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I o Tre oil City of Elk River Bailey Park Excavation Proposal Project: Bailey Point 2013 Public Archaeology Survey Prepared for: Rebecca Haug, City of Elk River Prepared by: Richard Rothaus, PhD Date: 9 May 2013 Total Project Cost: $25,163 Funds Requested: $12,223 Trefoil In-Kind Contribution: $12,940 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Elk River wishes to complete a survey and archaeological excavation of the Bailey Point property (Figure 1). The survey will be conducted in a manner that creates opportunities for meaningful involvement by volunteers, similar to other projects hosted by the City of Elk River in the past. The park is approximately 25 acres and will include natural areas, improved paths, and unimproved paths (Figure 2). The property location is at the intersection of the Elk River and the Mississippi River; this is an area of obvious and extremely high archaeological probability. In 2005 Rothaus surveyed a similar property (on the south side of the Elk River) and found multiple prehistoric archaeological sites. The Bailey Park location is associated with the 1772 and 1773 battles between the Ojibwe and the Dakota (Warren 1885). The Park also includes the location of the old Sherburne County Fairgrounds (1916-1950s); no structures remain from that use (Rothaus, McFarlane, and Haug 2004; Rothaus, McFarlane, and Haug 2005; Warren 1885). Preliminary inspection of the property by Rothaus in 2011 identified several areas suitable for testing by both shovel testing and excavation of formal units (1x1m squares) (Rothaus 2011). The Bailey Park property offers several challenges and opportunities. The City hopes,in the future, to use the property for excavations and other activities that will allow the public to participate. Given the location and certain presence of archaeological sites, this project has been designed to meet the requirements of the grant program, while at the same time being cost effective and protecting the property from unnecessary testing and other activities that can hamper future archaeological excavations. The archaeological survey will clarify site details and eligibility for Local and/or National Register of Historic Place designation. Additionally, the survey will facilitate site preservation and identify additional research needs and opportunities. The archaeological survey is designed to be performed with substantial participation from public volunteers as well as community members with local expertise and knowledge. The work will be organized to facilitate not only direct participation but also daily tours and media opportunities. Minnesota: 1965 W. Highview Dr.. Sauk Rapids,MN Phone: 320-761-9090 Fax: 866-651-5859 56379 Email: rothaus@trefoilcultural.com North Dakota: PMB#149, 4302 13th Ave S, Suite 4, Skype: richard.m.rothaus Fargo,ND 58103 Twitter: Richard—Rothaus