April 22, 2025 Heritage Preservation Commission

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Glendale Townhomes historic designation

275 Market Street / 810 Glenwood Avenue South certificate of appropriateness

8 17th Street North historic application

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Herr · Seconded by Wallace

Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

ApprovedHerr abstained

Moved by Mellblom · Seconded by Wallace

Approve consent agenda items (275 Market St, 810 Glenwood Ave, 8 17th St N)

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Alexander · Seconded by Mellblom

Notable Quotes (3)

The claim that historic designation is somehow motivated by racism is also inconsistent with the fact that historic designation is a tool that historically has been used to protect and preserve properties that are associated with wealth and whiteness.

Robin Wonsley
Historic Preservation EquityDuring argument for Glendale historic status.

We are afraid of being displaced. We don't want to be displaced. We are low-income people. There's nothing that is proven or documented.

Jama
Housing DisplacementTestifying on potential redevelopment impact.

Historic designation locks these residents in these 70-year-old homes for no redevelopment. I ask you please to deny and give the residents an opportunity to shape their future.

Drew
Redevelopment vs. PreservationClosing argument against designation.

People (11)

Kelly MastinVice-Chair

Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission

Robin WonsleyCouncil Member

Advocating for historic designation of Glendale Townhomes

JamaResident

Glendale resident expressing fear of displacement

Samira AbdiFormer Resident

Supports preservation of cultural history at Glendale

Natasha ReevesResident

Resident of Glendale, opposes historic designation

Abdul-Malik HasanRepresentative

Representing his mother; focuses on accessibility and displacement

Kiyana VangStaff

Opposes historic designation, citing redevelopment priorities

Rasheed IsaacDirector of Property Operations

Opposes designation, citing MPHA mission and wait-lists

Tamika BaskinAssistant Director

Read a statement regarding MPHA housing opportunities

DrewDirector of Communications

Argues against historic designation's impact on funding

Cora McCorfyFormer Executive Director

Asserted Prospect Park Association opposition to MPHA

Places Mentioned

Glendale Townhomes historic district, Ward 2275 Market Street, Ward 5810 Glenwood Avenue, Ward 58 17th Street North, Ward 7Saint Mary Avenue

Events & Meetings (2)

  • April 22, 2025: Regular Meeting of the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission
  • April 8, 2025: Previous meeting with continued items
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April 22, 2025 Heritage Preservation Commission - Minneapolis Recorder