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July I5, 2010 Conduct a continuing survey of all historic areas, places, buildings, structures, or similar objects in the City. o Utilize information identified in the 2002 and 201 I Context Studies and Phase II Downtown Commercial Area Study with the Downtown Redevelopment Plan o Work with landowners on further studying sites identified in the Probability Modeling and Reconnaissance Survey having moderate to high potential for archaeological probability. o Establish a Historic Neighborhood District ON-GOING Educate the citizens of Elk River with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City. o Quarterly article in the "Current" about a historical site or event in the City of Elk River o Conduct oral interviews and incorporate information in education resources o Work with the Kelley Farm, Sherburne History Center, etc Continue to survey all historic areas, places, buildings, structures, or similar objects in the City. o Identify other tools to be used o Continue to utilize the existing tools ^ Elk River Historic Context Study & Phase II Downtown Commercial Area Study -dated 2002 ^ Probability Modeling and Reconnaissance Survey -dated February I , 2005 • State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) map • Find incentives to encourage property owners to voluntarily restore historic structures. o Stay current with Historic Tax credits o Stay current with Grants through the Minnesota Historical Society o Stay current with other financial incentive programs o Stay current with MN Main Street Program Identify potential land acquisition(s) of a property with local historical or cultural importance by partnering with Park Commission or other agencies. o Large contiguous tracts of land along confluence of Elk River and Mississippi River o Large contiguous tracts of land on eastern part of City Continue to research best practices for resolution of HPC goals preservation