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and worthy of preservation. With this in mind, she contacted Dr. Richard Rothaus (who will be working on the Water Tower nomination) to see if he'd be interested or able to conduct • this work if the City gets a grant. He is interested in conducting the project, however $e has no experience with doing historic surveys. A recommendation was. made that he work with the person who has done the majority of surveys f or the various cities to learn about the process. Environmental Administrator Haug stated she will report back to the commission on whether the grant is received or not. Commissioner Konietzko questioned what the process will be going forward. The timeline approach was discussed. Environmental Administrator Haug stated that she would like to have the residents attend an HPC meeting before setting up a neighborhood meeting. Chair Lindberg stated that this does not need to be rushed at this point. Environmental Administrator Haug stressed that the City does not wish to push a historic district upon the residents of the horseshoe district. The survey has been recommended as a good resource for the City regardless of whether the I-historic District is sought or not. Environmental Technician Blake-Bradley briefly discussed a situation in St. Cloud where the City's HPC moved forward with a historic district designation that looked promising until it was sabotaged by a couple of negative residents. A confidential ballot was suggested. Discussion followed regarding how realtors have been able to assist with educating the public and fitting historic homes to buyers. A meeting with realtors might be beneficial if the District goes through. 61 Planning Commission items • Environmental Administrator Haug discussed the Planning Commission items. All items on the agenda have low to moderate potential for an archaeological site and no SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) sites. Special attention was brought to item number 2, Request by Fast Cash to relocate to the northeast corner of Jackson Avenue and Railroad Drive. There are significant issues with the site. Environmental Administrator Haug recommended adding a condition on top of the standard condition that if any modifications to the building are proposed, the HPC be given the opportunity to review and comment. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HARRIS TO ADD THE STANDARD AND EXPANDED CONDITIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS. ALL IN FAVOR MOTION CARRIED. 71 Fast Track Grant Update for Jackson Street Water Tower Environmental Administrator Haug stated that the grant application was submitted and is waiting for a response back. The decision has been postponed. She will inform the commission once she has heard the determination. 8~ Other Images ofAmerica. Elk River: Commissioner Mortensen brought a preview book to show which will be made available on • April 26, 2010 through area book stores. Locations for distribution were discussed.