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Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes Page 2 <br />September 21, 2023 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br /> they are not on site. Phase II will be more intensive on-site and digging/preserving and sent in for <br /> consideration as a historical site. The DNR has a different site disturbance protocol than the Army Corp <br /> and so it will be a balancing act between preserving the shoreline and having to disturb the historical areas in <br /> order to do so. To function property, there will be some disturbance of the historical areas to preserve the <br /> shoreline. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Mauren asked about the consequences if nothing was done to the shoreline. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wisner explained there would be concern with the bridge and some safety concern, concern with the <br /> loss of conservation land, and keeping out solids from getting into the river, which isn’t good for the <br /> ecology of the waterway. <br /> <br /> Chair Lindberg asked if Mr. Wisner if he knew what the purpose of the pilings were as the old dam and <br /> bridge were smaller. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wisner stated he’s still going through the historical information and was not sure. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Griffiths didn’t feel the river came that far south to the pilings and if it did, it was narrower. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Campbell asked if there will be anything done to the submerged historical pieces. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wisner stated that was a good question and is still trying to determine that part. He said the main thing <br /> is to leave alone what is historical which restoring the shoreline. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Mauren asked if any archeological artifacts were found, what would happen. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wisner indicated an archeologist would be required to be on site during the restoration. <br /> <br />5.2 Elk River Documentary <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton indicated the documentary is completed and will be posted on the city’s YouTube channel. He <br />will talk with communications staff to promote on the socials and will send a link to the commission when <br />it’s uploaded. <br /> <br />5.3 Farmers Market Recap <br /> <br /> Mr. Carlton asked the HPC for their feedback on the event and if they would want to repeat next year. <br />Successes: August was a good month, people enjoyed the trivia, good engagement with the public, Plinko <br />board and candy was fun and photo backdrop drew people in. <br />To do: kids trivia or easier (tiered) trivia. Interview those people with history stories, how can we connect <br />with them? Use a clipboard to obtain contact information with people willing to talk about their “era” of <br />expertise. QR code to find historical information on social media. <br /> <br />5.4 Discuss Elk River’s “History Minute” <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton asked if someone was interested or had topics. Commissioner Griffiths offered to be the next <br />volunteer.