04-13-2000 HPC MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
S HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
THURSDAY, APRIL 13,2000
Members Present: Kurt Kragness, Cindy Olson, James Nord, and Bruce Penner
Members Absent: Bud Houlton, Pat Rassmusson, and Bob Nickerson
Staff Present: Stephen Rohlf
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Heritage
Preservation Commission(HPC) was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Consider 4/13/00 HPC Agenda
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 13,2000
AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER NORD SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
• 3. Consider Minutes of the March 16, 2000 HPC Meeting
AN OFFICIAL MEETING OF THE HPC WAS NOT HELD ON THIS
DATE DUE TO A LACK OF A QUORUM OF HPC COMMISSIONERS
AND CONSEQUENTLY NO MINUTES WERE TAKEN.
4. Ordinances
The various City of Elk River Ordinances that apply to the HPC were briefly
discussed. It was pointed out that the city had input from the State Historic
Preservation Office when these ordinances were written to ensure they contain
what is needed so the City of Elk River qualifies to be a Certified Local
Government(CLG).
5. Discuss Future Meeting Dates
It was the consensus of those present that the HPC will meet on the second
Thursday of each month, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Elk River City Hall.
6. Discuss Heritage Preservation Week—May 15 through 19
It was decided that the HPC will reserve a room at the library on Tuesday, May
16th as a way to introduce the HPC to the community. The following
responsibilities for this event were delegated:
Kurt Kragness—Reserve the room at the library, provide lemonade, provide
historic picture of Elk River and work with the library on how to display them,
1111 and contact the El River Star News regarding an article on the event.
Cindy Olson—Coffee, cookies, provide Elk River memorabilia, and a sign-up
sheet for those interested in aiding the HPC.
Bruce Penner—Paper and Styrofoam cups.
Bob Nickerson—Historic slide show presentation.
Bud Houlton—Was not at the meeting, but Kurt Kragness will talk to him about
providing historic pictures.
Pat Rasmusson—Not present.
Jim Nord—Will look into getting historic picture.
Stephen Rohlf—Provide 1888 plat map and a brief written history of Elk River to
hand out.
Since there is another HPC meeting before this event, it was decided that the final
details will be discussed then.
• 7. Discuss Certified Local Government Status (CLG)
Bruce Penner researched the State's requirements for the city to become a CLG.
He indicated that a letter from the highest elected official of the city (the Mayor)
requesting CLG status, copies of the city's ordinances relating to the HPC, and
resumes from all HPC members are required.
HPC members are requested to submit a resume that demonstrates interest and/or
expertise in historic preservation. At least two members must be preservation
related professionals (Kurt Kragness, Sherburne County Historian; and Bruce
Penner, Archeologist).
8. Items on next agenda
It was the consensus of the group that the next agenda include: master plan for
HPC, review of items on next Planning Commission Agenda, and May 16th
presentation at the library.