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RESOLUTION 11-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS OF RON TOUCHETTE SERVING ON
THE ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, On June 2, 200$, the Elk River Cite Council appointed Ron Touchette to
serve on the Elk River Economic Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, On April 12, 2010, Mr. Touchette was appointed to the Elk River
Economic Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as President, the EDA partnered with Elk River
Energy City to utilize Energy City as an economic development tool
through various marketing mediums; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Touchette was a proponent of the Energy Efficiency Improvement
Micro Loan Program to encourage reinvestment through energy efficient
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, As a result of the Micro I.aan Program, $125,000 in funding was
approved through the Micro Loan Program to assist new businesses
within the communitj=; and
WHEREAS, On January 10, 2011, the EDA appointed a branding subcommittee to
facilitate the branding process; and
WHEREAS, On September 12, 2011, the F.,DA approved moving forward with the
Elk River Brand Plan; and
WHEREAS Ron Touchette's commitment, background and service has contributed
to create a strong and sustainable organization working to benefit the
City of Elk River.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in
and for the City of Elk River, Minnesota, that it hereby acknowledges and expresses their
appreciation and recognizes you for devoting your time, knowledge, and experience to serve
on the Elk River Economic Development Authority.
Passed and adopted by the Elk River Economic Development Authority this 12`" day of
December, 2011.
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Annie Deckert, Executive Director
Dan Tveite, Vice President