Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission has signed off on a massive project to modify the Silver Lake Dam. The project landed on the commission's docket due to Silver Lake Park being declared a Historic Landmark by the City in 2023. City of Rochester City of RochesterThe commission unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness, citing a review stating “the proposed undertaking will result in no adverse effect on historic properties," according to the agenda item. Project Start Date DelayedDespite receiving approval from the Heritage Preservation Commission, the $15.1 million project’s start date is not yet set in stone. City of Rochester City of RochesterThe city was in the process of seeking bids for the project.