8.2. SR 09-08-2015 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business September 8, 2015 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
Item Description Reviewed by
City of Elk River Ambassador and Royalty Program Amanda Othoudt,EDD
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Adopt,by motion, a resolution supporting the City of Elk River Ambassador and Royalty Program.
Background/Discussion
Representatives from the Ambassador and Royalty Program are looking for support from the Council to
establish an official City of Elk River Ambassador and Royalty Program.
The mission of the Ambassador and Royalty Program is to empower the youth of Elk River for today,
tomorrow and the future by inspiring self-confidence and encouraging leadership through acts of
community service while enriching personal development and growth with an educational scholarship.
The core values of the program are to build loyalty,honesty, teamwork and passion while creating
lifelong friendships.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
■ Resolution
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Resolution 15-
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Supporting the Elk River Ambassador
and Royalty Program
WHEREAS, representatives from the Ambassador and Royalty Program are looking for
support from the City of Elk River to establish an official Elk River Ambassador and
Royalty Program; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Elk River Ambassador and Royalty program is to
empower the youth of Elk River for today, tomorrow, and the future by inspiring self-
confidence and leadership through acts of community service while enriching personal
development and growth with an educational scholarship.
WHEREAS, the Elk River Ambassador and Royalty program is working toward obtaining
designation as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization; and
WHEREAS, the Elk River Ambassador and Royalty program would be of direct benefit to
the City of Elk River and its residents and businesses; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River,Minnesota, as follows: an Ambassador and Royalty Program is important
empowerment program for youth and a positive reflection on the City of Elk River.
Passed and adopted this 81h day of September 2015.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City NATUREJ