4.1. DRAFT HPC MINUTES 03-17-2022
Meeting of the
Heritage Preservation Commission
Elk River City Hall
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Members Present: Chair Lance Lindberg, Commissioners Michele Cole, Zachary
Griffiths, Tony Mauren, Joshua Fox, and Debra Mortensen
Members Absent: Commissioner Mike Hangaard
Others Present: Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg and Councilmember Garrett
Christianson
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Heritage Preservation
Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Lindberg.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider January 20, 2022, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner Fox to
approve the January 20, 2022, agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Minutes of November 18, 2021, Heritage Preservation Commission
meeting
Moved by Commissioner Mortensen and seconded by Commissioner Griffiths
to approve the November 18, 2021, meeting minutes.
Motion carried 6-0.
5.1 Elk River Documentary
Commissioner Griffiths reviewed the progress on the documentary. He stated that
production is where it was at last time they met. He hoped to get commissioners in
front of the camera this week. He indicated there at 83 photos available at the
Sherburne History Center and they would cost $3 per photo (typically $5) and they
would waive the usage charge. He said he touched up the script based on the
comments received but did not feel necessary to share again.
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk River City Hall
January 20, 2022
Commission Griffiths moved to spend $250 for the 83 photos and was seconded by
Commissioner Fox.
Mr. Leeseberg indicated this would be dependent on available budget. The
commission understood.
5.2 Elk River Aviation Article
Commissioner Mauren gave a brief update on the project. The commission felt it
was well written and did not realize there was that much aviation history in Elk
River.
Mr. Leeseberg indicated if the commission was satisfied with the article, it would
likely be posted on the city’s Facebook page in February. The commission did not
request any changes to the article.
Commissioner Mauren indicated he was thinking about doing an article on the
history of the downtown movie theater in Elk River. Chair Lindberg noted there was
an additional theatre in downtown.
5.3 Additional Projects and Updates
Mr. Leeseberg read the email sent by Zack Carlton to the commission regarding the
city working on a new section of their website outlining unique attractions in the
community. Mr. Carlton requested knowledge and background on two possible
topics, the oldest tree in Elk River and the ox cart trail.
Commissioner Fox indicted the Kelley Farm has a tree that is very old. As for the ox
cart trail, there has been a great deal of speculation on where a trail may have been in
the area, and it was noted that the trail could have changed location from year to year
based on weather and flooding conditions.
Mr. Leeseberg asked the commission to send Mr. Carlton any thoughts they may
think of regarding the subjects.
To encourage interest in the history of Elk River, Commissioner Mauren suggested
the group think of something like the Shiver Elk River medallion hunt with clues
based around Elk River history.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Lindberg adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:28 p.m.
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Elk River City Hall
January 20, 2022
Minutes prepared by Chris Leeseberg.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Lance Lindberg
Heritage Preservation Commission Chair