6.3. EDSR 01-16-2018Request for Action
To Item Number
Economic Development Authority 6.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business January 16, 2018 Amanda Othoudt, EDD
Item Description Reviewed by
EDA Special Committee Appointments Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
1. Approve, by motion, the continuation of the members of the Joint Finance Committee.
2. Approve, by motion, the continuation of the members of the Beautification Committee.
Background/Discussion
EDA Bylaws suggest the Economic Development Authority consider appointments to all existing
committees as necessary. The appointment and/or removal of committee members are at the discretion
of the EDA. All committees may not be necessary for 2018.
Currently, the EDA hosts two special committees, the Joint Finance Committee and the City
Beautification Committee. The Joint Finance Committee provides the EDA with a technical and
politically neutral analysis of applications including microloan, tax abatement, and tax increment financing
applications. They meet on the last Tuesday of the month. Other committees identified in the Bylaws
include Marketing, Prospecting, and Research and Development are not established subcommittees.
The Finance Committee consists of nine (9) members: two (2) EDA members and at large members
representing various constituencies, including banking, real estate, law, and the general community.
Current members are:
EDA: Dan Tveite
EDA: Bryan Provo
HRA: Michelle Eder
HRA: Larry Toth
Banking: Nate Ovall
Banking: Chad Vitzthum
Banking: Nate Ovall
Legal: Rhonda J. Magnussen
Real Estate: Ryan Hardin
At Large: Jim Gromberg
The City Beautification Committee serves to recognize 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. This committee encourages community improvements while enhancing our city’s visual
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
image and economic vitality. They meet on a monthly basis from April through October, generally during
the morning.
The Beautification Committee consists of five members, three members at large, one member
representing the Sherburne County Master Gardeners Club, and one member representing the Chamber.
At Large: Rhonda Magnussen, Local Business Owner
At Large: Tamara Ackerman, Local Business Owner
At Large: DJ Bakken, Local Business Owner
Sherburne County Master Gardeners Club: Ann McCormick
Chamber Member/Representative: Ryan Hardin, Realtor
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