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6. Discuss Restoration of the Old First National Bank Building • Cliff Lundberg was present at the meeting for this issue. The Commission decided that although this would be a good project,the timing to initiate it was wrong. Other steps, like becoming a Certified Local Government to be eligible for funding, need to be completed first. This issue was tabled until a future meeting. The Commission asked Mr. Lundberg to continue coming to the HPC meetings on a regular basis to act as a liaison between them and the Rivers Edge Group. Mr. Lundberg indicated that he would do so. 7. Consider Arrow Building Center's Proposal It was noted that one of the buildings proposed to be torn down may be part of the livery stable of the Blanchete Hotel. The Commission concluded, that even if the structure was part of the Blanchete Hotel's livery stable, it had lost its integrity. The shed was no longer on its original site and had been greatly altered structurally and therefore, was not of historical significances. It was decided that more research was needed on the other structures proposed to be razed for this project and that this issue should be tabled until next month's meeting. 8. Consider City of Elk River's Status as a Certified Local Government(CLG) All of the information needed for the CLG application has been assembled. Bruce • Penner will follow up with mailing the application. 9. Discuss Elk River Area Rotary's Plan to Restore the Handke Stadium Kurt Kragness reported that the School District is supporting the restoration. The HPC unanimously express the desire to aid the Rotary in having the Handke Stadium listed as eligible for the National Register. This will make the project eligible for the State Capital Project Grant-in-Aid Program. Cliff Lundberg was at the meeting representing the Rivers Edge Group. 10. Prioritize HPC Workload The Commission decided that priority shall be given to completing a context study of Elk River identifying historical themes, which is the first step in compiling a written history of the community. Because of timing, the HPC's decided that the HRA's Downtown Redevelopment Plan is also a priority. The commission noted that the context study is needed to accurately give the HRA the information on significant historical structures in the Downtown area they requested. The Commission further felt that protecting high priority areas of historic significance,potentially through public ownership, is also one of their priorities. 1110