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Elk Meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
April 16, 2015
Members Present: Vice Chair Mortensen, Commissioners Lindberg, Nicholas, and Jones
Members Absent: Chair Fox
Others Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Economic Development Director
Amanda Othoudt, Council Liaison Olson
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation
Commission was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Vice Chair Mortensen.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider July 16, 2016, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas
to approve the July 16, 2015, agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 April 16, 2015, HPC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Nicholas and seconded by Commissioner Lindberg
to approve the April 16, 2015, minutes. Motion carried 4-0.
5. General Business
5.1 Water Tower Subcommittee Update
Mr. Carlton spoke with Chair Fox prior to the meeting regarding progress with
Friends of the Kelley Farm to establish a 501 (c)(3) and provided the update. The
Kelley Farm is seeking to establish the non-profit for use by the water tower
subcommittee that will be transitioned at a later date for their use. The Kelley Farm
has been receptive of the idea and needs to check with their accountant to ensure
compliance. They expect to receive his approval in August. Vice Chair Mortensen
asked if the non-profit organization will be able to receive donations after the
project. Mr. Carlton stated that once the non-profit is transitioned to another use by
the Kelley Farm we would no longer be able to utilize the status for our purposes.
Mr. Carlton will research establishing a non-profit for the purpose of accepting
future donations for other Commission projects.
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk River City Hall
July 16,2015
5.2 Review Final Draft of Jackson Street Water Tower Condition
Assessment
Mr. Carlton reviewed the findings of the condition assessment document noting that
the findings show the tower to be in good overall shape. Mr. Carlton also stated that
he presented the findings of the report to the Elk River Utilities Commission as they
have budgeted approximately$60,000 towards the restoration of the structure. The
utilities commission is interested in the project and excited at the opportunity to
keep the tower. Mr. Carlton is exploring grant opportunities to cover the additional
$25,000 needed to complete the project.
6. Staff Updates
Mr. Carlton noted that the city is planning to update the website and that they are
looking for content to include in the history section. Specifics include stories,videos,
pictures, and audio regarding the history of the city. Council Liaison Jerry Olson
mentioned videos that he had seen during the Houlton Farm Planning Committee
and stated that they would be a good addition.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business,Vice Chair Mortensen adjourned the meeting of the
Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:23 p.m.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Joshua Fox
Heritage Preservation Commission Chair