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04-21-2016 HPC MIN of EMeeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission III River Held at the Elk River City Hall April 21, 2016 Members Present: Chair Fox, Commissioners Lindberg and Mortensen Members Absent: Commissioners Jones and Nicholas Others Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Council Liaison Jerry Olsen I. Call Meeting to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Chair Fox. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Consider February 24, 2016, Agenda III Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner Lindberg to approve the April 21,2016, agenda. Motion carried 3-0. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 February 24, 2016, HPC Minutes Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner Lindberg to approve the October 15,2016, minutes. Motion carried 3-0. 5. Election of Officers — Chair and Vice Chair Commissioner 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 • Mortensen to elect Joshua Fox to serve as Heritage Preservation Commission Chair. Motion carried 3-0. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Elk River City Hall April 21,2016 Chair Lindberg nominated Debra Mortensen to continue as the Vice Chair of the • Heritage Preservation Commission. Commissioner Mortensen accepted the nomination. Motion by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Chair Fox to elect Debra Mortensen as the Heritage Preservation Commission Vice Chair. Motion carried 3-0. 6.1 Water Tower Subcommittee Update Commissioner Mortensen provided the progress update on the bylaws and articles of incorporation. She also stated the need to advertise in the local paper, City's website, community page,Facebook or any additional opportunities to identify individuals who are interested in being on the Board of Directors, Officers and committee members. State Statute requires a minimum of three members to formulate a 501(c)(3). The purpose of this group is to provide upkeep of the water tower and implement future improvements such as a park or signage. Mr. Carlton discussed the priority of the subcommittee is to fund the park and any additional improvements associated with the water tower. Other opportunities will be to help fund and coordinate any additional community projects identified by the HPC throughout the community. Chair Fox provide an overview of the work session which took place with the City • Council on March 21,2016. He discussed the support the City Council showed towards the vision of the project. Mr. Carlton also discussed the recommendation of putting the population under the Elk River logo on the water tower. This would fall in line with historical depictions on water towers. 6.2 Discuss Historic Walking tour Mr. Carlton provided an overview of the four walking tour brochures which were created by students at St. Cloud State University and feedback provided by two community members. He noted the new city staff member will be working on pulling together comments and getting the brochure on the City's website. 7.I Grant and Construction Plans Update Mr. Carlton provided a brief summary of progress on the water tower drawings and budget. He also detailed the next steps and timing required for applying for grants. • Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Elk River City Hall April 21,2016 11111 8. Adjournment There being no further business,Chair Fox adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:30 p.m. Tina Allard City Clerk Joshua Fox Heritage Preservation Commission Chair • 1111)