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©COLOURS 2004 SPRING•2004 APRIL 2004 MAY 2004 AboutTown Table of Contents About Town Calendar About Town Calendar Volume 16, Number 2 Calendar Of Events ...... 1 Spring 2004 Spring Calendar Highlights ...... 4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Official Publication of the A Word From The Mayor ...... 5 1 2 3 1 City of Edina, Minnesota Historic Churches Of Edina...... 6 5:30 p.m., Board of th Appeals, Edina City 4801 West 50 Street More Than $24,000 Donated To Park Hall. Edina, Minnesota 55424 And Recreation Department In 2003 ...... 17 952-927-8861 City To Say Thanks At Annual Reception ...... 18 Circulation 25,000 Braemar Boulevard Renamed After Local Golf Star ...... 20 Johnson Retires From Planning Commission Editor: Jennifer Bennerotte After More Than Three Decades Of Service...... 22 Assistants to the Editor: Brett Carlson and Matt Lockrem Local Athletic Associations Team Up 4 5 6 7 8 910 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For Youth With Disabilities...... 24 7 p.m., Eden Prairie 7 p.m., Sentimental 7 p.m., HRA & City Noon, Annette Fragale 7 p.m., South of the 1:30–3:30 p.m., Hearing Noon, Jefferson Podiatrist 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Edina Publisher: City of Edina Community Band, Swing, Edinborough Council, Edina City Springtime Jamboree, River Community Tests, Edina Senior Community School appointments with fee Garden Council Plant Edina Community Foundation Focuses On Youth...... 26 Edinborough Park. Park. Hall. Edinborough Park. Band, Edinborough Center. Band, Edinborough charge beginning at Sale, Arneson Acres About Town is produced by the City of Edina. Park. Maureen Brockway – An Edina Art Center Original...... 28 Park. 7 p.m., HRA & City Park. 8:30 a.m., Edina Senior To advertise in About Town, contact Richard Barbeau at Council, Edina City Hall. 5:30 p.m., Board of Center. Barbeau Marketing Group, 610-277-9252. It’s Not Only Neighborly, It’s The Law...... 30 7 p.m., Scott Frasier Appeals, Edina 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Edina Guitar Duo, City Hall. Garden Council Plant th Edina Garden Council To Hold Annual Plant Sale...... 31 Copyright 2004 by City of Edina, 4801 West 50 Street, Edina, Edinborough Park. Sale, Arneson Acres MN 55424. Fairview Southdale Hospital To Light Up Park. The City July 4...... 32 About Town is published quarterly by the City of Edina. The 11 12 13 1415 16 17 9 10 11 1213 14 15 City Accepting Nominations 7 p.m., Park Board, 5:30 p.m., Board of Podiatrist 7 p.m., Northern 7 p.m., Park Board, 4:30 p.m., July 4 purpose of the magazine is to keep Edina residents informed For 2004 Edina Heritage Award ...... 33 Edina City Hall. Appeals, Edina City appointments with fee Winds Concert Band, Edina City Hall. Parade unit application of news, activities and programs that are important to them. 7 p.m., Heritage Hall. charge beginning at Edinborough Park. 7 p.m., Heritage deadline. Edina Resident Pezzuto ‘Happy To Serve’ ...... 34 Preservation Board, 8:30 a.m., Edina Senior Preservation Board, We include articles of interest about our citizens and Center. Edina City Hall. Edina City Hall. community history as well. Golden K Kiwanis Club, Edina Senior Center To Sponsor Barbary Coast Dixieland Band Performance.....36 7 p.m., Royal Scottish 7 p.m., River City Jazz Orchestra, About Town is printed on recycled paper to conform to City Country Dance, Edina Liquor Receives Building Award...... 38 Edinborough Park. Edinborough Park. conservation guidelines. City Of Edina To Flush Hydrants In April, May...... 39 www.cityofedina.com 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Special Pull-Out Section: Park & Recreation Insider 7 p.m., Minneapolis 7 p.m., HRA & City 7 a.m., Recycling and 6 p.m., Transportation 7 p.m., Music Staff 7 p.m., HRA & City 7 a.m., Recycling and 5:30 p.m., Board of Police Concert Band, Council, Edina City Solid Waste Commission, Edina Recital, Edinborough Council, Edina City Solid Waste Appeals, Edina City Edinborough Park. Hall. Commission, Edina City Hall. Park. Hall. Commission, Edina Hall. 7 p.m., Lehto & City Hall. 7 p.m., Swing Train City Hall. Wright, Edinborough Duo, Edinborough Connecting With Kids Programs Receive Awards Park. Park. The Minnesota Community developing a community-wide together students and adults of all School, and “Celebrate What’s Education Association recently commitment to surround children ages to discuss issues and Right With Our Schools,” a presented an award for last and adolescents with the wide concerns. Consultant Jim middle school project to make 26 27 28 30 24 25 26 28 29 spring’s Connecting With Kids range of “assets” crucial for Gambone led the conversations. students feel more valued. 25 29 23 27 7 p.m., First John 7 p.m., Just Friends 5 p.m., Volunteer 7:30 p.m., Planning 7 p.m., First John 7 p.m., Human 7:30 p.m., Planning 6 p.m., Transportation Podiatrist intergenerational dialogue. healthy development. Philip Sousa Big Band, Recognition, Commission, Edina Philip Sousa Relations Commission, Commission, Edina Commission, Edina appointments with fee The Minnesota Community For more information on Connecting Memorial Band, Edinborough Park. Edinborough Park City Hall. Memorial Band, Edina City Hall. City Hall. City Hall. charge beginning at 8:30 a.m., Edina Senior Connecting With Kids is an effort Coordinated by Edina Public Education Association also With Kids, contact Community Edinborough Park. 7 p.m., Human Edinborough Park. 7 p.m., Somewhat Relations Commission, Dixieland Band, Center. to create a more supportive and Schools staff member Alice honored two other Connecting Education Services Director Doug Edina City Hall 30 Edinborough Park. 7 p.m., Just Friends 31 caring school and community Randall, an intergenerational With Kids programs – “Hooked Johnson, 952-848-3960 or Big Band, Memorial Day. environment for Edina’s youth. dialogue was held in March 2002 on Fish,” the welcome-back-to- Park and Recreation Director Edinborough Park Most City offices closed. The initiative focuses on at Braemar Golf Course to bring school event at Edina High John Keprios, 952-826-0430. 1• SPRING 2004 2• SPRING 2004 JUNE 2004 About Town Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 234 5 7 p.m., HRA & City 5:30 p.m., Board of 10 a.m–8 p.m., 10 a.m–7 p.m., Spring Calendar Highlights A Word From The Mayor Council, Edina City Appeals, Edina City Edina Art Fair. Edina Art Fair. Hall. Hall. Attending the last meeting of the Edina April 13 1:15-3 p.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Edina Senior Center. When: Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. to noon. With little fanfare, Mayor Reuben Erickson opened the May 3, 1954 observe the meetings from City Council in the old City Hall were, May 11 1:15-3 p.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Edina Senior Center. A Kids for the Cure Fun Run will be held 3 p.m. meeting of the Edina Village Council. It was the group’s first the comfort of their own from left: Craig Larsen, Jennifer Saturday, May 8. meeting in the new auditorium of the Edina Village Hall and it was homes. The Council Bennerotte, Debra Mangen, Edina SET SAIL WITH OUR STARS Where: Southdale Center. The start of the race will be at 69th business as usual. Chambers were designed to Sun-Current community editor Laura 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 What: Held annually, the Southdale YMCA’s “Set Sail With Street and York Avenue, between Southdale and the accommodate cable Waldon, Council Member Scot Housh, Noon–5 p.m., 7 p.m., River Valley 1:15–3 p.m., Blood 7 p.m., Good News 7 p.m., Barbary Coast Our Stars” benefit dinner and auction provides an Galleria. That night during a two-hour meeting, the Council took action on two broadcasts of our meetings. If Mayor Dennis Maetzold, Council Edina Art Fair. Dance Academy, Pressure Clinic, Edina Big Band, Centennial Dixieland Band, Edina evening of friendship and fellowship for many with the matters. First, the Council opened bids for a watermain improvement you subscribe to Time Warner Member Jim Hovland, Council Member 7 p.m., Minnesota Centennial Lakes Senior Center. Lakes Park. High School Park. Auditorium. goal being to help youth and families in the community. MY BIG FAT GREEK ICE SHOW in west-central Edina and asked the City Engineer to make a Cable, one of your two C- Linda Masica, Council Member Mike Symphonic Winds, 7 p.m., Park Board, Kelly, Mike Siitari, Jerry Gilligan, Centennial Lakes Edina City Hall. All proceeds from “Set Sail With Our Stars” are directly What: The Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club, in recommendation. The low bid was for $62,336.40. Later in the SPAN2 channels will soon Park. Gordon Hughes, Ceil Smith, Eric 7 p.m., Heritage applied to scholarships that enable youth and teens in conjunction with the spring session of City of Edina’s evening, a more contentious discussion ensued over a proposed return to its intended position Preservation Board, Anderson, John Wallin, Wayne Houle Edina City Hall. the community to participate in YMCA programs such group lessons, will host its 39th annual ice show this diagonal trunk and lateral sewer system beginning at West 69th in the television lineup as a and Marty Scheerer. Taking the as Youth Sports, Youth in Government and Camp Kici spring. This year’s show theme is “My Big Fat Greek Street and Valley View Road extended. Part of the project, estimated local government channel, photograph was observer Jared Smith. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Yapi. In 2003, the Southdale YMCA raised more than Ice Show.” to cost just over $500,000, was to be assessed to area properties. featuring City Council 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 7 p.m., Edina HRA & 7 a.m., Recycling and 5:30 p.m., Board of Podiatrist $210,000 with its Y Partners campaign – 100 percent of When: 6:30 p.m. April 23 and 24 meetings and a community bulletin board, among other things. Cable Parade of Boats, City Council, Edina Solid Waste Appeals, Edina City appointments with fee Centennial Lakes City Hall. Commission, Edina Hall. charge beginning at which was applied to the scholarship and financial Where: Braemar Arena, 7501 Ikola Way. Just a few months shy of 50 years later, I called to order the last Channel 16 will give you one more peek into the City of Edina, adding Park. City Hall. 8:30 a.m., Edina Senior assistance program. Every dollar raised in the local meeting of the Edina City Council in that building. Since City offices to our other communications vehicles already in place such as About 7 p.m., Amy & Adams, Center. campaign stayed in the YMCA’s local communities. PARADE OF BOATS 7 p.m., Minneapolis Centennial Lakes had just moved next door where the new Council Chambers had not Town and our website, www.cityofedina.com. Police Swing Band, Park. Cost to attend is $65, $20 of which is a tax-deductible What: More than 150 radio-controlled and model boats will be yet been finished, there was little business on the Feb. 3 agenda. Two Centennial Lakes Park. donation. on exhibit at the Edina Model Yacht Club’s annual public hearings were set and a few bids were awarded, including one Demolition of the old Edina City Hall is scheduled to be complete When: A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 7, Parade of Boats. The annual event draws large crowds low estimate for a backhoe, hydraulic hammer and plat compactor the first part of April. Following demolition, a surface parking lot 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 followed by dinner and a live auction at 8 p.m. of spectators and model boat builders each year. The that totaled about $95,000. The Council spent the majority of the will be constructed and landscaping installed. The plantings will 7 p.m.,First John 7 p.m., Mary Hall 7 p.m., Human 7 p.m., Brio Brass, 6 p.m., Transportation Philip Sousa Musical Moments, Relations Commission, Centennial Lakes Commission, Edina Where: Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington. Parade of Boats showcases a variety of radio-controlled meeting discussing the City’s proposed plan for installing additional mark the end of the 18-month construction project. Watch for Memorial Band, Centennial Lakes Edina City Hall. Park. City Hall. Info: 952-835-2567. electric and model boats, including tugboats, sailboats, sidewalks and pathways. information about a grand opening of City Hall, to be scheduled for Centennial Lakes Park. Park. police boats, submarines, steamboats and high-speed sometime this summer. RACE FOR THE CURE electric racers. At the event, club members sail and race For the most part, the meeting was business as usual, just as it had What: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation this their model boats for everyone to view. Additional boats been in the building five decades before. But, at the conclusion of the Though the building will be gone, the walls of the old City Hall will spring will host the Twin Cities Race for the Cure. The will also be displayed inside of the nearby Centrum meeting, all of us in the room reflected on the many important speak for the last time at the event when a 1954 time capsule is 27 28 29 30 race is one of the top 5K competitive runs in the Building, where club members will demonstrate how decisions that had been made there over the years and, for posterity, opened as part of the grand opening celebration. I am sure it will be 7 p.m., Honeywell 7 p.m., Jim Emery, 7 p.m., Bloomington country with separate 5K run and wheelchair races for model boats are built. took a photograph of all those in attendance. It was a sweet goodbye an historic event you won’t want to miss! Concert Band, Centennial Lakes Medalist Band, women and men, a 5K co-ed walk and a 1K Family Fun When: Sunday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to a room and a building that had served us well, but was obsolete. Centennial Lakes Park. Centennial Lakes Park. Park. walk. The annual event raises more than $1 million for Where: Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S. 7:30 p.m., Planning breast cancer research. Info: Paul Olsen, 952-884-4833. The new state-of-the-art Council Chambers on the main level of City Dennis F. Maetzold Commission, Edina City Hall. Hall seats nearly 100 people. Hundreds more will also be able to Mayor

3• SPRING 2004 4• SPRING 2004 5• SPRING 2004 Historic Churches Of Edina

By Joe Sullivan was then So, the Edina Mills, the tiny community had been platted in 1857 Contributing Writer southwest parishioners around the grist mill at the crossing of today’s West 50th Richfield used the new Street over Minnehaha Creek. Eight historic Edina churches— Township. one-room frame all formed before World War II— According to Paul schoolhouse on Fitch conducted a house-to-house ministry and worked played an early and important D. Hesterman’s the southeast with School District No. 17 to raise funds for a schoolhouse part in building our community. History of Edina, corner of 70th “with the understanding that if the amount promised was St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Minnesota, the Street and Cahill secured, he would have exclusive use of the [school] for the Trinity (Episcopal) Chapel first Catholic Road for their Sunday services.” The one-room, frame schoolhouse was were organized in the 1850s. They services were held Sunday church built southwest of Code’s Corner, at Valley View Road and were followed by Edina Mills as early as 1847 in services. today’s Minnesota Highway 100. Classes began in the fall St. Patrick’s Church St. Patrick’s Church Union Congregational (1902) and the farmhouses of In 1884, St. Patrick’s built this frame This Tudor-style church was built in 1924 of 1859 and the first church services were held there on Morningside Congregational John Duggan and church and steeple on Cahill Road across and used by the parish for the next 37 The Cahill Christmas Day that year. (1909), which merged in 1934 to form Edina Morningside John Burke. The from the Cahill School. years. From 1961 until its demolition in Catholics built a Community Church. tiny Irish 1990, the Tudor-style church served as a steepled church The oldest church building still standing in Edina, Trinity community was children’s pre-school and Wooddale across Cahill Chapel was erected on the northwest corner of present-day The 1920s and ‘30s saw named “Cahill” Academy for the Performing Arts. Road from the 50th and France Avenue as an Episcopal mission. four more additions to the after Rev. Thomas school in 1874 roster of historic churches: Cahill, a mission and it served them well until 1924 when it was struck by St. Peter’s Lutheran priest who came lightning and burned to its foundation. Three months later, (1928), Edina Baptist/Grace out on Sundays to a new Tudor-style church was built on the same site and (1929), Calvary Lutheran minister to the used by the parish for the next 37 years.

St. Patrick’s Church (1933) and St. Stephen’s spiritual needs of

This tiny log cabin was Edina’s Episcopal (1937). the new arrivals. St. Patrick’s Church In November 1961, the congregation moved into a newly- first church. It was located near In this circa 1890 photo, members of St. completed sanctuary and school at the present location on present-day West 70th Street and St. Patrick’s Catholic In 1857, a small, log Patrick’s Church turned to face the Gleason and Valley View Roads. Wooddale Avenue, on land Church building became St. photographer at the rear of the church. The donated by parishioners Michael St. Patrick’s was Edina’s Patrick’s first church. exposed chimney ducts were connected to wood- Trinity Episcopal Chapel Delaney, Thomas Fogarty, first church. It started in By 1864, the tiny log burning stoves in each corner. Numbers over In a 1976 report The Episcopal Church in Edina, Edina

Michael Ryan and Patrick the 1840s, virtually as church was too small the heads of parishoners identified members of historian Foster W. Dunwiddie wrote: “On Jan. 1, 1859, the St. Patrick’s Church Slavin. It served St. Patrick’s soon as the first Irish for the parish’s pioneer Edina families, including the Darcys, Rev. John A. Fitch was appointed a missionary … of the The current St Patrick’s Church was dedicated June 20, 1980, parish from 1857 to 1864. Catholics arrived in what increasing numbers. McCauleys, Delaneys, Ryans and Gleesons. Episcopal Church … at Waterville Mills.” Later renamed and a gathering space called the Celtic Center was added in 1992.

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6•SPRING 2004 7•SPRING 2004 Construction of the room for the two-story commercial building now occupied Morningside Community and Linden Hills Congregational History and Architecture of Edina, Minnesota by William A. single-story chapel by Chico’s. Over the years, the building has been occupied was a mile away at Upton Avenue and 42nd Street. The St. Scott and Jeffrey A. Hess describes the Morningside chapel began in 1872 on a by a variety of tenants, including a printer, an attorney, an Louis Park Union Church was even more difficult to reach as “modest in the extreme.” Minneapolis Journal articles at one-acre lot donated interior decorator and a series of restaurants. It stands since there were no roads through the big marsh north of the time called it a “little box-like structure, looking like a by pioneer farmer today at 4924 France Ave. as Giorgio Restaurant. Morningside. Morningsiders met with a group from Linden birdhouse magnified.” James A. Bull. Hills to request help in establishing a closer place for Opening services Edina Mills Union And Morningside Sunday worship. (I have boyhood memories of growing up According to the Minneapolis Journal, a 1913 enlargement were held that year. Congregational Churches a block from the Linden Hills church, where I attended and remodeling of the chapel called for “an auditorium to Bishop Henry Marjorie Myers Douglas’ 2002 book, The Gathering weekly Boy Scout meetings.) seat 125 persons, a Sunday school room with nearly that Benjamin Whipple Together—Glimpses Into the History of Edina Morningside capacity … a modern kitchen and a … shower bath, in case later consecrated the Community Church (United Church of Christ), notes that the The Linden Hills people agreed to support a mission gymnastics are attempted in the future.” church as the Chapel history of the Congregational denomination in Edina began Sunday school, and in 1909 the first session was held. The of the Brotherhood of with the Union Congregational Church of Edina Mills. only building large enough was a garage at 4330 France When realtor Samuel Thorpe began to develop the Country Gethsemane Trinity, It was organized Ave., which the Club District in 1924, the two congregational churches

Edina Historical Society Oak Grove. “We have in 1902 by 24 owners offered to rent. were concerned about accommodating their rapidly Trinity Chapel, Oak Grove, Edina’s a Sunday school of 30 members of (In the heat of that growing congregations. The Edina Union Church rented first Episcopal church building, was children,” the Union first summer, Sunday the new Wooddale School at 50th and Wooddale for their moved to 4924 France Ave. in 1925, Knickerbacker said in Congregational school students were Sunday school sessions as the Morningside Chapel had where it has been occupied by a his first report on the Church, St. Louis driven from the garage definitely been outgrown. Between 1920 and 1923 Morningside variety of tenants including a printer, mission. Park. Built on by the overpowering Chapel members were using space at the Odd Fellows Hall, an attorney, an interior decorator and present-day Eden smell of “natural 44th Street and France, for Sunday school and youth a series of restaurants. By 1875, Trinity Avenue just west fertilizer” bags stored activities. Chapel was headed by of today’s City overhead, Douglas Rev. Charles Rollitt, an itinerant missionary. Services were Hall, the little wrote.) In 1922, construction of a new church began at 4201

held once a month, but when Rollitt died in August 1885, church was Edina – Morningside Community Church Morningside Road and Easter 1923 was celebrated in the new the ministry was not continued. In 1887, Oak Grove Edina – Morningside Community Church dedicated in This 16-by-24-foot frame building was Later the same year, church. The original chapel became a parsonage and is now a Mission disappeared from the list of missions in the The Union Congregational Church of May 1906. the original Morningside Chapel built the Morningsiders private residence, still located at 4003 Morningside Road. Episcopal diocese. Edina Mills was dedicated in 1906. It was at 4003 Morningside Road in 1909. purchased a lot at 4003 surrounded by oak trees on a knoll just The Edina Union Originally, it had no basement. The Morningside Road and Edina Mills And Morningside Churches Merge But the chapel building survived as a private residence and west of today’s Edina City Hall, Church was nearly Linden Hills Congregational Church built a one-story The Edina Mills church voted to join the Morningside in 1915, it became a boarding house. In 1925, Thorpe Bros. overlooking the old Eden Prairie Road two miles away donated a pulpit, chairs, songbooks chapel for the 20- congregation in May 1933. Both churches were Realty Co. moved the building a half block north to make (now Eden Avenue). from the growing and a melodeon. member congregation. experiencing financial problems in the depth of the (continued on next page)

8•SPRING 2004 9•SPRING 2004 Great Depression and indicated a need for a Some of the so-called ‘Nisei’ men were drafted into military location. To make way were anxious to pool Lutheran mission in service and brought to the U.S. Army’s foreign language for the new structure, resources. The Edina. That year, school at Fort Snelling for training as interpreters. Later, the parsonage was diminutive Edina a combination more Nisei came to the Twin Cities area to be near their moved to 3713 W. 54th chapel, long parsonage/chapel was friends. To help them acclimate to their new surroundings, St. and the original inadequate, was torn built at 5421 France a few of the young men were invited to join a mission 1931 church was down in 1934. Ave. and Rev. H. program at St. Peter’s. Eventually, 25 Nisei men and women moved to Bloomington. Construction of a new Motzkus was appointed were brought into Morningside to serve the area. Some the Lutheran faith at The modernistic Congregational began 55 people attended the the Edina church. church was designed in 1922 at 4201 first service Oct. 28, by Ralph Rapson, Dean Edina – Morningside Community Church Morningside Rd. Minneapolis Star 1928, and the new Another key mission of the University of Construction of a new Morningside Minnehaha Creek flowed under St. mission was formally of the church was Minnesota Architecture Congregational began in 1922 at Peter’s Lutheran Church for a few Edina’s population organized as St. Peter’s education. In School. 4201 Morningside Road. In 1930, minutes in 1956 as the building a parish hall, was added. Worship was increasing Evangelical Lutheran autumn 1945, St.

passed over a bridge at 56th Street St. Peter’s Lutheran Church dramatically in the Church Dec. 13, 1929. Peter’s established a In June 2000, Rev. services were moved upstairs and the and France. The 1931 original 1950s. In 1951, an Christian Day Minnesota Lutheran magazine Mark Schockey was entrance was changed from Grimes church was moved from its site at impressive stone Within a year, the School. The initial described the dramatic interior of the installed as the seventh Avenue to Morningside Road. 5421 France Ave. to Bloomington sanctuary was congregation had enrollment of 42 new St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at pastor of St. Peter’s. The where it became Mt. Hope built over the outgrown the original children in nursery 5421 France Ave.: “The huge discipleship room, Lutheran. Morningside church’s parish hall. A third floor was building and in school, kindergarten triangular windows flood the center gymnasium and added in 1955 for classrooms. November 1930, ground was broken for a new church. In and Grades 1-3, filled altar and nave of the church with fellowship hall were

the three years that followed, the congregation grew to 100 Edina Historical Society classrooms in the natural light during daytime.” renovated in 2001 and a In 1957, the nation’s Congregational Christian and members and by 1939 the congregation was self-supporting. The new $350,000 St. Peter’s Lutheran church basement childcare center was Evangelical Reformed Churches merged to become the Church in Edina, an outstanding example and parsonage. By opened across West Fuller Street from the church and United Church of Christ (UCC). Shortly thereafter, Edina World War II ‘Nisei’ Mission of contemporary, modern architecture, 1947, a new $27,000 school building. Morningside Community Church joined the new In a 1966 Lutheran Vistas magazine article, St. Peter’s pastor features a 42-foot-high octagonal dome educational building denomination. Harold F. Schweigert recalled Japan’s attack on Hawaii Dec. with eight triangular windows. had been built. Edina Baptist/Grace Church 7, 1941. In the aftermath, many Japanese-Americans had In 1925, Rev. Earle V. Pierce, pastor of Lake Harriet St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod been accused of plotting an attack on our West Coast. A June 1956 Edina Courier article announced that St. Baptist Church, at 50th and Upton Avenue in southwest In spring 1928, the results of a survey of southwest “Many Japanese-Americans were moved to concentration Peter’s would begin construction of a new church—with a Minneapolis, was thinking of establishing a Baptist Minneapolis and Edina by two Concordia College students camps in the interior of the country,” Schweigert wrote. 42-foot-high, eight-gabled roof—at its 5421 France Ave. mission in the mostly rural, neighboring Village of Edina. (continued on next page)

10 • SPRING 2004 11 • SPRING 2004 According to Blest to Be the bell in the cost estimate and was delighted to discover The May 13, 1971, Edina Courier announced the After many years of dramatic growth and expansion of a Blessing, a history of that he could purchase one at Sears Roebuck for $35. appointment of Rev. Bob Ricker, who came from eight its facilities on France Avenue, Grace Church of Edina the Baptist church in A fellow church member had an even better idea. Her years with churches in California to lead the 350-member moved to new, larger quarters at 9301 Eden Prairie Edina, Pierce childhood church in Kenyon, Minn., was closing and she Edina Baptist Church. During his first year of ministry, Road, Eden Prairie, in 2002. Since then, Calvary commissioned a canvas was sure its bell would be available. A subsequent church pastor Ricker urged the church to increase its staffing Christian Reformed Church has occupied portions of the of Edina’s northern bulletin announced the outcome, “In … a trailer behind Mr. and expand the facilities. A year later, plans were former Grace Church of Edina building at 5300 France neighborhoods by two Steadman’s car … [was] an organ, a box of hymn books completed for a new 1,000-seat sanctuary, which was Ave. S. Other areas of the former Grace Church Northwestern Bible and a bell from the church completed in 1974. complex are now occupied by Grades 6-8 of the Calvin College students. Early at Kenyon. Nineteen pews Christian Middle School and the Berry Patch in 1926, evening bible will come later.” Following Edina Baptist Becomes Grace Church Pre-School. study classes began in the sale of the Kenyon The elders of the home of Lake church, $2,000 of the the church Calvary Lutheran Church, ELCA Blest To Be A Blessing Blest To Harriet Baptist Church proceeds also went to the began to In 1933, a small group of Cahill community Lutherans In November 1930, ground was member H.A. Hansen at Edina church. conceive a plan organized a branch of the Wooddale Lutheran Church to broken for the first Edina Baptist 5448 France Ave. for “branch serve the needs of their immediate area. Cahill’s District Church at 5501 France Ave. In In April 1942, the tiny mission churches,” No. 16 School Board granted them permission to hold the three years that followed, the As the bible study chapel became an located in high- church services in the old Cahill School at 70th and congregation grew to 100 classes grew, they were independent church with Rev. growth areas Cahill and, on Jan. 28, 1934, 21 children and teachers members. moved to a small Edina Historical Society Glenn C. Anderson as pastor. throughout the attended a Sunday school session in the schoolhouse. storefront at 5501 France Ave. Within 18 months, the The original Edina Baptist During his tenure, the Twin Cities. That evening, 35 adults gathered at the school for the classes evolved into the France Avenue Mission, a branch Church building at 5501 construction of a new As the core first worship service of what would become Calvary of Lake Harriet Baptist Church, a 1967 Edina Courier France Ave. was sold to Walter sanctuary, two blocks north at church, Edina Lutheran Church. article reported. Burkhardt, Sr., in 1948. He 5300 France Ave., was begun Be A Blessing Blest To Baptist would This 1972 view of the expanded Grace Church converted it to a two-story home in 1948. The congregation provide funds In the early 1930s, the Cahill community still didn’t at 5300 France Ave., includes a new According to Blest to Be a Blessing, in summer 1929, two for his family and new Edina donated hundreds of volunteer and support. have electric power. And only a few families had sanctuary, dedicated in 1950, and an office lots at 55th and France were purchased “for the bargain Plumbing business. It is still the labor hours, doing much of the telephones. According to a memoir by Dorothy Grant and bible school wing that were added price of $800.” The storefront on the site was razed and home of Burkhardt’s son, actual construction. Even the The concept Palmer, whose family was among the founders of in 1956. construction of the Edina Baptist Church began. A Lake George, Jr. padded pews in the new came to Calvary Lutheran, electricity was finally brought to Harriet Baptist Church bulletin of the time said the Edina church, which seated 300, fruition in 1981 with the merger of Edina Baptist and Edina in 1934. “The Lutherans that met in the Cahill building, “first planned for less than $1,000, [had] grown … to were the work of two volunteers. The new church building was Immanuel Community Church, Roseville. Together they schoolhouse had a special ‘light up’ dedication to a chapel 30 by 36 feet with a full basement, tower and bell.” dedicated on Easter Sunday 1950 and an office and bible school formed Grace Church of Minnesota—one church celebrate their church’s first service with electric Earl Steadman, one of organizers, had forgotten to [include] wing were added in 1956. meeting in two locations. lights,” she wrote. (continued on next page)

12 • SPRING 2004 13 • SPRING 2004 In their history St. Stephen The church building quickly being completed by architect Louis Bersbach. Boston of Edina The Martyr became a community project architects Cram & Ferguson, nationally known for their architecture, Episcopal and by July of that year, interpretations of late Gothic Revival buildings, had officially Scott and Hess Church $10,000 had been pledged to approved the plans and endorsed the building program. noted, “In 1936, Following the the building fund. A fund- the parishioners demise of the raising circular, sent to The cornerstone was laid in October 1938, and St. purchased a lot Trinity Chapel, Country Club District Stephen’s was dedicated March 19, 1939. From the across [70th] Oak Grove, in homes, outlined the need for beginning, the church was a center of community life for street from the 1887, Edina a new church. It hailed the the Country Club District. school for $25.” was without an church as a boon to the Calvary Lutheran Calvary Lutheran Church Episcopal community as well as the In 1951, a parish house,

Calvary Lutheran Church The first worship service was held in the new

Church was church for 50 The Crier spiritual lives of its members. education and office space Calvary Lutheran Church held its first Calvary Lutheran Church at 6817 Antrim erected on this years, Foster This architect’s sketch of the The rationale demonstrated were built. Three years services in the Cahill School at 70th Street Road May 9, 1960. site in the spring Dunnwiddie original chancel at St. Stephen “how spiritual and social later, the tower entrance was and Cahill Road. In 1936, the congregation of 1938. noted in his 1976 report The Episcopal Church in Edina. the Martyr Episcopal provides values intertwined with built, adding balcony seating purchased a lot across the street from the a look at the church’s interior. economic considerations in space for 75 worshippers school and erected this 17-by-36-foot church After four years According to a 1967 Edina Courier article, during the mid- The March 1938 Crier the Edina lifestyle they were over a narthex (or vestibule) in 1938. It had room for 60 worshippers. as a branch of 1930s Edina resident Clinton Christopher met occasionally magazine predicted “a working to create,” and two choir rooms below Wooddale Lutheran, Calvary became an autonomous church with Stephen Keeler, Episcopal bishop of Minnesota, for sanctuary that will add dignity Hesterman noted. ground level. Embedded in Feb. 28, 1938. On May 19 of that year, a worship service was lunch. “The table conversation frequently concerned … and impressiveness with its the narthex floor was one of held in the basement of the new church. The first service was mission work. One particular day in 1936, it centered on beauty and simplicity.” On April 18, 1937, St. the five millstones from the held in the recently completed chapel in December 1938. the possibility of beginning an Episcopal mission in Edina… Stephen the Martyr Edina Mill. That lunch table conversation resulted in a petition to Episcopal Church was established. The first services were The old church building was purchased by Rudolph E. Brom, Bishop Keeler with 25 signatures.” held that month in Edina’s new Wooddale School. They A new wing, added in 1967, a silversmith, who converted it to a workshop-residence. In were attended by 115 adults and 67 children. For nearly two filled the property. It St. Stephen’s Church as it 1965, it was razed to make way for an apartment building. In December 1936, Bishop Keeler made the first move years, services were held in the school. housed eight classrooms, a appears today. Inspired by the toward forming an Edina church when he wrote to 78 common room for meetings churches of rural England, built By 1956, the congregation had grown to 350 members Episcopal residents of the suburb’s new Country Club Plans were made in 1938 to locate the church building and a chapel seating 870. from natural stone and late and a program was underway to build larger facilities at district. The letters led to action. In March 1937, the bishop on the former site of the Edina Grange Hall, beside Because there was no Gothic in design, with 6817 Antrim Road. Construction began in August 1959, and a group of interested residents met at the home of Mr. Minnehaha Creek at 50th and Wooddale. (The Grange Hall further room for expansion, Minnehaha Creek flowing and the first worship service was held in the new church and Mrs. Lee Potter, 4610 Browndale Ave., and drew up the had been moved to its present location at Eden Avenue and St. Alban’s Episcopal, the gently behind, it graces its May 9, 1960. documents for the new church. Highway 100 in 1935.) By April of that year, plans were mission congregation of corner with dignity and beauty. (continued on next page)

14 • SPRING 2004 15 • SPRING 2004 More Than $24,000 Donated To Park And Recreation Department In 2003

St. Stephen’s, was started in 1956. St. Stephen’s purchased Joe Sullivan is a freelance writer and Edina resident. Parks and other such amenities greatly improve the quality Grandview Tire & Auto, and Fairview Southdale Hospital, land at Valley View and Gleason for St. Alban’s. Now a He can be reached by sending an e-mail to of life in a community. The City of Edina is the fortunate July 4th parade sponsor. separate parish, it has served southwest Edina for 48 years. [email protected]. recipient of many donations each year that improve its parks, adding to the quality of life enjoyed here. In the year A donation of $3,000 or more to the Edina Park and Epilogue 2003, more than $24,000 in donations was received. Recreation Department in 2003 was made by Gabbert & Beck Of these eight historic churches, only St. Stephen’s remains for Centennial Lakes Park’s Lighthouse Night fireworks. in its original building. But three of the original structures “The City of Edina wishes to extend thanks and still exist -- the Trinity Chapel (as a restaurant) and the appreciation to all those who made contributions to the Those who made donations of $5,000 or more to the Edina original Edina Baptist and Morningside Congregational Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2003,” said Park Park and Recreation Department in 2003 were: Rogers Painting churches (as private residences). and Recreation Director John Keprios. & Services, painting of the Cahill School building; and Edina Community Foundation, Kenneth Rosland Grant-In-Aid Fund. Background material and photographs for this article In 2003, many people made donations of $300 or more to came from—the collections of the Edina Historical World-class imaging the Park and Recreation Department, including: Eva For more information on donations made in 2003 or to make Society; the personal recollections of: Rev. Mark in a small clinic atmosphere. Johnson, park bench at Todd Park; Norman and Conni a donation to the Park and Recreation Department, contact Shockey, St., Peter’s Lutheran Church, Rev. Rosemary Bjornnes, park bench at Chowen Park; Terry Anderson Keprios, 952-826-0430. Iha, Edina Morningside Community Church, Bill Bonnie Eppel injured her back Photography, table paper cutter for the Edina Art Center; Duggan, Catherine (Ryan) Garrison and Jim 30 years ago, and surgery was not Laura Thompson, supplies for Edina Art Center; Ray Burkhardt; the writings of Dorothy (Grant) Palmer, an option for her. Her answer was O’Connell, Braemar Golf Course Memorial Fund; and Home Rehab Funds right in her neighborhood. Ella (Grimes) Eustis and Rev. Harold Schweigert; Edina Imaging Center gave Bonnie Babette Wheeler Custom Travel. for Qualified Edina Home Owners Calvary Lutheran Church website; and the following her life back with pain-managing publications “History of Edina, Minnesota” by Paul D. sacroiliac joint injections. Donations of $500 or more to the Edina Park and You may qualify for up to $25,000 to make Hesterman, “The Episcopal Church in Edina” by Our medical staff provides Recreation Department in 2003 include: M. Joan Hodges; repairs or necessary improvements to your unparalleled expertise in diagnostic Edina home through the Hennepin County Foster W. Dunwiddie, “The Gathering—Glimpses Into imaging, interpretation and pain Bobby Kaufman, jewelry tools and supplies for the Edina Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. the History of Edina Morningside Community management treatment. Art Center; and Excel Energy, Snelling, Christianson, Laue, This program provides deferred repayment Church” by Marjorie (Myers) Douglas, “History and Just ask Bonnie. Edina Realty, Jerry’s Enterprises, Jones-Harrison funds on a first-come-first-served basis to Architecture of Edina, Minnesota” by William A. Scott Residence, Skip Thomas, Q’Cumbers and Town and people who can show financial need. If you would like to receive information, and Jeffrey A. Hess, Minneapolis Journal, Edina Schedule an appointment today. Country Fence, July 4th parade sponsors. income guidelines, qualification summaries, interest rates, and applications, Call (952) 831-9300 please call Associate Planner Joyce Repya at the Courier, Edina Sun-Current, Edina Sun-Post, St. Edina Planning Department, (952) 826-0462. CONSULTING RADIOLOGISTS, LTD. Patrick’s Church’s NewsNet, Minnesota Lutheran Donations of $1,000 or more to the Edina Park and Dozens of Edina residents have protected the value EDINA IMAGING CENTER Magazine and brochures of Grace Church, Edina, 3955 PARKLAWN AVENUE Suite100 Recreation Department in 2003 include: Edina Rotary, The of their homes by using this program. If your primary St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and St. Stephen’s EDINA, MN 55435 St. Paul Foundation, Elin Ohlsson, Key Cadillac, Excel residence is located in Edina and needs repair or CITY OF EDINA Episcopal Church. Bank, Calhoun Insurance, North American Banking Co., structural improvements, please give Joyce a call. PLANNING DEPARTMENT

16 • SPRING 2004 17 • SPRING 2004 City To Say Thanks At Annual Reception

Volunteer organizations help provide a diversity of activities The 2003 award was given to Jack Barstow for Distinguished Service Award at the Rotary District in a community for an improved quality of life. In Edina, implementing Edina Public Schools’ elementary science Conference for his leadership and excellence in fund- nearly 70 community organizations add to the beauty, volunteer program and developing two science kits for the raising for the local club. culture and recreational opportunities that bring many new Community Resource Pool. He completes more than 10 residents and visitors to the City. classroom presentations each school year and has served The community is invited to attend the 2004 Volunteer as a judge for some history events in the schools. Recognition Reception and applaud the extraordinary efforts DO Each year, the City sets aside an evening to focus on the efforts of of Edina’s volunteers. Call Human Services Coordinator its service clubs and recognize the individuals who have devoted Mayor’s Youth Commendation Susan Heiberg at 952-826-0403 to make a reservation. time and energy to better the community. As part of Edina’s Awarded to a young person who has demonstrated a Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception, many volunteers will be commitment to improving the quality of life in the community. recognized 5 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Edinborough Park. Paige Backenstose and Lindsey Vance each received the At the reception, each organization will be given the distinguished award in 2003. Paige was the first ninth- grader to letter in community service at Edina High School, YOU opportunity to recognize its own exemplary volunteers in a Werness Brothers have insurance for public setting. More than 25 community organizations are which required completing 120 volunteer hours. Lindsey, A Funeral & Cremation Services expected to participate in this year’s event. In addition, Better Chance student from Beloit, Wis., was involved with sewer back-ups? Mayor Dennis Maetzold will announce this year’s recipients Key Club, Multi-Cultural Club, Target Leadership and (612) 927-8641 of five Mayor’s Commendation Awards. The categories are: Improv, among other things, before her graduation last Check your policy today! spring from Edina High School. Coverage for backups of sewers and basement drains is Mayor’s Service Club Commendation available, but not always included in a basic homeowner’s Awarded to a club or organization that has made Mayor’s Community Involvement Commendation insurance policy. outstanding contributions to the community through its Awarded to a City employee for outstanding volunteer In addition, insurance companies that do offer the service to the community, above and beyond his or her regular activities or through special projects. protection have varying amounts of coverage. position with the City. Service The Edina Federated Women’s Club, founded in 1969 with Beyond Expectation Check your homeowner’s insurance policy to see if you Assistant City Manager Eric Anderson received the 2003 the motto “Founded on Friendship … Strengthened in Since 1934 have coverage for backups. Service,” was last year’s recipient. award for his service to the Edina Morningside Rotary If you do not have coverage, consider adding to your Club. Anderson received the club’s 1999-2000 Rookie of the Free Pre-planning Information (612) 922-1932 policy because in most cases the City’s insurance will not cover your damages in the event of an incident. Mayor’s Outstanding Senior Commendation Year award from the club in recognition of his outstanding Minneapolis • Edina • Bloomington Awarded to a senior citizen for outstanding volunteer service. For the years 2001-2002, he was given the club’s For more information, call Edina Public Works, 952-826-0311. service within the community. highest honor, Rotarian of the Year. In 2003, he received the

18 • SPRING 2004 19 • SPRING 2004 Braemar Boulevard Renamed After Local Golf Star – Portion Between Gleason Road and Valley View Road Renamed ‘Hilary Lane’

By Brett Carlson Lunke, the daughter of Bill and Penny Homeyer, and her birdie on the 18th hole to defeat Kelly Robbins and City staff members brought the idea of honoring Lunke to family were approached with the concept of renaming Angela Stanford. “I really didn’t let myself fully believe the the Park Board for members’ consideration at their August Hilary Lunke grew up playing golf at Edina’s Braemar Golf Braemar Boulevard after she won the golf championship fact that I was in a playoff to win the U.S. Open until that meeting. At that meeting, the Edina Park Board voted Course. That same young woman went on to win the 58th in July 2003. Lunke and her family said they would consider last putt went in,” she said, recalling the dramatic turn unanimously to honor Lunke for her outstanding Women’s U.S. Open Golf Championship in North Plains, it a great honor and would prefer the street name be of events. accomplishment by renaming the portion of Braemar Ore., last year. “Hilary Lane.” Boulevard from Gleason Road to Valley View Road “Hilary The Women’s Open victory was Lunke’s first major Lane.” In September, the City Council voted unanimously to The official unveiling of the street sign took place Dec. 23, tournament victory as a professional golfer. The victory accept the Park Board’s recommendation to rename that 2003, at Braemar’s Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse. Both Park earned her a 10-year exemption to the U.S. Open section of Braemar Boulevard to “Hilary Lane.” and Recreation Director John Keprios and Golf Course Championship and a five-year exemption on the LPGA Tour. Manager John Valliere spoke as to how this outstanding According to Keprios, “As a community, we value and achievement brings a tremendous sense of pride to Edina. “It’s nice to know we have a little cushion, knowing that we honor those who have achieved extraordinary athletic As part of the ceremony, a 15-minute video was presented can make all the mortgage payments this year,” said Lunke. accomplishments because they bring a source of great highlighting the dramatic events of the tournament. pride to the community.” Edina residents and visitors are proud to speak of their “Watching the video really brought back the emotions of connection to Lunke. “I don’t always follow women’s golf Lunke is not the first Edina athlete to receive such an the week,” said a tearful and proud Lunke. Keprios and with such intensity, but I ended up watching and rooting for honor. In 1993, the City Council renamed Braemar’s street Valliere presented Lunke with a miniature replica of the Hilary,” said 60-year-old Peter Beckwith. “She played very address from Dewey Hill Road to John Harris Drive in street sign, who then spoke about her accomplishment. steady golf and deserved to win. She was also lucky that the honor of Edina resident John Harris, who won the 1993 Over 100 Braemar golf patrons, friends and family others didn’t play to [their potential]. It was a good test— U.S. Amateur Golf Championship and for being on the U.S. members attended the ceremony. she was the best person on the course that day. I hope she Walker Cup Team that defeated the European Team at the has turned the corner and is full of confidence now.” 1993 Walker Cup at Interlachen Country Club in Edina. “Tonight is a special night for me and my family,” said

Photo by Polly Norman Lunke during the dedication ceremony. “Although my Many others echoed Beckwith’s comments. “This is a Braemar is owned and operated by the City of Edina within A portion of Braemar Boulevard from Gleason Road to Valley husband and I now reside in Austin, Texas, Edina will landmark achievement for women’s athletics in Edina, and the Park and Recreation Department. For more information View Road was recently renamed “Hilary Lane” in honor of always be a special place for me. I will always consider it shows that years of hard work and dedication pay off,” on the golf course, contact Valliere, 952-826-6799. Edina native Hilary Lunke, who won the 58th Women’s U.S. it home.” said high school classmate Gregor Feige. Open Golf Championship last year. —Jill MacPhail contributed to this story. The victory was especially impressive considering Lunke’s “This proves that somebody local can make it big,” said To honor this achievement, the City of Edina recently status on the tour. Lunke entered the tournament as a Tom Miller, a teaching professional at Braemar. “Hopefully, renamed a portion of Braemar Boulevard after the 24-year- qualifier. In an impressive display of poise, Lunke staved off Hilary winning will encourage more young girls in Edina to old Edina native. a sudden death playoff after rolling in a 15-foot putt for get involved in golf.”

20 • SPRING 2004 21 • SPRING 2004 Johnson Retires From Planning Commission After More Than Three Decades Of Service

By Matt Lockrem neighborhood “Some people leave the board because they move out of “I have absolute and total confidence that the new wherein a Edina, become disenchanted if their ‘pet project’ doesn’t chairman, David Byron, and the Commission will serve the Longtime Edina resident Gordon Johnson recently retired project was get approved, or become bored with the subject,” City well,” Johnson said. as Chairman of the City’s Planning Commission after about to be Johnson said. serving on the board since 1970. developed.” Johnson will be missed at the Planning Commission Some of Johnson’s favorite projects he was involved meetings, but is reminded that he will always be welcomed The Planning Commission reviews and makes Johnson with through the years include Centennial Lakes, back to speak about ideas or concerns that he may have in recommendations to the City Council on the City’s credits his Edinborough, the expansion of Southdale Center and the the community. Comprehensive Plan; proposed plats and subdivisions; lengthy term development of the Dewey Hill Neighborhood. Johnson zoning ordinance amendments; reports and on the board especially valued the strengthening of the community “Gordon has been a terrific volunteer for our community,” recommendations of the Heritage Preservation Board to the fact that was involved with combining residential and said City Manager Gordon Hughes. “During his tenure as regarding preservation of lands and buildings of that he had no business functions in the Centennial Lakes and chairman of the Planning Commission, he has overseen the significance; low- and moderate-cost housing; and proposals particular Edinborough projects. transformation of Edina into the premier community that it for commercial, industrial or residential redevelopment. agenda is today.” driving him Involved in many things, Johnson said he was searching for Johnson’s interest in the Planning Commission began in while serving the serenity that comes with more simplicity. As a result, he Other staff members echoed Hughes’ comments. City of the late 1960’s, when Edina was beginning to develop and that he made the difficult decision to retire from the Commission. Edina Assistant Planner Kris Aaker said, “Gordon has Bredesen Park near his home. Johnson attended meetings enjoyed being Johnson is working full time, while spending a few weeks always been thoughtful and patient, especially with the at City Hall to inquire about what was going to happen to part of a each winter in the warmth of Arizona. Johnson plans to applicants and interested residents who attend meetings. the nature area. At the time, Johnson was working with City group that spend more time with his grandchildren and is involved in He gave people attending meetings ample opportunity to Council Member Willis Upshaw at the Trust Department of had influence an Edina-based Internet business with his wife and one of share their views on a subject. He consistently reviewed Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, and the two on the way his sons selling sunglasses. and appreciated both sides of an issue prior to forming an men would frequently discuss City activities during breaks. Edina was opinion. Mr. Johnson will be missed by fellow Commission Upshaw saw that Johnson had a keen interest in the being “Gordon Johnson’s 30-plus years of service represent the members, Zoning Board members and City staff. It has development taking place in Edina and nominated him for a developed. epitome of volunteerism of Edina residents,” said City been a privilege to work with him.” vacancy on the Planning Commission. Johnson served on Photo by Polly Norman Johnson said Planner Craig Larsen. “We greatly appreciate his City Planning Commission chairman of 33 the Planning Commission from that time forward, he feels willingness to share his time and talents all these years.” For more information on the Planning Commission, contact years, Gordon Johnson retires. becoming Chairman in the early 1980s. privileged the City’s Planning Department, 952-826-0369. to have With his departure, Johnson will miss the City staff and Reflecting on his 30-plus years on the Commission, Johnson worked with so many talented, energetic and smart fellow board members he has worked with for so long. stated, “I enjoyed the challenge of trying to ‘balance’ the people that took pride in the end results of their Johnson also said that he will miss trying to help the needs of the community with the needs of a particular extraordinary efforts. citizens of the community.

22 • SPRING 2004 23 • SPRING 2004 Local Athletic Associations Team Up For Youth With Disabilities

By Matt Lockrem Disabilities Act, organizations offering public programs “The peer value of being able to be a member of any of our their communities. The cooperative, known as the Adaptive must provide whatever accommodation is necessary to teams far outweighs the additional costs,” Friedman said. Recreation & Learning Exchange (AR&LE), consults with Edina’s children with disabilities are finally being put on an successfully include an individual with a disability. For At the moment, the Girls Athletic Association has no one program directors on the development, implementation and even playing field with their peers. example, an inclusion service could be providing a sled using the service, but Friedman is glad the program is in evaluation of services for people with disabilities. AR&LE to a hockey player with a physical disability, a 1:1 place. Friedman hopes that all parents in the City are aware offers social, competitive and noncompetitive activities for For many people, facilitator for a child with Autism or hiring a sign this program is available, and no child misses an children and adults throughout the four communities. organized sports language interpreter for a child who is deaf so that he or opportunity to play because of his or her own special bring back some of she can communicate with other individuals on the team. circumstances. Friedman continued, saying, “We want For more information on the City of Edina’s Adaptive the happiest every girl and boy in Edina to have an opportunity to Recreation program or AR&LE, contact Miller at memories of their “The benefits of including all residents by far outweighs compete, and it is nice to know this service is available to 952-826-0433 or via e-mail at [email protected]. childhoods. While the costs involved,” said City of Edina Recreation all of the families who may need it.” these programs Supervisor Susie Miller. “However, it would be difficult have been easily for any one person or group to easily cover the charges Miller is adamant about showing her appreciation for the GENUINE GRANITE COUNTERTOPS ~ SOAPSTONE accessible for most accrued over an entire season.” support she has received from all of the athletic associations young people, in the community. “It was never an issue of if this help would children living with Edina’s athletic associations have teamed with Miller be given, but rather what would be the best way to provide it. SINCE 1896 disabilities have not to implement a $1 per participant fee to cover the I know that the athletic associations truly understand the always had the costs. The $1 fee is added to registration fees at the importance of these services, and I thank them for all that same opportunities. beginning of each season. With more than 7,000 they have done to give these kids a chance to compete with Signed in July children participating in various sports throughout everyone else,” she said. 1990, the Edina, the $1 fee has been enough to cover the costs of Americans with inclusion services. Edina has been a leader in providing recreational Disabilities Act opportunities for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities has ensured that Groups participating in the program include Edina’s metropolitan area. In 1988, Edina started its adaptive all children have Baseball, Softball, Soccer Club, Soccer, Lacrosse, Girls recreation program, serving the area well before many VISIT OUR NEW STATE OF THE ART FACILITY: the same Jake Johnson is able to play soccer with Athletic, Girls Fastpitch, Girls Traveling Basketball, surrounding communities. Since 1991, Edina has 7705 Bush Lake Road ~ Edina, MN 55439 opportunity to the help of one-on-one interpreter Megan Hockey, Basketball and Football associations. maintained a full-time Adaptive Recreation Supervisor Latham. All children with disabilities are OPEN: participate in position at City Hall. Monday-Thursday The largest organized sports. able to participate in City programs, Edina Girls Athletic Association President Marcia 8:30AM-7:00PM 952-941-8601 in-stock thanks in part to local athletic Friedman, whose football, basketball, and volleyball The cities of Edina, Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Friday inventory in the 8:30AM-4:30PM www.northwesternmarble.com Twin Cities! According to the associations that are giving the City $1 programs have more than 800 participants, has been one Richfield work together to provide education and Americans with per participant to cover costs of services. of the biggest supporters of the $1 fee. recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in

24 • SPRING 2004 25 • SPRING 2004 S TRENGTHENING O UR C OMMUNITY -Custom Remodeling and Additions -Construction Consulting Edina Community -Design, Build Foundation Focuses On Youth

By Dick Crockett Museum, and from the Minnesota Zoo to Valley Fair. Edina Community Foundation Executive Director Third, we continued our funding of the Rosland Grant-In Aid Fund of the Edina Park and Recreation Department. Many of us who live in Edina share some common values -- With our $5,000 grant, more than 40 financially challenged • a sense and spirit of community, families were able to participate in the Edina Soccer Camp, • an appreciation of the quality and excellence of our use the Edina Aquatic Center and receive skating, swimming neighborhoods, parks, and schools and and tennis lessons. We have just extended this program • a commitment to volunteerism. another year with an additional grant of $4,000. A LOCAL BUILDER YOU CAN TRUST TO The Edina Community Foundation is especially concerned These grant programs all help fulfill our Foundation’s TRANSFORM IDEAS INTO REALITY that all children raised in Edina receive the benefit of these commitment to ensuring that “no child is left behind” in our core values and have a positive experience in our community. Through these and other programs that strive community. During the past year, we awarded three grants to make Edina a better place to live, learn and conduct that seek to achieve this goal. business, we hope to preserve the pride in our community that we too often take for granted. First, we allocated $8,500 to the Connecting With Kids youth asset-building initiative. These funds were Please contact me or any of the Foundation Board members used to support a special “opener” for students at or staff listed below if you have questions about these or Edina High School. The event was meant to help other Foundation programs, or if you would like to make a the students feel more valued and part of a more charitable contribution to support our efforts. During just the caring environment. The effort received excellent last six months of 2003, more than 250 Edina residents made media coverage and received an exemplary program gifts to our Foundation, and we invite you to join them. award from the Minnesota Community Education Association. The office of the Edina Community Foundation is located at Second, we approved a grant of $5,000 to the Southdale 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436. Contact YMCA Y-Lead summer day camp program for the Crockett or Development Officer Patricia Tucker at benefit of children in the Yorkdale Townhome Community. 952-833-9573 or [email protected]. The Edina With these funds, the YMCA provided an opportunity for 25 Community Foundation Board of Directors includes: at-risk youth from low-income families to receive professional Chairman James B. Hovland, Vice Chairman Kevin Ries, mentoring and experience during eight separate field trips to Secretary Otto Bang, Treasurer James Van Valkenburg, Jon the best places that the Twin Cities metropolitan area has to Barnett, Bernadette Flores, George Klus, Janice Michaletz, offer -- from the Children’s Theatre Company to the Science Frederick S. Richards, Jr., and Ann Wessels.

26 • SPRING 2004 27 • SPRING 2004 Maureen Brockway -- An Edina Art Center Original

By Kathleen Sovell teacher taught both art and history, and was a big fan of the combines her love enthusiastic night class. I learned a tremendous amount Contributing Writer Bauhaus. She emphasized structured design. She was very for clay and color. from Westerberg about glazing and firing.” In 1976, she enthusiastic and she influenced me a great deal,” Brockway built her own kiln in the garden tool shed and three I’ve admired Maureen Brockway’s porcelain pottery for said, reminiscing. Brockway married years later added a studio to her home and began to years. As a student in her classes, I her husband, Bob teach classes. appreciated her knowledge, Brockway studied liberal arts at the Brockway, and teaching techniques and ready University of Minnesota. Since art and moved to Edina. Since setting up the pottery department at the Art Center, smile. Now, I look at this slim, Spanish were strong areas of study, she Originally from New Brockway has taught classes to students of all ages and all petite, soft-spoken woman and see traveled to Mexico in 1957 and enrolled Jersey, he rented a levels of abilities. “The best part of teaching,” she says, “is inspiration. She wears many hats: in the University of Mexico for a year. “I home in Edina. He the wonderful people you meet.” wife, mother, potter, teacher and knew if I set my mind to it, I could was impressed with organizer. become fluent in Spanish,” she said, Edina Public Brockway is a highly accomplished potter whose work has grinning. While she was there, she Schools and thought been exhibited in many galleries and won numerous Even though I’ve taken several shared a room with three dedicated it would be a good awards. “I’m constantly challenging myself to do pieces that pottery classes from her, I did not teachers. Brockway was influenced by city in which to live really push my skills. I’ve reached a point of maturity in realize that she, JoAnn French and their love of teaching and changed her and raise children. working with clay that is very satisfying because the clay Audrey Bublitz established the Art focus to education with a major in art They found land does what I want it to do. Not every piece I make turns out Center’s pottery department in and a minor in Spanish. that was formerly a well, but the pieces that do are very satisfying.” 1976. The department contained 10 garden and built wheels in a small room (now the Brockway was unable to get into pottery their home where Of the 37 original teachers who were on board when the jewelry studio) and a glazing room classes while she was in college because they are still living Art Center started, Brockway is one of three original Photo by Maureen Brockway with electric kilns. Day and night they were so popular. “My first clay “Carved Porcelain Vase” is just one of after 40 years. The teachers still active at the Art Center. Her dedication and classes were held. Brockway said, class was through the University of many beautiful works by artist Maureen Brockways have two devotion to both teaching and art-making is now legendary. “Many day students quit taking Minnesota’s extension school and my Brockway. children, David and Her work is on display at the Edina Art Center. classes in the mid-80s to return to instructor was the well-respected potter Anne, who attended Photo by Brad Benn work. Today, the day classes are Maureen Brockway, one of the Edina Art Warren MacKenzie!” Edina schools for 12 Visit the Art Center’s website, www.EdinaArtCenter.com for a full [again] and the pottery Center’s original teachers, displays her work. years. Both children now live in Colorado. complete class listing or call 612-915-6600 for information, to department is vibrant.” While teaching junior high art classes, request a class schedule or register for classes. The Edina Art she continued her art education at the After she moved to Edina, she took pottery classes with Center is located on the northwest corner of Rosland Park Brockway has always liked art. “I was fortunate to go to St. Paul School of Art taking clay classes with Jerry Betsy Bryant, bought her first wheel and began to throw on (formerly Lake Cornelia Park). Mahtomedi High School, a small school where there were Fontaine and painting classes with Mac LeSueur. These her own. She took a class from Warren Westerberg in 1973 good teachers who liked their work. In particular, one classes continue to influence her work today as she and her skills developed rapidly. She said, “We had an

28 • SPRING 2004 29 • SPRING 2004 It’s Not Only Neighborly, Edina Garden Council To Hold It’s The Law Annual Plant Sale

Dog Leashes Tree Brush April showers bring May flowers and so does the Edina As mercury in thermometers rise, many people like to During spring’s first storm, many tree branches and twigs Garden Council! The Council is preparing for its annual spend more time outdoors. Hundreds of people enjoy fall to the ground. Such brush must be hauled away. plant sale, which raises thousands of dollars for the walking their dogs, particularly during the warmer spring However, the City does not pick up brush left at the organization’s work in City parks. and summer months. Please remember that dogs must be curbside. Residents should contact a private contractor or kept on leashes. According to the City Code, dogs cannot refuse hauler for removal or dispose of the brush at the The Garden Council’s annual sale will be held 10 a.m. to 8 be off the property of their owners without a leash county tree dump. p.m. Friday, May 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8, measuring 10 feet or less. at Arneson Acres Park, 4711 W. 70th St. Hanging baskets, For more information, contact Park Maintenance annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and cocoa mulch Dogs are not allowed to damage any lawn, garden or Superintendent Vince Cockriel, 952-826-0305. will be for sale at reasonable prices. Profits from the sale other private or public property, or to defecate in those help fund public park projects and horticulture areas. Dog owners must remove any feces and sanitarily Lawn Watering scholarships. dispose of them. Dog owners are encouraged to carry at Spring rainfall can be unpredictable. In order to ensure an least two bags with them for this purpose while walking adequate water supply for late summer, Edina’s odd-even Nine of the Council’s clubs comprising more than 100 their animals. sprinkling policy goes into effect May 1 and continues people began planting flats of their choice in January for through August. the sale. All plants are grown from seeds and cared for at For more information, contact Animal Control Officer Tim the Arneson Acres greenhouse. Individual members also Hunter, 952-826-0494. Homes with even-numbered addresses may water their contribute plants they grow at home for the sale, adding lawns on even-numbered dates of the week. Homes with unique items to the selection offered for purchase. odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered dates. So, the family living 4532 Parkside Lane could water The Council works closely with the Park and Recreation their lawn on even-numbered dates – May 2, 4, 6 and so on. Department to brighten the City. After wrapping up the sale, the Council will begin planting flowers in the City’s If the weather becomes exceptionally dry for an extended parks. The Council will plant flowers at about 10 of them. period of time, additional water restrictions might be put City staff will plant the remaining plants grown by the into place. However, because residents have faithfully Council in the other gardens. observed the odd-even sprinkling policy, the City has had gardening, promote the art of home and community very few water emergencies in the past. The Edina Garden Council was founded in 1953, joining beautification and study all aspects of the fine art of together several neighborhood garden clubs scattered gardening and horticulture. For more information, contact Utilities Superintendent Roger throughout the City. The objectives of the Council are to Glanzer, 952-826-0311. coordinate the interests of the garden clubs of Edina, For more information on the Edina Garden Council or its cooperate with other agencies furthering the interests of annual plant sale, call 952-922-7152.

30 • SPRING 2004 31 • SPRING 2004 Fairview Southdale Hospital To City Accepting Nominations For Light Up The City July 4 2004 Edina Heritage Award

Fairview Southdale Hospital started the New Year with a City officials were thrilled with the hospital’s willingness The City of Edina is calling for entries in its second-annual The Heritage Preservation Board will select this year’s winner. bang by offering to sponsor the City of Edina’s July 4 to ensure the continuation of the July 4 spectacular. Edina Heritage Award contest. The award will be presented during National Preservation fireworks at Rosland Park. “Edina’s July 4th fireworks display has been a wonderful Week, May 3-9, 2004. The National Trust for Historic tradition for many years,” said City Manager Gordon The City established the award in 2003 to showcase local Preservation sponsors Preservation Week in partnership with July 4 is Edina’s only community celebration of the Hughes. “The 2004 fireworks will once again be one historic preservation activity. The Edina Heritage Award the Minnesota Historical Society, the Preservation Alliance of year. The major events of the day are a of the premier displays in the Twin Cities will be given annually to an individual, family, company Minnesota and other statewide and local organizations. renowned parade in the early afternoon and thanks to Fairview Southdale Hospital’s or organization that has made an outstanding a band concert and fireworks at Rosland generous donation.” contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, Nominations are due by 4:30 p.m., April 1. A nomination Park (formerly Lake Cornelia Park) in restoration and use of Edina’s heritage resources. Any should include the address of the heritage resource; the evening. The First John Philip Sousa individual, company or organization is eligible for the description of its preservation, rehabilitation and Memorial Band will begin the award, including non-residents, but in order to be restoration; and name and address of owner. A photo Because of the City’s tight budget festivities with a concert in the considered, the historic property or resource must be should also be included. situation, the Edina City Council park at 8:45 p.m. The fireworks located in Edina. However, nominated properties do not eliminated the fireworks from the will follow. have to be Edina Heritage Landmarks to receive the Entries should be sent to: Edina Heritage Award, Edina City 2004 budget. As a result, the City award. Current members of the City’s Heritage Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. Entries can also be sought a sponsor for the fireworks. With the theme “Edina – 115 Years Preservation Board are not eligible for the award. e-mailed to [email protected]. A commemorative Almost immediately, Fairview of Tradition,” this year’s July 4 plaque will be presented to the award winner in May. Southdale Hospital stepped up to the parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. and The 2003 award recipient was the Baird House, 4400 W. plate, agreeing to donate $13,000 for will follow the typical route from 50th St. The Heritage Preservation Board unanimously For more information, call Associate Planner Joyce Repya, the patriotic event. behind Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th selected the Baird House for the award because of the 952-826-0462. St., to the intersection of 50th Street and homeowners’ careful attention in building a modern “Fairview Southdale Hospital takes pride in Halifax Avenue. The Fourth of July addition to the historic home. Constructed in the 19th providing exceptional patient care to our Parade Planning Committee encourages century by Edina settler George Baird, the elegant red community. But caring for our community is about veterans, non-veterans and members of brick farmhouse has been home to five families over the more than medicine and surgical procedures,” said organizations or neighborhoods to march in the parade or years. Owned today by Brad and Arlene Forrest, the Cameron Potts, director of communications and marketing at provide a unit. Application deadline is May 14. home is listed on the National Register of Historic the hospital. “This sponsorship allows the hospital to help the Places. The Forrests constructed an addition to the City maintain an important tradition, and it provides Fairview For more information on Edina’s July 4 festivities, contact home, providing an example of how an addition to an Southdale Hospital an opportunity to give back to the people Recreation Supervisor Susie Miller, 952-826-0433, or visit historic structure can seamlessly integrate the new with of Edina who have supported us wholeheartedly over the www.edinaparade.org. For a parade entry application, call the old structure, creating a harmonious and livable years. We are extremely excited to begin this partnership the parade hotline at 952-826-0380, extension 252, or visit home while maintaining a distinct visual separation with the City of Edina.” the parade website. on the exterior.

32 • SPRING 2004 33 • SPRING 2004 Edina Resident Pezzuto ‘Happy To Serve’

By Brett Carlson a bottle of wine that they might not enjoy. The tastings offer the customer an opportunity to try something different or a wine Of Italian lineage, Norma Pezzuto has always had a great they ordinarily may not have even thought about buying. passion for wine. That passion has grown over the years and recently turned into a fun part-time job for the spunky According to Pezzuto, “Some customers come in and need to pick up Edina resident. a bottle of wine for a party or a gift. It’s a great way for them to know what they’re giving instead of just randomly buying something.” Last summer, Pezzuto approached Liquor Operations Manager Steve Grausam with the idea of providing wine-tasting events at “If someone asks for a recommendation, my first question is the three Edina stores. One thing led to another and Pezzuto always, ‘How much do you want to spend?’ I try to recommend has been employed by Edina Liquors for several months. several, but then let the customer make the ultimate decision.”

Pezzuto, who is 100 percent Italian, grew up in Ohio in a Pezzuto is not employed by a winery, making her impartial to very traditional Catholic family. Wine was always part of certain brands. She frequently gets asked if she works for the her family celebrations and holiday dinners. It was store or if she is a representative for the particular wine they are something enjoyed with food, family and friends. pouring: “It makes the customers feel more comfortable knowing that I’m not pushing it on them, but merely trying to Pezzuto is employed full time by SBG, a life insurance and offer them an opportunity to try a sample,” she said. investment firm in Edina. Pezzuto entertained the idea of Photo by Polly Norman part-time employment for additional income and for the Norma Pezzuto pours wine samples for tasting at Edina Liquor. Pezzuto said she frequently has customers come back to the chance to meet more people. “I like people and I truly enjoy store and ask what wine they poured a few weeks ago. Many interacting with the customers,” said Pezzuto, who has held Pezzuto’s favorite wine changes almost weekly. “There are so remember that they enjoyed the sample but can’t think of the Most Of TheWorld’s other part-time jobs over the years, including some in retail. many fabulous wines out there at such reasonable prices,” she particular name. Pezzuto personally tastes each wine being explained. “It’s hard to really have just one favorite.” As she got sampled so that she has a better understanding of the product Great Wines Are Available In Pezzuto has prior experience hosting wine tastings. She older, she was drawn to explore and experience the many being offered: “I hope the customers appreciate all that wine I became involved in wine tasting a few years ago when a varieties--not only Italian wines. drank for them,” she quipped. This Region. friend mentioned an ad for Johnson Brothers, a wine distributor in St. Paul. They were looking for part-time Pezzuto attends wine tastings from time to time and reads about Edina Liquor carries more than 400 brands of liquor, more than EDINA LIQUOR workers to perform wine tastings. She followed up and was the subject whenever she can. She describes her favorite part of 1,000 varieties of wine and more than 250 types of beer. Edina hired almost immediately. At the time, Pezzuto described it the job as meeting new people and introducing them to new Liquor – 50th & France is located at 3943 W. 50th St. Edina Enjoy Our Products in Moderation. as “the best part-time job she ever had.” Unfortunately, it wines. Many customers come in and buy the same wines that Liquor – Grandview is located at 5013 Vernon Ave. Edina Liquor – Grandview (near Jerry’s Foods) • Southdale (next to Cub Foods) 50th & France (next to Lunds) was a program that only lasted for six months. they know they like. Customers typically won’t spend money on Southdale is located at 6755 York Ave. S., next to Cub Foods.

34 • SPRING 2004 35 • SPRING 2004 Golden K Kiwanis Club, Edina Senior Center To Sponsor Barbary Coast Dixieland Band Performance

including the Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul’s Ordway People, Community Emergence Services, Caring and Theater and countless conventions and trade shows, and Sharing Hands, St. Joseph’s Home for Children, Edina are noted for summertime entertainment on Mississippi Chemical Health Partners, DARE, Hospitality House and paddlewheel boats. While their show is humorous, their the Edina A Better Chance Foundation. Other Golden K specialty in Dixieland music earned them a 2001 election to fund-raising events include Peanut Day and the sale of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. holiday coloring books.

The Golden K Kiwanis Club and Senior Center hosted a For more information on the upcoming concert, call the similar concert last year. It was the largest fundraiser of the Edina Senior Center, 952-833-9570. year for the Kiwanis Club and provided a healthy start to the Senior Center’s fund to furnish an Edina History Room in its facility.

With 1,500 members and a variety of activities, the Edina F OR THE F INEST Senior Center offers something for everyone 55 and older. At its new facility, the Senior Center hosts recreational, IN A UTOMOTIVE educational, health and social service events. The center features speakers, tours, card parties, sports, health S ALES & SERVICE screening, free income tax preparation, Edina Community Education classes, Edina Art Center classes and special events, among other things.

Edina Golden K Kiwanis is a service club with a The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will perform June 11 as a fundraiser for the Edina Senior Center and Edina Golden K membership of about 80 mostly retired people from the Kiwanis Club. Edina area. It is affiliated with Kiwanis International, a The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will perform later this Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, or at the worldwide organization whose emphasis is to help provide spring as a fundraiser for the Edina Golden K Kiwanis Club auditorium the night of the show. assistance for children in need throughout the world. The 8790 Excelsior Boulevard • Hopkins, MN 55343 local club is 20 years old, meeting every Tuesday morning and Edina Senior Center. tel: 952-939-9282 • fax: 952-935-8268 The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band has entertained Upper for coffee, a speaker and business session on fundraising email: [email protected] The concert will be held 7 p.m. Friday, June 11, in the Midwest audiences for more than 30 years with well- and plans to give support to organizations serving children Edina High School auditorium, 6754 Valley View Road. blended presentations of Dixieland Jazz, show tunes and in the area. Organizations that have benefited from Golden Tickets cost $15 each and are available at the zany humor. They have made hundreds of appearances, K efforts are Sobriety High, Volunteers Enlisted to Assist

36 • SPRING 2004 37 • SPRING 2004 Edina Liquor Receives City Of Edina To Flush Hydrants Building Award In April, May

vendors, Greystone Construction was able to complete To purge rust and stagnant water from the water the project on time and within budget. distribution system and identify hydrants in need of maintenance, the Utilities Division of the City of Edina’s Edina Liquor is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Public Works Department will flush hydrants for four Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and is weeks beginning Monday, April 12. Random hydrants are closed Sunday. Other Edina Liquor locations are 3943 W. also flushed throughout the year as weather and water 50th St. and 6755 York Ave. S. For more information on the demand allows. award or any of the three locations, contact Edina Liquor Director Steve Grausam, 612-928-4556. Hydrant-flushing will take place 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. In an attempt to minimize the impact on residents, hydrants will be flushed as follows: Photo by Polly Norman Greystone Construction Co. was recently presented with an April 12-16 East of Minnesota Highway 100 and north award for its 2002 renovation of Edina Liquor – Grandview. Bold of Crosstown 62 April 19-23 East of Minnesota Highway 100 and south The Minnesota Chapter of the Associated Builders and of Crosstown 62 Contractors (ABC) recently presented Greystone April 26-30 West of Minnesota Highway 100 and north Construction Co. with an award for its recent renovation Friendly of Crosstown 62 of Edina Liquor – Grandview. May 3-7 West of Minnesota Highway 100 and south The “Award of Merit for Restoration Remodeling Under of Crosstown 62 $1 Million” was presented last month at a special Fun ceremony in St. Paul. Due to the hydrant flushing, it is inevitable that some residents will receive rust-colored water that could stain Edina Liquor – Grandview, 5013 Vernon Ave., closed for [not your laundry, but it is safe to drink. You should check for signs Brian Werner, Elizabeth Cooley Adam average bank] eight weeks in early 2002 for the renovation project. The Paula Wanna & John Hermanson of discoloration prior to washing clothes. If the water is project was unique in scope and daunting in the discolored when you turn on your tap, simply run the water challenges it presented. The objective was to perform 4999 France Avenue South Suite 120, until it is clear. Mpls, MN 55410 the remodeling in a compressed amount of time to Phone 612.455.1100 Fax 612.455.1141 minimize the budget impact of closing the store. www.nabankco.com For more information regarding hydrant flushing, call the Together with the City of Edina, Tushie Montgomery Utilities Division at 952-826-0375 or 952-826-0311 or look member FDIC Architects and many qualified contractors, suppliers and at the City’s website, www.cityofedina.com.

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