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City of Elk=' Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.6 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent March 3, 2014 Zack Carlton,Planner Item Description Reviewed by Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report Jer em Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Receive, by motion,the 2013 Annual Report of the Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission. Background/Discussion The annual report of the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) summarizes activities from the previous fiscal year and outlines goals for the next. The report is required by statute, filed with the State Historic Preservation Office, and required for maintaining Certified Local Government status. The HPC reviewed the annual report during their February 20, 2014, special meeting. They made two minor content changes and unanimously approved the report. During the 2013 fiscal year, the HPC worked to increase public awareness of the Jackson Street Water Tower and saw the successful nomination of the structure to the National Register of Historic Places. The Mississippi Connections Redevelopment framework was adopted by the City Council in November of 2012 and included a historic section discussing the preservation of significant historical locations in the downtown area. The HPC was involved in a number of events,including the history day celebration on June 15, 2013, an archeological survey and dig at Bailey Point Nature Preserve June 14-16, 2013, and judging at the Salk Middle School History Fair. Members also attended the Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Lanesboro,MN. For 2014, the HPC will continue to focus on the preservation and restoration of the Jackson Street Water Tower. Commissioner Mortensen will work with local residents and conduct oral histories. They will explore the creation of a historic neighborhood district, and continue to work with Elk River Community Ed to coordinate educational opportunities into their programs. The historic walking tour will continue in partnership with students and staff from St. Cloud State University. Finally, members will attend the annual conference of the American Association for State and Local History to learn about the history of the Twin Cities region. Financial Impact None Attachments ■ 2013 HPC Annual Report P a w E A E U s r NaA f RE]