2004 Awards
Nominations for this year's awards were accepted throughout the year, and the five-member HCIA Review Committee has recently reviewed those nominated properties and made their selections. Five properties and their owners were recommended to receive awards, which were presented at the December 7, 2004, Hopkins City Council Meeting. Awards consist of a commemorative plaque and a gift certificate for Bellisimo (located at Marketplace Lofts). The following homes/owners received Community Image Awards:
Single-Family Residential
242 8th Ave N—Terry and Lorrie Eiswald
This property received two nominations. One nominator stated that the Eiswalds have personally worked on their home for several years, recently completing the landscaping in the front yard and formal gardens throughout the yard, including a pergola in the backyard. It is a very well maintained home. Some of the judges' comments included "charming, pride shows through in the care in design" and "beautiful property—should be an inspiration to others."
310 7th Ave N—Mark and Beth Jones
The Joneses built a two-story addition to their well-maintained home, added a two-car garage, a garden in the front yard and a patio and garden in the back. The judges commented on the "nice use of brick for the addition," the "very nice landscaping" and the "nice choice on roof color."
Multi-Family Residential
Marketplace Lofts—The Cornerstone Group
This redevelopment project encompasses one block on Mainstreet. The developer incorporated the City design standards and architectural elements of the downtown area into the great design of the project. The brick exterior presents a quality appearance to the building. The result is a substantial improvement over what previously existed on this block. Judges' comments included "What a positive impact this has made for our downtown! Love it!" and "great addition."
Commercial
Frame Design Courtyard—John Cooley
John and Robin Cooley designed, planted, and cared for this courtyard, which is an oasis of colorful, blooming flowers in planters and pots at the rear entrances of businesses on Mainstreet near the corner of 10th Avenue. The courtyard is visible from 10th Avenue and from the much-used public parking lot that it abuts. Judges comments included "...have always admired...inviting and cozy... always a pleasure."
10th Avenue Properties, LLC—Pamela Paul
This property was nominated for its "high degree of design and renovation." The judges noted the great improvement in overall appearance and the tasteful landscaping on the small yard.