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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Elk River Cit} Hall January 16, 2020 Chair Mortensen discussed the 501c3 process she worked on and the language she wrote up could be shared with the group to review. Mr. Carlton stated that could be reviewed and crafted at the next meeting. Commissioner Mauren noted in the year he's served the HPC hasn't had a project that needed review and recommendations so he asked if other responsibilities could also be included in their mission. Mr. Carlton stated yes other responsibilities could be included but the city council would have to approve any requested monies if needed to complete those responsibilities. The HPC discussed past projects requiring their review and input and noted there haven't been many. Mr. Carlton stated he will include a draft bylaw document for the HPC to review at their next meeting. 5.6 New Event Addition Commissioner Mauren explained his experience of getting involved in developing relationships with online discussion communities with people who have similar interests and then meeting up with them in person in a casual, open house -type get- together. He discussed the Facebook group called Growing Up in Elk River, noting it was a positive group of people discussing Elk River history, sharing stories, memories, and photos. He suggested the HPC getting involved in this group and schedule an open house to allow bringing this positive online community to a physical place. Commissioner Mauren stated he asked the owner of Olde Main Eatery to donate their space at their restaurant for the first event. He stated the restaurant owner, who is willing to donate the space, has good insight on hosting events and suggested bringing a future event to Guardian Angels or somewhere similar, or have the event at city hall. Commissioner Mauren asked about starting a subcommittee. He noted there would be very minor expenses for things such as copies of pages from the Sherburne History Center or for refreshments. He also asked Commissioner Lindberg if he felt this was a good suggestion since Commissioner Lindberg is active on Growing Up in Elk River Facebook group and knows many of Elk River's public figures. Commissioner Lindberg noted a lot of people in that group don't live in Elk River, but he felt it would be a good idea to host something for people to share stories, photos, and memories. The HPC discussed times when a get-together would draw the most people and noted during Elk River Fest or before a summer concert along with the downtown tour. Councilmember Wagner noted the group has 3500 members on that page and is very active and would have great conversations to have. She commented that even if the HPC doesn't have projects to review and recommend, it's suggestions like ��