6.1. SR 08-03-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, August 3, 2020 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Proclamation: Support Together Elk River Spirit Amanda Othoudt, ED Director
Week
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing the week of August 23 – 29, 2020 as Support Together Elk
River Spirit Week.
Background/Discussion
At their April 29, 2020, meeting, the EDA established the Together Elk River Subcommittee to support the
business community now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Together Elk River Subcommittee is launching Support Together Elk River Spirit Week, August 23 – 29,
2020. The week will be filled with various themes to bring the community together and to support the
Elk River business community.
Daily Themes:
Monday – Make a Difference Day
Tuesday – Tourist Tuesday
Wednesday – Wear it Wednesday
Thursday – Take out Thursday
Friday – Find it Friday
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Together Elk River is a community initiative to encourage, engage, and support local businesses, non-profits, and
neighbors in need through challenging times.
Attachments
Proclamation
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Proclamation
Designating August 23-29, 2020 as
Support Together Elk River Spirit Week
WHEREAS, Together Elk River is a community initiative to encourage, engage, and support local
businesses, non-profits, and neighbors in need through challenging times.; and
WHEREAS, Businesses are being forced to adapt daily in the ever-changing economic
environment we’re currently faced with. The Together Elk River campaign offers an additional
platform for them to gain exposure and support.; and
WHEREAS, When you support your local small businesses you support your community and
neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Residents and businesses alike are invited to participate in daily activities/initiatives
themed to support Together Elk River throughout the week including Make a Different Monday
(August 24), Tourist Tuesday (August 25), Wear it Wednesday (August 26), Take out Thursday (August 27),
and Find it Friday (August 28); and
WHEREAS, Together Elk River is a partnership between Elk River’s Economic Development
Authority and the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, John J. Dietz, Mayor of Elk River, do
hereby proclaim August 23-29, 2020 as Support Together Elk River Spirit Week.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk