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Economic Development Authority Beautification Committee 4.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business March 6,2017 Amanda Othoudt,EDD
Item Description Reviewed by
EDA City Beautification Policy and Application Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Review the EDA City Beautification Policy and Application.
Background/Discussion
The City Beautification Committee serves to recognize business owners,whom have made an effort to
clean,repair,improve, and enhance the overall aesthetics of their property to maintain the beauty of their
neighborhood. This committee encourages community improvements which enhance our city's visual
image and economic vitality.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ City Beautification Policy and Application
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City Beautification
Award Policy
City Beautification Award Policy
What is a City Beautification Award?
The City Beautification award serves to recognize those business owners,who have made an
effort to clean, repair,improve and enhance the overall aesthetics of their property to
maintain the beauty of their neighborhood and surroundings. It is presented to encourage
community improvements, enhance our city's visual image and economic vitality.
The city of Elk River Beautification Committee recognizes projects that improve the
appearance of local neighborhoods and the entire community. Examples are
commercial/industrial site improvements, commercial/industrial upgrades,landscapes,
renovations, restorations, and new structures that are architecturally noteworthy.
From May through October, one winner will be chosen each month with a grand prize
winner chosen in October. Business owners would receive public recognition and an award
for making the city of Elk River beautiful!
Businesses can be nominated for this award by others within the community or they may
nominate themselves (self-nomination is encouraged!).Winning properties may be shown in
promotional materials with owner's consent.
What does the Beautification Committee look for?
A major criterion is how the project visually enhances the surrounding neighborhood and
community. How the business incorporates design, maintenance, color, organization and
creativity within the existing community. Improvements to structures, outdoor spaces and
the landscaping are important elements for consideration.
Awards are given in two categories: The first category is for businesses that have made
substantial improvements to the exterior of their buildings and/or landscape in the last year.
The second category is for businesses that consistently maintain their properties in an
attractive and well-kept manner.
Nominations will be evaluated based on the overall visual appearance of the completed
project.
Application Requirements
1. Submit completed entry form plus two high quality digital photos,including a
"before"if available and"after" (if applicable) by the first Monday of each month
beginning in May through October of each year.
2. Deliver via email by the end of the business day on the first Monday of the month:
Subject:Attention City of Elk River Beautification Committee
Attach the completed and signed form and pictures to the
Economic Development Director: aothoudtkelkrivermn.gov
3. The Beautification Committee will meet and select a winner.
4. The winner would receive and engraved plaque to display at the following EDA
meeting.The winner will also be recognized by the Mayor and City Council.
Eligibility
■ Properties must be located within the corporate limits of the city of Elk River.
■ Projects must be visible from a public street. Submissions must have the consent of
the owner. Self-nominations are encouraged!
■ For new construction,a certificate of occupancy must have been issued.
■ Public projects are not eligible.
■ Projects that have won in previous two years are not eligible.
City Beautification Award Entry Form
Nominee:
Business Address:
Email:
Office Phone: Cell
Description/Reason for the nomination:
Beautification Award Categories
The Business has made Substantial improvements to the exterior of their buildings
and/or landscape in the last year.
The Business has consistently maintained their properties in an attractive and well-
kept manner.
Permission:
I hereby allow the above property to be nominated for the Beautification Awards Program. I
have no objection to judging or publication of the material submitted. I give permission to
the Beautification Committee and City Staff to visit the property and take photographs if
necessary. I will allow my property to be shown in city promotional materials.
Owners Name:
Owners Signature:
Phone:
Email:
Date:
City Beautification Award
Policy History
Adopted by: On date Item#
EDA 12/19/16 6.2