wrung them out on a hand-powered, roller wringer and Powderhorn Park and swam together at Lake Nokomis Family Get-Togethers In The 1930s And ‘40s like carving figures out of bars of hand soap. (Ivory soap hung them on a clothesline to dry.” The Sneads also in Minneapolis. Even earlier, in the 1930s and ‘40s, I grew up in a family worked best.) Monica even sewed and stuffed huge bean taught their kids old songs that they all sang in the car with six children, including me. When I was a kid, life bag chairs for the kids so they would be cozy and during the long trips to and from the lake. Family Time On The Iron Range was pretty simple. We had some great “quality time” comfortable while they worked on the evening’s project. Recently, I had a nice talk with Angie Lindgren, my with our parents when we took summer vacation trips to In the winter, her father built and flooded a backyard ice neighbor Percy Barott’s mother. She’s a feisty octogenarian rented cabins in northern Minnesota. (We even got as far In the summer, we built bonfires in a backyard fire ring. skating rink used by the family and many of the neighbors. from Duluth. Originally from Two Harbors, Minn., on as the Rocky Mountains one year—with all eight of us in Our family, and sometimes a neighbor or two, sat on In the fall, they got the whole family outdoors to rake the north shore of Lake Superior, Angie was the eldest of a six-passenger Desoto with a huge luggage rack on the blankets around the fire to sing old songs and gab. If leaves together. seven siblings. Her mother died when she was only 16, roof.) To keep us entertained, Mom would teach us old someone played an instrument, they were encouraged and she had to leave school to keep house and care for campfire songs, which we memorized, sang over and to bring it along. The kids loved it because they knew Catherine also remembers her father playing games like her father and siblings. over and later passed along to our own children. (My the songs and I’m sure it didn’t hurt that they were “Kick the Can” and “Hide and Seek” with his children daughter Terri can still remember the words to every able to stay out after dark an hour or two after their and the neighborhood kids after dinner. And the entire Angie met and married Carl (Cully) Lindgren in the one of those songs.) usual bedtime. family attended outdoor summer band concerts at depth of the Great Depression of the 1930s. Cully, who (continued on next page)

6 • SPRING 2006 7 • SPRING 2006 it to Two Harbors from the iron mines. “The girls never usually beef brisket, with potatoes and gravy, topped According to Doug Johnson, Director of Community seemed to get tired of watching that,” Angie said. off with a green bean casserole smothered in french Services for Edina Public Schools and a member of the fried onions. “Edina Unplugged” steering committee, the plan At their home, the whole family often played board was to eliminate all games like “Monopoly” and an even older one called ‘Edina Unplugged’— activities outside the “Uncle Wiggly” that Angie had saved from her childhood. Designed To Resist Today’s home for just one night— Angie remembers that the family always ate dinner Over-Scheduling including sports practices, together and especially looked forward to the evenings Times have clearly changed. homework, music lessons when their father could be with them. Today, kids have more and outside meetings. homework and a torrent of “Our March 13 “My father came to America from Italy in 1939,” Angie extra-curricular activities ‘Unplugged Night’ was recalled. “Of course, with a maiden name like Stocco, I crowding family calendars. an attempt to help had to learn to cook Italian.” She’s a great cook, and I’ve The battle to squeeze-in counter the effects of been lucky enough to partake of her handmade ravioli. family-oriented time has over-scheduling of kids, I can imagine that those home-cooked, Italian dinners become almost impossible and parents as well,” Mulholland family photo were very special. to win. Many families with he added. The Catherine (Snead) Mulholland’s family enjoying “family kids rarely sit down time” together on a 1958 vacation trip to Mackinac Island, Cully’s mother lived next door to their house and together to share a meal. The “Edina Unplugged” Mich. Cars are not permitted on the island and all transportation Percy and Ginnie visited their grandma often for some is by horse and buggy. (From right): Catherine’s husband intergenerational quality time. She taught them how A 2000 study by President Bush’s Council of Economic steering committee William, daughter Beth, Catherine and daughters Linda, to knit and they taught her how to play the card game Advisors found among young people a strong correlation began to plan the March Gayle and Anne. “Old Maid.” between regular family meals at home and academic 13 event last July. In the

worked for the Duluth, Mesabi and Iron Range railroad, success, good psychological adjustment, decreased drug meantime, they were Photo by Polly Norman often had to be away from home for days, sometimes Mealtime Traditions use, lower alcohol use, early sexual behavior and risk of contacting teachers, “Edina Unplugged” meant refraining from television, weeks, at a time. When he got a day off, he loved to take At the Sullivan house, dinner was always served at 6 suicide. (“Regular family meals” were defined as five or coaches, and faith-based computers, electronic games, his daughters on a daytrip in the family car along a route o’clock. And everybody was there—including the family more meals per week, with at least one parent.) community and business organizations about movies and other entertainment between Two Harbors and Duluth that he called the dog. She usually beat the kids home when we rang for one night. Six-year-old keeping the night of “Clover Valley Loop.” the dinner bell for the kids to come in for supper. It was with that growing realization in mind that Walter Albitz was more than Edina Public Schools, along with the City Council, March 13 free from all happy to unplug the family They also loved to take their two daughters, Percy and Holiday dinners were great traditions, too. On City departments and many community and business scheduled meetings and TV set for the night with Ginnie, down to the ore-loading docks on the Lake Thanksgiving Day it was always turkey, of course, organizations, joined forces to inaugurate the activities other than encouragement from his Superior shore where huge lake freighter vessels were but also rutabagas, Waldorf salad and cranberries, community-wide initiative designated “Edina those at home by siblings (from top) Paul (12), being filled with iron ore from railroad cars that hauled with pumpkin pie for dessert.The Christmas feast was Unplugged.” individual families. Annabelle (8) and Ben (11). (continued on next page)

8 • SPRING 2006 9 • SPRING 2006 Connecting With Kids Minn., dedicated to finding balance in over- The “Unplugged” concept operates under the umbrella scheduled lives. • Make paper plate puppets and put on a show of “Connecting with Kids,” the highly-regarded, asset- Suggested “UNPLUGGED And a recent issue of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune for each other. building program initiated in Edina in 2000. It helps NIGHT” Family Activity Ideas Edina parents, kids and youths cultivate a wide reported that nearly 5,500 Carver County residents • Use a paint roller and washable latex paint variety of “assets” that point young people toward participated in “Eat, Talk, Connect,” one of Minnesota’s to make family handprints. Steering committee members have been looking future success. first countywide programs aimed at strengthening at various activities that parents can do with their • Use household items (like pots, pans and spoons) families by getting them to eat three meals together kids in pre-school to grade 12—the target age to create a family band. The City of Edina actively each week for three months. groups: supports the “Connecting For Adolescents in Grades 7-12: With Kids” initiative, as Studies Show Fewer Problems In Families For Pre-School and Young Children In • Play board games or cards. a way to create a more That Dine Together Grades K-6: • Wash the family dog. supportive and caring school The Carver County program is also based on studies that show that the more meals a family shares together, the • Snuggle under large blankets and read stories and community environment • Tell scary stories (with the lights out). less likely their children are to abuse alcohol or drugs, to each other. for Edina’s youth. “One • Learn how to make ice cream in a plastic bag. smoke or be depressed. The research indicates the kids of the primary findings that • Sort family photos or go through old albums. • Play broomball outdoors. are also more likely to get good grades and possess a has emerged from that • Make up a story together, letting everyone healthier sense of well-being. • Have everyone write a letter to a friend. This “Connecting With program’s research is that contribute. Kids” logo represents • Work together to repair something. kids want more time to • Make a fort with blankets over a card table. Edina’s community-wide Participation numbers suggest that they have succeeded. • Go through closets and gather unneeded items spend with their families,” Crawl under it and read to each other, or play commitment to provide Nearly 4,000 elementary and middle-school families took for donation to charity. Doug Johnson said. simple board games or cards. the City’s children and part in the first phase of the Carver program, which • If it’s still light outside, go on a hike. adolescents with a range of “‘Edina Unplugged’ is part • Use safe kitchen utensils to mold Play Dough ended Jan. 31. County workplaces and faith communities • Put a puzzle together. selected “assets” needed of Edina’s response to into sculptures. are still drawing thousands more participants. • Go bowling. for healthy development. that request.” • Give everyone an old magazine, cut out • Visit the library. A similar effort in our neighboring suburb of Eden Prairie pictures and make a family collage. Other Cities Have Had Success With Similar Programs is called “Family Time First.” Participants were asked • Bake a batch of cookies together. Edina isn’t the first community to launch this type of to pledge to four or five family meals per week. The Source: Excerpted and edited from • Put small items in a big bag and take turns initiative. Cities across the country have been guidelines are simple—turn off the TV, eat together, www.familytime.com feeling inside the bag to guess what it contains. organizing similar plans. “Edina is building on the talk together. Keep conversations light; don’t focus on • Get a big carton from an appliance store to experience and initiatives of other communities,” problems or dole out discipline. decorate and play in. Doug Johnson said. One excellent example is a highly successful “Family Night Out” program launched in “We don’t want to put more stress on parents that are March 2006 by a grassroots organization in Wayzata, already stressed,” said Marie Wixon, coordinator of the (continued on next page)

10• SPRING 2006 11• SPRING 2006 HONESTY, INTEGRITY & COMMITMENT Reap the Rewards “Edina Unplugged” demonstrated that a regularly MORTGAGE FOR 50 YEARS scheduled weekly or monthly “family night” is not only possible, it’s an excellent way to ensure some quality time with your kids—and time for kids with their parents as TITLE YOUR EDINA NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS: well. Also, your future “family nights” are sure to be RELOCATION Jeff and Diane Anderes 952-927-2842 [email protected] remembered as your kids grow up and, perhaps, even jeffanddianeanderes.edinarealty.com pass the concept along to their own offspring. Ginni and Jeff Anderson 952-927-1669 [email protected] warranties ginnianderson.edinarealty.com For more information on “Edina Unplugged,” e-mail Doug Jeff and Connie Cauble 952-927-1115 [email protected] INsurance jeffcauble.edinarealty.com Johnson at [email protected] or log on to one John Everett 952-927-1646 [email protected] of the following websites: www.puttingfamilyfirst.org or guaranteed sales program johneverett.edinarealty.com www.familynightamonth.org. Ted Field 952-927-1650 [email protected] recommends tedfield.edinarealty.com Joe Sullivan is an Edina resident and freelance writer. Jackie Goodlund 952-927-1647 [email protected] Write to him at [email protected]. HOMEDOCS jackiegoodlund.edinarealty.com Photo by Polly Norman moving services Ruthann Holetz 952-927-1624 [email protected] Daniel and Betty Albitz’s family played the popular ruthannholetz.edinarealty.com board game “Clue” on “Edina Unplugged” night. exceptional properties John McDonald 952-927-1197 [email protected] Pictured as they played are (from left): Annabelle (age johnmcdonald.edinarealty.com 8), father Daniel, Paul (age 12), Ben (age 11), Walter hotline Joan E. Mitchell 952-927-1147 [email protected] (age 6) and mother Betty. joanemitchell.edinarealty.com Jude Dugan Olson 952-927-1186 [email protected] judeduganolson.edinarealty.com Carver County program. “It’s not about making fancy Linda Platt 952-927-1179 [email protected] meals. It’s about the connection.” lindaplatt.edinarealty.com John Raichert 952-927-1189 [email protected] “The message is that it’s okay not to have something johnraichert.edinarealty.com scheduled every night,” said Jill Anderson, Parent Kevin Ries 952-927-1196 [email protected] Involvement Coordinator at Jonathan Elementary kevinries.edinarealty.com School in Chaska. “In fact, it’s a good idea not to. The Margie and John Sampsell 952-927-1195 [email protected] margiesampsell.edinarealty.com program reminds family members of their importance to Corky Weber 952-927-1198 [email protected] one another,” said Wixon. “We’re losing our connections,” corkyweber.edinarealty.com she added. “[And] this is a way to prevent that.”

12• SPRING 2006 13• SPRING 2006 City To Say Thanks At Annual Reception

Good deeds are performed in the community for The 2005 award was given to Jean Hedberg for her service to the community, above and beyond his or her the benefit of all of Edina. Nearly 70 community involvement in volunteer activities including the Edina position with the City. organizations add to the beauty, culture and recreational Federated Women’s Club, Southdale YMCA and Braemar opportunities that bring many new residents and Golf Association. Communications Director Jennifer Bennerotte received Fee Only Investment Advisory visitors to the City. the 2005 award for her service to the Edina Chamber of Mayor’s Youth Commendation Commerce, Rotary Club of Edina and Minnesota Experience Service Each year, the City sets aside an evening to focus on the Awarded to a young person who has demonstrated a Association of Government Communicators. Performance Innovation efforts of its service clubs and recognize individuals who commitment to improving the quality of life in the Integrity Discipline have devoted time and energy to better the community. As community. The community is invited to attend the 2006 Volunteer 7400 Metro Boulevard • Suite 100 • Edina, MN 55439 part of Edina’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception, Recognition Reception and applaud the extraordinary Tel: (952) 746-6777 • e-mail: [email protected] many volunteers will be recognized 5 p.m. Monday, April Catherine Elliott received the distinguished award in efforts of Edina’s volunteers. For more information or to 24, at Edinborough Park. 2005. As a middle school student, Catherine was an active make a reservation, call Human Services Coordinator member of the Student Leadership Council, Girl Scouts Susan Heiberg, 952-826-0403. At the reception, organizations will be given the opportunity and Builders Club, among other things. As a ninth-grader, to recognize their own exemplary volunteers in a public she logged more than 100 hours of community service. setting. More than 25 community organizations are expected to participate in this year’s event. In addition, Mayor’s Connecting With Kids Commendation Mayor James B. Hovland will announce this year’s recipients Awarded to an individual or organization making a of six Mayor’s Commendation Awards. The categories are: positive impact in the lives of youth.

Mayor’s Service Club Commendation Mark Peterson, the first recipient of the commendation, Awarded to a club or organization that has made outstanding focuses his efforts principally on issues involving youth contributions to the community through its regular activities and families. Peterson became involved in youth asset- or through special projects. building initiatives after seeing enough of the “aftermath” of underage alcohol use. He now serves as a member of The Edina-Morningside Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Edina Chemical Health Partners, Alcohol Action Group of Edina were last year’s recipients. The clubs received the Tri-City Partners and the Connecting With Kids positional honor for raising money and helping to renovate the leaders group. In addition, he has collaborated on forums Edina Senior Center kitchen. for the parents of Edina athletes focusing on Minnesota State High School League rules relating to substance use. 612 285 5438 Mayor’s Outstanding Senior Commendation Awarded to a senior citizen for outstanding volunteer Mayor’s Community Involvement Commendation service within the community. Awarded to a City employee for outstanding volunteer

14• SPRING 2006 15• SPRING 2006 Odd Shop Photos, Other Donations Add To Morningside Exhibit

daughter Marjorie Carlson donated several photos for the Edina History Museum’s current exhibit on the “The Odd Shop was an amazing place – tiny, Morningside neighborhood. but offering almost everything classified as notions and more. Needles and thread, socks “Morningside: A Century of Good Neighbors” has and mittens, jigsaw puzzles, games, china dogs, attracted visitors from more than nine states to the cranberry colored glassware, Crayolas and Edina History Museum, 4711 W. 70th St. The exhibit coloring books, handkerchiefs, buttons, ribbons grand opening in September brought back 143 people to and glue were just some of the items crammed a Morningside reunion and several more visit every in every space from floor to ceiling. The two aisles day the museum is open. were just barely wide enough for one person to stand, but we kids could squeeze around to the The expanded exhibit will soon include other donated back and sit on the floor, out of the way, to study items, including a 1914 map of Morningside and the paper dolls or comic valentines kept there. If surrounding areas, a 1930s Girl Scout uniform, a the shop was crowded or we weren’t behaving, Morningside mayor’s badge, many personal photos Mildred Carlson, center, went on buying trips to New York Mrs. Carlson or her husband would shoo us of families and Morningside homes and more. and Chicago to find the treasures she sold at Carlson’s out.” – Barbara Peterson Price, in her memoir Odd Shop on France Avenue near Sunnyside Road. She is “Hopscotch: A Morningside Childhood” flanked by her husband, Edward, and one of her clerks, Mildred Carlson, far left, and her staff knew exactly where Mrs. Allen, in this circa 1950s photo. everything was in Carlson’s Odd Shop, despite the seeming disarray. (1950s photo) Calling All Neighborhoods… The museum, located in Arneson Acres Park, is What makes your neighborhood special? Do open 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon Almost anyone who lived in Edina a few decades ago you always have a block party in the summer? Saturdays, or by appointment. The Edina History Museum remembers Carlson’s Odd Shop at France Avenue and Do neighbors compete to see who has the best is continuing to accept donations that tell the story of Sunnyside Road, a virtual wonderland of toys, glassware, Christmas light display? the Edina neighborhood. As a result of visitors requesting gifts, buttons and ribbons stacked in every nook and cranny a second chance to re-connect with their old friends and from floor to ceiling. Customers were awed by the selection Although your area may not be as old as the neighborhood, a party is planned for Friday, May 19, to as well as Mrs. Carlson’s uncanny ability to find everything, 100-year-old Morningside, it still has a history bring together Morningside residents past and present. For despite the seeming disarray. all its own. If you have photos or other memorabilia more information on the museum, exhibit or party or to that tell your story, the Edina Historical Society make a donation, call the museum at 612-928-4577. While the Edina Historical Society had photos of the would love to preserve them for future generations. much-beloved shop’s exterior, it didn’t have any of that amazing interior – until recently when the owner’s

16• SPRING 2006 17• SPRING 2006 Travel With The Edina Art Center To Provence To Celebrate The Year of Cézanne

By Kathleen Sovell and durable, like the to the public, will be open for this celebration, and that and Babette Wheeler art of the museums.” is just one of the many places included on this tour. Contributing Writers Museums with works of Matísse, Chagall and Picasso Said Cézanne, in a letter to also are included. Late summer is a perfect time to inhale Traveling gives people his son, speaking of the the essence of Provence; vineyards are beautiful, their an opportunity to mountain Sainte Victoire and ruddy leaves accented by heavy bunches of ripe grapes, meet new people, enjoy the land around it, “I spend olives are ready to be harvested, and lavender might different food, experience every day in this landscape, already be in sachets! a culture with its own Mont Sainte Victoire with its beautiful shapes. nuances and relax. It Indeed, I cannot imagine a For more information or to sign up for this trip, contact motivates people to read more pleasant way or place to pass my time.” the Edina Art Center, 612-915-6600. Visit the Art and learn. Center’s website, www.EdinaArtCenter.com for a complete In 2006, there are plans to honor Cézanne in his birthplace class and event listing or call 612-915-6600 for information, Sometimes, an opportunity of Aix-en-Provence with such things as street shows, to request a class schedule or register for classes. The to travel presents itself in illuminations, presentations by contemporary artists, Edina Art Center is located on the northwest corner of a way that will never drawing and watercolor festivals, animation around Rosland Park (formerly Lake Cornelia Park.) come again. For artists Sainte Victoire and exhibits in other museums of EDINA CHAPEL Provence field of lavender FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES and art enthusiasts, this Aix-en-Provence. is one of those times. Edina Art Center and Bloomington Family Owned & Operated Since 1857 This year, France, in partnership with the Washington Art Center have collaborated to National Gallery of Art, is celebrating the centenary of the bring an exceptional opportunity death of Paul Cézanne. Cézanne, a French painter who for travel and art appreciation to their exhibited seldom in his lifetime and pursued his interests patrons and communities. The art increasingly in artistic isolation, is regarded today as one centers will host a 10-day trip to of the great forerunners of modern painting, both for France Aug. 21-31. The tour group his way of putting down on canvas exactly what his eye will spend three nights each in saw in nature and for the qualities of pictorial form that Lyon, Aix-en-Provence and Nice. he achieved through a unique treatment of space, There is a nice mix of “planned West 50th and Vernon Avenue at Hwy. 100 mass and color. Cézanne was a contemporary of the seeing” and free time in each city. Provence on the 952-920-3996 impressionists, but he went beyond their interests in Cézanne Route www.washburn-mcreavy.com the individual brushstroke and the fall of light onto The Granet Museum is the center for objects, to create, in his words, “something more solid much of the festivities. Cézanne’s home, not usually open

18• SPRING 2006 19• SPRING 2006 Edina Volunteers Bring The Store To Residents’ Doors

By Cheryl Anderson “[fell] and compressed her lower spine…her limited from five different Cub Foods stores across the Twin mobility precluded a bi-monthly bus trip to Cub Cities. In 2005, these hard workers donated 35,262 hours Sometimes, staying in familiar surroundings and living as Foods.” Gail expressed her family’s gratitude for “the of service, providing their elderly and disabled clients independently as possible means more to the elderly and wonderful service [Store To Door] provided her the last hope and companionship as well as groceries and disabled than words can express. The volunteers and staff few years.” prescriptions. at Store To Door understand this very well – an inspiration leading them into their 22nd year of providing a very With more than 350 volunteers – 10 of whom live in “We have a very kind and caring group of staff and uncommon service in Edina and beyond. Edina – there were 55 Edina households served with volunteers who provide that extra TLC (tender loving care) their grocery shopping and prescription delivery service to people who are frail and vulnerable,” said Zierman- There are 10,541 seniors over 65 years of age living in Edina, between October 2003 and 2004 (45 had originally been Linnell. “That extra attention means so much to them.” according to the 2000 Profile of General Demographic projected). This equated to 5 percent of Store To Door’s Characteristics for the City of Edina. Of those, 3,087 have a total clients served. Kris Zierman-Linnell, Development Jane N., a volunteer order-taker, has assisted Store To disability, and 1,584 are over 85 years of age. For many of and Communications Associate at Store To Door, reported Door for 10 years. “I’ve … seen how the many volunteers these Edina residents, their greatest desire is to continue 56 clients from Edina were served in 2005. And Edina and staff make it work for all our great customers … living in their homes, despite their many challenges. clientele are expected to increase, with 70 clients projected [and] heard many thankful remarks from customers,” she for fiscal year 2006. said. “They need the service and appreciate the work that But who is available to help them with their basic needs? goes into it.” She has also spoken to families of the clients These members of the special population of Edina are and said they are very appreciative for Store To Door’s Store To Door, a nonprofit, volunteer-supported grocery typically over the age of 60 and include the mentally role in keeping their parents at home. shopping and prescription delivery service, brings such and psychologically disabled, the deaf and hard-of-hearing, necessities from the store to these special customers’ doors. those who are blind or have low vision, veterans, and “We really are more than just grocery shopping and picking Since beginning its operations in 1984, the mission of this the physically disabled. All clients pay for their own up prescriptions,” Zierman-Linnell said. “It’s quite an unique organization has been to help frail elders and groceries and prescriptions, using an income-based sliding amazing organization, and without it, [the clients’] lives disabled residents maintain an independent lifestyle. fee scale to determine a delivery contribution. would have to change dramatically.”

“Without [their] help, I would not be able to live on my In support of these vital services, the Edina Human She also acknowledged that the existence of similar own. I can’t tell you how very important that is to every Photo by Polly Norman Rights and Relations Commission approved $2,660 in organizations providing such help could be hard to find. Store To Door volunteers delivered groceries and prescription person [they] help,” expressed Anne Y., an Edina customer. drugs to 55 Edina homes in 2005. first-time funding for Store To Door in 2005. The group “We are very unusual; this is a rare service to find in other also approved $3,150 for 2006. parts of the state and even more so throughout the nation.” Anyone who is physically unable to shop for his or her own Gail B., the granddaughter of a former customer (who groceries qualifies for this service, and the average client is died in July 2005), gave credit to Store To Door for Store To Door acknowledges that its success comes from Store To Door celebrated its 21st anniversary last year 82 years old, female and living alone. Store To Door’s allowing her grandmother to “remain living independently its volunteers, many of whom carry out the actual task of along with other highlights, including the delivery of youngest client is 22; its oldest, 106. and with dignity.” Three years ago, her grandmother shopping for groceries. Typically, they carry out their mission 17,928 grocery orders at a dollar value of more than (continued on next page)

20• SPRING 2006 21• SPRING 2006 At 50th and France

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22• SPRING 2006 23• SPRING 2006 Edina Theatre Sign Named Heritage Landmark

Long an icon of downtown Edina, the Edina Theatre sign “More than 70 years after it was first illuminated, the sign has been named an Edina Heritage Landmark. continues to produce a dramatic transformation of the nighttime streetscape along 50th Street,” said Associate 30+ years Although it is one of the last remaining prewar movie Planner Joyce Repya, staff liaison to the Heritage houses in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the Edina Preservation Board. “An important example of public art experience Theatre building has lost much of its historical significance in its own right, the sign defines the historic character of working as a result of alterations that have removed or obscured the 50th & France commercial district, where it evokes a Call Ted Field many of its Art Deco details. In the theater’s 71-year strong sense of community identity as well as nostalgia.” with seniors history, alterations have included replacement of the original 952-927-115 0 canopy and marquee; modifications to the entrance, The City’s preservation code allows for the designation of

www.SeniorExpert.com lobby, lounge, box office and retail shop spaces; and a historic objects as landmarks in cases where the historic reconstruction of the auditorium. However, the sign has resource is a significant example of public art related to a remained constant. specific location. Although the physical relationship between the sign and the theater building is important in The Edina Theatre sign that exists today is a reconstruction defining its historic identity, it is understood that the heritage of the original 1934 electric lighted sign that was value of the sign is not necessarily dependent upon destroyed by a tornado in 1981. The sign is made of steel preservation of the theater facade. and covered with sheet metal. “EDINA” is spelled out with fluorescent tubing, surrounded by flashing incandescent Because of the Heritage Landmark designation, the owner light bulbs that are illuminated in sequence to simulate will be expected to sustain the existing form, integrity and movement. In combination with the bright fluorescent material of the theater sign, including repair and stabilization and blinking lights on the marquee and canopy, the purpose work when necessary, as well as ongoing maintenance. of the lighted sign was to draw attention to the signboards Repair and replacement of deteriorated features should be advertising the current features and capture the attention based on accurate duplications of the original, based on of passing motorists. historical, pictorial or physical evidence.

The Edina Heritage Preservation Board found that the The theater sign is the City’s seventh Heritage Landmark. reconstructed theater sign is the property’s most historically The Country Club Neighborhood, George W. Baird house,

significant architectural feature and determined that it Photo by Polly Norman Jonathan Grimes house, Paul Peterson house, Cahill was eligible for protection as an Edina Heritage Landmark The sign of the Edina Theatre, one of the last prewar movie School and Minnehaha Grange Hall are also Edina designation as a historic object. The Edina City Council houses in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, was recently Heritage Landmarks. approved the designation earlier this year. named an Edina Heritage Landmark.

24• SPRING 2006 25• SPRING 2006 2004-2005 ANNUAL REPORT Investing in Our City Of Edina To Community Flush Hydrants In April Dear Neighbors, Grethe Langeland Dillon Board of Directors We all know the importance of investing in our home, business or career in order to assure To purge rust and stagnant water from the water distribution President James B. Hovland, Calhoun Insurance and enhance their value in the future. The mission of the Edina Community Foundation system and identify hydrants in need of maintenance, the President is to strengthen an aspect of our lives important to all of us—our community—by Utilities Division of the City of Edina’s Public Works Attorney at Law Dennis Maetzold serving as a charitable vehicle for those who would like to invest in its future. Krause and Rollins Retired Mayor Department will flush hydrants for two weeks in April. This Annual Report reflects the many ways in which our Foundation and our many con- Random hydrants are also flushed throughout the year as Kevin Ries, Vice President Frederick S. Richards stituencies invested in our community during this last year. Property Consultant weather and water demand allows. Realtor Edina Realty R Consulting Group • We secured the commitment of four new Board members to join our seven other Directors in managing the Foundation. Pictures and short bios of all eleven Directors list- Carolyn Schroeder Hydrant-flushing will take place 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday Otto Bang, Secretary ed on this page are included in our web site at www.edinacommunityfoundation.org. Agent Community Volunteer through Friday. In an attempt to minimize the impact on In addition to devoting their time and talent to our mission, our Directors are all American Agency, Inc. Geof Workinger donors to the Foundation. residents, hydrants will be flushed on the east side of Retired Business Executive Minnesota Highway 100 the week of April 10 and on the George Klus, Treasurer • With the aid of some 200 volunteers who worked at the City Hall convening site, super- Owner west side of the highway the week of April 17. vised the homes on display or provided musical entertainment, we organized Trinity Medical Solutions Staff the First Annual Holiday Home Tour in December 2004, featuring three homes in the James Van Valkenburg, Country Club neighborhood. Due to the hydrant flushing, it is inevitable that some Dick Crockett Assistant Treasurer Executive Director • We convened representatives of the Southdale YMCA and VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to residents will receive rust-colored water that could stain Retired Mayor and Assist People) to work with us in developing a Community Partners program that will Mark Wilkinger laundry, but it is safe to drink. You should check for signs Choose Award Attorney secure support for vital human resource needs from major business enterprises. of discoloration prior to washing clothes. If the water is Director of Donor Al Alexander Relations (April– • As highlighted later in this Annual Report, almost 600 donors gave us the financial discolored when you turn on your tap, simply run the Winning Granite… Senior Vice President November 2005) resources to award over $164,000 in grants (almost double the amount awarded the water until it is clear. Because the water system is a Excel Bank prior year) that advance Edina as a premier place for living, learning, raising families “single-pressure zone,” it is possible that red water Designed, Fabricated and Installed by and nurturing leadership. problems will occur in any area of the City while Northwestern Marble and Granite 2004-05 Grants And • We also increased the balance of our Designated Funds available for grants in the flushing is occurring. future by over $125,000, to almost $260,000 as of June 30. These Funds have been con- Visit our showroom at Distributions tributed by donors for specific programs or purposes consistent with the Foundation’s For more information regarding hydrant flushing, call 7705 Bush Lake Road. mission, and typically are used to support a scholarship fund, one Our grants show us Investing in Our of its partner organizations, a City Department, or another Foundation activity. the Utilities Division at 952-826-0375 or 952-826-0312 We have the largest in-stock inventory Community by focusing on four key areas of or visit the City’s website, www.CityOfEdina.com. in the Twin Cities! community life. Details are provided in the We thank all of you who have invested in the future of our community by contributing your time or financial resources to support the Foundation and its programs. This is HOURS separate descriptions for each Program Area. indeed a time for us to celebrate the commitments of so many people who have helped M-Th 8:30 - 7:00 • Fri 8:30 - 4:30 to make last year so successful for the Foundation, and we invite everyone else who lives Amount of Grants or works in Edina to join us as we continue to develop 952-941-8601 Program Area & Distributions programs and resources to fulfill our mission of Strengthening Our Community. www.northwesternmarble.com Helping Our Neighbors $15,146 Bringing People Together 33,662 Sincerely, Enhancing Our Safety 48,153 James B. Hovland Dick Crockett Beautifying Edina 67,278 President Executive Director TOTAL $164,239 26• SPRING 2006 Edina Highlands WilliamWilliam and and Donna Donna Wilkening Wilkening Foundation Grants— Edward and Betsy Cussler Robert M. Howard 2004-05 Donors Neighborhood Association FrederickFrederick and and Jane Jane Zuspan Zuspan Bringing People Together Carolyn Colwell and Tucker Dahl Gordon and Judy Hughes We increased the number Edina Lions Club $2,306 for Country Club and Edina Dandeliners Marion and William Hunter Paul and Nan Faust MemorialMemorial Gifts Gifts Roland and Shirley Danielson Ann M. Hustad of donors Investing in Our Highlands Neighborhood Vanguard Fund DeloresDelores Anderson, Anderson, Association and 4th of July Thom and Julie Dasher David Irvin and Heidi Dorfmeister inin memory memory of of Albert Albert Anderson Anderson Community by over 40%, to Robert and Carolyn Hagen activities Ardell B. Davis Gene and Shirley Johnson 592, and the amount of their William L. Holden AliceAlice Binger, Binger, Gregory and Jenine Dillon Jeffrey and Sydney Johnson in inmemory memory of ofLeonard Leonard Braverman Braverman $2,077 to the Edina Art Center for contributions and pledges John and Alice Hulbert Grethe and Thomas Dillon Jean and Paul Kennedy Michael F. Kelly CarlsonCarlson Trust, Trust, the Minnehaha Creek art Gregory and Mary Dobesh Robert and Margaret Keppel increased by over 100%, to Kelodale Garden Club inin memory memory of of Carl Carl E. E.Carlson Carlson show and other community Steve and Terry Dondlinger John Keprios almost $370,000. Robert and Gwen Larson DaveDave & &Char Char Colwell, Colwell, projects Ernest F, Dorn, III Revocable Trust Laura A. Kerr inin memory memory of of Cliff Cliff Sayer Sayer Linda and Jim Masica $24,457 to the Edina Senior Center Edina Byerly’s Linda D. Kieffer DavidDavid and and Ann Ann Dickey, Dickey, Founder’s Club Maurice Lacroix for furnishings and Edina Federated Women's Club Heather Randall King inin memory memory of of Pat Pat Forrest Forrest Warren and Donna Beck Switzerland equipment to facilitate Edina Highlands Neighborhood George and Anne Klus RobertRobert Dickey, Dickey, Excel Bank Warren Moen community gatherings Association Jean A. Knowles John and Jean Hedberg Michael and Judi Mollerus inin memory memory of of Art Art Dickey Dickey Edina Swingin' Singin' Seniors Diane Koole Chuck and Liz Mooty Bob and Mary Price MaryMary Edam, Edam, $2,347 for the Holiday Home Tour Jack and Rita Eickhoff David C. Kunz David and Sandra Scheherazade Jewelers inin memory memory of of Cokie Cokie Neiberger Neiberger and $500 for an Edina Erik and Marjorie Ellingson Donald and Sally Lareau Frauenshuh Jeff and Nancy EdinaEdina Swinging' Swinging' Singin' Singin' Seniors, Seniors, Chorale concert Frank and Millicent Fennell Dan and Dianne Plunkett Latham in inmemory memory of ofElla Ella Terry Terry Jeholich Jeholich The Foundation raised funds necessary for the development of Grandview Jeffrey and Mary Schoenwetter $1,250 to the Edina Historical Robert W. Fischer David and Dorothy Lilja PeggyPeggy Kelly Kelly Memorial Memorial Fund Fund Square Park, dedicated in 2005. Werbalowsky Richard and Susan Ward Society and Museum for its Gary and Sandra Fischer Frank and Charolette Loncar PeterPeter and and Sheila Sheila Lind, Lind, Capital And Special Contributors Washburn-McReavy oral history project Sheldon and Terry Fleck Lowry Hill Funeral Chapels inin memory memory of of Marge Marge Bredesen Bredesen Kenneth and Adele Floren Charles N. Lucas Anonymous Mark and Barbara Jerich Charles and Beverly Shaw Geof and Betty Workinger DorisDoris Menozzi, Menozzi, $725 to the Minnesota Council Mick and Dorothy Flynn Scott B. MacDonald Columbus Properties, LP Peterson Cal and Sandy Simmons inin memory memory of of William William Menozzi Menozzi on Foundations Fred and C. Marie Friswold Thomas and Jo Ann Maentz Edina Garden Council Xcel Energy, Inc. Whitney and Nancy Peyton Patricia Skaggs CatherineCatherine Mulholland, Mulholland, Jerry and Ellen Gallagher David and Sharon Maetzold Edina Rotary Foundation, Inc. Other Donors ($100 - $499) Daniela and Augustin Phillips Cecelia Smith Other Major Gift Donors ($500 - $999) inin memory memory of of Margaret Margaret Nelson Nelson Timothy and Jenifer Garvey Dennis and Linda Maetzold Friends of the Edina Library Albert and Pamela Alexander Nickolas and Judith Priadka John Sorteberg and Christina Boz and Terri Albinson AliceAlice Prinzing, Prinzing, Jerry and Patricia Gilligan Gerald Magnuson Kiwanis Golden K Yuval and Idith Almog David and Mary Pylipow Kennedy J.C. and Lori Anderson inin memory memory of of Peter Peter Prinzing Prinzing John Goetz Matthew and Tamara Mallory Foundation Axa Foundation Quality Seasons, Inc. Joan and David Southworth Sandra K. Anderson DavidDavid Runyan, Runyan, Irvina and Carol Gottesman Ellias and Mary Lu Manoles John W. Mooty Foundation Ronald and Kay Bach Thomas and Mollie Raih David J. Steingart Capital Guidance in inmemory memory of ofAudrey Audrey M. M. Runyan Runyan Bob and Dianne Marshall Opus Nortwhwest LLC Baker Foundation Rainbow Tree Company Ronald and Leslie Steubs Corporation RobertRobert Thorpe, Thorpe, Foundation Grants— Donald W. McCarthy Carl and Eloise Pohlad Kent and Suzanne Bank Jim and Jane Ramsland Gary A. Stoltz Bruce and Ann Streitz inin memory memory of of Ester Ester Williams Williams John and Florence McHugh Family Foundation Charles and Joyce Beck Beautifying Edina John and Mary Ratelle William. and Lee Strang Fund Christensen Debby Kleinman McNeil William D. Radichel Beds & Borders Landscape Design $2,844 for City Hall art and park Charles and Marsha Rauenhorst Ronald and Pamela Sturgeon Fredric W. and Glenda William C. Melton Foundation Paul and Gail Belvedere benches Martyn and Lynne Redgrave Supervalu, Inc. K. Corrigan Foundation Grants— Madeline R. Merriman Ron Clark Construction David and Mary Ann Benditt Robert and Eleanor Reid Harry and Janet Sutton Carol and Randy Cote Helping Our Neighbors $3,434 to the Conservation League David and Joan Mitchell Toro Giving Program Bradley Benn Richard G. Revord C. Scott and Abbie Thiss Data Recognition of Edina for water quality Beth and Michael Montgomery The Foundation continued its tradi- Jennifer Bennerotte Rhinestone Rockettes Carl A. Thomsen Community Benefactors Corporation testing and tree planting Thomas E. Moore tion of awarding student scholar- Frank & Carol Bennett Jack and Edith Rice Roberta Thorpe Otto and Mary Bang Eagle Crest Capital Bank Bruce and Tracy Mooty ships and made several grants to Peter Bitterman and $1,500 to the Edina Garden Council Steven and Hallie Richards R.A. and Elizabeth Tickle Calhoun Insurance Edina City Employees Paul and Jean Mooty programs that support neighbors in Cynthia R. Gross for buckthorn abatement Robert and Susan Richardson Thomas J. Tierney Dick and Suzie Crockett Roger E. and Joyce L. Thomas and Jeanne Mueller need: Norma Jean and David Bittner Robert A. Roberts Susan M. Touscany Crown Bank Ekman $9,500 for a kiosk at Braemar Golf Richard and Kathleen Munson John and Sheila Bjorklund Chris and Helen Roland John and Leslie Turner Scot and Susan Housh Grandview Center for $2,678 for Edina Art Center, Course featuring its status as Eva C. Nahas Connie and Norman Bjornnes, Jr. Steven and Diane MacMillan Urban Land Institute Dentistry Ikola Hockey, and BFI an Audubon Cooperative Bert and Margret Nelson James and LaRae Hovland Gary and Kathy Blackford Rousey Mark and Ruth Valgemae Bev and Hal Harris Recycling scholarships Sanctuary David R. Nelson George and Anne Klus Darrell H. Boyd Arne and Edie Rovick Elaine and Ann Marie Villafana Andrew and Michele New York Life Insurance Murphy Automotive $5,000 to the Southdale YMCA Daniel and Mary Brentson $50,000 for Grandview Square Park David and Terri Rovick Ronald and Betty Voltin Herring Kurt and Laura Nisi Frederick S. and Nancy for Camp Kiciyapi youth Edward D. Burns landscaping Curtis and Joan Roy Phyllis L. Wagner Kevin Kee’s Auto Service Earl and Virginia Orth Richards scholarships Al and Toni Cady David T. Runyan Wall Street Women Madison Marquette Realty Norman and Helen Groth Clinton and Carolyn J. Michael and Karen Callan Mark and Sonya Rustad Investment Club Services $1,749 to the Edina Park & Marcus and Elizabeth Gustafson Foundation Grants— Schroeder Carl and Clara Carlson Trust James R. and Dianne M. Safley Winston and Maxine Wallin Burton J. McGlynn Recreation Department David and Judy Hallett David and Marcia Carlson Enhancing Our Safety H.L. and Jo Ellen Saylor Shelley and Virginia Walsh THINK Federal Credit Union Melvin Simon Family Adaptive Recreation Ruth L. Hauskins Marcia Carthaus Charles Schiess and Sue Tuthill Henry and Sally Warner Trust Luverne and Alice Tolzmann Enterprises Trust program Michael and Bonnie Hayden $5,590 to the Edina Fire and Police Dr. and Mrs. William Chandler Richard and Judith E. Schmidt Robert and Carol Weber Patricia and Larry Tucker John and Quay Mitchell Vernon H. Heath Departments for automated $2,500 to allow families in need Christensen & Laue, P.A. Richard and Catherine Susan C. Weigle James Van Valkenburg Peter and Nadezhda Tom and Susan Heiberg external defibrillators to participate in Park & Charles and Audrey Clay Schmoker Howard and Jo Weiner Nedashkovskiy Ron and Betty Hemstad Community Builders Recreation programs Kathryn and John Colwell, Jr. $42,563 to the Edina Police Gordon and Patricia Schuster Michael and Stacie Weiss John and Diane Opsahl George and Carol Sue Hite Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP Dave and Char Colwell Department for Emergency James and Radonna Schwarz Dorothy Werness Bud and Arlys Precht $1,219 to Volunteers Enlisted to William and Suzanne Hodder BFI, Inc. Country Club Neighborhood Assn Response Team security Jonathan and Susan Seltzer Western Bank Diane D. Reinhart Assist People (VEAP) for Janet E. Hogan Bohannon Foundation Robert and Catherine Crabb equipment Senior Real Estate Services Smedes Werness York Kevin and Dede Ries equipment needs Joe Hognander. Jr. The "B"ZZ Stoddard and Lucia Crane II, Inc. Judy and Chester Zinn, Jr. SICO America Inc. David and Lisa Holmberg Brian D. Patty Carlton and Ann Cronin $2,000 to Common Bond Crosstown Camera Club Robert and Judeann Sharp K. Jane Zuspan Sandra Smalley Leo Hopf Jane K. Pedelty Jim and Barbara Curry Communities for John S. Crouch Sharpe, Dillon, Cockson and US Trust Technology and William and Nancy Horn Bob and Rhoda Perkins EdinAlarm computer equipment Paul and Patricia Curran Assoc., P.A. The Foundation also thanks another Support Services Libby Jo and Thomas Horner Daniel K. Peterson Edina Chamber of Commerce Mark and Brooks Wilkening for senior residents Richard and Lisa Curtin 295 donors of gifts from $5 to $95. 2004-2005 Financial Statements We increased our net assets available for Investing in Our Community by 35%, to $441,473, and increased our Program Services to the community by 122%, to $185,344. More Than $84,000 Donated Statements of Financial Position Statements of Activities June 30, 2005 For Year Ended June 30, 2005 To Park And Recreation ASSETS Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Current Assets: Support and Revenue Cash and cash equivalents $261,889 Contributions $75,913 $283,163 $13,247 $372,323 Department In 2005 Promises to give 67,000 Net Investment income 4,731 4,731 Donated Tangible Items 4,350 Interest receivable 2,132 Total support and revenue 80,644 283,163 13,247 377,054 Parks and other such amenities greatly improve the quality “The City of Edina wishes to extend thanks and appreciation Total current assets $335,371 Net assets released from of life in a community. The City of Edina is the fortunate to all those who made contributions to the Edina Park Other Assets: donor restrictions 154,297 (154,297) recipient of many donations each year that improve its and Recreation Department in the year 2005,” said Park Cash and cash equivalents – endowment fund 28,498 parks, adding to the quality of life enjoyed here. Edina and Recreation Director John Keprios. Promises to give – endowment fund 15,000 234,941 128,866 13,247 377,054 Long-term promises to give – endowment fund 29,706 Park and Recreation creates community through people, Long-term promises to give – other 83,840 Decreased Net Assets (expenses) parks and programs. In the year 2005, $84,714 in donations Program services 185,344 185,344 Total other assets 157,044 were received. Fundraising 44,871 44,871 Total assets $492,415 Management and general 32,513 32,513 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 262,728 262,728 Net increase (decrease) Those who made donations of $300 or more to the Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2005 were: Current Liabilities: in net assets (27,787) 128,866 13,247 114,326 Accounts payable $2,192 Grants payable 48,750 Net assets, beginning of year 137,333 129,857 59,957 327,147 Given To/For In Memory Of 50,942 Viktor Jegers Park bench at Pamela Park Edgar & Irene Jegers Net assets, end of year $109,546 $258,723 $73,204 $441,473 Net Assets: Rita Reese-Clark Park bench at Rosland Park Linda Reese Unrestricted: Braemar Men’s Club Braemar Golf Course General 9,546 AUDITORS: Ellingson and Ellingson, Ltd. Designed as endowments 100,000 LeVoir Family Trust Braemar Golf Course Babe & Mary LeVoir The complete audited statements for this and prior fiscal years, and a copy Temporarily restricted 258,723 Wes Smith & Dee Vosmik Braemar Golf Course Geneva Smith of our IRS Form 990 and Minnesota Charitable Organization Annual Report Permanently restricted endowment fund 73,204 are available upon request. Dan Moran Braemar Golf Course Judie Moran Total net assets 441,473 Robin A. Cohan Edina Art Center Total liabilities and net assets $492,415 R. Patricia Sullivan Edina Art Center Christ Presbyterian Church Edina Art Center Patricia Lennes Edina Art Center (Decorative Fountain) Martha Murphy Edina Art Center (Art Materials) For more information about the Foundation’s programs and Bloomington Daymakers The Perfect Show

charitable giving opportunities, contact its Executive Director, Those who made donations of $500 or more to the Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2005 were: Dick Crockett at 952-833-9573, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation The Perfect Show MN 55436 or [email protected], Ron & Michelle Veith The Perfect Show Fred & Jane Zuspan Edina Senior Center or review the Foundation’s website at Roger & Joyce Ekman Edina Senior Center www.edinacommunityfoundation.org. Thomas W. Osborn Edina Art Center Claire R. Schwanebeck Edina Art Center (continued on next page)

Cindy Bingham, 2005 Volunteer of the Year, was recognized for her work on the Foundation’s first Holiday Home Tour. 27• SPRING 2006

©COLOURS 2006 Given To/For In Memory Of Given To/For Betty & Woody Cater Edina Art Center North American Banking Company 4th of July Parade Sponsor Thomas W. Osborn Edina Art Center Edina Community Council Playground Transportation 50th & France Business & Professional Assn. 4th of July Parade Sponsor Golden K Kiwanis Club Movie Program Christensen & Laue 4th of July Parade Sponsor Edina Bike & Sport 4th of July Parade Sponsor Those who made donations of $3,000 or more to the Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2005 were: Edina Cleaners 4th of July Parade Sponsor Ellingson & Ellingson 4th of July Parade Sponsor Minnesota Regional Arts Council The Perfect Show Gary’s Ice Cream Parlor 4th of July Parade Sponsor Transportation Resource to Aid The Perfect Show Gray Plant Mooty 4th of July Parade Sponsor Independent Living (TRAIL) Jerry’s Foods 4th of July Parade Sponsor Wilbur Family Braemar Park ReMax Results/Lakeland Mortgage 4th of July Parade Sponsor Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A. Attorneys at Law 4th of July Parade Sponsor Those who made donations of $5,000 or more to the Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2005 were: Western Bank 4th of July Parade Sponsor Xcel Energy 4th of July Parade Sponsor Toro Company Braemar Golf Course Audubon Society Kiosk Excel Bank 4th of July Parade Sponsor Those who made donations of $1,000 or more to the Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2005 were: Those who made donations of $10,000 or more to the Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2005 were: BZZ Line Dancing Group Edina Senior Center Marion Nichols Edina Soccer Club Braemar Park Fairview Southdale Hospital 4th of July Fireworks Display Edina Community Foundation The Perfect Show Edina Lions Club Shade Structure and Drinking Fountain Eden Prairie Foundation The Perfect Show for YMCA Tri-City Skate Park Edina Rotary Club The Perfect Show Best Buy The Perfect Show For more information on donations made in 2005, or to make a donation to the Park and Recreation Department, Education Foundation of Bloomington The Perfect Show contact John Keprios, 952-826-0430. St. Edwards Tithing & Outreach Program The Perfect Show Matt McPherson Bredesen Park Gerald Rauenhorst Edina Art Center Michael F. Kelly Edina Art Center Ronald & Sandra Clark Edina Art Center Edina Car Wash 4th of July Parade Sponsor France Avenue Family Physicians 4th of July Parade Sponsor Key Cadillac 4th of July Parade Sponsor

28• SPRING 2006 29• SPRING 2006 MATTHIAS K. City Accepting Nominations For Lic. # 20250458 BUILDERS 2006 Edina Heritage Award

The City of Edina is calling for entries in its fourth-annual The 2003 award winner was the Baird House, 4400 W. Entries should be sent to: Edina Heritage Award, Edina Edina Heritage Award contest. 50th St. The Heritage Preservation Board unanimously City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. Entries can selected the Baird House for the award because of the also be e-mailed to [email protected] or filled The City established the award in 2003 to showcase local homeowners’ careful attention in building a modern out online at www.CityofEdina.com. historic preservation activity. The Edina Heritage Award addition to the historic home the year before. is given annually to an individual, family, company or For more information, call Associate Planner organization that has made an outstanding contribution The Heritage Preservation Board will select this year’s Joyce Repya, 952-826-0462. Helping to build our community one home at a time. to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of winner. The Edina City Council will present the award 612-239-8555 Edina’s heritage resources. Any individual, company or during National Preservation Month in May. The winner www.matthiask.com organization is eligible for the award, including non-residents, will receive a commemorative plaque. but in order to be considered, the historic property or QUALITY ADDITIONS AND REMODELING resource must be located in Edina. Current members of Since the National Trust created Preservation Week in the City’s Heritage Preservation Board are not eligible 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts around for the award. the country, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns such as Edina and big cities, The Morningside Neighborhood, located in northeastern with events ranging from architectural and historic tours Edina, was presented the 2005 Edina Heritage Award in and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational May to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Morningside programs and heritage travel opportunities. Due to its was the first residential neighborhood in Edina, platted overwhelming popularity, the National Trust has extended with the extension of the Twin City Rapid Transit line – the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it the early streetcar line between Minneapolis and Lake Preservation Month to provide an even longer opportunity Minnetonka. to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country’s cities and states and enable more Americans to become The recipients of the 2004 award were the owners and involved in the growing preservation movement. tenants of Edina Theatre, 3911 W. 50th St., for their efforts Announcement of the Edina Heritage Award during May to make the theater shine again. After purchasing the is just one way the City commemorates the month. Edina Theatre, Haugland Company and tenant Landmark Theaters, Inc., refurbished the facility and the marquee. Award nominations are due 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 14. Eager to restore the sign and marquee to its former glory, A nomination should include the address of the heritage the sign was repainted in June 2003 with colors such as resource; description of its preservation, rehabilitation “Peach Angora,” “Primrose Pink,” “Caroline Clay,” and restoration; and name and address of owner. A photo “Shell Tint” and “Chantrelle” to replicate the paint used should also be included. 70 years before.

30• SPRING 2006 31• SPRING 2006 It’s Not Only Neighborly … It’s The Law

Peddlers And Solicitors • Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who are adequate water supply for late summer, Edina’s odd-even Peddlers and solicitors are allowed to sell their wares or selling items to benefit programs or activities in sprinkling policy goes into effect May 1 and continues services in Edina by going from door to door. Residents which they are involved through August. who do not want such entrepreneurs to knock on their • Bakery, dairy or grocery deliverers who make an doors must place a printed placard or sign reading uninvited initiatory visit in an effort to establish a Homes with even-numbered addresses may water their “Peddlers and Solicitors Prohibited” on or near the usual regular route service for future delivery of perishables lawns on even-numbered dates of the week. Homes with entrance to their homes. No peddler or solicitor shall odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered enter, ring the doorbell or knock on a door where a placard Political and religious canvassing or campaigning is not dates. So, the family living at 4532 Parkside Lane could or sign is posted, unless he or she has been previously prohibited. water their lawn on even-numbered dates – May 2, 4, 6 invited by the resident. and so on. Remember, you do not need to answer a knock at your Under a new ordinance that went into effect Jan. 1, 2006, door. If you are not sure who it is or are uncomfortable, If the weather becomes exceptionally dry for an extended peddlers and solicitors must obtain a permit from the don’t open your door. period of time, additional water restrictions might be put Edina Police Department. The permits are valid for 14 into place. However, because residents have faithfully days. Peddlers must wear an identification card issued by For more information, contact the Edina Police observed the odd-even sprinkling policy, the City has had the City and conduct their business between 9 a.m. and 8 Department, 952-826-1610. Please report suspicious very few water emergencies in the past. p.m. They must go to the front door of a residence and are activity by calling 911. not allowed in residents’ side or rear yards. Peddlers and For more information, contact Utilities Superintendent solicitors must promptly depart a property after completing Tree Brush Roger Glanzer, 952-826-0311. business. During spring’s first storm, many tree branches and twigs fall to the ground. Such brush must be hauled Non-profit organizations established for philanthropic, away. However, the City does not pick up brush left at religious or educational purposes do not have to obtain the curbside. Residents should contact a private contractor a permit, but must register with the Police Department. or refuse hauler for removal or dispose of the brush at a Some people do not have to register or carry a permit to NRG Processing Solutions tree dump. go door to door. Those people include: For more information, contact Park Maintenance • Those selling personal property at wholesale to Superintendent Vince Cockriel, 952-826-0305. For NRG dealers of such articles Processing Solutions hours of operation and locations, call • Newspersons 952-946-6999. • Merchants delivering goods to established customers in the regular course of business Lawn Watering • Farmers or gardeners Spring rainfall can be unpredictable. In order to ensure an

32• SPRING 2006 33• SPRING 2006 Senior Health & Resource Expo Planned For Late April

Three local organizations with assistance from the City For more information on the expo or to register for are reaching out to seniors, hoping to arm them with the event, call the Edina Senior Center, 952-833-9570. information to help them maintain active, independent Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event. lifestyles in the community.

The Edina Federated Women’s Club, Edina Resource Center and Edina Community Foundation have organized a Senior Health & Resource Expo, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 25. The event will be held at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way.

The free expo, open to all seniors in the community as well as caregivers, will include exhibitions, presentations and refreshments. Presentations will cover the topics of diabetes education and the moving process, among other things.

A keynote presentation will be made at 9 a.m. by Debbie Hanka, a physical therapist and co-author of the book Staying Strong: A Senior’s Guide to Living a More Active and Independent Life. Following her presentation, Hanka will sign copies of her book, which will be available at the expo for purchase.

“We want all Edina seniors to attend the expo, collect information regarding the resources available in the community and meet with the exhibitors so that they will have a better understanding of the services available in the community,” said Jan Johnson of the Edina Federated Women’s Club. “We hope this will lead to them living more healthy and enjoyable lifestyles.”

34• SPRING 2006 35• SPRING 20061 Strengthening Our Community The Edina Community Foundation: Leaving A Legacy

By Dick Crockett and volunteer work in our community, including their Foundation as the remainder beneficiary after a period neighborhood associations, scholarship funds, or other Executive Director current work on the Foundation Board. of income payments to the donor. An even simpler charitable activities in the community. alternative not involving the transfer of any current assets One of the basic choices we all For the rest of us, the Foundation offers another opportunity is naming the Edina Community Foundation as a If you have raised your family in Edina, enjoyed business make during our lives is the for leaving a legacy through the thoughtful gift of financial beneficiary in a life insurance policy or in your will. or career success as a resident of this community and kind of legacies we wish to resources—our treasure—to build a better community now enjoyed living in a safe and beautiful neighborhood, the leave with our family, friends and in the future. During the last year, more than 500 of In addition to the valuable legacy that these gifts leave, Edina Community Foundation offers you a chance to “give and community. For most of us, our friends and neighbors have done just that by making they can also generate substantial charitable contribution back” to your community. Leaving a Legacy through a that will begin with a gift of charitable contributions to the Foundation that help us in deductions on your Federal and State income or estate tax multi-year pledge or a planned gift to the Foundation will love and time invested in our one or more of our four focus areas—Bringing People returns, depending on whether the gift is of current or help ensure that your family and others who succeed you children and grandchildren, Together, Helping Our Neighbors, Beautifying Edina and estate assets. The amount of your deduction and the other will have the same pride in your community that you have leading to the satisfaction that Enhancing Our Safety. technical details of your planned gift should, of course, be enjoyed. comes from a growing family that carries our values discussed with your financial or estate planning professional, forward in time. Their cumulative gifts of over $372,000 allowed us to make and the Foundation can assist with that process. In fact, we Questions about current or planned gifts to the a record number of grants that are summarized in our most are in the process of meeting with accountants and attorneys Foundation or about any of its programs may be Another kind of legacy can result from the gift of public recent Annual Report, which is included with this issue of in the Edina area to familiarize them with the Foundation addressed to Dick Crockett at 952-833-9573 or service to our community. Edina has been blessed About Town. Many of these donors made multi-year so that they can be better prepared to advise you about [email protected]. Additional throughout its history with many individuals who have pledges totaling either $5,000 as Community Benefactors or such a planned gift. information about the Foundation and links to other devoted their time and talent to making this a better $25,000 as Founders Club members to reflect their extended articles about the Foundation may be found at its place to live, learn, raise families and nurture leadership. commitment to the Foundation and our community. Once we are notified that the arrangements for a planned website, www.edinacommunityfoundation.org. Four of these people whom we have elected as our gift have been finalized, we will acknowledge the donor Mayor now serve on the Edina Community Foundation As you think about your potential for leaving a legacy, we or donors by name (or anonymously if that is preferred) Board of Directors—James Van Valkenburg, Fred ask you to consider a planned gift (sometimes called a at our Donors Receptions and in our Annual Reports. Richards, Dennis Maetzold and James Hovland. “deferred gift”) that will ensure the long-term success of the Foundation and its efforts to strengthen our community. Planned gifts to the Foundation may be for any purpose Two other members of our current Board—George consistent with our general mission to Strengthen Our Klus and Geof Workinger—also serve on City boards One common way of accomplishing this is to arrange Community, just as is the case with current gifts of cash or or commissions, and Otto Bang served 20 years in the a gift of assets not needed or intended to be used for stocks. Unrestricted gifts support the Foundation’s program State Legislature. Grethe Langeland Dillon just finished your current living expenses. This could include a gift leadership in the community and enable it to respond to a term as President of the 50th & France Business & of an IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or other retirement plan, or a future needs that may not be foreseen now. Designated Professional Association, and Kevin Ries, Carolyn gift of a commercial annuity or life insurance policy. gifts may be made to more than 30 Designated Funds currently Schroeder, Al Alexander and Brenda Radichel Quaye Another planned gift option is to transfer income-producing maintained by the Foundation for the benefit of specific have commendable records of service club membership assets to a charitable remainder trust that names the City Departments or programs, nonprofit organizations,

36• SPRING 2006 37• SPRING 2006 Residents Reminded To Leave Refuse Containers At House Or Garage

You might think you are helping your garbage hauler by taking your trash to the curb on collection day, but doing so is against the law.

City Code prohibits placement of garbage containers at the curb. On collection day, garbage containers must be placed next to the garage or house. Containers should be stored out of view from the street after collection. Earlier this year, the Edina City Council identified this Renewing Edina’s Promise, issue as one of importance to the community. An extensive public education campaign began in January to notify One Home at a Time. residents of the local law. Later this spring, the Health Department will begin enforcing the ordinance. Architecture • Interiors • Landscape • Remodel • Build Since 1979 • 952.925.9455 • www.mapeterson.com “Edina residents are known for their volunteerism and willingness to help, but placing the garbage container at the curb isn’t the legal way to help,” said Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator Solvei Wilmot. “So, place the container by the garage and abide by the City Code. Voluntary compliance will ensure clean neighborhoods and limited enforcement.”

Recycling is to be set out at the curb on collection day. Bagged yard waste may be set out by the curb no more than 12 hours before collection. No other refuse may be placed at the curb at any time.

For more information, contact the Health Department,

Photo by Polly Norman 952-826-0370. On collection day, place your garbage container next to the garage or house. Taking it to the curb is against the law.

38• SPRING 2006 39• SPRING 2006 Edina Public Schools Names New Superintendent

Frederick (Ric) Dressen In accepting the position, Dressen said, “I am excited to continuing this partnership with the Edina Public has been named Edina join the Edina Public Schools team—staff, community Schools under Ric’s leadership.“ Public Schools’ next and students—to take education to the next level in the superintendent. 21st century.” For more information on Edina Public Schools or its new superintendent, call Edina Public Schools, Dressen, the current Dressen is currently the chairman of the Minnesota 952-848-3900. superintendent of Association of School Administrators. In 2003-04, he led Alexandria, Minn., the Minnesota Education Finance Reform Task Force at Public Schools will the request of the Governor. He is currently on the Board begin work July 1, when of Directors of the United Way of Alexandria and the Kenneth A. Dragseth, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. He was named who has held the position regional Administrator of Excellence by the Minnesota for 14 years, retires. Association of School Administrators in 2003, and Superintendent of the Year for Carver-Scott Area Dressen has been Community Education Program in 1999. He was superintendent of named Business Person of the Year by the Waconia Ric Dressen will begin work Alexandria Public Schools Chamber of Commerce in 1995. July 1 as superintendent of since January of 2000. Prior Edina Public Schools, to serving in Alexandria, The Edina Board of Education sought candidates succeeding Ken Dragseth Smile when he was superintendent of nationwide with the assistance of the national in the position. you look in Waconia Public Schools search firm of Hazard, Young and Attea, Ltd. Board the mirror. from 1991 through 1999. His administrative career includes Chairman Brian Hedberg said, “We were pleased serving as principal of Southview Elementary School in with the caliber of candidates we were able to review. Call us today. Waconia, as associate principal of Earle Brown Elementary We found all the finalists to be excellent educators, School in Brooklyn Center, and as principal of St. Joe and the Board of Education looks forward to working Lab School in St. Joseph. Dressen was an adjunct with Dr. Dressen.” Edina Plastic Surgery, Ltd. professor at the College of St. John University, and began his teaching career in Annandale. The City of Edina has enjoyed a strong working 952-925-1765 | www.edinaplasticsurgery.com relationship with the local school district and looks 6525 France Avenue South | Suite 300 | Edina Dressen is a graduate of Bemidji State University, with forward to working with Dressen. “The City and the — in the Southdale Medical Center master’s and specialist degrees from St. Cloud State school district have a long history of cooperation for University, and a doctorate from the University the benefit of the entire community,“ said City The Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgery Specialists of Minnesota. Manager Gordon Hughes. “We look forward to

40• SPRING 2006 41• SPRING 2006 City Calls For Entries In Community Photo Contest

Whether you prefer strolling around your favorite • Photographs must be entered in one of four categories, Contest winners will receive plaques from the City Entries will be judged on subject matter, composition, Edina park or driving through one of the City’s scenic representing the City’s vision statement: Living, Council and their artwork will be displayed for up to two clarity, lighting, depth of field, artistry/drama, degree of neighborhoods, you have probably had the opportunity Learning, Raising Families or Doing Business. years at Edina City Hall. Some photos might also appear difficulty, technical excellence and overall impact. Entries to observe many picturesque scenes. The City of Edina in future publications of About Town and AboutBusiness. should be mailed to Photo Contest, City of Edina, 4801 W. • All photos must have been taken between June 1, 2005, would like you to share the images you have collected 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. and June 16, 2006. over the past year through the third-annual Images of Each entry should include the photographer’s name, Edina Photo Contest. • You may submit up to three color or black-and-white address, zip code, daytime telephone number, age For more information on the contest, call 952-833-9537 prints. (if under 18), category, title of photo and enhancement or contact [email protected]. description if there was any digital manipulation of “Edina is a beautiful place to live and work,“ said • All entries submitted must be your own work. Communications Director Jennifer Bennerotte. “Each the image. year, countless photographs are taken in our community • Do not submit slides, photocopies, or prints that showing that Edina is the preeminent place for living, aren’t on photo-quality paper. learning, raising families and doing business.“ • All photos must be trimmed to 8x10. Skip & Debbie Thomas REMAX RESULTS • Do not mat or frame photos. The City of Edina is asking you to share some of those Edina Graduates • Edina Residents photos by participating in its annual contest. • By entering the contest, you agree to let the City of Edina publish and display the photo(s) with proper Last year’s photo contest winner was “Street Dance“ credit. TOP by Andrew Vick, who captured the annual Edina Art Producers Fair at 50th & France. It won the “Doing Business“ • The City of Edina will not be responsible for lost that sell & finance entries. Call Call For category and the overall contest. The judges selected For A Free Loan homes in A Free Market Approval! Analysis a photo by John Hobday the best in the “Learning“ • The contest organizers reserve the right to re-categorize Edina category for his black-and-white of a snow-covered or disqualify any entrant. and the RESULTS tree and Arlene Green won the “Living“ category with Twin Cities! • If there are identifiable people in the photo and it was Skip & Debbie Thomas “Bridges of Centennial Lakes.“ Patricia Willette won GRI, Realtors taken in a non-public space, it is the responsibility of Sam Giannakakis 5201 Eden Avenue the “Raising Families“ category for her photo, “Daddy the photographer to obtain written permission to use Senior Loan Officer Edina, MN 55436 Loves Lily.“ Direct: 952.820.3272 Active in Edina Direct: 952.848.2404 the photo. Fax: 952.820.3372 Home: 952.927.4804 Cell: 612.816.1511 Fax: 952.848.2410 The deadline to enter this year’s contest is 4:30 p.m. • All decisions will be final, and judges reserve the right Pager: 952.907.3380 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.skipthomas.com June 16. Following are the basic rules of the contest: not to award in any category. • You must either work in Edina or be a resident to enter • All photo entries become the property of the City and Sam Giannakakis this contest. are not returned. Lakeland Mortgage Corporation

42• SPRING 2006 43• SPRING 2006 City of Edina Remembers David Byron

Civic leaders and community family lost a loving husband and father. He will be members are remembering missed, but never forgotten, by all of us.“ David Byron, a longtime member and chairman of the Many others echoed those comments. “He was such Edina Planning Commission. a decent man. He would help out wherever he was Byron died suddenly at needed,“ said Planning Department Secretary Jackie home in February. Hoogenakker. “David also wasn’t afraid to change his mind. Many times, I heard him say, ‘I never thought of “The City of Edina has lost a it that way.’ Dave was just plain wonderful.“ wonderful volunteer and delightful man,“ said City Byron is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter and Manager Gordon Hughes. son-in-law, Therese and Eric Otten; son and daughter-in-law, “Dave’s insight, intelligence Daniel and Christina Byron; two grandchildren; and several and commitment to the sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. City will be profoundly David Byron missed by all of us.“ For more information on the Edina Planning Commission, call 952-826-0369. Memorials in Byron’s name can be Byron was a senior partner at the Minneapolis law firm of made to the Edina Fire Department, 6250 Tracy Ave., Rider Bennett, where he practiced business law for more Edina, MN 55436. than 30 years. His interest in the community led him to join the Edina Planning Commission in 1990. He was named chairman of the group in 2004. He also served as Centennial Lakes Office Park member and chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. A community for business Many in the community have mourned his loss. “David Centennial Lakes is proud to be part of your community! Byron was a man of many qualities,“ said Mayor Jim How often does your business address also become a place for Hovland. “He was, amongst other things, blessed with a entertainment, retail and shopping? At Centennial Lakes Office clear and active mind and possessed solid judgment and Park, those amenities are just a short walk away. impeccable ethics. He was thoughtful, inquisitive, careful, Contact us at: 952-837-8400 always considerate, facilitative, prudent, kind-hearted 7650 Edinborough Way, Suite 620, Edina, MN 55435 and mirthful. His wisdom was relied upon by everyone on the Planning Commission and the City Council. On the evening of Feb. 13, 2006, Edina lost a sage and his

44• SPRING 2006 45• SPRING 2006 Planning Commissioners Retire After 30 Years of Service

By Cheryl Anderson Former Mayor Jim Van Valkenburg appointed McClelland committees in March. to the Planning Commission in 1976, the beginning of her “I’ve had the privilege of Taking three decades of many years of community service. She had been motivated working with Dave and interesting stories and to form a homeowners’ association – “a good way to start,“ Helen for many years,” vivid memories of she said – and get involved after she bought a house said City Manager proposals, developments in western Edina in August 1971. Her house bordered Gordon Hughes. “They’ve and ordinances with them, Walnut Ridge Park, and she and her neighbors opposed consistently provided Helen McClelland and a proposal to build a road through it. Her early work wise guidance for the David Runyan retired in involved “research, research, research,“ she said, adding development and January from the Edina that she had “sneezed [her] way through old documents“ redevelopment of Edina. Planning Commission. to find the information she was looking for. They are both examples of the wonderful volunteers

Runyan joined the “I was extremely nervous to speak,“ she remembered of who serve our community.“ Planning Commission in the first time she made a presentation before the City

Photo by Polly Norman 1970; McClelland in 1976. Council. “But it’s easier to speak if you have knowledge.“ Mayor Jim Hovland Helen McClelland retired from Both were dedicated to McClelland quickly conquered her fear. She knows most echoed those comments. After more than a quarter- the Planning Commission in shaping the City into the people who have made presentations before the Planning century, David Runyan stepped “Helen McClelland and

January after 30 years of service. community it is today. Commission in recent years would have a hard time down from the Planning David Runyan have spent believing she was ever nervous to speak her mind. Commission earlier this year. essentially half their “Dave and Helen have been fixtures here and will be lives in service to our PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR $5 OFF missed,“ said Planning Department Secretary Jackie With large developments come challenges and community and we can't possibly begin to express the Any PIZZA, PASTA or ENTRÉE Hoogenakker. “It was difficult at times, but neither one of controversies. However, all challenges of 30 years aside, proper level of gratitude for all those years of civic them was afraid to stand up for what they believed in. In McClelland said, “We have wonderful parks and wonderful dedication,“ he said. “They both deserve the highest form DINE IN or TAKE OUT particular, Dave Runyan was the voice of reason on the planning [for] keeping amenities. …I’m so proud of the of commendation from the City of Edina and its citizenry

Commission and always treated residents, developers and community we have. You can travel two miles in any for decades of conscientious and effective work on the REDEEMABLE AT: EDINA staff with great respect.“ direction and hit a park. … Edina has a very good history Planning Commission.“ 3948 West 50th Street of working with its neighbors very well, and with taking Tele: 952-926-1187

In their three decades on the Planning Commission, care of the [Nine Mile and Minnehaha] creeks and water For more information on the Edina Planning Commission, McClelland and Runyan approved some major resources.“ call the Planning Department, 952-826-0369. Not valid with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash, tax or gratuity. developments in the community, including Edinborough, One coupon per guest. Offer expires June 30, 2006 Centennial Lakes and Grandview Square. They also The City is grateful to McClelland and Runyan for their Jennifer Bennerotte contributed to this story. 4/1 to 6/30 Edina AT oversaw redevelopments and expansions at 50th & France, years of service and formally thanked them at the City Southdale Center and Fairview Southdale Hospital. Council’s annual meeting with boards, commissions and

46• SPRING 2006 47• SPRING 2006 48• SPRING 2006 49• SPRING 2006 City Receives Greater Southdale Area Study

The Edina City Council in February The area was broken into six districts The former AMC Theater site in the Centennial formally took receipt of the Greater for land use: Health Care & Housing, Lakes district is suggested for mixed-use in the plan. Southdale Area Land Use & Regional Retail, Promenade, Centennial Centennial Lakes retail is also designated as mixed Transportation Study. Lakes, Edge West and Edge East. use and the Centennial Lakes offices remain as is. A south end transit station to be located as close to The study, a joint undertaking of Under the plan, the hospital and medical Interstate Highway 494 as possible is also proposed. the City of Edina and Hennepin office area would remain largely “as is” County, presents a 20-year vision in the Health Care & Housing district. The Edge West District abuts existing Edina neighborhoods. for the future of the Greater Mixed-use developments would be Land use in the district is meant to establish a definable Southdale Area and describes encouraged at the Valley View Road edge between the Greater Southdale Area and the the ways the City and County interchange and along 66th Street. neighborhoods. The most intense land uses in the can influence making the vision Increased density along Xerxes Avenue district would be along France Avenue. The existing office Most Of TheWorld’s become a reality. The study is not a would be allowed. Finally, roadway designations on the south end would remain in place. Great Wines Are Available In “blueprint.” It does not attempt to aesthetics would be improved. prescribe the specific location, size The Edge East District abuts existing Richfield This Region. and use of structures. Instead, the In the Regional Retail district, Southdale neighborhoods. Mixed-use with commercial ground study uses text and illustrations Center is shown as a mixed-use floor uses is recommended in the northern portion of EDINA LIQUOR to guide private and public development. A new transit center the area. Housing and mixed-use developments are investments in a manner abutting 66th Street is envisioned. suggested to the south. Enjoy Our Products in Moderation. that creates and maintains the Roadway aesthetics would be improved Grandview (near Jerry’s Foods) • Southdale (next to Cub Foods) area desired by the community. and a connection from the Promenade To consider the types of projects proposed in the study, 50th & France (next to Lunds) district would be encouraged through the Council amended Edina's zoning ordinance to allow The study shows how the Greater or around the shopping center. for an increase in intensity and building height in the Southdale Area might appear and Planned Commercial District-3, which comprises most function. It includes such concepts The Promenade is the most likely of the retail-oriented properties in the Greater Southdale EExecutivexecutive SSuitesuites O F M I N N E S O T A as incorporating mixed-use location for future redevelopment Area. The Council also authorized the preparation of RENT ONE OFFICE, USE FIVE LOCATIONS developments, establishing a efforts, creating a new internal focus more detailed plans for the public spaces in the Edina • St. Louis Park • Bloomington/ Airport pedestrian-oriented promenade, on pedestrians. The area is planned for Promenade. IDS/Downtown Minneapolis • Woodbury increasing density, improving mostly mixed-use developments and Executive offices from $600 per month. 1-2 person offices with transit and transportation, multi-family housing. The public For more information on the Greater Southdale reception services, High Speed T-1 service, Flexible Lease Terms. creating pedestrian and bikeway corridor within the Promenade will Area Land Use & Transportation Study, visit Locally owned and operated since 1990. enhancements and increasing the be limited to pedestrians and bicyclists, www.CityofEdina.com/southdalestudy or call the For information, please see our website at www.exsmn.com capacity of the infrastructure. but no motor vehicles. Edina Planning Department, 952-826-0369. or call us at 952-851-5555

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