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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting <br />Elk River City Hall <br />July 15, 2021 <br />to add to the video story. He stated eventually they’ll have to determine how to site <br />sources. He explained he’s working on storyboarding the storyline, which will <br />determine how many volunteer commissioners needed to speak or on-camera <br />interviews. He discussed how he’ll portray the storylines throughout the film and was <br />asking for the commission’s feedback. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mauren explained how he obtained photos from the Sherburne <br />History Center. Mr. Carlton requested to get cost information and approval from <br />him before purchasing any photos. <br /> <br />5.2 David Faribault Trading Post <br /> <br />Commissioner Mauren stated he has done extensive research on this topic but wasn’t <br />able to specifically locate the exact site of the David Faribault trading post. He stated <br />he spoke to Theresa Slominski, the GM of ERMU, who was open to the possibility <br />of placing some sort of marker on the property of their new field house building. <br /> <br />Ron Wilkes presented a 1857 plat map of Orono and would forward a copy onto <br />Commissioner Mauren. Commissioner Mauren stated the earliest map he located was <br />a Sanborn fire insurance map dated 1899. <br /> <br />Chair Lindberg discussed his research of the location and based on his findings felt <br />the location proposed was fairly accurate. <br /> <br />The commission discussed the plaque wording could state the trading post was <br />located “near this location” if they so choose to. They also discussed the potential <br />location on the ERMU field house property. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilkes stated he did some preliminary research on obtaining a sculptor and <br />reached out to Chad Fisher of Fisher Sculpture from Pennsylvania. Chad stated he <br />would be interested in this project with an estimated cost around $100,000 and <br />would require we provide the pedestal. <br /> <br />After some discussion, it was determined further research and decisions needed to be <br />made to continue this discussion at future meetings and a plaque might be a better <br />budget option. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mauren discussed installing a hitching post along downtown Main <br />Street. <br /> <br />5.3 Additional Projects and Updates <br /> <br />Commissioner Mauren updated the commission on the status of his article on the <br />history of aviation in Elk River. He explained he found a great photo of the lead <br />aviator of Elk River Aircraft Company and needs to obtain photo permission from <br />the Chicago Historical Society. <br />