INFORMATION #2 09-21-2009INFORMATION
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nicola Blake-Bradley, Environmental Technician
DATE: September 17, 2009
SUBJECT: Historic Neighborhood Meeting, October 1
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will be having an informational meeting at
6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2009 at the Emhart residence (201 Norfolk Avenue) regarding the
pros and cons of Historic Neighborhood Designation. This is strictly an informational
meeting and no formal decisions will be made. Michael Koop of the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) will be present to answer questions and give options regarding
historic neighborhoods to the residents in the Horseshoe Neighborhood. All residents in the
neighborhood will receive the attached flyer invitation. Please direct any questions to
Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator at (763) 635-1068.
Please Comet You are invited to...
Our Historic Horseshoe Neighborhood
Whos Residents who live in the "horseshoe neighborhood". This. neighborhood is cturently defined as the area
bound by Morton, Manor Place, Norfolk and Main Streets.-Any other people who are interested in historic
neighborhoods. are welcome to attend as well,
Why:`The Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission has designated your neighborhood as a candidate for
.becoming the City's first designated historic neighborhood. Come learn what is unique about the architecture
and history of your neighborhood: We will present information regarding historic districts and solicit comment
and interest in becoming a historic district.
What: Discussion on Creating-a Historic Neighborhood District,
Elk River Historic Preservation Commission
Where: James and Mary Ernhart House, 201 Norfolk Avenue
When: 6:30 pm. Thursday,'October 1st
Please RSVP and direct further questions to Rebecca Haug; City of Elk River at 635-1068.