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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting <br />Elk River City Hall <br />January 17, 2019 <br />with the Farmers Market dates in May and June before the concert series begins. <br />Commissioner Lindberg discussed challenges such as weather and the number of <br />people along for the tour, indicating a smaller group around 20 is better than 40. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wagner suggested setting up the dates in advance and having a limit <br />of participants sign up. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton asked for other goals and opportunities the HPC was interested in <br />pursuing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fox stated the oral histories would be an area the HPC could kick- <br />start again. He stated they made great strides a few years ago on compiling audio and <br />then progress seemed to fizzle out. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton indicated Commissioner Mortenson would be arriving at the meeting <br />shortly and had more information regarding the oral history project. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fox and Lindberg received oral history training. Commissioner <br />Lindberg asked for a listing of those who had been interviewed and he could make <br />contact with those folks who haven’t yet been interviewed to hear their stories. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton stated he will review Rebecca Haug’s records to see who had been <br />interviewed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lindberg discussed promoting history articles regarding Elk River on <br />the website. He suggested topics such as historical events, the coming together of <br />Elk River Village and Township joining, bank robberies, the role of the railroad, the <br />Hungarian agricultural community, and Elk River beating Big Lake in football every <br />year. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of the HPC to include a history article on each agenda and <br />promoting them quarterly on social media. Commissioner Lindberg will do the next <br />article for the April meeting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mortensen arrived. <br /> <br />Chair Mortensen stated she has three oral histories she hasn’t transcribed yet. Mr. <br />Carlton asked where those go once they are transcribed. She indicated they are sent <br />to the Sherburne History Center. He stated the police department may be able to <br />assist with transcription if their schedule allows. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton stated the HPC will continue to review applications for improvements <br />made to downtown historic buildings as they arise. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wagner asked if anyone had questions regarding the downtown <br />redevelopment proposal that was discussed and HPC members dispensing the <br />correct facts that no one was ever going to demolish downtown but rather business