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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk River City Hall
April 26, 2018
5.1 May 25, 2017, HPC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Lindberg to approve the May 25, 2017, HPC minutes.
Motion carried 3-0.
6.2 Jackson Street Water Tower
Mr. Carlton explained the results of the restoration estimates received for the cost to
repaint the historical water tower. He stated there is another grant available with an
application deadline in May to assist in covering the costs of option 2 or 3 but the
Commission would need to budget for ongoing maintenance costs of the tower,
which future grants would not cover.
Commissioner Mortensen discussed the 501c3 that could be created for future
donations to assist in long-term upkeep and maintenance. She stated she would send
Mr. Carlton in the next week a copy of a document for another 501c3 she is helping
create. She was interested in pursuing Slack Painting Option 2.
Chair Fox and Commissioner Lindberg were interested in pursuing Slack Painting
Option 1 because it could be a more affordable first step in repairs and repainting.
Moved by Commissioner Fox and seconded by Commissioner Lindberg to
support recommending Option 1 by Slack Painting for pressure washing the
Jackson Street Water Tower and repainting as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 3-0.
It was the consensus of the Commission to apply for the grant and to have a
discussion with the City Council on May 7, 2018, for direction about the water
tower’s future maintenance needs and the possibility of accepting donations.
Councilmember Wagner asked questions regarding the Commission’s goals for
saving the water tower and budget.
Mr. Carlton indicated the HPC has a budget within the City Council budget but any
additional funds not budgeted for would be paid for out of the General Fund.
The Commission discussed the historical significance of repairing and maintaining
the water tower with ideas such as placing a plaque or marker explaining its historical
significance, installing benches and creating landscaping, and including it in part of
the Walking Tour. They indicated the end goal would be to not only have the water
tower repaired and repainted to its original colors but to increase its historical
significance and bring awareness in the community.
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Commissioner Wagner suggested the Commission write and post information
explaining the history at the downtown Rivers Edge park kiosk to draw attention to
the tower and increase its historical significance.
6.3 2018 Guided Historic Walking Tours
Commissioner Lindberg explained the walking tour experience while inputting his
own perspective of growing up in Elk River. He stated attendees seemed to enjoy it
and it took longer than expected, as they asked questions about particular homes and
sights. He stated he was looking forward to having the tours again in 2018, stating
Thursday evenings seemed to work well to coincide with concertgoers.
Mr. Carlton distributed the summer concert series and suggested a walking tour date
scheduled in June, July, and August. Chair Fox indicated he would be interested and
possibly available to cover a tour. Commissioner Lindberg stated he would also
continue offering the tour.
Councilmember Wagner suggested distributing information at the Farmers Market in
addition to advertising on social media.
Mr. Carlton requested writing contributions from the Commission members to be
used on a blog on the city’s website, which would highlight not only downtown
walking tour information but other city history topics. He explained the website
redesign and more content that would be added.
6.4 Annual Report
Mr. Carlton presented the annual report.
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner
Lindberg to approve the 2017 Annual Report of the Elk River Historical
Preservation Commission.
Motion carried 3-0.
6.5 HPC = Past, Present, and Future
Mr. Carlton reviewed the meeting schedule, recent commission openings that aren’t
filled, and the city ordinance which describes the purpose, powers, and duties of the
Heritage Preservation Commission. He requested the members discuss the future of
the commission, where they see the focus or projects of the group in the future, and
the possibility of shifting to a targeted commission where subcommittees are formed
by the City Council to work towards goals on specific projects.
The Commission discussed the history of the HPC, the need to fill open seats, and
the purpose of their actions. They discussed attendance requirements.
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April 26, 2018
Councilmember Wagner expressed her concerns with lack of holding a meeting for
11 months, noting the HPC is only required to meet four times a year. She requested
the HPC invest in its own self if they wanted the City Council to commit in them.
She felt this commission is a community-driven commission and while the content is
unique, it can still be an active, vibrant commission. She suggested reaching out to
those folks who they feel would also be interested in supporting the cause of the
HPC and assisting in continuing the vision.
It was the consensus of the Heritage Preservation Commission to commit to finding
additional members, commit to showing up to meetings, and continue the
Commission as outlined in city ordinance.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Heritage Preservation Commission at 7:07 p.m.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Debra Mortensen
Heritage Preservation Commission Chair