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City of Elk River <br /> _ Certified Local Government <br /> kiver 2013 Annual Report <br /> Background <br /> The Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is a Certified Local Government (CLG) <br /> for the purposes of expanding local involvement and participation in historic preservation issues. <br /> The CLG program is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). A requirement <br /> of the CLG program is submission of an annual report to SHPO documenting the activities of the <br /> HPC for the previous Federal fiscal year,which runs October 1,2012, to September 30,2013. <br /> The HPC consists of five Elk River residents appointed by the City Council. Each serve three-year <br /> terms beginning on the first day of March. The HPC shall include, if available, a member of the <br /> Sherburne County Historical Society. <br /> Exhibits: <br /> A. HPC Members <br /> B. Annual HPC Certified Local Government Assurances Form <br /> C. History Day article and brochure <br /> D. Bailey Point Nature Preserve Park <br /> E. Archeological Dig article <br /> F. Historic Walking Tour brochure <br /> Analysis <br /> The HPC held eight regular meetings during the reporting period. All meetings were posted as <br /> public meetings and conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Minnesota Open <br /> Meeting Law (Minnesota Statues 471.705). Minutes of each meeting are recorded, filed at City Hall <br /> and can be viewed on the city website. <br /> 2013 Projects <br /> Ongoing Review of Development Proposals <br /> Throughout the year, the HPC reviews development proposals using archaeological modeling. <br /> During 2013, the HPC reviewed one passive development proposal for Bailey Point Park Preserve. <br /> There were no other development proposals deemed a threat to historical sites or historical <br /> information this year. <br /> 2 <br />