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