4.1. HP DRAFT MIN 01-15-2015
Meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
October 16, 2014
Members Present: Chair Fox, Commissioners Mortensen, Lindberg, and VanPatten
Members Absent: Commissioner Rolf
Staff Present: Planner Zack Carlton
Also Present: Council Liaison Stewart Wilson
1.Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation
Commission was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Chair Fox.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider 10/16/2014 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Lindberg to approve the October 16, 2014, agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 July 17, 2014, HPC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Lindberg to approve the July 17, 2014, minutes. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Public Hearings
No public hearings.
6. General Business
6.1 Water Tower Subcommittee Update
Chair Fox provided the subcommittee update. The subcommittee is working
with the Kelley Farm Grange to establish a 501 (C)(3) organization. The
group is also preparing a logo and working with the Arts Alliance on a
fundraiser in 2015. Opportunities to work with students from St. Cloud State
to create a marketing plan will be discussed at later meetings.
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Council Liaison Wilson asked about working with ERMU regarding
fundraising and cost sharing. He encouraged the subcommittee to meet with
representatives from ERMU to further discuss funding possibilities.
6.2 Walking Tour Update
Chair Fox provided the update about the walking tour and noted that he has
meet with representatives from St. Cloud State to discuss the tour. A
tentative date for a tour of downtown with the students has been set for
October 29, 2014, at 4:30pm.
Mr. Carlton noted that a section could be added to the city’s website
outlining the historic walking tour. He stated the change can be made once
the brochure is finalized.
6.3 HPC Annual Report
Mr. Carlton discussed the annual report and noted that it is a requirement for
maintaining certified local government status with the State of Minnesota.
Chair Fox and Council Liaison Wilson noted that their address needed to be
changed. No other changes were discussed.
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Lindberg to approve the 2014 HPC Annual Report with requested
address changes. Motion carried 4-0.
6.4 Jackson Street Water Tower Condition Assessment RFP
Mr. Carlton provided the staff report requesting authorization to advertise
for bids to seek consultant to prepare a Condition Assessment Report of the
Jackson Street Water Tower.
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Lindberg to authorize staff to post an RFP requesting proposals for the
preparation of a Conditions Assessment of the Jackson Street Water
Tower. Motion carried 4-0.
7. Staff Updates
7.1 AASLH Conference Recap
Commissioner Mortensen provided an update about her experience at the
AASLH Conference. She stated that she learned a lot but was disappointed
with the parking and access to the conference.
Mr. Carlton provided an update about his experience, echoing Commissioner
Mortensen’s disappointment with the programing.
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7.2 Future Projects
Mr. Carlton asked the Commission for project ideas the HPC may be able to
complete in 2015. Ideas discussed included archaeological study of Houlton
Property, school history fair judging, survey of oldest cemeteries in Elk River.
Commissioner Lindberg mentioned having a monthly brownbag lunch to
discuss various historical topics.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:50 p.m.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Chair Fox
Heritage Preservation Commission Chair