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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Elk River City Hall April 19,2012 Rebecca is set to attend the Utility Commission meeting in May to ask for permission to get bids for • painting the tower(to get an idea of what funds need to be raised).A question of whether sandblasting will be allowed by SHPO was raised.Rebecca will check into that. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FOX AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORTENSEN TO HAVE STAFF A 1"1'END THE UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING IN MAY TO REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR THE WATER TOWER ALL IN FAVOR MOTION CARRIED. 6.2 Planning Commission Items There were no items for discussion. 6.3Downtown Task Force Update Chair Lindberg updated the commission that the last meeting was held on March 26th and the next will be on April 23rd.He referred to maps posted in the Uppertown Conference room during his update.The following items were discussed: • Multifamily unit housing proposed along Irving Avenue has been removed.The housing will stay as single family residences. • The task force is looking at whether 10-20 homes South and West of Hwy 10(bordering the road) could be mixed use zoning rather than just single family residences. • Downtown,there are no proposed changes currently.Originally,they had discussed putting in condos similar to the Bluffs building. • A trail connecting Bailey's Point to downtown along the river has been changed to have the sidewalks of the horseshoe district act as the trail. Chair Lindberg is concerned about the home owners along Hwy 10 being able to refinance or sell if • the zone is changed.He added that maps are to be redone reflecting the zoning changes proposed and showing what is going to be preserved as a result.There maybe meetings in April and May with public input(feedback) opportunities in June. 6.4 Oral Histories Rebecca updated the list for 2012.Now is a better time for Charlotte Strei because the snowbirds are back Chair Lindberg talked with Larry Toth and Mr.Toth appears to be more receptive to being interviewed now. 6.5 Bailey Point The third round of discussions with the conservation people have occurred.The area has been catalogued and videotaped.They are shooting for a June closing date.The park will be a more passive use park Rebecca discussed the details of the changes which include a parking lot, stormwater best management practices,and a potential bridge (if the Houlton property is acquired by the city). 6.6 2012 Goals Discussion History Day,Water Tower fund raising,Historic Neighborhood District,and Archaeological Dig(s) were discussed. Rebecca reminded the commission that pursuing a historic district is a requirement.Perhaps the area north of the Water Tower would be interested.Chair Lindberg prefers being a"conduit of information" regarding Historic Neighborhood Districts.Commissioner Mortensen commented that • she feels that once one district is in place,others will follow. A windshield survey will need to be