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The HPC utilized a CLG grant award from 2013 and hired Collaborative Des a Condition Assessment of the tower. The report was completed in August 2015 and has been very helpful in preparing for the final goal of painting and repairin to repair the structure was below previous estimates received by pleasant surprise as Elk River Municipal Utilities, the current owner money for tower repairs. That money will be used for matching fuin a future grant application. The next phase of the project includes preparing construction drawings for the actual restoration work. The city has again been working with Collaborative Design application for grant funding will be completed in fiscal year 2 restoration and the timing of the improvements will be based on grant receipt and timing. Elk River Walking Tour The HPC worked with students and faculty at St. Cloud State University to prepare a self-guided walking tour of historically significant locations in Elk River. Late fall 2014 the city hosted a presentation from St. Cloud State University students where they draft brochures. The HPC has been utilizing these to prepare a mobile brochure on the citys website. The city continues to work on getting the walking tour on the citys websi availability of the information. In 2017 the city will begin off by a member of the HPC. Oral Histories Commissioner Mortensen continues to seek out additional residents willing to be interviewed for the oral histories project. The HPC is also in the early stages of expanding this program to additional members of the community to not only be interviewed, residents. 37th Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference In September 2016, HPC staff liaison BrieAnna Simon attended the Annual Statewide H Preservation Conference in Hastings MN. Houlton Farm Natural Area The City of Elk River worked with the Trust for Public Land, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, and the Friends of the Mississippi to acquire the Houlton-Olson family farm and add it to the citys park system as a conservation area. The 335-acre riverfront property is located west of downtown near the Orono Dam and has been in the family since the 1870s. The park opened in the fall of 2016 and has been very popular. T HPC will look for opportunities to explore historical topics ass 2017 ProposedProjects Preservation of Jackson Street Water Tower The HPC will apply for a grant to assist with the restoration of the Jackson Street Water Tower. Matching funds are available, but the actual restoration will be b 3