02-13-2007 HPC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Heritage Preservation Commission Page 4 February 13, 2007 ------------------------------------- Commissioner Gongoll questioned when the next task force meeting is scheduled. It is set for March 1St. Commissioner Christiaansen proposed bringing changes to the policy recommendation to the next meeting. Rebecca had received comments from him and has incorporated them into the document. Commissioner Gongoll recommended putting it on the agenda for approval. Chair Lindberg asked Mr. Wilson to comment as to whether he had misinformed the commission or if there were any other changes, etc. Mr. Wilson stated that he would have to look in the book. He added that it was the intention of the task force to have each commission represented so that no one was left out. They want a workable document at the end of the process. Mr. Wilson stated his opinion that the HPC has pertinent comments to bring to the Task Force. Comments and suggestions are welcome. A final question was raised as to whether feedback will be obtained during the workshop phase and when the opportunity to give input is available. No answer was given. 6. Other Elk River Historic Room Commissioner Kragness attended a meeting with Don Heinzman (sp?) and Bill Maertz concerning the potential for adding an Elk River Historic Room to the library/activity center (or other options) once the new library is built and relocated. Don feels it's important to focus on Elk River's history and wants to do something. It's important to know that this building will not be just for seniors. Commissioner Kragness added that the Historical Society is "on board" and perhaps the HPC can have a role in this. He added that Mr. Maertz may have a larger group meeting and asked if anyone is interested in participating. The new library is scheduled to open in January '08, but they are discussing what options are right now. Chair Lindberg commented that perhaps an e-mail message could be sent out by staff when more information is available. Commissioner Gongoll questioned whether artifacts from the historical center would be put on display. Commissioner Kragness stated no, but duplicated pictures could be used... things of that sort. He added that exhibits are very labor intensive. A comment was made that perhaps people could listen to oral histories there. Nicki reminded commissioners who have volunteered to do interviews that they need to be done within the next month or so to meet (soft) deadlines. Historic Preservation Documents Commissioner Kragness commented that he has been gathering LOTS of documents on historic preservation and offered them to everyone. Digital Video Recorder Chair Lindberg commented that he has a digital video recorder that could be used for some of the oral history interviews if anyone is interested. He is willing to loan it out for the project. Discussion turned to the poor recording quality of the new recorder. The