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AUTUMN•2018 AboutTown Table Of Contents Volume 29, Number 4 Circulation 25,000 Calendar Of Events...... 1 Autumn 2018 Autumn Calendar Highlights...... 4 Official Publication of the EdinaMN.gov A Word From The Mayor...... 5 City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Realty Built On Integrity, Savvy Of Woman 4801 West 50th Street Who Started It (Part II)...... 6 Edina, Minnesota 55424 It’s Not Only Neighborly ... It’s The Law...... 11 952-826-0359 City Council, Gubernatorial, Congressional Races On Editors: Jennifer Bennerotte and Kaylin Eidsness November Ballot...... 12 Designer: Katie Laux Six Campaign For Edina City Council...... 14 Contributing Writers: Jennifer Bennerotte, Krystal Caron, Golfers Improve Their Game Year Round Dick Crockett, Kaylin Eidsness, David Katz, Jake Omodt At Braemar ...... 18 and Debbie Townsend. Holiday Shoppers To Benefit From More Free Parking, Valet Service At 50th & France...... 20 Photographer: Michael Braun Oasis For Youth Provides Shelter From The Storm of Publisher: City of Edina Homelessness...... 26 About Town is produced by the City of Edina. City Makes Affordable Housing A Priority, Hires To advertise in About Town, call Alice Tank Van Dyke, Affordable Housing Development Manager...... 30 612-308-6982. Restored Lake Cornelia Rambler Wins 2018 Heritage Preservation Award...... 34 Copyright 2018 by City of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. New Edina Art Center Leader Brings Plethora Of Ideas And Passion...... 38 About Town is published quarterly by the City of Edina. The purpose of the magazine is to keep Edina residents Edina Liquor Embraces Craft Brewers And Distillers...40 informed of news, activities and programs that are Foundation Strengthens Community Through important to them. We include articles of interest about our Indoor Public Art...... 44 residents and community history as well. Edina Completes SolSmart Certification...... 48 About Town is printed on recycled paper to conform to City Planning Matters...... 50 conservation guidelines. The Last Word...... 54 Cover photo by Jerold Wilson Selvaraj a blue print for success. We’ve got one. It’s called the 360˚ Remodeling Plan. 

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CA US TO SET UP YOUR FIRST HOUSE VISIT. About Town Calendar October Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 p.m., Edina 7 p.m., City Council, Noon, Jolly Pops, 10 a.m.-noon, Fire Community Solar Edina City Hall. Edinborough Park. Department Open Garden Grand House, Fire Station Opening, Public No. 1. Works & Park Maintenance Facility.

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 p.m., Somewhat 6:30 p.m., Community 7 p.m., Heritage 7 p.m., Planning 7:30 a.m., Housing 6:30-8 p.m., The 10-11 a.m., The Dixieland Band, Health Commission, Preservation Commission, Edina & Redevelopment Fall Ball (Ages 3-8), Author’s Studio: The Edinborough Park. Edina City Hall. Commission, Edina City Hall. Authority, Edina City Braemar Golf Course. Bold Untold North – City Hall. Hall. nonfiction poems by Scholars of John A. 7 p.m., Parks 7 p.m., Energy Johnson, Edina Art & Recreation & Environment Center. Commission, Edina Commission, Edina City Hall. City Hall. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7 p.m., St. Paul Police 7 p.m., City Council, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 9 a.m., Walk with the Band, Edinborough Edina City Hall. Day 1 MEA Break Day 2 MEA Break Mayor, Grandview Park. Play & Clay (ages Play & Clay (ages Square. 6-10), Edina Art 6-10), Edina Art Center. Center.

6 p.m., Transportation Commission, Edina City Hall. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7 p.m., Richfield 4:30 p.m., Arts & 7 p.m., Planning 7:30 a.m., Housing 6-8 p.m., Not-So-Scary 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Symphonic Band, Culture Commission, Commission, Edina & Redevelopment Halloween Party, Pumpkin Festival, Edinborough Park. Edina Art Center. City Hall. Authority, Edina City Edinborough Park. 50th & France. Hall. 7 p.m., Human Rights & Relations 4:30 p.m., Arts & Commission, Edina Culture Commission City Hall. Edina Art Center.

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2018 AUTUMN • 1 About Town Calendar November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Noon, Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam, Edinborough Park.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 p.m., LaDolce Vita Election Day. 7 p.m., City Council, Noon, Teddy Bear 10-11 a.m., The Jazz, Edinborough Edina City Hall. Band, Edinborough Author’s Studio: Park. Park. Sparkle On – women aging in gratitude, 7 p.m., Energy Edina Art Center. & Environment Commission, Edina City Hall.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7 p.m., Star of the Veterans Day. City 7 p.m., Parks 7 p.m., Planning 7:30 a.m., Housing 4:30 p.m., Arts & 9 a.m., Walk with the North, Edinborough Hall closed. & Recreation Commission, Edina & Redevelopment Culture Commission, Mayor, Braemar Field. Park. Commission, Edina City Hall. Authority, Edina City Edina Art Center. City Hall. Hall. 10 a.m.-noon, Town 6:15 a.m., Fitness Hall Meeting, Edina 7 p.m., Heritage 6 p.m., Transportation on the Field – Senior Center. Preservation Commission, Edina Orangetheory Fitness, Commission, Edina City Hall. Braemar Field. City Hall. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7 p.m., Westwind Big 6:30 p.m., Community 7 p.m., City Council, Thanksgiving Day. City Hall closed. 1-5 p.m., Small Band, Edinborough Health Commission, Edina City Hall. City Hall closed. Business Saturday, Park. Edina City Hall. 50th & France. 7 p.m., Classic Brass Quintet, Edinborough 5 p.m., Tree-Lighting Park. Ceremony, 50th & France.

25 26 27 28 29 30 7 p.m., First John 4:30 p.m., Arts & 7 p.m., Planning 7:30 a.m., Housing Philip Sousa Culture Commission, Commission, Edina & Redevelopment Memorial Band, Edina Art Center. City Hall. Authority, Edina City Edinborough Park. Hall. 7 p.m., Human Rights & Relations Noon, Jack & Kitty, Commission, Edina Edinborough Park. City Hall.

2 • AUTUMN 2018 About Town Calendar December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 1-3 p.m., Winter Market, 50th & France.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 p.m., Jazz on the 7 p.m., City Council, Noon, Music with 6:15 a.m., Fitness 8:45 a.m. or 10:30 Prairie Big Band, Edina City Hall. Kernsey, Edinborough on the Field – F45 a.m., Breakfast with Edinborough Park. Park. Training, Braemar Santa, Braemar Golf 7 p.m., Prior Lake Field. Course. Windjammers, 10-11 a.m., The Edinborough Park. Author’s Studio: Christmas In The Northern Lands, Edina Art Center. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 p.m., The 6:30 p.m., Community 7 p.m., Heritage 7 p.m., Planning 7:30 a.m., Housing 9 a.m., Walk with the Percolators, Health Commission, Preservation Commission, Edina & Redevelopment Mayor, Southdale Edinborough Park. Edina City Hall. Commission, Edina City Hall. Authority, Edina City Center. City Hall. Hall. 1-3 p.m., Winter 7 p.m., Parks 7 p.m., Energy Market, 50th & & Recreation & Environment France. Commission, Edina Commission, Edina City Hall. City Hall. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 p.m., The 7 p.m., City Council, 4:30 p.m., Arts & 4:30 p.m., Arts & Jazz Standards, Edina City Hall. Culture Commission, Culture Commission Edinborough Park. Edina Art Center. Edina Art Center. 7 p.m., St. Louis Park Community Band, 6 p.m., Transportation Edinborough Park. Commission, Edina City Hall.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Christmas Eve. City Christmas Day. City Noon-4 p.m., Cocoa & Hall closed. Hall closed. Cookies at Cornelia, Cornelia School Park outdoor ice rink. 30 31 5-8 p.m., Pre-New Year’s Eve Party, Edinborough Park.

3 • AUTUMN 2018 Autumn Calendar Highlights

Other Dates To Remember Town Hall Meeting Oct. 9 7 p.m., Zuhrah Shrine Band, Edinborough Park. What: Residents are encouraged to attend the next Town Oct. 11 Noon, Brodini, Edinborough Park. Hall meeting, which will serve as a forum to ask questions and share perspectives about topics facing Oct. 18 Noon, Mary Hall & The Pipsqueeks, Edinborough Park. the City in a casual setting. Oct. 18 5-8 p.m., 34th-annual Members’ Juried Exhibition opening reception, Edina Art Center. When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 17 Oct. 23 7 p.m., Honeywell Concert Band, Edinborough Where: Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square Park. Info: 952-826-0364 Oct. 25 Noon, Bob the Beachcomber, Edinborough Park. Nov. 13 7 p.m., Celebration Brass Quintet, Edinborough Breakfast With Santa Park. Nov. 15 Noon, Westwood Hills Nature Center, Edinborough What: Enjoy a fun-filled morning with Santa in a casual Park. environment. Visit with Santa and have your picture Nov. 15 5-8 p.m., Up North Holiday Gift Gallery opening taken by our photographer. A buffet-style breakfast reception, Edina Art Center. will be served. Space is limited, so register early! Nov. 17 10:30 a.m.-noon, Etiquette with Alice (ages 5-8), When: 8:45 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Braemar Golf Course. Where: Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive Dec. 11 7 p.m., Eden Prairie Community Band, Edinborough Park. Cost: $15 per person Dec. 13 Noon, Richardson Nature Center, Edinborough Park. Info: 952-903-5750 or BraemarGolf.com

Not-So-Scary Halloween Party What: Start your Halloween weekend off with a party at Edinborough Park! Trick-or-treating, games, special “kid-friendly” entertainment and crafts round out this exclusive annual family event. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, and admission price includes full access to Adventure Peak and the Great Hall play areas. Adults are free with paid child admission. When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S. Cost: Pre-Registration by Oct. 25; $10/child for ages 12  months-12 years Day-of-Party Registration; $11/child for ages 12 months-12 years File Photo Info: 952-833-9540 or EdinboroughPark.com Tear Here 

4 • AUTUMN 2018 A Word From The Mayor

The City of Edina is committed to making Edina a Some of the work we can expect to see completed includes: welcoming place for all. • Revising the 2019 Quality of Life Survey to determine The City Council formed the Race & Equity Task Force over whether residents of color believe they have an a year ago with the aim of making recommendations on opportunity to participate in community and policies, practices and strategies to identify and, if necessary, government matters and have their voice heard, as well eliminate race-based disparities in City facilities, services as making other changes to the survey tool. and institutions. Their report, presented to the City Council • Preparing an annual report and presentation for the in May 2018 was the culmination of thousands of hours of Human Rights & Relations Commission and City work and discussion by community residents and City staff. Council on racial equity advancement. • Creating an intentional community engagement plan to Race & Equity Task Force Co-Chair James Pierce summed reach under-represented residents. up the work well, saying, “Culture is defined as a set of • Setting a goal to increase the percentage of full-time staff shared values, behaviors and beliefs that are practiced. who are people of color and/or fluent in a language Our history shows that we have established norms that, other than English. if not challenged, will continue to impact our goal, to • Naming a public facility after BC and Ellen Yancey, achieve Edina’s goal, to foster an inclusive and engaged black pioneers who helped shape Edina as a community. community.” • Evaluating community outreach programs of the Police Department. The Task Force found five key areas where the City should • Developing a clear City message regarding expectations focus their implementation initiatives: related to race equity and post that message within all of • Actively foster a community culture that goes beyond the City’s recreation facilities. racial inclusion and generates a sense of belonging for all. • Providing more training for employees. • Visibly demonstrate our commitment and accountability In this last quarter of the year, City Manager Scott Neal will to eliminate racial inequities and create an inclusive and define roles, assign responsibilities and develop a timeline engaged community. for staff to implement changes within our local government. • Ensure our policies and procedures eliminate practices To be successful in these endeavors as a community, we’ll that may create or perpetuate racial inequities. need the support and commitment of our residents on these • Implement changes in our community that focus on City initiatives designed to create a more welcoming place building relationships with people of color. for all. These are important goals that will take time, but our • Improve the ability to leverage data and analytics to community will be even better for it in the future. drive desired outcomes. The Council requested staff to evaluate the Task Force recommendations and, for the most part, staff proposed a nearly complete implementation of the Task Force’s

 21 recommendations. Due to the scope and scale of the James B. Hovland recommendations, which had dozens of sub-points, staff Mayor proposed a phased implementation plan to do the work at the level of quality and success that is expected by the

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2018 AUTUMN • 5 Edina Realty Built On Integrity, Savvy Of Woman Who Started It

Editor’s Note: This is Part II of a two-part series. Part I appeared across France Avenue from Fairview Southdale Hospital) in the Summer 2018 edition of About Town. Refer to the had a “for sale” sign on it. This time, it was Roger previous issue for details on Emma Rovick’s early life and the and David’s turn to voice skepticism in their mother’s story of Edina Realty’s first decade. “ego buy.”

By David Katz, Contributing Writer Nevertheless, Emma prevailed on David to learn full details while out hunting with a good friend – a friend Movin’ On Up who just so happened to represent Modern Medicine As the family enterprise grew, Emma Rovick’s sons Roger Building listing agent Coldwell Banker. After a whirlwind and David took on a greater share of Edina Realty’s day- three weeks of negotiations and inspections, Edina Realty to-day responsibilities. In 1969, that included meeting owned 5015 W. 65th St., as well. with City officials to discuss solutions to an acute parking shortage outside their 3907 W. 50th St. headquarters. In a jubilant all-company memo, Emma gushed: “Just like the Jeffersons’ theme song of TV fame, I feel this move In a propitious bait and switch, the City suggested that means we’re ‘movin’ on up’ into the big time!” Edina Realty consider relocating to the soon-to-be- vacated Employers Mutual Insurance Company building Edina Realty Beyond Edina at 6500 France Ave. Emma accepted the offer to tour the Even as the firm doubled down on Edina, Emma’s 9,500-square-foot complex with some trepidation. leadership team also established west metro satellite locations. By its 15th year of operation, Edina Realty As she explained in a September 1978 company boasted offices in Bloomington, Burnsville, Hopkins newsletter: “I was overcome with the space! Every square and Minneapolis. As mentioned in Part I of this series, inch was occupied by people, people, people. I could regional manager Ron Peltier’s move into Maplewood hardly wait to get out of the building. I asked Roger had also given Edina Realty a beachhead into the what in the world we were wasting our time for… I’m lucrative Saint Paul market by the late ‘70s. practically in hysterics over the hugeness of the place!” Along the way, the company quietly but strategically Lo and behold, Edina Realty would make this second snapped up rivals’ assets. Edina Realty bought out local move official on Jan. 1, 1970. agency Award Realty, as well as Real Estate Masters and Keller Corp. of Saint Paul. The residential division of Seven years later, however, it would be Emma herself Eberhardt Realty was also purchased, plus select Twin who instigated the firm’s next headquarters upgrade. One Cities franchises that had previously belonged to industry day on her way into work, she noticed that the so-called heavy hitters Century 21 and Realty World. Modern Medicine Building on West 65th Street (located

6 • AUTUMN 2018 Not content to rest on their laurels, the Rovick family branched out into other areas of real estate throughout the 1970s, as well.

Among other initiatives, Emma established Edina Realty Investment, Inc., to sell limited partnerships in apartment buildings. Her earliest such partnership project, the four- building Chateau Apartments at Diamond Lake Road and Nicollet Avenue, offered Minneapolis investors and renters 220 new units in the up-and-coming Tangletown Neighborhood. Unit shares started at $2,500 each.

Naturally, an enterprise on this scale brings uncertainties, but Emma was never one to eschew risk. In a 1970 interview with The Minneapolis Star about the Chateau Apartments, Emma summed up her reasoning by quoting Photo courtesy of Rovick Family famous 1920s vaudeville performer Will Rogers: “Real In December 1977, the Edina Chamber of Commerce named estate? Well, better buy some – they aren’t making any Emma Rovick, left, its inaugural Edina Businessperson of more.” the Year.

Passing The Baton This astronomical figure corresponds to an equally In December 1977, the Edina Chamber of Commerce impressive boots-on-the-ground commitment. By that bestowed on Emma Rovick an honor she would treasure year, Edina Realty’s ranks had swelled to 375 full-time for the rest of her life: Edina Businessperson of the Year. sales associates spread out across 13 offices. At their 1978 (This award would become an annual one, but Emma recognition ceremony, Chamber leaders commended holds added distinction as the inaugural recipient.) Emma for “doing more to promote the Edina name throughout the Twin Cities” than anyone before her. One suspects it was not a particularly hard decision for the judging panel. Edina Realty’s annual sales volume Emma went out on top. In 1984, after a long transitional had climbed steadily from $8 million in 1961, to $53 period, she sold Edina Realty to sons Roger and David. million in 1971. By 1978, residential real estate sales had She and husband, Odd, enjoyed a deserved retirement surpassed the $250-million mark, vaulting Edina Realty to split between Minnesota and Florida. No. 1 in the State of Minnesota. (continued on next page)

2018 AUTUMN • 7 Odd Kermit Rovick A popular old saying claims that “behind every successful man is a strong woman.” In the case of Edina Realty, it’s the other way around.

Emma’s husband, Odd, grew up in the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Before finding his calling as an electrical engineer, Odd spent time as a door-to-door salesman for the Fuller Brush Company. After paying a visit to the Minneapolis apartment building where Emma resided, he told his brother Cliff: “This morning, I met the woman I’m

going to marry.” They would remain inseparable until Photo courtesy of Rovick Family her death in 1987. In June 1988, the Greater Minneapolis Area Board of Realtors rededicated the plaza outside its Minneapolis headquarters Odd served for a time as a nominal Vice President as the Emma Rovick Courtyard. Family gathered for the of Edina Realty, but he never dove full bore into the occasion. Left to right: husband Odd, daughter Janice, son enterprise like sons Roger and David. He worked at David, daughter-in-law Terri, granddaughter Dana, daughter- Bell Northwestern Telephone for four decades, and in-law Carol, son Roger, and granddaughter Jennifer. played an active role in several civic and religious organizations besides. These included Hospitality From afar, she watched as Edina Realty reached still House Youth Development of Minneapolis, Greater further heights. By 1987, the year of her death, her three- Minnesota Association of Evangelicals (now person shop had swelled to 1,500 sales associates spread Transform Minnesota) and the YMCA Men’s Club. across 25 offices. Company agents handled a dizzying $2 Emma quipped that Odd moonlighted as her first billion in transactions that year. and most stalwart supporter. He died at age 100 on Emma, aged 77, died at home in Edina on Jan. 2, 1987. March 22, 2011, and is interred alongside his wife at Family held a funeral at her beloved Colony Park Baptist Lakewood Cemetery. Church, and interred her at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Odd survived his wife by nearly a quarter century, and was buried alongside her in 2011.

8 • AUTUMN 2018 Emma’s Legacy Roger and David selected their Emma Rovick’s indelible impact on the Twin Cities real mother’s friend and colleague estate industry is shown by three posthumous honors. Ellen Johnson as recipient of the first Emma L. Rovick Throughout her career, Emma was an active member Memorial Award. Ellen had of the Greater Minneapolis Area Board of Realtors. She been with Edina Realty from served on numerous committees over the years, and for a almost Day 1. In point of fact, time on that industry body’s board of directors. “lifers” were not a rarity in Emma’s workforce. In a true In a special ceremony on June 15, 1988, the Board of testament to her fairness and Realtors rededicated the plaza outside its Minneapolis leadership acumen, Edina headquarters as the Emma Rovick Courtyard. This Realty was in business a celebration of “the grande dame of Twin Cities real full decade before even a estate” culminated in the unveiling of a plaque single staffer left for greener commemorating Emma’s “high ethical standards and pastures. In the dynamic world of real estate, that’s a rare strong [industry] support.” distinction indeed. Later that same month, sons Roger and David launched a long-running tribute all their own: Edina Realty’s annual Emma L. Rovick Memorial Award. Affectionately Photo courtesy of Rovick Family called the “Emmy,” this employee recognition program recognizes key contributors who exemplify Emma’s three renowned land-use attorney without whom the Mall of core virtues of “honesty, integrity and commitment.” America in Bloomington may never have been built. That’s Roger and David selected their mother’s life-long friend not bad company for a humble housewife from Edina, and longtime colleague Ellen Johnson, who had been with who entered the field with the modest goal to earn enough Emma from Edina Realty’s hardscrabble early days, as the pocket money to buy her daughter Janice a piano. inaugural recipient. Postscript: Edina Realty Today Last but not least, in 2011, the Shenehon Center for Real Roger helmed the company until 1995. He oversaw Estate (housed at the University of St. Thomas) inducted its sale first to Fargo-based Metropolitan Financial Emma into its Real Estate Hall of Fame. Her class included Corporation in 1988, and ultimately to First Bank Systems brothers Bruce and Donald Dayton, developers of Southdale (now U.S. Bank) in 1994. Center and Rosedale Center, and Robert Hoffman, a (continued on Page 10)

2018 AUTUMN • 9 Subsequent leaders arrangement. As of 2017, HomeServices was the second- included early standout largest real estate brokerage operation in the country, and Ron Peltier, the resourceful making market share gains nearly every quarter. regional manager who had worked with Emma Inside of this growing conglomerate, Edina Realty to break Edina Realty maintains its Edina headquarters, unique brand and into the east metro Midwest focus. In fact, the Edina Realty name is more market 20 years before. prevalent today than ever before. Its assets now include Peltier formed a corps of Edina Realty Title, the largest full-service title operation investors to buy Edina in Minnesota, and Edina Realty Mortgage, an in-house Realty back from U.S. lending arm established long before financing services Bank, and immediately were an industry norm. It continues strong today. merged it with Iowa- Emma’s fingerprints are still in evidence, for anyone Photo courtesy of Rovick Family based Mid-American looking. Edina Realty’s mission statement promises: “We Energy. Under the Mid- At the time of her death, set the standard of professional service in our industry through one obituary hailed Emma American umbrella, our tradition of honesty, integrity and commitment, as we help Rovick as “the grand dame Peltier then founded real our customers achieve the American dream of home ownership.” of Twin Cities real estate.” estate brokerage firm HomeServices of America It’s a paraphrase of the real estate philosophy that Emma Inc. in 1998. espoused all her life. That venture proved a tremendous success. In the years Primary resources referenced come from collections that followed, with Peltier leading the way, Minneapolis- maintained by the Rovick Family, the Minnesota Historical based HomeServices bought up a number of smaller Society, Hennepin County Library, and the Shenehon agencies across the Upper Midwest. Moreover, in a move Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas. that would have made Emma proud, HomeServices Books of note include: From the Barber’s Chair: 50th & instituted several of Edina Realty’s agent training France Avenue 1936-1988, by Vern Swanson and Tom practices and modules across the company’s many Clark (1988), and American Property: A History of How, divisions. Why, and What We Own, by Stuart Banner (2011).

Looking to make inroads into the real estate market, conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (helmed by billionaire investor Warren Buffett) purchased HomeServices of America in 2000. It proved a mutually beneficial

10 • AUTUMN 2018 It’s Not Only Neighborly … It’s The Law

Leaves Election And Lawn Signs

The Law: Edina City Code Chapter 24, Article II, Sec. The Law: Minnesota Statute 211B.045. From 46 days 24-21 – Prohibited encumbrances or obstructions. “… before the Primary until 10 days after the General No person shall obstruct, encroach upon, encumber Election, campaign signs may be posted. or interfere, wholly or partially, with any street, What it Means: During a state General Election year boulevard, alley, sidewalk, easement, park or public such as 2018, Edina’s sign ordinance is overruled by State ground by placing or installing … refuse, as defined in Statute. Through Nov. 16, residents can post campaign Article III of Chapter 20.” signs of any size in any number on their properties. What it Means: Keep fallen leaves out of the street to Minnesota State Statute and the Edina City Code regulate help prevent clogging the storm sewer, which can lead the placement of campaign signs on the residential to water runoff, backups and flooding. In the fall, three properties, though. Following is a short summary of some street sweepers work four to six weeks, collecting leaves of the regulations: throughout the city. If residents rake leaves from their • Signs cannot be placed in the right of way without the yards into the streets, the street sweeper will not be able permission of the property owner. to keep up. • Signs should not interfere with regulatory signs and traffic control devices. Residents should compost their leaves or contact their • Signs cannot be placed on parkland or other publicly refuse hauler for proper disposal. Licensed haulers owned property or bridges/overpasses. in the city are Aspen Waste Systems, 612-884-8000; Campaign signs posted in connection with the elections Republic Services, 952-941-5174; Curbside Waste, held at times other than a state General Election are Inc., 763-504-2872; Vierkant Disposal, 612-922-2505; subject to the following: Suburban Waste Service, 952-937-8900; and Waste • Maximum size of campaign signs is six square feet. Management, 952-890-1100. • One sign is allowed for each candidate per frontage. For more information on street sweeping, contact the • No sign can be located in a place that impedes the Public Works Department at 952-826-0376. For more view at intersections. information on recycling and solid waste, contact • Signs cannot be attached to trees, rocks or power Environmental Health Specialist Solvei Wilmot, poles. 952-826-0463. For more information, contact City Clerk Debra Mangen, 952-826-0408.

2018 AUTUMN • 11 City Council, Gubernatorial, Congressional Races On November Ballot

By Debbie Townsend W. 50th St. Absentee voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Extended hours for regular absentee voting will It may not be a presidential election year, but the be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. Hours for direct ballot November General Election will decide Minnesota’s next absentee voting in which voters will put their ballots into governor and which party controls the U.S. Senate and the the ballot counter will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 2, U.S. House. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5. In Edina, the election also will determine who fills two City Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. All polling places will be Council seats. Council Members Bob Stewart and Kevin open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Staunton are both running for re-election. Challengers are Ron Anderson, Stan Davis, Janet Kitui and Ray Polling places are set by precinct. If you don’t know which Meifert. The new Council term starts in January and runs of the 20 precincts in Edina you fall under, you can visit through 2022. pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us to find out where to vote. Campaign signs are not allowed on public property, which One polling place has changed since the last General includes parks, utility poles and street signs. Before putting Election. Precinct 15 votes at the Church of St. Patrick a sign on private property, make sure to have the owner’s Mahon Center. Also, voters in Precinct 16 should enter permission. Signs on private property must be placed Cornelia School from the southwest corner and enter the where they do not interfere with a driver’s view. For more new gymnasium to cast their ballots. on the sign rules, visit EdinaMN.gov. To request an absentee ballot or for more information on Absentee voting for the General Election is already voting, visit EdinaMN.gov/Administration or call 952-826-0363. underway. Absentee voters can submit their ballots by mail or can castEdinaOnTheGoAd-SK.pdf their ballots in person 1 8/2/18 at Edina 5:36 City PM Hall, 4801

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Precinct 1A Precinct 7 Precinct 14 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Normandale Lutheran Church Edina Community Lutheran Church Church 6100 Normandale Road 4113 West 54th St. 500 Blake Road Precinct 8 Precinct 15 Precinct 1B South View Middle School Church of St. Patrick Mahon Center Chapel Hills United Church of Christ 4725 South View Lane 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane 6512 Vernon Ave. Precinct 9 Precinct 16 Precinct 2 Concord Elementary School Cornelia Elementary School Edina Senior Center 5900 Concord Ave. 7000 Cornelia Drive 5280 Grandview Square Precinct 10 Precinct 17 Precinct 3 St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Southdale Community Library Mercy Commons Covenant Church 6716 Gleason Road 7001 York Ave. 4201 W 50th St. Precinct 11 Precinct 18 Precinct 4 New City Covenant Church Edinborough Park Great Hall Weber Park Shelter 6400 Tracy Ave. 7700 York Ave. 4115 Grimes Ave. Precinct 12 Precinct 19 Precinct 5 Arneson Acres Park Calvary Lutheran Church Good Samaritan United Methodist 4711 West 70th St. 6817 Antrim Road Church 5730 Grove St. Precinct 13 Centennial Lakes Hughes Pavilion Precinct 6 7499 France Ave. Countryside Elementary School 5701 Benton Ave.

2018 AUTUMN • 13 Six Campaign For Edina City Council

Editor’s Note: The following City Council candidate profiles were What would you like to help the City improve? submitted by those seeking election to the Edina City Council. • Overdevelopment threatens our infrastructure. For Answers were edited for consistency with AP Style, but were instance, the Grandview Lid project is a financial drain otherwise unaltered. that would worsen traffic congestion. • Hyperdense development is incompatible with our Six candidates are vying for open seats in the race for existing neighborhoods. Specifically, I oppose the Edina City Council. Candidates for the four-year terms are construction of high-rise apartment buildings within Ron Anderson, Stan Davis, Janet Kitui, Ray Meifert, Kevin residential neighborhoods. Staunton and Robert J. Stewart. Staunton and Stewart are • Traffic congestion must be alleviated, most notably incumbents, each seeking a second term. around 50th & France. Outsized developments that would increase congestion must be curtailed. The municipal election will be held Nov. 6, in conjunction • My top priority is to improve communication between with the State General Election. The top vote-getters will Edina’s citizenry and its municipal government. The begin their four-year terms in January. Council exists for our benefit.

Ronald C. Anderson What are the areas of emphasis in your campaign? Address: 5728 Kemrich Drive • The City Council’s agenda must align with the Years in Edina: 30 interests and wishes of Edina’s citizens. This requires Website: andersonforcitycouncil.com transparency and accountability. • All city development projects should be compliant What do you like best about living with existing building codes; variances and exceptions in Edina?

Submitted Photo should be contingent upon demonstrated hardship. • Edina has the convenience of a • Development in Edina has accelerated like a runaway Ronald C. Anderson first-ring suburb, but has a small- train. City planning initiatives should reflect our town feel. common values and interests. • The Edina Public Schools have been second to none. • Residents of Edina have a genuine sense of pride in Stan Davis their community. Address: 5509 Woodcrest Drive • Edina is a wonderful place to raise a family. Years in Edina: 20 • Edina has always been a safe and stable place to build a home or start a business. What do you like best about living in Edina? • I love being so close to nature Submitted Photo Stan Davis

14 • AUTUMN 2018 with our creeks and parks. Janet Kitui • I love my neighbors and the schools. Address: 4225 Valley View Road • I love the waterfall and beautiful willows in Arden Years in Edina: 7 Park … soon to be lost! Website: janetforedina.com • The “walkability” in my neighborhood to 50th & France and several parks. What do you like best about living in Edina? • The ability to do a lot of efficient shopping around Submitted Photo • I like the Edina Public Schools. France Avenue and Southdale. Janet Kitui That is the reason I moved to What would you like to help the City improve? Edina. • I would like to help the City improve its • The services in Edina are world class. Snow removal is communication with the citizens. prompt. • I would like to help the City improve its awareness of • Edina is a nice neighborhood, quiet with tree-lined how its current processes hurt civic engagement. streets and also close to businesses and shopping. • Help the City improve its care of parks, like Arden Park, without destroying their beauty and natural state. What would you like to help the City improve? • I would like to help the City improve its core function • Strengthen the City of Edina Ethics policy of citizen safety and infrastructure maintenance. • Advocate for reduction of the aviation noise • I would like to help the City improve its leadership • Preserve the mature trees by adhering to Edina Tree capability. policy

What are the areas of emphasis in your campaign? What are the areas of emphasis in your campaign? • Raise awareness of Edina’s plans to waste $4 million • Help the City spend the recent war chest of $1.4 million destroying the waterfall in Arden Park and removing received for affordable housing over 300 trees. • Representative and good transparent governance • Make people aware of how Edina wants to spend $100 • Slow-growth policies that fully engage the community million in essence to build a fancy bridge. • Strong environmental policies that reduce our carbon • The City Council/constituent interface is poor at best. footprint I’ll prioritize early and often communication. • Transportation options and connections for pedestrians • The City Council transparency is primarily opaque. I’ll and bicyclists make information more available to people. • I will study the facts of a project harder than anyone. I’ve done it with the disingenuous Arden Park project. (continued on next page)

2018 AUTUMN • 15 Ray Meifert walk, bike and drive Address: 6501 Biscayne Blvd. • Eliminate the perception that decisions are made Years in Edina: 39 before the community is asked for input What do you like best about living in Edina? Kevin Staunton • It has a small town feel and Address: 5277 Lochloy Drive personality Submitted Photo Years in Edina: 20 Ray Meifert • Easy access to downtown Website: StauntonForCouncil.com Minneapolis, shopping and airport What do you like best about living • The excellent parks system in Edina? • The demographics of the city • Our People – it’s a privilege to File Photo live and work in a community Kevin Staunton What would you like to help the City improve? with such talented, engaged and • Advance the city as an inviting place to live and generous people. prosper • It’s a Great Place to Live – our schools, parks, • Allow the city to successfully improve its commercial neighborhoods and housing stock make Edina the districts while not infringing on the tranquility of its envy of other communities. neighborhoods • We’re Multi-Generational – I love that families with • Establish and improve our traffic patterns as our young children, seniors and everyone in between are commercial districts increase in density proud to call Edina home. • Successfully manage the growth of the city • A Great Business Community – healthcare, retail and other businesses contribute to our tax base and quality What are the areas of emphasis of your campaign? of life. • Ensure Edina retains its personality as a vibrant • Our History of Excellence – for generations, we have community while accommodating new growth anticipated changes and found ways to make a great • Establish and reinforce neighborhood characteristics town even better. through architectural standards to ensure the long- term preservation of the look of Edina What would you like to help the City improve? • Make Edina a well rounded community supporting • Update our 20th century infrastructure to meet our both recreational opportunities, venues, arts and 21st century needs. culture • Add a variety of types and affordability of housing • Ensure Edina is well-connected through aesthetically while maintaining low-density, single-family pleasing and safe multi-modal routes on which to

16 • AUTUMN 2018 neighborhoods organized around great schools and intellectual, spiritual and physical development. parks. • A tradition of quality and excellence in education, • Helping our community reach our goal of reducing government and business. our carbon footprint. • A diversity of nearby shopping, eating and • Continue to build value that enables us to deliver entertainment. extraordinary community amenities, services and • Good City services at reasonable tax rates. infrastructure while maintaining exceptionally low • Great neighbors and a welcoming community. taxes. • Continue to foster an inclusive and welcoming What would you like to help the City improve? community. • Proactive, long-term planning must be put in place and followed – including promoting access to What are the areas of emphasis in your campaign? affordable housing. • Maintaining and improving our extraordinary • Budgeting – costs must be kept in check. community amenities, infrastructure and services. • Transparency in government proceedings and active • Planning for and implementing connected and community engagement. sustainable future development. • Public infrastructure must be maintained. • Fostering an inclusive and engaged community. • City services must continue to be provided at a high • Collaboration – I have a record of building consensus level. by identifying what we can agree on before debating what we can’t. What are the areas of emphasis in your campaign? • Listening and Leading – I have shown that I can • Sensible use of public resources to enhance life in successfully balance innovative and authentic public Edina. engagement with decisive leadership. • Fostering a welcoming community for everyone who lives in, works in or visits Edina. Robert J. Stewart • Keeping Edina the metro-area community with the Address: 6147 Arctic Way best public services and the lowest municipal tax rates. Years in Edina: 41 • Establishing a discipline for keeping Edina’s Website: bobstewart4edina.com infrastructure healthy through regular maintenance and a structured schedule for replacing aging What do you like best about infrastructure elements. living in Edina? • Respect for property rights.

• Edina is a vibrant community File Photo with many opportunities for Robert J. Stewart

2018 AUTUMN • 17 Golfers Improve Their Game Year Round At Braemar

By Kaylin Eidsness This includes the remodeled driving range, featuring 114,000 square feet of natural grass turf, which means there’s real When avid golfer and Edina resident John Morton visits grass to hit off of with fewer divots and no need for mats. Braemar Golf Course, he feels at home. The range can accommodate up to 68 golfers at one time “You’re not just someone paying a green fee and getting and measures 300 yards total. Aside from the Championship pushed on and off the course,” said Morton. “The course 18, which will open in the spring of 2019, one of the newest is nice. The people are nice. It’s fun to pretty much know projects at Braemar Golf Course includes the addition of an everyone. They make you feel at home.” 11,500-square-foot practice green. The new green brings the total square footage of putting and chipping greens to 31,000 Morton, who’s lived in Edina since 1974 and has golfed at square feet. Braemar since 1978, will be the first to tell others that Braemar Golf has some of the best practice facilities in the area. “Between the size and condition of the driving range and the addition of the new practice green, the improvements “No other public courses even compare,” he said. solidify us as the best public practice facility in the region,” said Braemar Golf Course General Manager Joe Abood. “Most public golf courses don’t dedicate as much real estate to the practice facilities as we do.” Abood also mentioned that the Academy 9, which was renovated in 2016 to become a Par 3 course for players of all abilities, is a great first step into golf for many. The course features greens with two pin placements, and offers an easier flagstick with larger six-inch cups for the novice golfer. There are three tee boxes for golfers to choose from, and the holes vary in length from 70 to 194 yards. The practice facilities also include Braemar Golf Dome, which is open (weather permitting) Nov. 1 through April 1, at 7420 Braemar Blvd. In 2015, the Dome was named one of the Top 50 Stand-Alone Ranges in the country by the Golf

File Photo Range Association of America (GRAA). PGA Golf Pro Debi Knudson is one of five golf professionals “Once the driving range reopened, we were named one of who work at Braemar Golf Course and give lessons the Top 50 Public Facilities in the country by the GRAA,” throughout the year, including in the Braemar Golf Dome said Abood. “We’ve received that award the last two years.” during the winter months.

18 • AUTUMN 2018 The Dome, with 46 tees on two levels, allows golfers to it can get. It’s well lit and warm. It’s a nice place.” practice their tee shots and putting year round as well as take lessons during the “off season.” The Dome also features For those who may look to Braemar Golf Course for 10 TrackTee dividers, which calculate the distance and something other than golf, the facility recently opened speed after each shot. Braemar Courtyard, a 10,000-square-foot multiuse green space that will serve as an area to host weddings, leagues Morton enjoys extending his golf season by visiting the and corporate events. Visitors can also use the space to play Dome often throughout the winter months. bean bags and bocce ball, lawn bowl and more. In the cooler months, people can warm up next to the new fire pit as well. “You get to see your actual shot, because the dome is so large, and there are fun targets,” he said. “Most domes feel Braemar Golf Course is located at 6364 John Harris cold and not welcoming, but at Braemar, it feels as good as Drive. For more information, call 952-903-5750 or visit BraemarGolf.com.

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By Jennifer Bennerotte With more free parking and valet service through December, the merchants in downtown Edina are gearing up for a busy holiday shopping season. 50th & France features more than 175 retailers, restaurants and professional services. Retailers include apparel for men, women and children; jewelers; and many specialty and gift boutiques. Restaurants range from casual and contemporary to fine dining. “The corner” also features bakeries and cafes, spas and salons and the art-house movie theater, Edina Cinema. Several businesses recently opened, including Crisp & Green and Moderna Kouzina on West 50th Street in Edina and Planners anticipate that when the mixed-use development Minneapolis businesses Hydrate IV Therapy, Sakana Sushi is complete, downtown Edina will be considered by all to be and Wink. A new oil and vinegar store, Coccinella, will open the premier shopping and lifestyle destination in the Twin at 4946 France Ave. this fall. Cities metropolitan area. The commercial district is thriving, despite a major “The project is going to be great when it’s finished,” said Dr. construction project in the area. Richard Anderson of Anderson Dental Care whose practice has a bird’s-eye view of the construction site. “It’s going to An expansion of the North Ramp on Market Street was be great for 50th & France. The design layout is very good recently completed, providing more than 500 free parking and the development will bring more people to the area. spaces. The project is one component of a major effort to There will be a lot more interest and interesting things going improve vibrancy and the customer experience at 50th on here.” & France, especially on Market Street. The second phase, a private development under way now, includes a new Customers, clients and guests who want to avoid the apartment building, Nolan Mains, with new street-level construction can park in the South Ramp or use the free shops and below-grade public parking. The new building is valet service, offered through Dec. 31. Valet stations are on designed around new outdoor public plazas and pedestrian Halifax Avenue across the street from US Bank and Market walkways to complement the charm of the existing Street near Spalon Montage. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. businesses. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Tipping is not required or expected. Construction is expected to be complete in the fall of 2019.

20 • AUTUMN 2018 “Valet is complimentary through the holidays, making For more information about the businesses at 50th & France, holiday shopping so convenient,” said Rachel Thelemann, visit 50thandfrance.com. For more information on the Nolan Executive Director of the 50th & France Business & Mains construction project, visit nolanmains.com. Professional Association. “Support and shop local; our boutiques offer unique and locally made gifts for the holidays, hostesses or house-warming gifts.”

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2018 AUTUMN • 25 Oasis For Youth Provides Shelter From The Storm of Homelessness

By Jake Omodt

Before Oasis for Youth opened its Drop-In Center in 2010, a small group of area residents shared a serious concern for youth experiencing homelessness in their communities. This group is referred to as the “Founding Mothers” of Oasis for Youth and without their passion and drive, the nonprofit might not be as impactful as it is today.

Oasis for Youth is a Bloomington, Minnesota-based nonprofit with a goal to positively impact and support youth experiencing homelessness in Bloomington, Richfield and Edina, though no youth experiencing homelessness is turned away from services. To provide Submitted Photo those positive impacts and support systems, Oasis offers Oasis for Youth has an open door policy for youth four services: a Drop-In Center, Outreach Program, experiencing homelessness. If you or someone you know is struggling with homelessness, stop by the Oasis for Youth Housing Support Program and an Employment Support Drop-In Center at 2200 West Old Shakopee Road 2-5 p.m. Program. Monday through Friday.

Being a nonprofit, Oasis for Youth receives funding from many sources, including foundations and contracted The Drop-In Center is open 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through services, though almost 75 percent of funding comes from Friday and is located at 2200 West Old Shakopee Road. private donations. All of Oasis’ program and office space Youth who visit the Drop-In Center can connect with is rent-free from Oak Grove Presbyterian Church and case managers, pick up food and personal hygiene items, Mall of America. take a shower, do laundry and more. Last year, the Drop- In Center had over 2,500 visits. The number of Drop-In “Oak Grove is an awesome partner. A lot of their Center visits has grown every year since the program members are volunteers here and donate clothes, money started. and other items,” said Elyse Arvin, Development and Communications Officer for Oasis. “They are very “Oftentimes, we find the young people need some intentional about investing in their community.” time to build trust with us,” Arvin explained. “We let them lead that conversation rather than be too invasive.

26 • AUTUMN 2018 It’s important to build that trust to be able to make a Mall who may be dealing with homelessness or on the difference in their lives.” verge of homelessness. This on-site employment services approach is the first of its kind in the nation, and shows Oasis helps connect students in nine schools around the innovative and creative approach Oasis takes to create the area to various support and service groups as well. opportunities and provide assistance for the youth they The nonprofit’s outreach can be seen at Normandale serve to thrive in. Community College as well as high schools and alternative schools in Edina, Bloomington and Richfield. “For example, a lot of the employees take the bus and are Oasis also provides street-outreach that offers mobile coming from other jobs, so we coach youth in negotiating access to all of Oasis’ services. their schedule with their supervisor,” said Arvin. “We also train supervisors to understand what our youth are “In addition to school-based outreach, we also do experiencing outside of work.” community-based outreach,” said Arvin. “We have a case worker who’s out wherever young people hang out. She Oasis tries to give the youth they support their own voice, could be at transit stops, the malls and cafes – anywhere but advocates for them when asked to do so. “We’ve been young people are – and she can provide immediate really impressed with the Mall of America staff because assistance like bus tokens, hygiene products and other we see how much they care about and invest in their support systems.” employees,” shared Arvin. “They are a great partner and we love them a lot.” In addition to the outreach programs and Drop-In Center, Oasis also provide housing solutions for the youth they These programs would not be possible without the grants serve. Oasis helps youth navigate the complex affordable and donations Oasis receives from various partners. In housing system, provide eviction prevention help and 2017, the City of Edina’s Human Services Task Force even provide a small rental subsidy program to a few awarded Oasis $3,000 for services in 2018 and 2019. Jessica youth in need. Wilson, the City’s liaison to the Task Force, shared some of the thoughts from the Task Force. “If we can prevent a young person from going through the trauma of homelessness, we will,” said Arvin. “We awarded them more than the amount they asked for actually,” she said. “They applied for $2,500 and we gave Perhaps their most unique service, Oasis works with them $3,000.” the Mall of America to provide on-site employment case management to support young employees of the (continued on next page)

2018 AUTUMN • 27 In a memo to the Mayor and City Council, the Task Force If you or someone you know is battling with members said they want to see Oasis grow its work and homelessness, contact Oasis for Youth at 952-512-2061 recommended giving more than requested because: or visit during Drop-In Center hours, 2-5 p.m. Monday • Oasis for Youth is in Edina schools and communities through Friday.

• Oasis proactively works to find solutions to the For more information on the City of Edina’s donation to challenges of homeless youth Oasis for Youth, contact Wilson at [email protected] or 952-826-0445. • Oasis focuses on “boots on the ground outreach” and collaboration with many other organizations

“I think the Task Force thought Oasis for Youth’s ‘boots on the ground’ approach was really effective,” said Wilson. “They provide services to a niche market – one the task force thought was very important. They’re in our Lifetime schools and their focus on youth is something I think the Task Force really valued.” No Crack With a current full-time staff of nine, and soon to be full- Guarantee. time staff of 11, Oasis relies heavily on volunteers. Last year, almost 40 volunteers spent time at Oasis helping at the Drop-In Center, providing transportation and doing much more. To date, Oasis has served over 1,000 young people, including the 328 young people served in 2017. Last year alone, the Drop-In Center provided more than 4,400 bus tokens and more than 1,200 personal hygiene items. CONCRETE WORKS

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2018 AUTUMN • 29 City Makes Affordable Housing A Priority, Hires Affordable Housing Development Manager

By Kaylin Eidsness who interviewed her had the same conclusion: She’s going to be great.” In the 2017 biennial Quality of Life survey, residents were asked to write what they felt was the most serious Neal echoed Teague’s comment. issue facing Edina. In 31 percent of the responses, the comments were related to concerns about teardowns, “When you see her credentials and experience, it’s pretty over‑development and affordable housing. impressive,” said Neal. “We wanted someone with experience. She’s done this before and quickly rose to the “This was the highest-ranked serious concern offered by top of the list.” Edina residents,” wrote City Manager Scott Neal in his March proposal to the Hawkinson, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke City Council and Edina University in North Carolina and master’s degrees Housing Foundation to in Social Work and Public Policy from the University hire a new Affordable of Minnesota, brings both public and private sector Housing Development experience to the table. She began her career with the Manager. “It’s time that Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis, where she we … decide to make worked with neighborhood groups on designing and Edina’s most serious implementing housing rehabilitation programs. Her next issue a more serious career move was serving as the Executive Director of a organizational priority.” redevelopment organization in Green Bay, Wisconsin, that worked to revitalize a distressed part of the city. By June, Affordable Housing Development After moving back to St. Paul, Hawkinson took a job Manager Stephanie with the City of St. Paul, where she was a Senior Project Hawkinson was hired. Manager in the Department of Planning and Economic Development. After 11 years with the City of St. Paul,

Photo By Michael Braun “Hiring Stephanie for Hawkinson decided to step out on her own when she the position was the became an independent consultant working with non- and Stephanie Hawkinson started as the City’s Affordable easiest hiring decision for-profit clients on complex financial portfolios that are Housing Development Manager I’ve ever had to make,” the foundation of housing, mixed-use, commercial, historic in July. She’s working in a said Community preservation, new construction and rehabilitation projects. newly created position to Development Director In the past six years, she secured more than $85 million in bring more affordable housing Cary Teague. “Everyone financing for projects throughout Minnesota and managed options to Edina. an additional $100 million in financial closings.

30 • AUTUMN 2018 Hawkinson said she wasn’t looking for a new job when easy for those market-rate developers to suddenly switch she came across the Edina job posting online, but felt her to affordable housing. previous experience made her a good fit for the position. “There are developers out there who are really good at “I’ve been on both sides of the table. I don’t think many affordable developments. But I don’t know if they know people really have that perspective,” she said. “It just that Edina is open for business. That’s where I could be of seems like synchronicity – my disparate background of assistance.” jobs coming together and it seemed like a perfect fit.” In the “Housing Succession Plan for Edina’s Future” In her new role, Hawkinson will serve as the primary completed as a part of the City’s 20/20 visioning done housing advisor to the City Council, Housing & with the last Comprehensive Plan, the Edina Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and Edina Housing Task Force noted how quickly Edina was becoming Foundation; facilitate all City staff services to the Edina unaffordable for many of the more than 50,000 people Housing Foundation; represent the City to federal, state, who work in Edina. The plan also elaborated on the regional and county government on housing-related importance of affordable housing, which Hawkinson has issues; represent the City to builders, developers, lenders seen firsthand over the years. and other housing sector organizations; monitor state and federal affordable housing legislation; manage the “If you want to keep an active and vibrant, parent- City’s affordable housing administrative, contractual and involved school district, if you don’t want super-intense compliance obligations; and manage the City’s Affordable congestion on your roads because people have to Housing Fund, Southdale II TIF District and future commute far to get to work, and if you want vibrant affordable housing TIF districts. neighborhoods and engaged residents, you have to make sure that you are able to attract both young families and “We were looking for someone with not only experience, people who can age within the community,” she said. “It’s but with connections,” said Neal. “Because the world of pretty important that there’s affordable housing.” affordable housing in the Twin Cities is a relatively small, tightly connected sub economy, it’s important to have In the 2017 Quality of Life survey, 53 percent of the those good connections and relationships if you’re going respondents said they chose to live in Edina because of to try to do this.” the good schools – making it the No. 1 reason people chose to live in Edina. “Creating affordable and market-rate housing is a very different process,” said Hawkinson. “It takes different “Elementary schools especially are stronger when there is skillsets. Some developers are good at both, but it’s not great parent involvement and that tends to happen when (continued on next page)

2018 AUTUMN • 31 you live in the neighborhood where your school is. Edina It’s that passion that will give Hawkinson a boost to keep has been able to maintain their student population base the quality of life, and housing, in Edina strong. by open enrollment, but if you’re traveling a far distance, parents are probably less likely to be involved,” noted “The City has realized the importance of affordable Hawkinson. housing. The community has realized the importance of affordable housing. Now we need to move forward with However, the majority of recent housing built has been it,” Hawkinson said. “Bringing affordable housing to priced well above what’s considered affordable for many Edina can be done in such a way where neighborhoods young families. For a family of four, a household income are preserved, families are preserved and communities of $75,440 can afford a house that’s roughly $314,569 (this are preserved – and probably even strengthened.” exact amount varies depending on interest rates) if they For more information, contact Hawkinson at do not want to be cost burdened, or want to limit their 952-833-9578. housing expenses to 30 percent of their gross income, which is recommended.

As of the middle of July, only 14 of the 292 active MLS real estate listings in Edina were priced under $320,000.

Affordable housing and low-income housing are two different things, though Hawkinson says both are needed for a vibrant, healthy community. A family of four with a household income of $56,580 is considered “low income,” but would still qualify for affordable housing. A single person with an income of $39,660 would qualify for affordable housing.

As Hawkinson settles into her new role and helps the City bring more affordable housing to Edina, Teague says he’s most excited to see some affordable housing projects get off the ground.

“Her passion for affordable housing is going to really rub off on the community,” he said.

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2018 AUTUMN • 33 Restored Lake Cornelia Rambler Wins 2018 Heritage Preservation Award

By David Katz, Contributing Writer

House hunting is stressful – and doubly so for first- timers, those considering fixer-upper properties and anyone searching in a seller’s market. In 2016, Nate and Tiffany Mueller checked all three boxes, and faced an even bigger hurdle besides: conducting the search from 1,600 miles away.

“We were living out in Seattle at the time,” explained Nate. “After the birth of our second daughter, we wanted to move ‘back home’ so that our two girls would be raised closer to family.” He hails from Minnesota originally, and

his wife, Tiffany, from South Dakota. Photo by Michael Braun

They set their sights on Edina and nearby first-ring Tiffany and Nate Mueller won the 2018 Heritage Preservation suburbs. Interior stylists by trade, the couple wanted a Award for their beautifully restored 1964 rambler at 6400 Parnell Ave. S. property with architectural history and charm – but one on which they could put their own stamp. and built-in fixtures appealed to the couple’s designer The Muellers did not let distance stop them from holding sensibilities. out for their dream home; they patiently but creatively conducted a search almost entirely remotely. “We set up At the same time, 6400 Parnell Ave. S. presented daily property listing alert emails, and made good use of significant renovation challenges. The Muellers quickly Google StreetView,” Nate recalled. When a new listing zeroed in on the unattractive, impractical kitchen as caught their eye, they had their real estate agent facilitate a focus point. Unfortunately, more pressing concerns a real-time FaceTime walkthrough. quickly pushed that project to the backburner.

Ultimately, they fell in love with a Midcentury A-frame “Before we even moved in, we had to have all the siding in the Lake Cornelia neighborhood, two blocks west of replaced. Parts of it were rotting and literally falling the Edina Art Center. Originally constructed in 1964, apart,” Nate said. They repainted the exterior a rich the Mueller rambler at 6400 Parnell Ave. S. includes charcoal black, a color popular during the heyday of architectural elements rarely seen in newer designs. In Midcentury architecture. particular, floor-to-ceiling windows, a two-story chimney

34 • AUTUMN 2018 The upstairs bathrooms needed to be gutted to root out a the lead with appliance research, determined to find well- deep-seated mold problem. Instead of adopting a simple, reviewed units that also fit the house’s unique aesthetic. utilitarian scheme and moving on to more showy areas Exciting finds included an inexpensive built-in and of the house, Tiffany and Nate stayed true to the period. panel-ready refrigerator sourced from Fisher & Paykel – a Among other highlights, they purchased a reproduction New Zealand-based manufacturer that remains relatively Midcentury media console (modified with a vessel sink unknown in the United States. It fits seamlessly into the set atop a quartz countertop). The Muellers also invested kitchen’s overall design. in period-appropriate lighting fixtures and striking Mutina Tex floor tiles. Small, thoughtful touches like those appliances add a lot, Nate says. Other favorites include a Midcentury style bar, Less glamorous, if no less pressing, Tiffany and Nate vases and baskets picked up cheaply at Target. Repainted had to contend with a significant drainage issue in the interior accent walls complement the strategically chosen basement and unkempt backyard. furnishings and accessories.

Replacing the air conditioning unit also proved a Tiffany and Nate chronicle progress – and setbacks – on challenge. “When the AC was originally added back in Instagram and on a public blog that Tiffany set up for the the ‘80s, they put it up in the attic because of the way purpose, hellorefuge.com. Their A-frame rambler also the house was built,” Nate explained. Getting a new one recently received an illustrated, 12-page spread in Atomic installed in its place turned into a multi-month project, Ranch, a national magazine published quarterly by and during which workmen resorted to cutting large holes in for Midcentury architecture aficionados. the ceiling and ceiling trusses to facilitate the swap-out. The Muellers also love to crowdsource ideas online with “I would have never thought something so simple a small, like-minded community of restorationists and could be such a headache!” Nate continued. “We have interior stylists as enamored with this iconic style as they heard from so many service people how ‘We’ve never are. They first met fellow Twin Cities remodeler Bob seen anything like this before’ when they try to service Moore through a Facebook group devoted to Minnesota’s or fix things in our house. It’s a part of having unique Midcentury legacy. architecture.” In April 2018, in recognition of the painstaking attention Only recently have the Muellers had the time and that Tiffany and Nate had lavished on 6400 Parnell wherewithal to circle back to their long-anticipated Ave. S., Moore put the Muellers forward for the City of kitchen remodel, which is now underway. While they Edina’s annual Heritage Preservation Award. Bestowed are collaborating with a contractor, the couple is actively by the Heritage Preservation Commission since involved in every last detail. For instance, Tiffany took 2003, this honor recognizes a family or organization (continued on next page)

2018 AUTUMN • 35 “for outstanding contributions to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Edina’s heritage resources.”

In May, the Commission singled out the Mueller residence as this year’s honoree. It joins the ranks of such recognizable Edina structures as Southdale Center, Edina Theatre and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Theirs is the eighth private residence to win the award. Photo by Michael Braun For more information on the Heritage Award, visit Tiffany Mueller chronicles the family’s renovation progress – EdinaMN.gov or contact Assistant City Planner Emily and setbacks – on social media and a public blog, Bodeker, 952-826-0462. hellorefuge.com.

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2018 AUTUMN • 37 New Edina Art Center Leader Brings Plethora Of Ideas And Passion

By Debbie Townsend Arts have always been part of Tarnowski’s life. She’s explored photography and fused glass. In the days before Culinary arts. Flower arranging. Fiber arts. Fused glass. digital cameras, she worked for a time as a darkroom Exposure at a national conference. Becoming more developer. She took community arts classes, much like sustainable. Improving accessibility for differently abled those offered at the Edina Art Center, in embroidery, tile, artists. wood carving, stained glass and the list goes on.

Susan Tarnowski ticks off the ideas, each said with a smile As she rose through the ranks of academia, her hands-on and a twinkle in her eye. Every one comes with action time for art got squeezed out. already taken, a plan to start it or a stream of follow-up thoughts. As a trained musician, she then started singing with the Edina Chorale. It released her voice and her soul. “There is so much possibility,” she says of the Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St.

As the center’s new General Manager, Tarnowski has thrown herself into learning the job and meeting the staff, patrons and students.

“There is a core of support for the arts in this community,” she said of Edina.

From her boundless energy and ideas, one can forget she technically retired after a career as an arts educator and educational administrator before starting the Art Center position in June.

“Susan has an extensive background in administration, so she has the experience to run the Edina Art Center,”

said Susan Faus, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Photo by Michael Braun who oversees Edina’s recreation enterprises. “What sets Susan Tarnowski brings a wealth of experience and a love her apart is her contagious enthusiasm and passion for of the arts to her new position as Edina Art Center General the arts.” Manager.

38 • AUTUMN 2018 “Years later, I realized participating in making something One big obstacle: the deadline for NCECA submissions beautiful opens your heart up to looking at the world had passed before she began the job. Tarnowski pitched in a different way, looking at people in a different way,” the idea anyway. She received a brief window to put she said. together a submission, and with the help of artists and staff, pulled it off. “The Natural World In Clay: An Now she wants to bring that experience to others. Evening Walk” will feature the work of seven instructors at the Art Center. Both shows run March 20-April 5, 2019. “I’m very interested in accessibility for differently abled artists,” she said, adding she’s on the Board of Directors A video crew has already come to Edina to interview her of VSA (Very Special Arts) that helps disabled artists and for the Ceramic Arts Network and get footage of the Art patrons participate as makers or audience members in Center. visual and performing arts. “We’re hoping for lots of publicity,” Tarnowski said. “For Despite the popularity of events such as Fall Into the a couple of days, we will be at the national level looking Arts Festival, which she has attended multiple times, she at this art form.” knows many Edina residents don’t know the Art Center offers classes for all ages and talents in a multitude of art Between now and then, she’ll be exploring adding more forms. Or that it hosts rotating exhibits in its galleries and painting and 2D art options, and the possibility of pop-up sells art on display. culinary arts events, along with dozens of other ideas.

The challenge, Tarnowski said, is figuring out how to To her, reaching out and spreading art is a way to expand invite people in. our hearts, ourselves, our sense of place and purpose.

One way is through media exposure. The National “I think we offer a service way beyond art,” she said. “We Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) offer community.” just happens to be holding its annual conference in Learn more about the Edina Art Center by visiting Minneapolis in 2019. An exhibit at the Edina Art Center, EdinaArtCenter.com or calling 952-903-5780. “’OutsideHERS’ Potters By Nature,” had already been organized in conjunction with the conference. What was missing was an exhibit showcasing the Art Center itself and its own artists. Other surrounding communities already had such shows planned, and many of the 6,000 conference attendees will be going from show to show.

2018 AUTUMN • 39 Edina Liquor Embraces Craft Brewers And Distillers

By Debbie Townsend Big-label domestic brands will always have a home on the shelves, but now they share space with breweries that Edina Liquor has long been known as a destination for dabble in everything from sours to sessions. wine lovers. With so many breweries out there, Edina Liquor The quality and selection has drawn shoppers. So has focuses on two areas: Minnesota beers and innovative its reputation of being on the leading edge of trends. independent breweries elsewhere. Edina Liquor’s three stores touted rosés years before they became so popular. “We need to give a competitive advantage to folks in our backyard,” Furbish said of the Minnesota focus. Now it’s the fans of craft beer and craft spirits who are finding gems among the coolers and shelves: 12elve Eyes Quality and innovation will get an out-of-state or even out of Saint Paul; Montgomery Brewing out of Le Sueur foreign brewery a shelf spot. Take Peak Organic out of County; Stillwater Artisanal from Brooklyn, New York; or Portland, Maine. As the name implies, its beers come OmniPollo from Sweden. from organic hops, barley and yeast.

A few steps into the Grandview store, a showcase of craft “It’s down-to-the-grain USDA organic,” Furbish said. Its spirits awaits: Far North Spirits from Hallock or J Carver beers also are very good and have been hard to find in the out of Waconia. From the relative Minneapolis old guard Twin Cities. Du Nord Craft Spirits to newcomer Tattersall. “These are the things we try to source and bring into the “We want to make sure these independents have space to local market,” Furbish said. “People will gravitate toward compete in this market,” said General Manager of Liquor quality wherever it comes from.” Operations Josh Furbish. The proof is in the purchases: 46 percent of Edina As a result, a visit to Edina Liquor is bound to reveal a Liquor’s beer revenue comes from independents. brewery or distillery you’ve never tried or maybe even heard of before. Giving breweries a shot on its shelves has another benefit: Edina Liquor often gets the rare one-offs and specialty Behind the Cooler Doors beers from these brewers. Craft beer aficionados have A short time ago, 65 to 70 percent of Edina Liquor beer sales been catching on, and the cans now disappear in days, were the big domestic labels like Budweiser, Miller and sometimes hours. Coors. Today, that percentage belongs to the craft beers, in part fueled by the constant influx of new products. “When you see the new stuff in the store, grab it while you can,” Furbish said. “It might not be there the next time.”

40 • AUTUMN 2018 Craft Spirit Express Craft distilleries are opening across the country, responding to a renewed interest in cocktails and quality spirits. Furbish sees craft spirits today where the craft beer boom was in about 2009.

“When you get out in rural Minnesota, that’s when we see these craft distilleries pop up,” Furbish said.

They can find it hard to distribute in the Twin Cities. Edina Liquor has been reaching out to small craft operations, sometimes even before the first batch is distilled.

“We want them to know there will always be a place on our shelf for their product,” Furbish said. “We will always give these folks a shot.”

Part of that shot is getting to know the distillers and their products. “Ninety-nine percent of the liquid in the bottle has a story behind it, and we want to be sure we are telling that story,” he said.

To that end, each store has at least one liquor expert. Among them is Graham Luterbach, a 23-year-old with knowledge that belies his age. He passes out purchasing

advice to customers who could be his grandfather – and Photo by Michael Braun they follow every word. Graham Luterbach, Product Specialist at Edina Liquor’s “Going in and talking to Graham is an experience in Grandview store, demonstrates how easy it is to make a party- worthy cocktail with craft spirits and a few simple ingredients. itself,” Furbish said.

At the Grandview store, 5013 Vernon Ave., Luterbach bit of history – he knows the background of the products stands before a shelf of tasting bottles. He talks to and the liquor itself. customers about their likes, their budget, what they might be willing to try. Then he dispenses a taste along with a (continued on next page)

2018 AUTUMN • 41 “Craft spirits are so much more unique than the big to the Minnesota start-ups. He has plans for cocktail names,” he said. People are apprehensive at plunking demonstrations and mixology classes. down $30 for a bottle of something they haven’t tried, but once they taste a good craft spirit, a sale usually follows. “We’re going to teach you how to be that home mixologist,” Furbish said. Some of his favorites are the small Minnesota distilleries. Edina Liquor has three locations: Grandview, 50th & “A lot of these are grain to glass, so everything is from France at 3943 W. 50th St., and Southdale, 6755 York Minnesota,” Luterbach said. Take Far North Spirits. It’s Ave. Learn more at EdinaLiquor.com or contact Furbish run by a handful of people. They grow their own crops at [email protected] or Luterbach at gluterbach@ EdinaMN.gov. and do their own distilling.

“The quality is so much better,” he said of Far North and similar independent distillers. “These are small batches and they focus on every detail of making tasty spirits.”

Then there’s Vikre Distillery out of Duluth. Among its many products are three boreal gins: Juniper, Spruce and Cedar.

“It’s fun explaining how they are different,” Luterbach says.

Not sure what to do with that liquor? Luterbach hands out simple recipes with his recommendations. They usually feature a single spirit and only four or five overall ingredients. Serving the Edina French-American Community

“A stop here, a trip to the grocery store and five minutes Stephane Cattelin of prep time and you have an excellent cocktail,” www.stephane cattelin.com Luterbach said. 612-703-8229 His creations already are popular on Instagram; find him at gldn_cocktail. He was also a hit at Taste of Edina.

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2018 AUTUMN • 43 55 Years of Service to the Community Foundation Strengthens Community Through Indoor Public Art

Editor’s Note: The following article features some of Edina’s The Artists: Linda Kiefer is a popular artist in the indoor public art. Outdoor sculptures were featured in the community and the Founding Chair of the Edina Public Summer 2018 issue of About Town. Art Committee. She now lives in Backus, Minnesota. Polly Norman is a professional photographer and artist By Dick Crockett, Executive Director, Edina Community from Edina whose work has been shown and published Foundation nationally and internationally. She recently was chosen as a finalist for The Bush Artist Fellowships and also The Edina Community Foundation (ECF) has worked with was a finalist for the McKnight Foundation Photography generous donors to acquire more than $420,000 of public Fellowship. art for the City of Edina. Whether acquired by purchase, commission or in-kind gifts, the art enhances public spaces Funding: The photographs were funded by an Xcel Energy and provides residents and visitors with an opportunity to Purchase Award for works chosen by ECF from the “22 experience and appreciate the vision of the artist. Miles Celebrating Minnehaha Creek” show at the Edina Art Center. The works acquired by ECF include photographs, paintings and watercolors, art glass and sculptures. Minnehaha Creek and the Mill Michael Pilla City Hall

The Artwork: This two-story art glass was commissioned by the Edina Public Art Committee in 2006 and installed in the window near the Edina City Urban Jewel Rock Dance Hall reception desk. Color Photograph Black-and-White Photograph Linda Kiefer Polly Norman The Artist: Michael Pilla is an established glass artist who Edina City Hall Edina City Hall had a studio in Minneapolis. He has since moved to Colorado. The Artwork: These photographs were among the first contributions by the ECF to a public art collection for the Funding: The William D. Radichel Foundation at the City in 2004, and they are now displayed in the Finance request of Trustee Brenda Quaye, then an ECF Board Department at City Hall. member, contributed the first $15,000 of the commission price to ECF. The City of Edina matched that amount,

44 • AUTUMN 2018 and the balance was paid for over several years by Edina Square Park exhibition. It then moved to the fountain on residents through voluntary contributions paid with their the ground floor of Edinborough Park and remains an utility bills. example of a playful animal form carved from limestone.

Raven The Artist: After a long career as a museum artist creating Bryan Young displays and dioramas, Jeffrey Birch began focusing on City Hall color paintings and sculpture at his studio in Plymouth, Minnesota. The Artwork: “Raven” is a life-size Black Belgian Marble sculpture that Funding: This piece was acquired by ECF with a gift from was selected in 2006 by the Edina then-Edina Public Art Committee member Betty Hemstad Public Art Committee for its first and her husband, Ron. summer exhibition in Grandview Square Park. It has been on display near the Edina City The Wave Hall reception desk since 2007. David Wright Edina Senior Center The Artist: Bryan Young is a Bloomington, Minnesota, artist with a garage studio who specializes in finding animal The Artwork: This two-colored glass forms in the “heart” of the stone he works with. The sculpture depicts the beauty and sculpture stand upon which Raven rests is itself a work kinetic energy of a breaking wave. of art created by Public Works Department employee Jim It is located on a stand near the Peluf. reception desk at the Edina Senior Center. Funding: ECF purchased Raven with a grant secured by then-Board member Brenda Quaye from The William D. The Artist: David Wright has gained an international Radichel Foundation. reputation for his unique style and technique, whereby the glass is layered and molded in the kiln, giving a rich Otter color and texture to his work. He has taught and lectured Jeffrey Birch throughout Australia and overseas. Edinborough Park Funding: The Senior Center Advisory Board took the lead The Artwork: “Otter” first came in finding and purchasing “The Wave” in 2009 with a grant to Edina in 2007 as one of three from the ECF Community Impact Fund for the Center. sculptures on loan for the Edina Public Art Committee Grandview

2018 AUTUMN • 45 By a Nose Funding: This work and another, “Barn, Sunset Reflections,” Doug Lew were in-kind contributions by the artist in 2016. Edina Senior Center ECF’s role in acquiring public art highlights the The Artwork: This commitment of our Board of Directors and staff to serve, watercolor is a dramatic strengthen and celebrate the Edina community, and we image of a horserace, welcome suggestions on how we might better fulfill that showing the leader ahead mission. “By a Nose.” For more information on ECF or to donate, visit The Artist: Doug Lew is an internationally known edinacommunityfoundation.org or send an email watercolor artist with a special talent for depicting to [email protected]. movement in his work. He is the author of several books on watercolor technique, including “Capturing Motion in Watercolor.” Lew is a longtime member of the Edina Senior Center.

Funding: ECF acquired this work in 2010 with funding from its Char Colwell Memorial Fund, established to honor a longtime volunteer at the Center’s reception desk.

Sunset, Low Tide Richard T. Wright Edina Senior Center

The Artwork: The quiet beauty of the seashore with boats at rest is clearly shown in this acrylic painting on canvas.

The Artist: Richard Wright is an Edina resident who has shown his work at the Senior Center.

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2018 AUTUMN • 47 Edina Completes SolSmart Certification

By Krystal Caron inspectors so they’re privy to the certified best The City of Edina recently completed the process to practices. All our training become certified in the SolSmart program. SolSmart is accredited by all the is a U.S. Department of Energy-funded program that professional organizations, recognizes communities that have taken steps to reduce so it’s compliant. It puts solar costs and barriers for solar energy. staff in a great position to understand why best “This program provides cost-free assistance to any practices are best practices community that wants to be a solar-ready community, and why it behooves them to change certain parts of the integrating best practices in permitting, planning, zoning planning processes or fee schedule.” construction codes, solar rights, utility engagement, marketing development and finance,” said SolSmart SolSmart certification is an optional certification for Advisor Cameran Bailey. “If you’re a resident or business, communities, but Edina sees the value in a program your city has a clearly defined process that tells you how like this. you can get all your permits issued, where you can look to get certified installers and learn more about your rights.” “SolSmart is a great national process that allows the City to look at its policies and procedures and ensure that we are The certification is a point-based system with prerequisite making it easy for the individual or a company to install steps that every community needs to complete. There are solar,” said Sustainability Coordinator Tara Brown. “Solar three main steps in the process. The first step is creating is growing in the Edina community. It is helping us shift an a solar photovoltaics (pv) checklist with all the permits, electricity generation to more renewable energy that lowers inspections and fees related to installation. The second step our carbon footprint and allows us to be more resilient.” is to review the city’s ordinance for restrictive language. The final step is to work with the city to allow accessory To learn more about SolSmart certification visit use to be built and permitted in all major zones of the SolSmart.org. For more information about installing solar city. Beyond that, the program recognizes cities in three in Edina, visit EdinaMN.gov/Solar. designations: gold, silver and bronze. Edina has completed the gold certification, which requires the highest level of points achieved.

“Edina is just the third city in the metro to receive that designation after Minneapolis and Saint Paul,” Bailey said. “SolSmart also offers its training for planners and

48 • AUTUMN 2018 Solar Array Installation Complete at Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility A solar garden on the roof of the Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility is now operational.

In 2016, the City agreed to lease the roof space on the building at 7450 Metro Blvd. to Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF) for a community solar garden. The solar garden installation was completed at the end of September.

CEF is a local, member-owned energy cooperative. Submitted photo The organization is working to make solar affordable Cooperative Energy Futures, an organization that has leased by building large solar arrays on sunny rooftops or roof space on the Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility, began installing solar panels in August. open areas throughout the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro. Alongside Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, which helped recruit subscribers for the Edina array, CEF leased the Edina roof space for 25 years. Its and other partners, CEF is a founding member of the programs offer members of a community a chance Just Community Solar Coalition. The coalition’s goal to subscribe to the solar array to offset some of their is to ensure community solar gardens are accessible to electricity use and allow residents to reduce their low-income households; create local, sustainable jobs; monthly energy costs and lock in stable, long-term protect the environment and provide a new avenue for electricity rates. Subscriptions to solar gardens are how energy is created and used. open for all residents who are Xcel Energy customers. Residents have the opportunity to subscribe for up to “The City is committed to our greenhouse gas emission 120 percent of their electricity use from a solar array. reduction and being a leader in energy reduction. While Most homes use around 800 kWh of electricity per the City does not own the renewable energy credits month, which totals 9600 kWh/year or 8 kW. Xcel for this solar array, we are supporting more renewable will deliver energy from the CEF array and credit energy on our energy grid by leasing the rooftop to subscribers’ bills for the energy it produces. CEF,” said Sustainability Coordinator Tara Brown. “We’re pleased that the community has supported this For more information, contact Brown at project and that all 68 subscribers are Edina residents.” [email protected].

2018 AUTUMN • 49 Planning Matters

Plans Approved For Pentagon Park South remainder of the property would be graded, seeded and maintained until those parcels are developed in the future. One of the largest redevelopments in the state might soon be under way in Edina. The second phase would one day include two five-story office buildings, a parking ramp and 19,000 square feet of The City Council approved a development agreement, office or retail use. plat, rezoning, site plan and overall development plan for a redevelopment of the southern part of Pentagon Park on Housing is planned for the rest of the redevelopment of 77th Street. As part of the plan, two hotels, two small retail Pentagon Park. buildings and a parking ramp would be constructed. Another set of developers have received preliminary With the first phase of development, Solomon Real Estate approvals for an all-housing development of the Pentagon Group would grade the entire property and install all Park parcels north of 77th. The first phase of the project is utilities and a stormwater management system. Internal proposed by Chase Real Estate Group to develop about 11 roads, sidewalks, trails and landscaping would be completed acres of the 29-acre site with a 360-unit market-rate apartment around the main entry and the buildings constructed. The building and a 225-unit senior apartment building.

Though a development with all housing is much different than what was originally proposed in 2014, the Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and preliminary rezoning and development approval. Chase Real Estate Group will need to come back to the City for final approvals.

Edina Promenade Residences Planned For Guitar Center Site

A high-rise luxury apartment building with underground parking is planned for the former Guitar Center site, 3650 Hazelton Road, adjacent to the Edina Promenade. Submitted Illustration As part of a redevelopment of the southern part of Pentagon The Edina City Council approved a Comprehensive Park on 77th Street, two hotels, two small retail buildings Plan amendment and granted preliminary rezoning and and a parking ramp would be constructed. development plan approvals for the proposed housing

50 • AUTUMN 2018 To move forward, the developer will need to obtain final rezoning and development approval.

For more information, visit EdinaMN.gov or contact the Planning Division, 952-826-0369.

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2018 AUTUMN • 53 The Last Word

My wife and I are building a The bank demanded a new property survey because they cabin on a small lake in western could not verify the credentials of the surveyor who did the Wisconsin. Actually, it’s more of original survey. I’ve got more of these types of examples, but a modest lake home than a cabin. I think you get the picture. And, truthfully, we’re not building All of my experiences on the owner/manager side of public- as much as we’re paying people sector construction projects did not serve me particularly to build it for us. But everything well for my home-building project, but it did give me some else about that opening sentence is valuable insights. It has shown me how much I rely on my accurate. team at work for successful outcomes. For my personal This is a first for us. We’ve never project, my wife and I were “The Team.” That’s it. No City built a house or had a house built Attorney. No City Engineer. No Finance Director. Even for us before. I look back now though the two of us are smart, hardworking people, we are at the naïve confidence I had when we hatched the whole clearly over-extended and under-prepared when it comes to idea to build a house. I recall thinking to myself, and most executing a relatively simple plan to build a small lake house. likely saying aloud to anyone within earshot, something The humbling aspect of this experience has also been good akin to “I’ve been a city manager for 30 years. How hard can for me at work because it reminds me that those smart, this be?” hardworking people whom I hear from occasionally in Edina During my career, I’ve been a member of teams that have are probably trying to do their best to comply with the City’s built a public safety center, water tower, wastewater development regulations, but like me, they aren’t exactly sure treatment plant, airport hangar, community recreation how because they’ve never built a house before, either. center, fire station, municipal hospital, more parks than As my lake house project moves forward, I’m continuing I can count and numerous streets and utility projects. As to gain new understandings about two subjects I thought a member of these project teams, I worked directly with I already knew well: construction and human nature. lawyers, architects, engineers, builders, project managers, Translating these new understandings to the appropriate risk managers, co-workers, consultants of all types, work and home contexts will be my next challenge. Wish other governmental agencies and, of course, the public. me luck. I never put hammer to nail in any of these projects, but having an abundance of construction-related experiences, I felt confident that I could manage a simple home- building project. Confession time: It’s been a humbling experience. We got conflicting, confusing information from the outset about Scott H. Neal timeline and price from our builder. The County was City Manager frustrated with me because I didn’t know what kind of soil we had or where the perc test was performed on the lot.

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