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FleriLage Preseraation Commission Page 2 March ll, 2U04 ----------------------------------- 5. Budget Report The HPC has a budget of $6,000. $1,000 has been set aside for Preservation Day and conferences. The remaining $5,000 was used for matching funds for the 2004 SHPO Grant. 6. Discuss Literature Search and Archaeological Modeling Grant Bobbie informed the committee that Jason Haug has been in approximately three times a week and is in the final phase of finishing up the literature search. Dr. Rothaus has made some maps and is also close to having them completed. The second part of May, Dr. Rothaus plans to be in the field starting test pits. Update on 2004 SHPO Grant No updates as to whether the grant has been approved. Discuss Preservation Week Event. (May 3 to MaL) Rebecca and Bobbie Scott, archaeologist from SCHS, met and discussed having Preservation Day on May 8 from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. to be held at Lion's Park Center. Some of the activities to be conducted during this time include Dr. Rothaus speaking about the literature search and obtaining more information from residents, possibly having Dale Cannon, a local flint knapper have demonstrations for children, putting up displays in downtown businesses of then and now photos, and having Paige Rothaus conduct kid oriented archaeological activities. The discussion of charging a minimal fee has been brought up. Bobbie has been working with Community Education to have this event placed in their directory. Some other areas where the event may be advertised include the City newsletter, Star News, Chamber of Commerce Read Board, City and MHS websites, banners along Highway 10 (similar to those used for the Art and Craft Show), flyers and displays. It was decided that Commissioner Dwyer and Commissioner Olson along with Steve would meet on March 15 at 10:00 a.m. to go and look at photographs available at SCHS to make displays for downtown businesses. 9. Apri122 Volunteer Recognition Dinner Volunteer Recognition Dinner has been scheduled for Apri122. Invitations will be sent out. 9a. Elk High Stadium Steve informed the committee that Elk High Stadium has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination will be March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Minnesota Historical Society. It was decided that Commissioner Olson would write a letter to the Rotary showing appreciation for the hard work they have done to make this happen. Commissioner Kragness will write something for the paper. 9b. National Alliance Preservation Commission (NAPC~ Steve informed the Committee that the NAPC sent out an application to become a member. The cost for the City's HPC would be $125. According to Commissioner Kragness, it would not be worth it.