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Ells -Vft _ Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.5 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent October 20,2014 Zack Carlton,Planner I 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 2014 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 Minnesota statute, filed with the State Historic Preservation Office, and required for maintaining Certified Local Government status. The HPC reviewed the annual report during their October 16, 2014,meeting. During the 2014 fiscal year,the HPC worked to increase public awareness of the Jackson Street Water Tower and received a grant to prepare a Conditions Assessment Report. The report will guide restoration efforts and provide fundraising goals. The HPC continues to work with students and faculty from Saint Cloud State University on an Elk River historic walking tour. Members also attended the Annual American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul,MN. For 2015,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. The HPC will explore the creation of a historic neighborhood district in the city,and continue to work with the Elk River Community Education department to coordinate educational opportunities into their programs. Finally, the historic walking tour project will be completed. Financial Impact None Attachments ■ 2014 HPC Annual Report P O w E 8 E U A Y NAWREJ