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