The Elk River Historic Context Study - A Proposal to the City of Elk River from Landscape Research November 23, 2001

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of reports for immediate use, with additional printing to be determined by the client. As requested, we will present the findings of the study at a staff or HPC meeting. Additional Phase I and II Survey A complete Phase I and II survey of the 210-acre area shown on the RFP map can be completed for an additional $4,000. Firm Qualifications Landscape Research has worked with many communities and planning agencies in the Midwest and New England on a great variety of research and preservation planning projects. In Minnesota, we have had extensive experience with historical research and planning projects throughout Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, and Rice counties. We have successfully completed many preservation plans and context studies, including those for the University of Minnesota, and cities such as Minneapolis, Hastings, St. Cloud, Lanesboro, and Northfield. Our National Register work has involved the development of historic contexts for various aspects of Minnesota agriculture and historic landscapes. Carole Zellie is an architectural historian and urban planner. She founded Landscape Research, now a three -person firm, in 1976 and has served as project director and principal investigator for many of the firm's past projects. Ms. Zellie holds degrees in architectural history (B.A., M.A.) from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. in historical geography from the University of Wisconsin -Madison. For the proposed project Ms. Zelhe will serve as principal investigator. In addition to the preparation of historic context studies and architectural and cultural resource surveys and all aspects of the National Register and local designation studies, Landscape Research also works with communities to develop the research and documentation phases of their projects. Preservation plans, guidelines for new design and rehabilitation, land use plans, procedures manuals, training programs, and a variety of tours and other public education programs have resulted. Our projects have conformed to the guidelines developed by the Secretary of the Interior and have been coordinated with the State Historic Preservation Office. Work Program Overview Tasks: To begin the project, the consultant will meet with city staff to discuss the project outline and objectives. * The consultant will review a variety of inventory data held by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, Elk River, and Sherburne County. This includes archaeological inventories, cultural resource surveys, and environmental review reports. • Published and unpublished research sources will be analyzed. Sources include state, county, and local histories, archaeological reports, newspapers, land use and other Elk River Historic Context Study 2 Landscape Research November 23, 2001