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4.1 HPSR 07-16-2015 City Q Meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission River Held at the Elk River City Hall April 16, 2015 Members Present: Chair Fox,Commissioners Lindberg,Nicholas, and Jones Members Absent: Commissioner Mortensen Staff Present: Planner Zack Carlton I. Call Meeting to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Fox. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Consider 4/16/2015 Agenda Moved by Commissioner Nicholas and seconded by Commissioner Lindberg to approve the April 16, 2015, agenda. Motion carried 4-0. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 January 15, 2015, HPC Minutes Moved by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas to approve the January 15,2015,minutes. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Oath of Office — Robert Jones & Mike Nicholas Robert Jones and Mike Nicholas were sworn in as Heritage Preservation Commissioners at this time. 6. Election of Officers Chair Lindberg nominated Joshua Fox to continue as the Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Commissioner Fox accepted the nomination. Motion by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas to elect Joshua Fox to serve as Heritage Preservation Commission Chair. Motion carried 4-0. I Ieritage Preservation Commission Meeting Elk River City Hall July 16,2015 Mr. Carlton stated that although Commissioner Mortensen was not in attendance, she is interested in continuing her role as Vice-Chair. Mr. Carlton nominated Commissioner Mortenson for the Vice-Chair position. Motion by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas to elect Debra Mortensen to serve as Heritage Preservation Commission Vice- Chair. Motion carried 4-0. 7. General Business 7.1 Water Tower Subcommittee Update Chair Fox provided an update from the Save the Water Tower Subcommittee. The subcommittee is working with the Oliver Hudson Kelly Grange (a subset of the Kelly Farm) to establish a 501 (c)(3) to accept donations. Chair Fox is also working to create a logo/brand for use by the subcommittee's fundraising efforts and social media platforms. A local volunteer will be moderating the social media accounts. A review of the Heritage Preservation's effort to restore the tower was provided to update the new members. 7.2 Review Rough Draft If Jackson Street Water Tower Condition Assessment Mr. Carlton asked for any comments about the rough draft of the Condition Assessment for the Jackson Street Water Tower, and noted that the cost estimates were not included with this phase. He stated that he will accept comments through the end of the month. Commissioner Jones asked how the restoration efforts were being financed. Mr. Carlton provided a brief review of the grant and donation money that has been received thus far. He also noted that future restoration efforts will likely require additional grants. Commissioner Jones expressed concern for the costs associated with the long-term maintenance of the structure and associated property. Mr. Carlton noted that the long term maintenance is still a concern that must be reviewed. 7.3 Review Proposal for solar panel array on the Cinema Professional Building Mr. Carlton provided the Commission with an overview of the proposal to add solar panels to the roof of the building located at 657 Main Street. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Elk River City Hall July 16,2015 The proposal was well received by the Commission,and Commissioner Nicholas noted that this type of use should be promoted to encourage other businesses to adapt their facilities. Chair Fox stated that the use furthers the goals of Elk River and that it will be minimally impactful. The Commission did not have any concerns with the application as proposed. 8. Staff Updates Mr. Carlton updated the Commission about a request from Commissioner Mortensen to move away from quarterly meetings and back to monthly meetings. Mr. Carlton asked for feedback from the Commission regarding the requested change. The Commission felt that quarterly meetings were appropriate,and that if additional meetings were needed a special meeting can be called. Mr. Carlton noted that this technique was utilized a number of times last year. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:52 p.m. Tina Allard City Clerk Joshua Fox Heritage Preservation Commission Chair