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Heritage Preservation Comrnission January 8, ?004 Page 2 Findings were discussed and final report from Dr. Rothaus is highly anticipated to give significance and context to the event. Public turnout was great and a repeat event next year might be worthwhile. Video footage was taken and maybe used for an educational cable piece on erTV channel 12. Staff will work on a script for the potential program. Doug Birk Zebulon Pike expert to speak at Lion's Park Center Commissioner Kragness offered the HPC to co-sponsor with the Sherburne County Historical Society the guest speaking of Doug Birk to commemorate the 200 Anniversary of Zebulon Pike's expedition. The lecture will be held on October 18~ at 7pm at Lion's Park Center. COMMISSIONER LUNDBERG MOVED TO CO-SPONSOR THE TALK AT LION'S PARK, COMMISSIONER CHRISTIAANSEN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED G-0. Discuss 26~ Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference The multifaceted event will be held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) September 14, 15 and 16~h 2005. Preservation Alliance Awards given too during the conference. Mr. Rohlf encouraged participation by HPC members. and reminded their tuition and board could be paid for with HPC monies. The MN Historical Society will also be offering scholarships for up to $625 per local governmental unit. More details can be found on the Internet including a daily schedule for the conference. Emails will be sent out to confirm individual participation. Other Business Commissioner Kragness notified the HPC of a silent auction and fundraiser to be held at Bluestone Restaurant in Becker for Sherburne County Historical Society. Last year it was a good time. Being that the Planning Commission is hosting a joint meeting with the HRA and HPC on September 13~, 2005 no meeting was scheduled for September. Emails will be sent out to schedule November's meeting. 10. Adjournment Having no further business meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.