01-19-2017 HPC MINMeeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
January 19, 2017
Members Present: Commissioners Lindberg, Mortensen, and Jordan
Others Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Planner BrieAnna Simon,
Council Liaison Jenifer Wagner.
Members Absent: Chair Fox and Commissioner Nicholas
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation
Commission was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Commissioners Mortensen.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider January 19, 2017, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to
approve the January 19, 2017, agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 October 20, 2016, HPC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner
Mortensen to approve the October 20, 2016, minutes.
Motion carried 3-0.
5.1 Jackson Street Water Tower Project
Mr. Carlton and Commissioner Mortensen provided an overview of the project
condition assessment, repair work, painting, grant process, and establishing the
501(c)(3). Commissioner Mortensen progress update on the articles of incorporation
and the bylaws. She has created a press release for the city paper to gain participation
in the group. The hope is to have participants and legal documents in place by the
painting of the water tower.
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk River City Hall
January 19, 2017
Commissioner Jordan questioned if our state or county representative is on board
with the water tower project in order to bring more voices to the table. Mr. Carlton
stated the project is dependent on dedicated capital funds by the legislature. Both
would be good resources to inform them on the progress being made.
5.2 Historic Walking Tour Webpage
Ms. Simon provided an overview of the webpage created for the History Walking
Tour. Content from each of the four walking tour brochures created by students at
St. Cloud State University and comments from Commission members was compiled
and assembled into an interactive online format.
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:
• Provide a dropdown menu of locations or next button to move between
locations.
• Have locations on walking tour navigable with a next button then add a
"Notable Places in Elk River" section.
• Add walking distances between locations.
• Would like to see the app provide verbal content as well.
• Commissioner Mortensen will provide content for Kemper Drug.
Staff also showed drone footage of the water tower and River Park Commons.
Commission members stated they would like to see drone footage before and over
the painting of the water tour.
5.3 Salk Middle School History Fair
Ms. Simon provided an overview of the Salk Middle School History Fair and
expectations of volunteers. A signup sheet to volunteer to help judge the fair was
distributed to Commission Members. Ms. Simon also stated there seem to be
additional opportunities to partner with Salk Middle School in other future if
interested.
5.4 2016 HPC Annual Report
Mr. Carlton summarized the contents documented in the 2016 HPC Annual Report.
No questions or comments were presented after reviewing the materials.
Moved by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner
Mortensen to approve the 2016 HPC Annual Report.
Motion carried 3-0.
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk Rives City Hall
January 19, 2017
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, Commissioner Mortensen adjourned the meeting of
the Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:40 p.m.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Deb Mortensen
Heritage Preservation Commission Vice Chair