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Heritage commission approves consent items; staff unveils public historic‑resource map
Summary
The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission on June 2 approved two consent preservation applications and approved last month’s minutes (one abstention). Staff announced a new public potential-historic-resource map, redesigned public-notice postcards, and progress on three National Register nominations tied to a National Park Service grant.
The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission approved two consent preservation applications and heard staff announce a new public tool for property owners and neighbors at its June 2 meeting.
Chair Marie Bjornberg opened the regular meeting and, after a roll call that produced a quorum, the commission moved the consent agenda forward. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda on a voice vote and later approved staff findings and recommendations for two preservation applications — for 2400 Stevens Avenue (Ward 10) and 729 Washington Avenue North (Ward 3). The commission also approved the minutes of its May 12, 2026 meeting; Commissioner Booty recorded an abstention on that vote.
Andrea Burke, supervisor of the historic preservation team in the City Planning and Economic Development (CPED) department, told the commission "the new potential historic resource map is live to the public now," and encouraged neighbors and applicants to view the tool on CPED’s website. Burke said the site includes a prominent button linking to the map and explains basic next steps for properties identified as potential historic resources or falling within potential historic districts.
Burke also described a redesigned public-notice postcard that CPED has begun issuing in place of paper mailings, saying the updated layout and color are being rolled out across the city’s three boards and commissions (including the City Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment) in hopes of improving awareness of meetings and notices.
On preservation nominations, Burke said first drafts of three National Register nomination documents and an associated multiple-property document have been reviewed by CPED staff, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service. Consultants are preparing revisions under a National Park Service underrepresented-communities grant to advance nominations tied to an African American context study.
Votes at a glance
- Approve agenda: motion by Commissioner Melbom; second by Commissioner Wallace; outcome: approved by voice vote (tally: 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). - Approve minutes (May 12, 2026): motion by Commissioner Corrado; second by Commissioner Masten; outcome: approved with one abstention (Booty) (tally: 5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain). - Approve staff findings and recommendations for consent items 4 (2400 Stevens Ave., Ward 10) and 5 (729 Washington Ave. N., Ward 3): motion by Commissioner Wallace; second by Commissioner Masten; outcome: approved as recommended by staff (tally: 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain).
The commission had no public speakers opposing the consent items, and Chair Bjornberg closed the hearing on those items after hearing no opposition. The meeting concluded with the chair adjourning and noting the next regular meeting is scheduled for June 16.
Provenance: The article’s reporting on the consent approvals and staff announcements is drawn from the meeting record and staff remarks in the commission’s June 2, 2026 meeting transcript.
