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Meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
May 25, 2017
Members Present: Chair Fox, Commissioners Lindberg,Mortensen,Nicholas and
Jordan
Others Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton,Planner BrleAnna Simon,
Council Liaison Jenifer Wagner.
Members Absent: None
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation
Commission was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Fox.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider May 25, 2017, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Nicholas to approve the May 25, 2017, agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Election of Officers
Commissioner Lindberg nominated Josh Fox for HPC Chair.
Motion carried 5-0.
Chair Fox nominated Commissioner Mortensen for HPC Vice Chair.
Motion carried 5-0.
S. Consent Agenda
5.1 January 19, 2017, HPC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Nicholas to approve the January 19, 2017, minutes.
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Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Jackson Street Water Tower
Mr. Carlton provided an overview of the project condition assessment by stating the
City of Elk River is no longer working with Collaborative Design Group for this
report. The city has contacted a number of consulting firms to continue the repair
work. Staff will be applying for grants to help fund construction documents. Mr.
Carlton provided an overview of the estimated project costs of$85,000 to obtain
construction assessment documents.
6.2 Historic Preservation Web Page
Ms. Simon provided an overview of the webpage created for the History Walking
Tour. Staff asked Commission members to review and provide content on
functionality, content,pictures and anything else that may be beneficial. The
following comments were provided during the meeting:
• Add the names of the individuals who built the bridge and saw mill
• Provide additional sites on web page with local significance such as historic
homes
• Would like to provide as much local historical information as possible
• Would like to see an interactive map of historical sites
Staff will be updating the format of the site to incorporate previous suggestions once
the content has been finalized.
6.3 Downtown Elk River Sign Ordinance Amendment
Mr. Carlton provided a summary of the current downtown sign regulations and a
proposed ordinance amendment to permit changeable copy signs above the string
course. The commission was comfortable with signage above the stringcourse of the
buildings,but some members expressed concerns with digital changeable copy signs
in the downtown district.
7. Updates
Mr. Carlton inquired to see if any Commission Members would interested in
attending the the Annual Minnesota Historic Preservation Conference taking place
on September 14-15,2017 in Albert Lea. Chair Fox and Commissioner Mortensen
stated they would be interested.
Ms. Simon inquired about going after grant opportunities to create a local
designation of historic buildings and/or obtaining signage at national registered
historic places in Elk River.
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8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:51 p.m.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Deb Mortensen
Heritage Preservation Commission Vice Chair