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Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes Page 2 January 16, 2025 ----------------------------- 6.1 Annual Review of the Bylaws Mr. Carlton asked the commission for any changes to the bylaws. He noted the election of officers at the first meeting of the year could be modified to the March meeting to coincide with appointments if the commission so chooses. It was the consensus of the commission was to keep the bylaws as they are written. 6.2 Annual Scheduled Meeting Calendar Mr. Carlton presented the calendar of HPC meeting dates. He noted the bylaws state the chair will present an annual report on the first meeting in February to the City Council; this year will be on February 3. Topics for discussion will be the annual appearance at the Farmers Market, the documentary, and the interpretive site at the water tower. 6.3 Historic Interpretive Site Mr. Carlton brought Councilmember Calva up to date with the proposed interpretive site at the recently rehabilitated water tower. Councilmember Calva asked questions about the site and Commissioner Campbell directed him to the November meeting minutes where HPC members providing some ideas for what the site should look like. Commissioner Campbell asked if there were any photographs before and after the fires. She wondered if this could be part of the site. Chair Lindberg was not sure if he has seen any photographs but there were maps showing the business district and what building were in place prior to the fires. Mr. Carlton stated Elk River Municipal Utilities may have some photographs. Commissioner Tuckey suggested the consultant should also discuss sidewalks around and leading to the site. Mr. Carlton stated he is looking for two commissioners to join on a subcommittee to work with the consultant on this development. Commissioner Campbell suggested the dedication should be on a date of some significance. Commissioner Tuckey suggested the dedication date be an anniversary of when the tower was decommissioned. 6.4 Downtown Small Area Plan 2024 Mr. Carlton stated the consultant recently met with staff from engineering and public works to further develop details of the small area plan. He stated the next committee meeting will be January 28. On February 25, a public open house will be held, where feedback from the public will be taken and given to the committee. He stated the HPC, Planning Commission, and City Council will then review the plan during their respective March meetings.