6.3. SR 10-07-2019 EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, October 7, 2019 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Minnesota Manufacturing Week Amanda Othoudt,ED Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing Minnesota Manufacturing Week as October 1-7, 2019.
Background/Discussion
The State of Minnesota established Manufacturing Week to recognize the economic role local
manufacturing companies have in our economy. Elk River has 55 manufacturing establishments
providing 1,837 jobs. This accounts for 15.3% of alljobs in the city. From 2017 to 2018 manufacturing
employment grew by 8.5%, or 5 times faster than the overall economy in Elk River. Manufacturing is
crucial to the strength of our economic well-being.
According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development blog: Central
Minnesota plays to the strengths of supply chains, educational programs, and the specialized skills of the
current workforce in the region, the top ten most concentrated manufacturing subsectors contain 40
percent of all manufacturing jobs in Central Minnesota. In addition to high job counts, several of these
manufacturing specialties are also high paying,with average annual wages ranging from just over $44,400
in animal processing to nearly$90,000 in industrial machinery manufacturing.
This year the city will recognize Manufacturing Week with several activities:
■ A direct mailing went out this week to all the manufacturing companies in Elk River.
■ Star Nears will feature a quarter-page full color advertisement in a special Manufacturing Week
insert.
■ The city is replaying the State of Manufacturing video which was made in partnership with the
city, chamber, and school district and will be aired on the EDA's website.
Staff will present a"Manufacturing in Elk River" video.
Financial Impact
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Attachments
■ Proclamation
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Designating October I to October 7, 2019 as
Minnesota Manufacturing Week
WHEREAS, Manufacturing is a dynamic and robust industry, crucial to the health and strength of
Minnesota's diverse economy; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing added $52.7 billion to Minnesota's economy in 2018,representing the
second largest contribution (14 percent) to the state's gross domestic product by any industry; and
WHEREAS, Workers took home $21.6 billion in wages from Minnesota manufacturing jobs in
2018, the second-largest total payroll among private sector industries; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing exports brought$21 billion into the Minnesota economy in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing in Minnesota pays an average annual wage of$67,098,which is 15
percent higher than the state's overall average wage; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides 322,000 skilled,well-paying jobs,which significantly
contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of Elk River, do
hereby proclaim October 1 —7, 2019 as Minnesota Manufacturing Week in the City of Elk River.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk