4.1. HPC DRAFT MINUTES 01-17-2019
Meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
October 18, 2018
Members Present: Chair Mortenson, Commissioners Fox and Lindberg
Members Absent: n/a
Others Present: Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation
Commission was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chair Mortensen.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider October 18, 2018, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Fox and seconded by Chair Lindberg to approve the
October 18, 2018, agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
4. Minutes of July 19, 2018, meeting
Moved by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner Fox to
approve the July 19, 2018, HPC meeting minutes.
Motion carried 3-0.
5.1 How to Revitalize the HPC
Commissioner Lindberg updated how the history tours he has given have been well
attended and positive for the HPC. He indicated it might be beneficial to provide
bus tours as the walking tours can get to be too long, especially for those that have a
difficult time getting around.
Commissioner Fox suggested the HPC work with/partner with Community
Education and utilize their knowledge for activities such as bus tours. He suggested
having the history tours on a Saturday.
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk River City Hall
October 18, 2018
Commissioner Lindberg suggested they revisit the oral history project they began
previously.
Chair Mortenson suggested an ad be placed in the paper and maybe speaking at the
activity center.
5.2 Recap of the MN Heritage Preservation Conference
Chair Mortensen presented the item. She indicated it was great networking and
representatives from Litchfield discussed how to change attitudes with developing in
commercial historic districts and how to prevent tearing down buildings just due to
neglect. They participated in walking tours of historic buildings and homes.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Mortensen adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:43 p.m.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Debra Mortensen
Heritage Preservation Commission Chair