4.1. DRAFT HPC MINUTES 07-25-2019

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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Elk River City Hall April 18, 2019 begin researching and set up for a walking tour to last about 60 minutes. He also liked the idea of charging tour participants a small fee to be used for future tomb upkeep. Commissioner Mauren asked if permission to tour the cemeteries from the cemetery owners should be granted before getting too far ahead of themselves. Mr. Carlton stated he would send the property owner information to Chair Mortensen for her to get their permission to hold tours. Chair Mortensen asked if the July meeting could be rescheduled due to a family trip. It was the consensus of the commission to reschedule the July 18, 2019, HPC meeting to July 25, 2019. Councilmember Wagner suggested to the commission one way to promote the HPC was to utilize the Facebook page “Growing Up in Elk River, MN” as a platform to promote upcoming walking and cemetery tours. She stated the page is well-used with a lot of members sharing memories and having conversations. She also suggested the commission host a “Remember When”-type social to increase awareness to this commission, and suggested holding an event at a restaurant like Olde Main Eatery, at city hall, or the American Legion. She noted it would be a neat way to bring awareness to this commission and the work they do preserving local history. She noted the events could have great turnouts and yet be very informal. The commission also discussed other ideas for get-togethers to promote the history of Elk River and its settlers. 7. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Mortensen adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission at 6:46 p.m. Tina Allard City Clerk Debra Mortensen Heritage Preservation Commission Chair