3.1. EDBE 07/08/2019 Cty of
ElkMeeting of the EDA Beautification Committee
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday,June 10,2019
Members Present: Tamara Ackerman,Rhonda Magnussen,and Ryan Hardin
Members Absent: Ann McCormick
Staff Present: Colleen Eddy,Economic Development Specialist and Amanda Othoudt,
Economic Development Director
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the EDA Beautification Committee
was called to order at 10:16 a.m.
2. Consider Agenda
Motion by Hardin and seconded by Magnussen to approve the agenda. Motion
carried 3-0.
3.0 Consent Agenda
Motion by Hardin and seconded by Magnussen to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
4.1 Beautification Policy Discussion
Beautification Committee members discussed revising the beautification policy as follows:
1. Changing the policy to allow a larger pool of applicants,with one winner at the end of the
season.
2. Adding an interior beautification component.
3. Recognizing service groups who have contributed to beautifying areas within the city.
4. Incorporating videos and public input.
5. Providing an incentive for the grand winner in November.
5.1 Announcements
6. Adjournment
Motion by Magnussen and seconded by Hardin to adjourn the meeting at 11:16 a.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Minutes prepared by Colleen Eddy.
Tina Allard,City Clerk
Amanda Othoudt,Economic Development Director