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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting <br /> Elk River City Hall <br /> May 20,2021 <br /> 5.4 First Settler in Elk River, David Faribault <br /> Chair Lindberg stated he was contacted through Mayor John Dietz to talk to Ron <br /> Wilkes,who had emailed Mayor Dietz about the first Elk River settler in 1846.David <br /> Frederic Faribault,son of French-Canadian fur trader Jean-Baptiste Faribault built a <br /> trading post near the conjunction of the Elk and Mississippi Rivers in 1846,which he <br /> later sold in 1848,to French trader and guide Pierre Bottineau.The trading post <br /> stood on a bluff just east of the present-day bridge across the Elk River on Main <br /> Street. He was requesting some sort of recognition or plaque to commemorate where <br /> Elk River had one of its first settlers. <br /> • Commissioner Mauren explained the site he is referring to is the future site of the <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities field services building. He thought it was possible to <br /> discuss placing something noting the historical nature of the site. <br /> Mr. Carlton asked about any photos available to incorporate into a plaque.He stated <br /> he would be happy to begin conversations with ERMU to discuss placement of a <br /> plaque referencing the first trading post and cost. He will have that information <br /> available for discussion at the July HPC meeting. <br /> The commission discussed the water tower site design and plaque,and a vacant lot <br /> near the site for sale. <br /> Ron Wilkes arrived to discuss his request for a historical marker, a statue of David <br /> Faribault,and located at the site on the Sherman Sachs Riverside Tavern. He stated if <br /> not a statue,a marker noting,"this is the original site of the original trading post <br /> founded in 1846 for the founding of Elk River by David Faribault."He stated the <br /> Star News did some articles in the 90s from a relative of Mr. Faribault's which would <br /> provide more information. <br /> 6. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Chair Lindberg adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River Heritage Preservation Commission at 7:11 p.m. <br /> Minutes pre are y Jennifer Green. <br /> Tina Allard <br /> City Clerk <br /> ce Lindberg <br /> Heritage Preservation Commission C <br />