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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting <br /> Elk River City Hall <br /> January 19,2017 <br /> Commissioner Jordan questioned if our state or county representative is on board <br /> with the water tower project in order to bring more voices to the table. Mr. Carlton <br /> stated the project is dependent on dedicated capital funds by the legislature. Both <br /> would be good resources to inform them on the progress being made. <br /> 5.2 Historic Walking Tour Webpage <br /> Ms. Simon provided an overview of the webpage created for the History Walking <br /> Tour. Content from each of the four walking tour brochures created by students at <br /> St. Cloud State University and comments from Commission members was compiled <br /> and assembled into an interactive online format. <br /> Staff asked Commission members to review and provide content on functionality, <br /> content,pictures and anything else that may be beneficial. The following comments <br /> were provided during the meeting: <br /> • Provide a dropdown menu of locations or next button to move between <br /> locations. <br /> • Have locations on walking tour navigable with a next button then add a <br /> "Notable Places in Elk River" section. <br /> • Add walking distances between locations. <br /> • Would like to see the app provide verbal content as well. <br /> • Commissioner Mortensen will provide content for Kemper Drug. <br /> Staff also showed drone footage of the water tower and River Park Commons. <br /> Commission members stated they would like to see drone footage before and over <br /> the painting of the water tour. <br /> 5.3 Salk Middle School History Fair <br /> Ms. Simon provided an overview of the Salk Middle School History Fair and <br /> expectations of volunteers.A signup sheet to volunteer to help judge the fair was <br /> distributed to Commission Members. Ms. Simon also stated there seem to be <br /> additional opportunities to partner with Salk Middle School in other future if <br /> interested. <br /> 5.4 2016 HPC Annual Report <br /> Mr. Carlton summarized the contents documented in the 2016 HPC Annual Report. <br /> No questions or comments were presented after reviewing the materials. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Lindberg and seconded by Commissioner <br /> Mortensen to approve the 2016 HPC Annual Report. <br /> Motion carried 3-0. <br />