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Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes Page 2 May 18,2023 commission members could ask about whether they have any historical artifacts they would like to contribute (digitally). " .....> The commission will finalize the discussions and articles to distribute at the July meeting. Mr. Carlton asked them to think of trivia questions. 6.3 Discuss Elk River's "History Minute" Mr. Carlton explained the Communications department's idea for content on Facebook to briefly interview members of the HPC about a brief Elk River historical event while showing B-roll footage. It will also tie into driving traffic to the future Elk River documentary. Staff will write a script and commission members will volunteer interviewing for the 1-2-minute video segments. Acting Chair Mauren suggested discussion about the water tower and why it has recently been improved and painted, explaining its historical significance. Mr. Mauren will be the first volunteer for the video. Mr. Carlton suggested additional topics could be Bailey Point, the Handke pit,and the Upper and Lower town history of the mill and dam. 6.4 Other Business Mr. Carlton discussed the state legislature closing soon will determine if we were awarded any grant funding for 2024. He is hoping for funds for a kiosk/park space around the water tower base. The commission discussed the upcoming state historic preservation office annual conference September 27-29. Acting Chair Mauren discussed his research of the topic of the nuclear storage plant in Elk River and will \...- continue to explore this topic. 7. Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Hangaard and seconded by Commissioner Griffiths to adjourn the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Motion carried 3-0. The meetin• adjourned at/4 p Minutes s'ep.red by = f ler A A �t -r Price '►. . rg,grair ., '.-----"/ Tina Allard, City Clerk 10NERE0 IT NATURE