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September 19, 2013 <br /> o Develop and place historical displays/posters at key community locations—Activity <br /> Center, Library, local banks, etc. <br /> o Provide educational opportunities through Community Ed, Park& Recreation, etc <br /> o Walking Tour <br /> • Conduct a continuing survey of all historic areas, places, buildings, structures, or <br /> similar objects in the City. <br /> o Utilize information identified in the 2002 and 20I I Context Studies and Phase II <br /> Downtown Commercial Area Study with the Downtown Redevelopment Plan <br /> o Work with landowners on further studying sites identified in the Probability Modeling <br /> and Reconnaissance Survey having moderate to high potential for archaeological <br /> probability. <br /> o Establish a Historic Neighborhood District <br /> • Conduct Archaeological Digs at newly acquired Park properties in the City <br /> • Continue to create Heritage Tourism <br /> ON-GOING <br /> • Educate the citizens of Elk River with respect to the historic and architectural <br /> heritage of the City. <br /> o Quarterly article in the"Current" about a historical site or event in Elk River <br /> o Conduct oral interviews and incorporate information in education resources <br /> o Work with the Kelley Farm, Sherburne History Center, etc <br /> • Continue to survey all historic areas, places, buildings, structures, or similar objects <br /> in the City. <br /> o Identify other tools to be used <br /> o Continue to utilize the existing tools <br /> • Elk River Historic Context Study& Phase II Downtown Commercial Area Study <br /> —dated 2002 <br /> • Probability Modeling and Reconnaissance Survey—dated February I, 2005 <br /> • State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) map <br /> • Find incentives to encourage property owners to voluntarily restore historic <br /> structures. <br /> o Stay current with Historic Tax credits <br /> o Stay current with Grants through the Minnesota Historical Society <br /> o Stay current with other financial incentive programs <br /> o Stay current with MN Main Street Program <br /> • Identify potential land acquisition(s) of a property with local historical or cultural <br /> importance by partnering with Park Commission or other agencies. <br /> o Large contiguous tracts of land along confluence of Elk River and Mississippi River <br /> o Large contiguous tracts of land on eastern part of City <br /> • Continue to research best practices for resolution of HPC goals preservation <br /> • Conduct Archaeological Digs at newly acquired Park properties in the City <br /> N:\Departments\Community Development\Environmental\Heritage HPC 2014 Goals 2 <br />