4.1. EDBE 08-13-2018 1,.s
Elk .., Request for Action
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To Item Number
Economic Development Authority City Beautification Committee 4.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business August 13,2018 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
Item Description Reviewed by
EDA City Beautification Award Application Review Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Review the EDA City Beautification Award applications and provide a recommendation to the EDA.
Background/Discussion
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 which enhance our city's visual
image and economic vitality.
Two applications for category two were received this month:
Morrell Trucking/Morrell Oversize and Granite Shores have been nominated to receive the following
award:
■ The business has consistently maintained their property in an attractive and well-kept manner.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ City Beautification Award Applications
■ Judging Rubric
The Elk River Vision
A nvlcoming community Pith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P"mi E R
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity A :IU6:I R1I'E
Application Requirements
1. Submit completed entry form Plus two recent high duality 7 digital photos, including a
"before" if available and "after" (if applicable) by the first Monday of each trionth
beginning in May through October of each year. in addition, subm-lit a before photo,
if available, from years past.
2. Deliver via email by the end of the business day on the first Monday of the month:
Subject: Attention ("it), of Elk River Beautification Committee
Attach the completed and signed form and pictures to the
["conon-tic Development Specialist: ceddv0J,'IlJ LerlllNgov
I 'The Beautification Committee will meet and select a winner from each category.
4. 'r Ibewinners will receive an ctigmved plaque to display at the folic)wing FDA
meeting presented by the EDA President. kll of the winners will be recogilviled by
the Mayor and City-Council at their November meeting,
Eligibility
® Properties must be located within the corporate limits of the city of Elk River.
• Projects must be visible from a Public street. Self-riorninations are encouraged! A
photo release approval may be needed to authorize the City of FIlk River to use any
photos in various social media and print forums.
• 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
Nomince: Morrell Trucking/Morrell Oversize
Business Address: 10,752 171" Avenue NW
F,rnail:
Office Phone: 763-441-2011 Cell
Description/Reason for the nomination:
They consistently maintain the exterior of their
company trucks they
jji4��displav are creative additions,
Beautification Award Categories
-The Business has treacle Substantial improvements to the exterior of their buildings
and/or landscape in the last year.
X The Business has consistently maintained their properties in an attractive and well-
kept manner.
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Application Requirements
L Submit completed entry form plus two recent high quality digital photos, including a
"befc)re" if available and "after" (if applicable) by the first Monday of each month
beginning in May through October of each year. In addition, submit -a. before photo,
if available, from years past.
2. Deliver via email by the end of the business day on the first Monday of the month:
Subject: Attention City of Elk RiN,cr Beautification Committee
Attach the completed and signed form and pictures to the
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3, The Beautification Comrrlittee will meet and sclect a winner from each category.
4. The winners wifl receive an engraved plaque to display at the following F"IDA
meeting presented by the EDA President. All of the winners ,viU be recognized by
the Mayor and City Council at their Novernber meeting.
Eligibility
• Properties must be located within the corporate lit-nits of the city of I"Ilk River.
• Projects must be visible from a public street, Self-nominations are encouraged! A
photo release approval may be needed to authorize the City of]"�,Ik River to use any
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photos in various social mc(ha and print forums.
• For new construction, a certificate of occupancy innist have been issued.
® Public projects are not eligible.
• Projects that have won in previous t-wo years are not eligible.
City Beautification, Award Entry Form
Nominee: (3tanite Shores
Business Address: 633 Main Street
Email: _IeaDontia(a),Lriniteshores.com
Office phone: 952,933,7368 Cl'ell
Description/Reason for the nomination:
Granitc Shores is the vatewav into downtown F,]k River. 'rheir landscaping is well
maintained and changes with the seasons.
Beautification Award Categories
—'J."he Business has made Substantial improvements to the exterior of their bUildings
and/or landscape in the last year.
XX --The Business has consistently n-taintained. their properties in an attractive and well-
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Judging Rubric
Award recognizes commercial properties that contribute to the beautification of the city through
landscaping and architecture
Judging is limited to the property visible from the public right of way
1. The first category is for businesses that have made substantial improvements to the exterior
of their buildings and/or landscape in the last year.
2. The second category is for businesses that consistently maintain their properties in an
attractive and well-kept manner.
Category
Criteria Does not meet Unknown/ Meets the Exceeds the
the criteria Neutral criteria criteria
The business visually
enhances the surrounding
neighborhood?
The property is well
maintained?
The property incorporates a
visually pleasing color
scheme?
The property incorporates
creativity and design?
The business made
substantial improvements
to their landscaping?
(only answer for criteria#1
The business consistently
maintained their property in
an attractive and well-kept
manner?
(only answer for criteria#2
**Bonus Point:
The business submitted
photos with their
a22lication?
Grand Total