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Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.7 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent February 6, 2017 BrieAnna Simon, Planner Item Description Reviewed by Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Receive, by motion, the 2016 Annual Report of the Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission. Background/Discussion The annual report of the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) summarizes activities from the previous fiscal year and outlines goals for the next. The report is required by Minnesota statute, filed with the State Historic Preservation Office, and required for maintaining Certified Local Government status. The HPC reviewed the annual report during their January 19, 2017, meeting. During the 2016 fiscal year, the HPC worked to increase public awareness of the Jackson Street Water Tower and completed a Conditions Assessment Report which evaluated the current condition of the structure. The report was the first step in the restoration process and will guide future efforts. The HPC continues to work on an Elk River historic walking tour, and will include the tour on the city’s website. Members also attended the Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Hastings, MN. For 2017, the HPC will continue to focus on the restoration of the Jackson Street Water Tower. This will include additional grant opportunities to assist with the process. Commissioners will work with local residents and conduct oral histories. The Commission is discussing expanding this program to encourage additional members of the community to not only be interviewed, but interview other residents. The HPC will work with the Elk River Community Education and Parks and Recreation Department to coordinate educational opportunities into their programs when possible. Financial Impact None Attachments  2016 HPC Annual Report