4. HPC MIN 09-19-2013 DRAFT MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday,September 19,2013
HPC Members present: Chair Lance Lindberg,Vice Chair Debra Mortensen,Marilyn
VanPatten,Stephen Rohlf and Joshua Fox
HPC Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug
Others Present: Michael Brubaker,Sherburne History Center
Stewart Wilson,City Council Liaison
1.) Meeting called to Order
Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:06 p.m.by Chair Lindberg.
2.) Pledge of Allegiance
3.) Consider September 19,2013 HPC Agenda
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF STAFF LIAISON
AND HISTORIC MOVIE BY COMMISSIONER MORTENSEN AND SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER ROHLF.ALL IN FAVOR.MOTION CARRIED.
4.) Consider August 15,2013 HPC Minutes
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 15,2013 MINUTES BY COMMISSIONER
MORTENSEN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FOX. ALL IN FAVOR.MOTION
CARRIED.
5.) GENERAL BUSINESS
5.1.) Historic Elk River Movie
The HPC watched a movie from the Elk River Library that was filmed in 1916.
5.2.) Goals and Priorities
The HPC went through their goals and priorities and made updates to them for the next three years.
5.3.) 33rd Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference Update
Commissioner Fox and Ms.Haug gave an update on the sessions they attended at the conference in
Lanesboro.
5.4.) SCSU
Ms. Haug asked if any Commissioners would be able to present to SCSU on the walking tour guide
project. Commissioners Mortensen,VanPatten and Fox expressed interest and would check their
schedules.
5.5.) Comprehensive Plan Update
Commissioner Fox gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan.
6.) Other
Ms. Haug's Resignation
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk River City Hall
September 19,2013
HPC Commissioners expressed concern about HPC with the resignation of Ms.Haug. Council
Liaison Wilson will pass on the comments made by the HPC to the City Council. Commissioners
also discussed the importance of preserving the history with the Houlton Property and continue to
conduct archaeological digs in the community. The HPC also discussed concerns with recent sign
proposals in downtown Elk River.
7.)Next Meeting Agenda Items
A next meeting was scheduled for October 17,2013 at the Elk River City Hall in the Upper Town
Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.The items to be discussed at the meeting include:
• Sign ordinance
• SCSU Project Update
• Comprehensive Plan
• Goals and Priorities
8.)Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Lindberg at 7:11 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Rebecca Haug
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Chair Lindberg
Heritage Preservation Commission Chair