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Elk , <br /> REQUEST FOR ACTION <br /> River <br /> TO ITEM NUMBER <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission 7.I.g <br /> AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY <br /> Action Item January 9, 2013 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation <br /> Director <br /> ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By <br /> Approve grant application to conduct an archaeological survey <br /> of Bailey Point REVIEWED BY <br /> Rodney Schreifels, Parks Maintenance <br /> Supervisor <br /> ACTION REQUESTED <br /> Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission approve the grant application to the Minnesota <br /> Historical Society for funding to conduct an archeological survey of Bailey Point. <br /> BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION <br /> The purchase of the Bailey Point property was made possible through a Minnesota DNR Natural and <br /> Scenic Area Grant that was approved on November 22, 2012. As part of the grant agreement, the city is <br /> required to conduct an archeological survey prior to the final reimbursement of the grant funds for the <br /> acquisition. The city will engage a professional archeologist and interested volunteers to complete the <br /> survey project. <br /> The project will be conducted to meet the standards of the Minnesota State Historical Preservation <br /> Office. Public participation will be encouraged using the very successful methods used by St. Cloud State <br /> University in the past. Volunteers will be paired with professional staff and encouraged to participate in <br /> all aspects of the field work. Daily tours for be given for interested individuals. We expect that the <br /> survey will take about one week, preferably during the month of June. <br /> Staff is recommending that the funding for this required archeological project be paid for with a grant <br /> through the Minnesota Historical Society. Part of the requirement in the grant process is to show <br /> community support and the initial step is for the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve this <br /> request for action. <br /> Action Motion by Second by Vote <br /> Follow Up <br /> N:ADepartments'VParks and Recreation A Commission V Packets A2013VO1-09-13 ITC PackerAItem 7-1-B_RE\ archeaolopcal rims E A E I 1 1 <br /> survey of bailey poincdncs rims l <br />