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July 15, 2010 HPC Mission Statement The HPC exists to preserve sites of historical and cultural significance to maintain the qualities of the City's "small town" heritage for the citizens of Elk River and anyone who visits the City by identifying, reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on issues pertaining to the historical, archaeological, engineering, and cultural heritage of the City. HPC Goals and Priorities 2010 • Educate the citizens of Elk River with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City. o Continue to conduct oral interviews - 14 completed and approximately 43 residents still need to be interviewed • Conduct at least 15 interviews • Find incentives to encourage property owners to voluntarily restore historic structures or to create a historic district. o Work with River's Edge on MN Main Street Program • Develop the financial resources and support to save the Water Tower 2011 • Educate the citizens of Elk River with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City. o Continue to conduct oral interviews - approximately 29 will be completed and approximately 28 residents still need to be interviewed • Conduct at least 15 interviews o Develop and place historical displays/posters at key community locations —Activity Center, Library, local banks, etc. o Provide educational opportunities through Community Ed, Park& Recreation, etc • Conduct a continuing survey of all historic areas, places, buildings, structures, or similar objects in the City. o Conduct a Historic Context Study for neighborhoods in Elk River 2012 • Educate the citizens of Elk River with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City. o Identify additional residents to be interviewed o Write second book on the history of Elk River