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Oral Histories Commissioner Mortensen continues to conduct oral histories to residents willing to be interviewed. Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference In September 2013, staff member Rebecca Haug and HPC Commissioner Joshua Fox attended the conference in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Salk Middle School History Fair Judging — Staff member Rebecca Haug was a )udging participant at the January 2013 event. City Engineer Justin Femrite will participate in the 2014 Fair. 2014 Proposed Projects Preservation of Water Tower The HPC will continue to seek funding opportunities for restoration of the water tower. Oral Histories The HPC will continue working on conducting oral histories of some of the older generation residents from Elk River. Historic Neighborhood District The HPC will continue to explore creating a historic neighborhood district in the City. Educational Opportunities HPC will continue to work with the Elk River Community Education Department and Parks and Recreation Department to incorporate educational opportunities into their programs. A historic tour could he coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department. Elk River Community Education may be willing to host training to conduct oral histories in the community. Potential land acquisition(s) of a property with local historical or cultural importance The City of Elk River has been working with Friends of the Mississippi and The Conservation Fund to acquire the Houlton Olson family farm property to add to the city park system. The 335 -acre riverfront property is located west of downtown near the Orono Dam and has been in the family since the 1870's. Negotiations will continue into 2014. 5 u: �wWW I )y y 1 5