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Heritage Preservation Commission February 13, 2007 Page 3 commented that he was not sure, but the gentlemen seemed well versed and very credible. Their purpose was to give a market perspective. Rebecca added that next month, Terry Maurer will be speaking regarding the highway situation(s). Chair Lindberg also added some discussion of the Maxfield study. Commissioner Kragness commented that if the purpose of the speakers is to inform the Task Force, then he wondered if historic preservationist(s) would be speaking as well. A comment was made that someone in Historic Preservation had been contacted and they wanted $1,800 to speak. Commissioner Kragness asked if the marketers were speaking pro Bono. If not, then the task force would be justified in paying a historic preservationist to speak. He added that Michael Koop from the SHPO might be willing to come to speak for free. Rebecca commented that the task force may have schedules set already. Chair Lindberg added that it may be flexible and noted that it has been discussed by task force (members?) that this process may take longer than initially anticipated. Mr. Wilson added that the staff or facilitator may be in charge of the speakers. Chair Lindberg stated that he will ask about this. Commissioner Kragness questioned what the next step is then. The response was discussion of Hwy 10. 6. Review HPC Priorities Rebecca informed the commission that she reworded a few areas as a result of the special meeting, although there were very few actual changes discussed at the special meeting. She added that she received a list from the SHPO regarding historic buildings in Elk River. Most of them are akeady gone. Commissioner Gongoll questioned what the time line is for this. Chair Lindberg stated that the general impression was that it was needed by the February meeting, but he isn't really sure at what point it will be discussed or addressed. A question was posed as to how the Task Force works... a plan is formulated and the HPC comments? Chair Lindberg stated that he is not sure about the process and may need to talk with Heidi and Stacy (facilitator) for clarification. Once a plan is developed, the plan can be commented upon. Commissioner Kragness expressed his opinion that this (polity recommendations) should be considered on the "front end" because the main question is where are the plans being developed from... the meetings? If so, the task force should have this tool in hand when beginning the process rather than after decisions have been made and minds set on one outcome. The polity recommendations should be presented/submitted as soon as possible. Chair Lindberg commented that there are two phases to the project. First there is an information gathering phase and then the workshop sessions begin. Commissioner Christiaansen commented that the polity recommendations fit into the information gathering phase. Chair Lindberg stated that he may need to specifically address this with Task Force staff (Heidi and Stary). Commissioner Kragness commented that Chair Lindberg is the representative for the HPC so he is comfortable with him contacting the Task Force staff. Chair Lindberg stated that he will talk with them and it can be discussed at the next meeting.