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Planning Commission Minutes May 25. 1999 Page 3 . Curt Cragness, 13122 1st Street, Becker, MN, Director of the Sherburne County Historical Society, reviewed values which would be gained by the establishment of a Heritage Preservation Commission: 1 . Help preserve the identify and integrity of the community 2. Provide a sense of community and connection 3. Provide economic benefits such as downtown redevelopment. neighborhood revitalization and economic development. Mr. Cragness noted possible sites to consider for preservation such as the old sawmill site near Lake Orono, the Handke Stadium, Native American battle sites along the river dating back to the late 1700's, and some of the historic neighborhoods such as 4th and 5th Streets, which have several 100 year old homes. Mr. Cragness indicated that there are 41 other communities in Minnesota which have established a Heritage Preservation Commission. Bud Houlton, 729 Main Street, indicated he is one of the individuals on the ad-hoc committee who discussed the possibility of writing down Elk River's history. He stated that they became aware of funding to help with such a project. if the city had an Heritage Preservation Commission. He expressed his agreement with Mr. Lundberg that the ordinance should be a help and not a hindrance to the city. There being not other comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Kuester questioned if the Planning Commission would be reviewing permits. Mr. Beck indicated that the Planning Commission would only be see issues which require Planning Commission review. Chair Cote questioned the language regarding members requiring "expertise" to serve on the commission. It was the consensus of the Commission that the language read "interest and/or expertise". Commissioner Kuester indicated she was not ready to make a recommendation on the ordinance amendments, until the revisions which were discussed have been incorporated into the ordinance amendments. Discussion followed regarding other revisions to the ordinance including: Add NO.7 and NO.8, under "Powers and Duties" - Make recommendations regarding alterations and rezonings. Clarify "recommendations" and "powers and duties" "Review of Permits" , (I)(a) - delete "change of color" ,(I)(d) "move from or to any building" ,iv. - Planning Commission Recommendation, Delete "H", Recording of Heritage Preservation Sites. Various definitions be revised to reflect "rezoning", rather than "designation" of sites. Incorporate 60 day rule for review of applications. . COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO POSTPONE THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS TO THE JUNE 22, 1999, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: