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City of
Elk Special Meeting of the Elk River
River Economic Development Authority
Together Elk River Subcommittee
Held via Zoom Meeting
Friday, May 15, 2020
Members Present: Jennifer Wagner, Katie Jenison, Economic Development Director,
Amanda Othoudt and Communications Director Kaylin Clement
Members Absent: Charlie Blesener, Debbi Rydberg, and Colleen Eddy
Others Present: None
I. Call Meeting to Order/Roll Call
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Economic
Development Authority Together Elk River Sub-Committee was called to order
which included roll call at 10:04 a.m. by Jennifer Wagner.
2. Consent Agenda .
- Moved by Kaylin Clement and seconded by Katie Jenison to approve the
consent agenda. Motion carried 4-0.Jennifer added "next week meetings" to
the agenda.
3. Together Elk River Marketing Campaign
Website Task Force:
Katie gave an update on how the forms on the website were going. Next steps on
the website embedded form and directing people to the website. The committee
should decide who the embedded form would need to go to. The group discussed
the chamber's.hot deals page who would manage the page,and who would be
populate the businesses directory page on the EDA website.Jennifer presented ideas
on how can DECA students can be involved.Jennifer mentioned that it would be
helpful if the group would draft a job description for the DECA students.
Design Team Task Force:
Jennifer shared some proposed copy and various layouts.Amanda gave an update on
the banners;22 total,light poles total in Downtown. The light poles on Hwy 10 are
different kind of poles, and the size is different than the ones in downtown. There
are a total of 26 poles on Hwy 10. Amanda is working on getting more specs and
costs for banners on Hwy 10.,
Discussion was had among the members on the cost of the banner hangers and what
types to order. The committee decided to purchase 11 triangles and 11,rectangles for
a total of$8,153.00. The cost of the banner hangers would be split between HRA
and EDA. The HRA budgeted $5,000 for banner hangers in 2020. The EDA will
contribute $3,153.00 plus any delivery fees.
Moved by Jennifer Wagner and seconded by Kaylin Clement to approve the
purchase of 11 triangle and 11 rectangle banners. Motion carried 4-0.
The commission discussed the next meetings,which are scheduled as follows:
a. Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
b. Wednesday,May 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
c., Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
d. Friday,May"22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
4. Adjournment
There being no further business,Jennifer Wagner adjourned the meeting of the Elk
` River Economic Development Authority Together Elk River sub-committee at 10:51
a.m.
Minute repared by Colleen Eddy.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk . "
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