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Erin Kaye, senior city planner in CPED's Historic Preservation subsection, said the two-year project used an inclusive community approach and was funded in part by a $67,500 grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (Legacy Grant Program) with a $5,250 cash match from CPED. \"This second phase was funded by a $67,500 grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund,\" Kaye said, summarizing the funding sources for the study.

CPED contracted the 106 Group to prepare the study and invited an African American Heritage Work Group to help shape research priorities. The study covers seven themes spanning arrival, residential life, religion and houses of worship, employment and professional growth, community organizations, recreation and education, and arts, music and culture, as well as segregation, discrimination and civil rights. The attachments provided to commissioners include the full context study and an architectural-history survey of 25 sites.

Kaye said 17 of the surveyed sites are extant and recommended as potentially eligible for local landmark designation and/or National Register listing; eight sites were no longer standing or sufficiently altered to be considered not eligible. Staff emphasized they will not pursue formal landmark designation for sites without owner support, and that the study is intended as a resource for community groups, property owners and preservation partners.

As a next step, CPED said it will prepare a multiple property documentation form (MPDF) and pursue three National Register nominations: the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Building, the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center and the Harry Davis Senior House, pending owner permissions and federal review. Staff said short plain-language summaries of each theme will be posted and used in outreach, and that the project team will present findings at statewide conferences.

Commissioners praised the collaborative approach, readability of the study and staff's community engagement work. The commission was not asked to formally vote; staff recorded the presentation as received and filed for public record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 12, 2025 Heritage Preservation Commission","oneSentenceSummary","CPED presented a 223-page context study and a 25-site architectural survey focusing on African American heritage in Minneapolis; staff outlined community engagement, funding and next steps, including three planned National Register nominations.","taxTitle","Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota","taxId",3498,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6494984,"Commission establishes interim protection and orders designation study for Lakeshore Arms at 3026 Lake St. W.",2403,3218000,5621000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5609804-54c076e8ef74015066b4d41ce40d1ae2&start=3218&end=5621","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5609804-54c076e8ef74015066b4d41ce40d1ae2/thumbnail_3218000.jpg","/articles/6494984/Minneapolis-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Commission-establishes-interim-protection-and-orders-designation-study-for-Lakeshore-Arms-at-3026-Lake-St-W","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6494984-9690f00bbbfa352b2792ee22287a5a8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173051&Signature=LqBBVupsKcxQqgeN1VLVUIMH-XrWfVKfSa-Rg-poDl8hri~kb49pBxFcxwdiTzSzkvq7LTIPqDi3kzm7dEjQCdDdWT0lcWVHu8XnduQ7dYsKXpBuemENpDUDjPLZCtzkd1xiWxMM7T~2DsEDw~eAtXGRtfXSlCHtUYqC~~Kp-pI58bab-xd7~d4mUkhIwjLnV1ZrsATVkKt6z3mcR31KDa1lVlzDmrMruW0976jz6R0By1Tx-PnBiRIs4-~dgpkexK1zjS7umVVPf0y3admArBOaxRKPlPIO5ZaJ2iXNb8PM7DRvG447za2Tuqk~708KfX3b3cEy8l8JfoQhs-SRTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission voted Aug. 12 to approve a nomination for the Lakeshore Arms apartments at 3026 Lake Street West, to institute interim protection and to direct staff to prepare a designation study.

Rob Skalecki, senior city planner in CPED's Historic Preservation section, presented the nomination submitted by Commissioner Amy Thomas. Staff concluded the property appears to meet local criterion 4 as an intact example of Spanish eclectic (period revival) multifamily architecture from 1930 and recommended the commission institute interim protection and direct a formal designation study.

Commissioner Amy Thomas, who submitted the nomination, said she brought it forward because the building is a \"rare and remarkably intact example of high quality 1930s multifamily housing in Minneapolis.\" Tenant Joseph Ladley, who lived in Lakeshore Arms from 2020 to 2025, said the building served as an important community resource and urged study and protection.

Owners Steve Hornig and his brother, who purchased the property in June, opposed immediate designation in the public hearing and raised concerns about prior survey findings, economic and planning compatibility with Minneapolis' 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and alleged conflicts of interest. Staff and commissioners discussed prior survey work (2006 and 2011) that had not recommended designation for National Register purposes and explained those prior surveys were targeted Section 106 or inventory reviews done more than a decade ago; staff said more detailed, updated study work is available for the commission to consider in a designation study.

Commissioners emphasized that the vote before them was to authorize a designation study and interim protection for a one-year period, not a final designation. Interim protection means permit reviews are evaluated under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation while the study is prepared; staff noted routine maintenance and repairs can proceed but are reviewed under preservation standards.

Commissioner Booty moved the motion to institute interim protection and direct the planning director to prepare a designation study; Commissioner Wallace seconded. The clerk recorded six ayes and one abstention (Commissioner Thomas abstained). The commission directed staff to prepare a designation study that will examine the property's significance in depth and return findings to the commission.

Votes at a glance: Nomination of 3026 Lake Street West (Lakeshore Arms). Motion: \"Approve the nomination of the property at 3026 Lake Street West as a landmark, establish interim protection, and direct the planning director to prepare or cause to be prepared a designation study.\" Mover: Commissioner Booty. Second: Commissioner Wallace. Vote: 6–0–1 (6 ayes, 1 abstention).","The Heritage Preservation Commission voted to initiate a designation study and place interim protection on the Lakeshore Arms apartments at 3026 Lake Street West; the motion passed 6–0 with one abstention.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6494989,"Commission approves demolition of Nicholson House at 3 E. Minnehaha Pkwy, citing structural unsafe conditions",1876,1312000,3188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5609804-54c076e8ef74015066b4d41ce40d1ae2&start=1312&end=3188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5609804-54c076e8ef74015066b4d41ce40d1ae2/thumbnail_1312000.jpg","/articles/6494989/Minneapolis-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Commission-approves-demolition-of-Nicholson-House-at-3-E-Minnehaha-Pkwy-citing-structural-unsafe-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6494989-8998a9ed13a88dc80961ec31b22ebd89/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173051&Signature=RTpBn6iDjPFIIhhjxnhr7wzMP7R7jLEBVibQ8weIblXB13MRbarKCRWOJHaq3ZjDvkSdvhWHaq5Rmp-Lqs44yIkBqW8pHnyirY-MaalNrER3d8ma~WqYR42k7FFE6GoktH2WV9q~y9s-yx-fDC4Qc0t03oG7tAlwf-x6oJd7xG~3W88Skx2QX-QsFYbX2T4nHgsgrHrhJxcFVheNjOFrYtcGz5iDkyCHxw6lSqX0B7Fi74uGtl1IarBImCWnI4VnLrg-L9tLOPQ9ESB2Vz4fdzxmCC-2mOTaZ33RirtLyafLElFMN8k4llQeh0gSiPfWlA15~Ws1m8eU6Tthv3gr7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission voted Aug. 12 to approve an application to demolish the historic resource located at 3 East Minnehaha Parkway, commonly known as the Nicholson House.

Rob Skalecki, senior city planner in the Historic Preservation section of CPED, reviewed the property's history and staff findings. CPED found the dwelling appeared to meet local significance criteria for social history and architecture and retained historic integrity, but staff concluded two demolition findings applied: the structure presented unsafe or dangerous conditions and there were no reasonable economic alternatives to demolition.

Applicant Alex Hecker of AWH Architects described site conditions and supporting reports he submitted, including a structural-engineer assessment and a contractor line-item rehabilitation estimate. Hecker said the contractor estimate for rehabilitation exceeded the property's value: \"The number was $1,250,000,\" he told commissioners, and said that amount was \"more than double the property's value right now.\" He also highlighted active structural problems, mold, asbestos and lead paint noted in inspection reports.

Neighbor Al Gieson, who lives downhill from the property, told the commission the house had been a long-standing neighborhood problem and said he was not aware of any neighbors opposing demolition. \"I am not aware of one neighbor who would oppose the demolition of that house,\" Gieson said during public comment.

Commissioners discussed the balance between the building's recognized historic significance and the evidence of severe deterioration and economic infeasibility for rehabilitation. Several commissioners said the structural reports, photos and contractor estimate supported the finding that demolition was necessary.

Commissioner Melblum moved approval of the demolition application; Vice Chair Maston seconded. The clerk recorded seven ayes and the commission adopted staff findings and approved demolition.

The demolition approval authorizes the property owner to proceed per applicable permitting and safety requirements; staff noted any demolition proposal still must comply with demolition permit procedures and related city code provisions.

Votes at a glance: Demolition of historic resource application for 3 East Minnehaha Parkway. Motion: \"The Heritage Preservation Commission approve the demolition of the historic resource application.\" Mover: Commissioner Melblum. Second: Vice Chair Maston. Vote: 7–0 (7 ayes).","The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a demolition application for the Nicholson House (3 East Minnehaha Parkway), concluding the building is unsafe and that rehabilitation is not economically feasible; the applicant estimated rehabilitation costs at about $1.25 million.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6494994,"Heritage panel recommends local landmark designation for Prince's childhood home at 2620 Eighth Ave. N.",783,471000,1254000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5609804-54c076e8ef74015066b4d41ce40d1ae2&start=471&end=1254","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5609804-54c076e8ef74015066b4d41ce40d1ae2/thumbnail_471000.jpg","/articles/6494994/Minneapolis-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Heritage-panel-recommends-local-landmark-designation-for-Princes-childhood-home-at-2620-Eighth-Ave-N","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6494994-b3db9fc1b5ed5a70195fa9254e0fc9bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173051&Signature=Q02cQWw-NNJsrLonDwbt5x-8cw7Vgiu6EAqGumaktk6v-U6lv~PIvSRUTXWjJ7lRAM4lYQ3FljbNYgF7r3K2gj6R~hlL5TeWec6iIcSHg1V9UFEhhVUaCtJFAouw2LPYPkVQWP2Q6y8EQW8J2kYp1WYbhsoUC5J8dlCEAsTliVnJeVpoCVLg3xyc0CA1HxAnZjXxRXAYRtoMsgVTbmOo028ATZd0aXBxzrX7O1GccnOBz7lhv7SzCkwQBI23AVS9vNMua7GwZt3EWjD8Dz~O58Ctns1h-J7dvGGGjjJLpw2canDvOncPf-kqpubOUZEsywSd287IAvLKfIu8ClcQWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission on Aug. 12 voted to recommend that the City Council designate the Nelson House at 2620 Eighth Avenue North as a local landmark.

Erin Kaye, senior city planner in the Historic Preservation subsection of the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development, told commissioners the designation study concludes the property is significant under local criterion 2 for its association with Prince Rogers Nelson and recommended a period of significance of 1965–1970. \"This property was the second childhood home of Prince Rogers Nelson,\" Kaye said during the staff presentation.

Nominator Barbara Howard said the house represents a formative place in Prince's musical development and urged the commission to move forward. \"Prince is what brought me to Minneapolis,\" Howard said.

Staff told the commission the house retains enough integrity to convey its association with Prince despite later exterior changes and recommended designation for its social history rather than architectural merit. The study noted the property is presently in foreclosure and owned by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), and staff referenced active code-enforcement cases related to vegetation on the lot.

Commissioners who spoke in support emphasized the nomination as recognition of social and cultural history rather than architectural distinction. Vice Chair Maston moved the recommendation; Commissioner Booty seconded. The clerk recorded seven ayes.

The commission's action sends the nomination and staff findings to the City Council for a final decision. If approved by the council, the designation would formally recognize the property's association with a person of historical significance during the identified period.

Votes at a glance: The Heritage Preservation Commission recommended local designation of 2620 Eighth Avenue North (Nelson House). Motion: \"That the HPC recommends that the City Council approve the local designation of the Nelson House located at 2620 Eighth Avenue North.\" Mover: Vice Chair Maston. Second: Commissioner Booty. Vote: 7–0 (7 ayes).

Next steps: The recommendation will be transmitted to the City Council for consideration under the city's landmark designation procedures.","The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council designate the Nelson House, where Prince lived from 1965–1970, as a local landmark, citing its social and cultural significance.","actionData","errors"]

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CPED presents Minneapolis African American Historic and Cultural Context Study; no action required

Commission establishes interim protection and orders designation study for Lakeshore Arms at 3026 Lake St. W.

Commission approves demolition of Nicholson House at 3 E. Minnehaha Pkwy, citing structural unsafe conditions

Heritage panel recommends local landmark designation for Prince's childhood home at 2620 Eighth Ave. N.