4.1. DRAFT HPC MINUTES 01-21-2021

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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting DRAFT Elk River City Hall November 19,2020 population in 1870 was 2050. He felt population numbers should be clarified if they were to be included at all. After a lengthy discussion,it was proposed to change the sentence to read"After the Civil War, the population Elk River was 635 by 1880." The commission then discussed using a particular style and citations in website articles. The consensus was to include the use of citations to ensure data accuracy. Mr. Carlton requested the commission provide him their changes to him as soon as possible. Mr. Carlton asked if there were any other articles available. Commissioner Mauren explained he is working on an article about the history of aviation in Elk River,gathering details and many stories from the Growing Up in Elk River Facebook page. He asked if any commissioner members had anything to add on the subject. Commissioner Mortensen discussed a few stories she knew of regarding pilots and activities of aviation. Commissioner Mauren also discussed a story from a newspaper clipping from February 15,1951,and a motor vehicle accident involving the actress Katharine Hepburn. He asked if that could be added to the city's website. He stated he paid for the clipping and will ask for permission to use it in city postings. The commission will discuss how to use this story at the January 21,2021, commission meeting. 5.2 HPC Initiatives and Updates Mr. Carlton updated the commission on the water tower project and stated construction plans and paint colors were approved with painting to take place next spring. There was a COVID extension of grant funds to allow the project to be completed by the end of 2021. Commissioner Mauren asked about the role of HPC with signage at the water tower. He suggested using either signage like what is used for park wayfinding or using a similar kiosk like the Rivers Edge Commons kiosk. He asked if this is an area the HPC can get involved in. He asked about a budget for signage. Mr. Carlton explained how the city's wayfinding plan, completed by Graphic House, outlines the color scheme,style,and look of all city signage. He stated the signage and kiosk for the water tower would follow that proposed design criteria and the HPC would be involved in its content. Mr. Carlton stated the sign guidelines and standards are followed by whomever manufactures the sign and a budget is unknown at this time. He stated the HPC will have more discussion on this topic in the spring.