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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ELK RIVER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL Thursday, January 20, 201 I Members present: Debra Mortensen, Chair Lance Lindberg, and Mark Konietzko Members absent: Kristin Harris, Stephen Rohlf Staff Present: Environmental Adminisrtator, Rebecca Haug Environmental Technician, Nicki Blake-Bradley Others Present: Michael Brubaker, Shexbume History Center 11 Meeting called to Order: Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chair Lindberg. 2) Consider January 20 2011 HPC Agenda: Ms. Haug requested the addition of Tiller's CUP request to the agenda. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA WITH THE CHANGES DISCUSSED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORTENSEN. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. 31 Consider December 16, 2010 HPC Minutes: MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORTENSEN. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. 41 Review of Goals & Plan for 2011 implementation: Ms. Haug informed the HPC that a joint meeting has been scheduled with the HRA for February 17, 2011. Bonnie McDonald, Preservation Alliance of MN will be speaking to both Commissions regarding the state historic tax credit along with other financing tools for historic structures. This had been a 2010 goal but due to staffing and commission schedules, was not feasible. It was discussed that the River's Edge Downtown Business group be invited as well as homeowners and other business owners. Commissioner Mortenson volunteered to work with City staff to create the historical displays to create awareness to the community about the history of Elk River. The displays will be located at various city locations and local banks, etc. 5) Oral History Update Ms. Haug offered to contact RSVP about getting volunteers to conduct the interviews. Mr. Brubaker offered to give some mini-txainings. Commissioner Mortenson offered to start conducting interviews of the people on the list.