6.0 HPSR 03-03-2005/`•,,
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1. ~ Applicant:
Name of City
Mailing Add
City/State2ip
City .of Elk River
Date Received:
MHS Number.
13.065 Orono Parkway NW
Minnesota Historical Society
Certified Local Government
Grant Application
' Elk River, MN 5.5330
CLG Certification Date: 12/12/01
. Authorized Official:
ignature
Stephen Rohlf
Print Name
.763-635-1061
Telephone Number
4. oject Director:
Stephen Rohlf
Name ~t.
13065 Orono Parkway NW
Street Address
Elk River, MN 55330
' City/StatelZip
763-635-1061
Telephone Number
3. Fiscal Officer:
Lori Johnson
Name
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13065 Orono Parkway NW
~~ Street Address
Elk River, MN 55330
City/State/Zip
5. Heritage Preservation Commission Chair:
Cynthia Olson
Name
19164 147th St. NW
Street Address
Elk River, MN 55330
City/State/Zip
763-44i-7591
Telephone Number
6. Brief Project Description:
Archaeological excavation with public
participation of 2 areas .(paleo site &
7. Budget Summary
Grant Funds X14,800
Applicant Match $15,353 '
Total Project Budget $30,153
a~ ~oteritially significant sites during .
the 2004 archaeological survey in Elk River. 8. Project Duration Aug. 1, 2005- July 31, 006 '~;~
9. Project Area (please check)
A. Comprehensive Planning ^ B. Pre-Development : Historic Structure Report ^
® C. Survey ^ D. Evaluation
E. Local Desgination Forms ^ F. National Register Nomination Forms
^ " G. Public Education (please specify):
Applications must include ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED for the project area checked above as outlined in Part 111-
pages 2-5 of the Certified Local Government Grants Manual. Include a discussion of how this project reflects the goals.
and strategies outlined in the 2000 statewide preservation plan.
Re-use Study ^
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11. Project Products ,
Provide a concise description of the products that will result from the project.
See attached
12. Community Support -
Provide a concise statement summarizing demonstrated community support for this project. Cash match is one measure
of community support.
See attached
. ~. Project Impact
Provide a concise statement describing the expected effect of the project on the community's awareness and understand-
ing of local government in addressing local preservation issues. Describe any plans for promoting the project.
See attached
1;4. Project Personnel
List principal project personnel and their qualifications:
See attached
- App/icant Match
Budget Item Grant Cash In-Kind Donated Total
ARCHAEOLOGIST
100 HRS @ $50.00 HR $2,500 $2,500 $5000
PROJECT COORDINATOR
180 HRS @ $50.00 HR $7,300 $1,700 $9000
PAID E%PERIENCED WORKERS '
500 HRS @ $10.00 HR $5,000 .- $5000
BOBBIE SCOTT
60 HRS @ $17.34 HR $871.50 $871.50
REBECCA HAIIG - ;,
50 HRS @ $25.35 HR ~ $1,267.50 $1267.50
STEPHEN ROHLF
100•HRS @$34.34 HR '$3434.00 $3434.00
VOLIINTEERS SERVICES
~V~R$~COERS - °400 $400.00
PIIBLIC VOLUNTEERS EgCAVAT ON '
288 HRS ;,;,@ $10.00 HR
~.,~ ,$2880 $2880.00
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ~ $1500.00 $1500.00
CURATION AgD_RECORDS $800 - $800.00
A. B. C. D. E.
TOTAL ', $14,800 $5,000 $6;201.50 $4,151.50 $30,153
Column A must not exceed the total of
Columns B + C + D
#10 -Detailed Project Description
The City of Elk River is proposing to conduct detailed archaeological excavations of two
areas identified during an archaeological survey and literature search completed in the
summer of 2004. The first site, located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers,
contains Paleo artifacts. The second site is a foundation area along the Elk River, which is
assumed to be associated with the logging industry and early economic development of the
City of Elk River.
At the assumed Paleo site, a Phase II survey will be undertaken to assess the site significance
and to try to determine if it truly dates to the early prehistoric time period. The Paleo site is
in a farm field: This site will be excavated in late April or early May of 2005 to avoid
conflicts with the planting season.
The foundation site is in a high-risk area due to potential flooding and is already exposed
and partially eroded. The owners of this property are proposing a riverbank restoration
project adjacent to this area in the spring of 2005. The city is planning to conduct a Phase I
Survey of the land involved in the stabilization project to ensure the archaeological integrity
of the foundation site or other unknown sites are not disturbed. A person trained in
archaeology will also be on site when the riverbank is excavated for the stabilization project.
The actual Phase II survey and excavation of the foundation site will be conducted in the
summer of 2005 to allow greater public involvement. The city is planning on allowing the
public to take part in the excavation of this site on two separate three-day weekends.
The professional archaeologist(s) retained by the city that supervises the work at the Paleo
site will be trained in prehistoric archaeology and trained in historic archaeology for
supervising work at the foundation site. All work will be in compliance with the Secretary of
the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation,
particularly the Standard for Identification, Evaluation, and Registration published in the
Federal Register of September 29, 1983. In addition, all applicable state requirements and
guidelines will be adhered to in the pursuit of the project.
This project meets the following Statewide Historic Preservation Plan Goals:
1) Increase community awareness of the value and importance of the state's
cultural resources.
A number of potential archaeological sites were identified during the
archaeological survey and literature search conducted in the City of Elk River
in 2004. The city selected two of these sites to conduct detailed archeological
excavations. The associated publicity will aid in gaining better public
awareness of the archaeological potential in our community and,
consequently, a greater desire to protect these and similar sites from the
extreme development pressure the city is facing.
^ In response to the tremendous public interest in last year's archaeology work ~
conducted in Elk River, the city is planning on allowing the public to
participate in the 2005 excavation of the milling site. The city feels that
allowing people to actually participate will do even more to increase the
public's appreciation for this cultural resource.
Little is known of the Paleo period of Minnesota's history. An intact Paleo
site in Elk River would do a lot to increase awareness of this period
throughout the entire state.
2) Encourage integration of historic preservation at all levels of planning.
The first step the City of Elk River took to integrating historic preservation
into the planning process was a historic context study. The second step was
an archaeological survey and literature search. The findings and
documentations from these efforts have been incorporated into the city's
Comprehensive Plan by reference.
For these past.efforts not to become studies that sit on a shelve collecting
dust, the citizens of Elk River and elected official have to be made aware of
their value. The planned archaeological excavations will take these sites from
the pages of a report and bring them into real life. Allowing public
participation in the planned excavations will do even more to increase
awareness and appreciation for archaeological sites and an understanding of
the importance of integrating protecrion of these cultural resources into the
city's planning efforts.
3) Expand and strengthen the network of organizations and individuals engaged
in historic preservation throughout the state.
Little is currently being done at local levels of government to preserve
Minnesota's archaeological sites. An excavation in Elk River may be used by
other communities as a model on how to identify and preserve similar sites in
their areas.
^ The findings of the archaeological survey and literature search conducted in
Elk River in 2004 have been featured in Minnesota Archaeology, at the State
Preservation Conference and other public events. The proposed
archaeological excavation in Elk River will be similarly publicized.
^ The project and the dissemination of the results involved members of state,
county, and city agencies; educational institutions; private archaeological
firms; students; and members of the public.
5) Identify, evaluate and designate significant historic and archaeological
resources.
An archaeological survey identified a number of potential archaeological sites
in the City of Elk River. This information has all been cataloged with SHPO
and site forms have been filed with the office of the State Archaeologist.
The current proposed archaeological excavation will allow for detailed
evaluation of two of the most significant sites identified for potential
designation as sites for local historic preservation or nomination for the
National Register, if applicable.
6) Encourage appropriate management and treatment of historic resources.
All data collected (photographic materials, sketch maps, research files,
artifacts, etc.) will be indexed and placed in the care of the Minnesota
Historical Society. All work on this project will be in compliance with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and
Historic Preservation, particularly the Standard for Identification, Evaluation,
and Registration published in the Federal Register of September 29, 1983.
An intact mill foundation has the potential for statewide significance.
Conducting a Phase I Archaeological Survey prior to excavating adjacent to
such a site models appropriate management and treatment of historic
resources. It is the city setting an example for those it regulates.
#11-Project Product
The project will provide the City of Elk River with specific information (photographic
materials, sketch maps, research files, artifacts etc.) on the two excavation sites. This
information will then as rationale to place the sites in local historic designation or
nomination for the National Register if applicable. The data collected will be indexed and
placed in the care of the Minnesota Historical Society.
#12 -Community Support
The Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has identified the work described
in this application as their priority effort for 2005. The Elk River City Council is fully
supportive of the HPC's efforts and has demonstrated this support by budgeting $5,000
toward the project.
Additionally, the owners of the proposed excavation sites are in support of this work. The
Elk River Area School District and Saint Cloud State University are also considering how
they can incorporate this project into their curriculum. The Sherburne County Historical
Society is intimately involved in the effort behind the project.
Lastly, the public in Elk River supports the archaeological efforts as demonstrated by the ~
tremendous turn out for the educational tours of last year's project. Allowing public
participation in this year's project will do even more to gain public support.
#13 -Project Impact
For the State of Minnesota, Elk River is an old community, but its history is largely
unknown to many of its newer residents. Identifying local historic sites, especially those wifh
statewide significance, which are believed to exist here, will heighten the community's
awareness and understanding of preservation issues in the city. The city's HPC plans on
fully utilizing the data collected with the project in their efforts to promote historic
preservation. Elk River plans on being a leader in involving the public in archaeology and as
such can act as a model for other communities and partnerships.