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interest and expertise in historic preservation and must reside 411 within the City of Elk River. The Heritage Preservation Commission shall include, if available, a member of the Sherburne County Historical Society. 215.06 - POWERS AND DUTIES The Heritage Preservation Commission shall prepare, hold hearings, and recommend to the City Council such plans, programs, and policies as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this ordinance. Said powers shall include, but are not limited to, the study and recommendation to the City Council on the following: 1 . Working for the continuing education of the citizens of Elk River with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City. It shall keep current and public a register of designated heritage preservation sites and areas. 2. Conducting a continuing survey of all areas, places, buildings, structures, or similar objects in the City of Elk River which the Commission, on the basis of information available or presented to it, has reason to believe are, or will be, eligible for designation as heritage preservation sites. 3. Soliciting gifts and contributions to be made to the City and to assist in the preparation of applications for grant funds to be made to the City for the purpose of heritage preservation. 4 . Accepting the services on a permanent or part-time basis of technical experts and other such persons as may be required to perform its duties. 5. Making application to the National Register or the Minnesota Historical Society for the designation of a historic site or district. 6. Acquiring sites eligible for designation as a heritage preservation site by gift, negotiation, or eminent domain as provided for in Chapter 117 of Minnesota Statute. 215. 08 - MEETINGS AND PROCEDURE The Commission shall meet at least four times each calendar year, at such time and place as the Commission shall determine. Notice of the Commission meetings shall be communicated to the members, posted at City Hall, and published in the City' s official newspaper at least three days prior to the meeting. Except as provided herein, all Commission meetings shall be governed and operated pursuant to Robert' s Rules of Order and open to the public. • Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication as provided by law.