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. . . 7.2. City Council Minutes May 16,2005 Page 13 Ms. McPherson stated that because the area does not have sewer and water at this time, commercial development we could be specific to those that don't require large sewer and water capacity. 7.1. Select RFP for Archaeological Excavation Building and Environmental Administrator Steve Rohlf submitted the staff report. Mr. Rohlf stated the city sent out Requests for Proposals for proposed archaeological excavations. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM DR. ROTHAUS FOR THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION PROJECT WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: . EXPERIENCE-The original request required that field supervision for the excavation of the historic site (the mill floor) is conducted by person who meets the Secretary of the Interiors standards for historic archaeology and that the prehistoric excavation site be supervised by a person who meets the standards for prehistoric archaeology. Dr. Rothaus and Ms. Gronhovd meet both of these standards. However, Ms. Gronhovd's resume shows an emphasis on historic archaeology. With the public excavation changing to a prehistoric site, the HPC thought Dr. Rothaus was a better fit. · KNOWLEDGE OF ELK RIVER'S ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES- Having conducted the city's archaeological modeling and literature search in 2003 and also testing the model in 2004, Dr. Rothaus obviously has more knowledge of the city's archaeological resources than Ms. Gronhovd. The 10,000 Lakes proposal included literature and archival research, which has already been conducted by Dr. Rothaus. . PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-Besides learning more about Elk River's past, the major reason for the excavation is to get people involved with and excited about our cultural resources. Dr. Rothaus' proposal seemed a lot stronger as far as involving the public. On page two of Ms. Gronhovd's proposal she talks about a public archaeology program that would take place over one two-day weekend with the possibility of limited public participation for the two days proceeding the program. Dr. Rothaus proposes two three-day digs with the public. Dr. Rothaus also has access to trained student labor, which will allow for greater participation by untrained public volunteers. . ADDITIONAL FACTOR-Dr. Rothaus has access to St. Cloud State University's Archaeological laboratory, a Cultural and Environmental Landscapes Laboratory and the Spatial Analysis Research Center (GIS lab). MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Clean up Day Update Mr. Rohlf provided an update of the clean up events held April 25-30, 2005.