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The book is at the publishers. Commissioner Mortensen stated that it will be at the publishers for approximately 7 - 8 weeks. Several pictures have been deemed substandard so she added more pictures. The minimum number of photos was 180 and maximum number allowed was 240. It will have both a bibliography and an index. There was a limit of 140 words per page (only 70 words per picture when there were two photos on the page). This made it difficult for Commissioner Mortensen to capture everything she wanted to say regarding the Civil War (for example) because the veterans essentially built the Elk River population. Most came from Maine. The title of the book is "Images of America -Elk River". Commissioner Mortensen stated she enjoyed writing the book and thanked the HPC for the opportunity. The HPC thanked Commissioner Mortensen for all of her hard work on this project. After two weeks for proofing, it will go to print and should be available (perhaps) for November purchasing. The books will be available through distributors such as Borders Books and the Historical Center in Becker. It was discussed briefly that the book sales could be used for a fund raiser for saving the water tower. The cost of the book will be $21.99 6) HPC Conference Environmental Administrator Haug and Commissioner Mortensen will be attending the conference at the Arboretum in Chaska. The theme this year is Preserve History, Conserve Energy. Commissioner Mortensen commented that she attended a class about restoration of historic facades. 7 Planning Commission items Environmental Administrator Haug stated there were no items from the Planning Commission. 8 Other Environmental Administrator Haug questioned whether staff should look at changing the HPC bylaw language to allow five members rather than seven since Commissioner Christiaansen has resigned due to the broken back. His term is up in February 2010. Commissioner Kragness commented that he could not think of a reason not to lower the number. The HPC commissioners present felt it was a good idea all around. Discussion followed regarding reappointment without an interview by the City Council. This is in regard to Kristin not being able to come to a Council meeting because of work conflicts. Commisiioner Kragness and Councilman Westgaard suggested waiting until the Historic Nieghborhood meeting is held. Next meeting -The September meeting will be cancelled since Environmental Administrator Haug and Commissioner Mortensen will be in Chaska. The next meeting will be held on October 15 with the same agenda items. There may be a targeted mailing to the Horseshoe Neighborhood.